January Cottages to beat the Winter Blues

New Year and January cottages

If you are looking for a peaceful and relaxing break after all the Christmas and New Year festivities, then a country cottage or a coastal self catering break could be just the thing this January.

Don't let the post Christmas blues take a hold this year, give yourself something to look forward to with a January New Year cottage break. Although the winter weather can be chilly, what you are assured of is pretty winter country landscape, plenty of fresh air and a warm welcome in cafes and pubs across England, Scotland, Wales and Ireland.

We have lots of cosy cottages for you to choose from, whether you want to snuggle up in front of a log fire or chill-out in your own relaxing hot tub! Or for top of the line luxury, check out our selection of 5 Star cottages and apartments!

New Year January Self Catering Cottage Breaks

The End House Cottage in Salcombe, Devon, South West England

The End House Cottage, Salcombe

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

The End House Cottage self catering accommodation in Salcombe, Devon sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at The End House Cottage start from £661 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The End House Cottage


Sleeps 6 Garden Internet WIFI available

Carthys Cottage in Dungarvan, County Waterford, Ireland South

Carthys Cottage, Dungarvan

Breaks in County WaterfordIreland South

Carthys Cottage self catering accommodation in Dungarvan, County Waterford sleeps 5. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Carthys Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Carthys Cottage start from £230 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Carthys Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

The Studio in Balla, County Mayo, Ireland West

The Studio, Balla

Breaks in County MayoIreland West

The Studio self catering accommodation in Balla, County Mayo sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Hot Tub . It also has Internet access. Prices at The Studio start from £177 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Studio


Sleeps 2 Garden Internet WIFI available Hot tub

2 bedroom holiday home in Burnham-on-Sea, Somerset, South West England

2 bedroom holiday home, Burnham-on-Sea

Breaks in SomersetSouth West England

2 bedroom holiday home in South West England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 4. This 2 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . 2 bedroom holiday home is close to the beach. Prices at 2 bedroom holiday home start from £355 but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 2 bedroom holiday home


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Luxury self catering

Glen Euchar House in Oban, Argyll, West Scotland

Glen Euchar House, Oban

Breaks in ArgyllWest Scotland

Glen Euchar House self catering accommodation in Oban, Argyll sleeps 6. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Hot Tub Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include fishing . Prices at Glen Euchar House start from £485 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Glen Euchar House


Sleeps 6 Fishing close by Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner Hot tub

The Homestead in Hardraw, North Yorkshire, North East England

The Homestead, Hardraw

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

The Homestead self catering accommodation in Hardraw, North Yorkshire sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at The Homestead start from £330 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Homestead


Sleeps 6 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Bitacora in Dunvegan, Isle of Skye, Highlands Scotland

Bitacora, Dunvegan

Breaks in Isle of SkyeHighlands Scotland

Bitacora in Highlands Scotland has a 5 star rating and can sleep up to 6. This 4 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Bitacora start from £460 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Bitacora


Sleeps 6 Garden Internet WIFI available Luxury self catering

Beach Cottage in Pwllheli, Gwynedd, North Wales

Beach Cottage, Pwllheli

Breaks in GwyneddNorth Wales

Beach Cottage self catering accommodation in Pwllheli, Gwynedd sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Beach Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Beach Cottage start from £225 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Beach Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Primrose House in Lowestoft, Suffolk, East England

Primrose House, Lowestoft

Breaks in SuffolkEast England

Primrose House self catering accommodation in Lowestoft, Suffolk sleeps 10. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Primrose House start from £348 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Primrose House


Sleeps 10 or more Garden Open fire or wood burner Games room

2 bedroom cottage in Widemouth Bay, Cornwall, South West England

2 bedroom cottage, Widemouth Bay

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

2 bedroom cottage in South West England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 4. This 2 bedroom cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Garden Swimming Pool Open Fire/woodburner . 2 bedroom cottage is close to the beach. Activities close by include horse riding . 2 bedroom cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at 2 bedroom cottage start from £420 For a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 2 bedroom cottage


Sleeps 4 Indoor pool Close to the Beach Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

 

Please note that the cottages selected above are cottages available during January but may now be available as this page is not linked to live booking. Click on the links and booking buttons to find live availability.

January Cottage Availability

Availability of cottages over the New Year is limited and sells out quite quickly. Therefore as well as checking online we would also recommend calling 0844 847 1143 to find out the latest availability for cottages, apartments or lodges.

 

What is there to do on a January Break

Although for many a New Year and January cottage break is all about enjoying a peaceful and relaxing break in luxury after the hectic holidays, there are still lots of things to do and see in the UK in January.

The countryside and coast will provide wonderful walks through beautiful scenery during January, just make sure you wrap up warm. It's also a great time to explore the pretty British and Irish towns and villages - when they are not overrun with tourists - and there is nothing better than calling in at the local pubs, restaurants and cafes to warm up!

Although there are less attractions and events on during January there is still plenty to choose from, so check out our Guides:

 

 

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