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

Gwynant in Conwy, Conwy, North Wales

Gwynant, Conwy

Breaks in ConwyNorth Wales

Gwynant self catering accommodation in Conwy, Conwy sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Gwynant does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Gwynant start from £319 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Gwynant


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

2 bedroom holiday home in Bude, Cornwall, South West England

2 bedroom holiday home, Bude

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

2 bedroom holiday home 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 . It also has Internet access. 2 bedroom holiday home is close to the beach. Prices at 2 bedroom holiday home start from £370 For a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 2 bedroom holiday home


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Garden Internet WIFI available Easy walking close by

The Barn in Carrick, County Wexford, Ireland South

The Barn, Carrick

Breaks in County WexfordIreland South

The Barn self catering accommodation in Carrick, County Wexford sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . The Barn does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Barn start from £209 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Barn


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly

Highland Holiday House in Braemar, Aberdeenshire, East Scotland

Highland Holiday House, Braemar

Breaks in AberdeenshireEast Scotland

Highland Holiday House self catering accommodation in Braemar, Aberdeenshire sleeps 10. This 5 bedroom Holiday home is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Highland Holiday House start from £1 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Highland Holiday House


Sleeps 10 or more Garden Ideal for a romantic break Open fire or wood burner

Courtyard Cottage in Meeson, Shropshire, West England

Courtyard Cottage, Meeson

Breaks in ShropshireWest England

Courtyard Cottage self catering accommodation in Meeson, Shropshire sleeps 3. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at Courtyard Cottage start from £307 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Courtyard Cottage


Sleeps 2 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

The Old Smithy in Hollington, Derbyshire, Central England

The Old Smithy, Hollington

Breaks in DerbyshireCentral England

The Old Smithy self catering accommodation in Hollington, Derbyshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at The Old Smithy start from £278 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Old Smithy


Sleeps 4 Garden Internet WIFI available

Aeolus House in Dartmouth, Devon, South West England

Aeolus House, Dartmouth

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Aeolus House self catering accommodation in Dartmouth, Devon sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Prices at Aeolus House start from £364 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected Aeolus House customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about Aeolus House


Sleeps 4 Aeolus House Customer Feedback and Reviews

3 bedroom bungalow in Newtonmore, Inverness-shire, Highlands Scotland

3 bedroom bungalow, Newtonmore

Breaks in Inverness-shireHighlands Scotland

3 bedroom bungalow in Highlands Scotland has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to . This Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Activities close by include fishing . Prices at 3 bedroom bungalow start from £305 but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 3 bedroom bungalow


Fishing close by Garden

Seashells in Woolacombe, Devon, South West England

Seashells, Woolacombe

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Seashells in South West England has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to 6. This 2 bedroom Apartment is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Garden . Seashells is close to the beach. Activities close by include horse riding . Seashells does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. It is listed as wheelchair accessible but please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Seashells start from £313 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Seashells


Sleeps 6 Disabled/Wheelchair Access Close to the Beach Pet friendly Garden

Swallows Nest in Bantry, County Cork, Ireland South

Swallows Nest, Bantry

Breaks in County CorkIreland South

Swallows Nest self catering accommodation in Bantry, County Cork sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Swallows Nest start from £274 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Swallows Nest


Sleeps 8 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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