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

An Tseanthig in Dingle, County Kerry, Ireland South

An Tseanthig, Dingle

Breaks in County KerryIreland South

An Tseanthig self catering accommodation in Dingle, County Kerry sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at An Tseanthig start from £231 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about An Tseanthig


Sleeps 6 Garden Open fire or wood burner

The Malt House in Newlyn, Cornwall, South West England

The Malt House, Newlyn

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

The Malt House self catering accommodation in Newlyn, Cornwall sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Holiday Home is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Activities close by include fishing . Prices at The Malt House start from £331 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Malt House


Sleeps 4 Fishing close by

Lake View in South Cerney, Gloucestershire, South West England

Lake View, South Cerney

Breaks in GloucestershireSouth West England

Lake View self catering accommodation in South Cerney, Gloucestershire sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Activities close by include golf . Prices at Lake View start from £1096 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Lake View


Sleeps 6 Golf close by

4 bedroom holiday home in St Andrews, Fife, Central Scotland

4 bedroom holiday home, St Andrews

Breaks in FifeCentral Scotland

4 bedroom holiday home in Central Scotland has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 8. This 4 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. 4 bedroom holiday home does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at 4 bedroom holiday home start from £710 but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 4 bedroom holiday home


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner Luxury self catering

54 Scandinavia Heights in Saundersfoot, Pembrokeshire, South Wales

54 Scandinavia Heights, Saundersfoot

Breaks in PembrokeshireSouth Wales

54 Scandinavia Heights self catering accommodation in Saundersfoot, Pembrokeshire sleeps 5. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at 54 Scandinavia Heights start from £295 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 54 Scandinavia Heights


Sleeps 4 Garden

The Old School Room in Longhorsley, Northumberland, North East England

The Old School Room, Longhorsley

Breaks in NorthumberlandNorth East England

The Old School Room self catering accommodation in Longhorsley, Northumberland sleeps 4. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Activities close by include fishing . Prices at The Old School Room start from £228 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Old School Room


Sleeps 4 Fishing close by Garden

Cahersiveen in Ring of Kerry, County Kerry, Ireland-South

Cahersiveen, Ring of Kerry

Breaks in County KerryIreland-South

Cahersiveen self catering accommodation in Ring of Kerry, County Kerry sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . Activities close by include golf . Cahersiveen does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Cahersiveen start from £248 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Cahersiveen


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Golf close by Open fire or wood burner

Wall Hills Barn in Thornbury, Herefordshire, West England

Wall Hills Barn, Thornbury

Breaks in HerefordshireWest England

Wall Hills Barn self catering accommodation in Thornbury, Herefordshire sleeps 12. This 6 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include golf . Wall Hills Barn does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Wall Hills Barn start from £989 for a short break but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Wall Hills Barn


Sleeps 10 or more Pet friendly Golf close by Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner Games room

Large Country House in Ormidale, Argyll, West Scotland

Large Country House, Ormidale

Breaks in ArgyllWest Scotland

Large Country House self catering accommodation in Ormidale, Argyll sleeps 31. This 1 bedroom Country House is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Swimming Pool Hot Tub Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include golf . Large Country House does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Large Country House start from £3 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Large Country House


Sleeps 10 or more Indoor pool Pet friendly Golf close by Internet WIFI available Ideal for a romantic break Open fire or wood burner Hot tub

3 bedroom holiday home in Caerleon, Gwent, South Wales

3 bedroom holiday home, Caerleon

Breaks in GwentSouth Wales

3 bedroom holiday home in South Wales has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include fishing . 3 bedroom holiday home does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at 3 bedroom holiday home start from £370 but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 3 bedroom holiday home


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Fishing close by Internet WIFI available 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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