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

4 bedroom bungalow in Oban, Argyll, Highlands Scotland

4 bedroom bungalow, Oban

Breaks in ArgyllHighlands Scotland

4 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: Open Fire/woodburner . Activities close by include fishing . Prices at 4 bedroom bungalow start from £505 but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 4 bedroom bungalow


Fishing close by Open fire or wood burner

Stuckie Ben in Southwold, Suffolk, East England

Stuckie Ben, Southwold

Breaks in SuffolkEast England

Stuckie Ben in East England has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Garden . Stuckie Ben is close to the beach. Stuckie Ben does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Stuckie Ben start from £306 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Stuckie Ben


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Garden

Montpellier in Southwold, Suffolk, East England

Montpellier, Southwold

Breaks in SuffolkEast England

Montpellier in East England has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to 6. This 3 bedroom Bungalow is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Garden . Montpellier is close to the beach. Prices at Montpellier start from £366 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Montpellier


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Garden

Old Inchbrook School in Nailsworth, Gloucestershire, South West England

Old Inchbrook School, Nailsworth

Breaks in GloucestershireSouth West England

Old Inchbrook School self catering accommodation in Nailsworth, Gloucestershire sleeps 12. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Old Inchbrook School does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Old Inchbrook School start from £410 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Old Inchbrook School


Sleeps 10 or more Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Willowbrook Cottage in Askill, County Leitrim, Ireland West

Willowbrook Cottage, Askill

Breaks in County LeitrimIreland West

Willowbrook Cottage self catering accommodation in Askill, County Leitrim sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Willowbrook Cottage start from £146 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Willowbrook Cottage


Sleeps 2 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Crumpet Cottage in Mylor Bridge, Cornwall, South West England

Crumpet Cottage, Mylor Bridge

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Crumpet Cottage self catering accommodation in Mylor Bridge, Cornwall sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Garden . Crumpet Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Crumpet Cottage start from £296 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Crumpet Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden

2 bedroom cottage in St Austell, Cornwall, South West England

2 bedroom cottage, St Austell

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

2 bedroom cottage in South West England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 3. This 2 bedroom cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. 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 £335 For a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 2 bedroom cottage


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Internet WIFI available

Carlingford in Carlingford Lough, County Louth, Ireland-East

Carlingford, Carlingford Lough

Breaks in County LouthIreland-East

Carlingford self catering accommodation in Carlingford Lough, County Louth sleeps 8. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Carlingford is close to the beach. Carlingford does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Carlingford start from £520 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Carlingford


Sleeps 8 Close to the Beach Pet friendly

4 bedroom cottage in Barnstaple, Devon, South West England

4 bedroom cottage, Barnstaple

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

4 bedroom cottage in South West England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 8. This 4 bedroom cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. 4 bedroom cottage is close to the beach. 4 bedroom cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at 4 bedroom cottage start from £495 For a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 4 bedroom cottage


Sleeps 8 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Internet WIFI available

2 Hamstone Court in Salcombe, Devon, South West England

2 Hamstone Court, Salcombe

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

2 Hamstone Court self catering accommodation in Salcombe, Devon sleeps 8. This 3 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. 2 Hamstone Court is close to the beach. Prices at 2 Hamstone Court start from £825 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 2 Hamstone Court


Sleeps 8 Close to the Beach Garden Internet WIFI available

 

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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