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

2 bedroom cottage in Portreath, Cornwall, South West England

2 bedroom cottage, Portreath

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: Detached Hot Tub . 2 bedroom cottage is close to the beach. 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 £395 For a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 2 bedroom cottage


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Ideal for a romantic break Hot tub

Clifden in Connemara, County Galway, Ireland-West

Clifden, Connemara

Breaks in County GalwayIreland-West

Clifden self catering accommodation in Connemara, County Galway sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Clifden is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf . Clifden does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Clifden start from £230 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Clifden


Sleeps 2 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Golf close by Ideal for a romantic break

Ty Mawr- 1 Tal Poncau in Dwyran, Gwynedd, North Wales

Ty Mawr- 1 Tal Poncau, Dwyran

Breaks in GwyneddNorth Wales

Ty Mawr- 1 Tal Poncau self catering accommodation in Dwyran, Gwynedd sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Ty Mawr- 1 Tal Poncau does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Ty Mawr- 1 Tal Poncau start from £292 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ty Mawr- 1 Tal Poncau


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden

1 bedroom holiday home in Dulverton, Somerset, South West England

1 bedroom holiday home, Dulverton

Breaks in SomersetSouth West England

1 bedroom holiday home in South West England has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . 1 bedroom holiday home does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at 1 bedroom holiday home start from £280 but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 1 bedroom holiday home


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly

Gramerci in Cubert, Cornwall, South West England

Gramerci, Cubert

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Gramerci self catering accommodation in Cubert, Cornwall sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Bungalow is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Detached Garden . Prices at Gramerci start from £292 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Gramerci


Sleeps 4 Garden

Tig Ellen in Caherdaniel, County Kerry, Ireland South

Tig Ellen, Caherdaniel

Breaks in County KerryIreland South

Tig Ellen self catering accommodation in Caherdaniel, County Kerry sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Tig Ellen start from £240 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Tig Ellen


Sleeps 6 Garden Open fire or wood burner

River Cottage in Staithes, North Yorkshire, North East England

River Cottage, Staithes

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

River Cottage self catering accommodation in Staithes, North Yorkshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at River Cottage start from £267 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about River Cottage


Sleeps 4 Garden

Serendipity in Killadysert, County Clare, Ireland West

Serendipity, Killadysert

Breaks in County ClareIreland West

Serendipity self catering accommodation in Killadysert, County Clare sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Serendipity does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Serendipity start from £226 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Serendipity


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Grange Cottage in Buckden, North Yorkshire, North East England

Grange Cottage, Buckden

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Grange Cottage self catering accommodation in Buckden, North Yorkshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Grange Cottage start from £283 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Grange Cottage


Sleeps 4 Garden

Pumpkin Cottage in St Kew, Cornwall, South West England

Pumpkin Cottage, St Kew

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Pumpkin Cottage self catering accommodation in St Kew, Cornwall sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Pumpkin Cottage start from £238 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Pumpkin Cottage


Sleeps 2 Fishing close by Golf close by

 

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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