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

Cushendun in Antrim Coast, County Antrim, Ireland-North

Cushendun, Antrim Coast

Breaks in County AntrimIreland-North

Cushendun self catering accommodation in Antrim Coast, County Antrim sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Cushendun is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Cushendun does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Cushendun start from £346 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Cushendun


Sleeps 8 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by Internet WIFI available

2 bedroom cottage in Fowey, Cornwall, South West England

2 bedroom cottage, Fowey

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 luxury cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Detached Garden . It also has Internet access. 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 £300 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 Garden Internet WIFI available Ideal for a romantic break Luxury self catering

1 bedroom holiday home in Tavistock, Devon, South West England

1 bedroom holiday home, Tavistock

Breaks in DevonSouth 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 ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Detached Garden . Prices at 1 bedroom holiday home start from £280 For a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 1 bedroom holiday home


Sleeps 2 Garden

Drummin in Clew Bay, County Mayo, Ireland-West

Drummin, Clew Bay

Breaks in County MayoIreland-West

Drummin self catering accommodation in Clew Bay, County Mayo sleeps 5. This 2 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Activities close by include golf . Drummin does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Drummin start from £201 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Drummin


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Golf close by

Sandpiper Cottage in Aldeburgh, Suffolk, East England

Sandpiper Cottage, Aldeburgh

Breaks in SuffolkEast England

Sandpiper Cottage in East 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 Open Fire/woodburner . Sandpiper Cottage is close to the beach. Sandpiper Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Sandpiper Cottage start from £351 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Sandpiper Cottage


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

Braehead Croft in Portessie, Aberdeenshire, East Scotland

Braehead Croft, Portessie

Breaks in AberdeenshireEast Scotland

Braehead Croft self catering accommodation in Portessie, Aberdeenshire sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Braehead Croft does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Braehead Croft start from £302 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Braehead Croft


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

Puzzle Corner in Sandsend, North Yorkshire, North East England

Puzzle Corner, Sandsend

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Puzzle Corner self catering accommodation in Sandsend, North Yorkshire sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Puzzle Corner does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Puzzle Corner start from £344 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Puzzle Corner


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

Rock Cottage in Georgeham, Devon, South West England

Rock Cottage, Georgeham

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Rock Cottage in South West England has a 2 star rating and can sleep up to 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Prices at Rock Cottage start from £270 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Rock Cottage


Sleeps 6

Stoneycroft Barn in Midhopestones, South Yorkshire, Central England

Stoneycroft Barn, Midhopestones

Breaks in South YorkshireCentral England

Stoneycroft Barn self catering accommodation in Midhopestones, South Yorkshire sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Stoneycroft Barn start from £514 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Stoneycroft Barn


Sleeps 8 Garden Internet WIFI available

Ty Twt in Lampeter, Carmarthenshire, South Wales

Ty Twt, Lampeter

Breaks in CarmarthenshireSouth Wales

Ty Twt self catering accommodation in Lampeter, Carmarthenshire sleeps 3. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Ty Twt does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Ty Twt start from £255 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ty Twt


Sleeps 2 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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