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

Atlantic View in Mawgan Porth, Cornwall, South West England

Atlantic View, Mawgan Porth

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Atlantic View self catering accommodation in Mawgan Porth, Cornwall sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Holiday Home is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . Atlantic View is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Atlantic View start from £364 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Atlantic View


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Fishing close by Golf close by Garden

Salthill in Salthill Seaside Resort, County Galway, Ireland-West

Salthill, Salthill Seaside Resort

Breaks in County GalwayIreland-West

Salthill self catering accommodation in Salthill Seaside Resort, County Galway sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays . It also has Internet access. Salthill is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Salthill start from £416 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Salthill


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Fishing close by Golf close by Internet WIFI available

Cathedral Mews in Ripon, Yorkshire Dales, North West England

Cathedral Mews, Ripon

Breaks in Yorkshire DalesNorth West England

Cathedral Mews self catering accommodation in Ripon, Yorkshire Dales sleeps 3. This 2 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Cathedral Mews start from £264 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Cathedral Mews


Sleeps 2 Garden Internet WIFI available

Cliff Cottage in Great Ayton, North Yorkshire, North East England

Cliff Cottage, Great Ayton

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Cliff Cottage self catering accommodation in Great Ayton, North Yorkshire sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Cliff Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Cliff Cottage start from £203 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Cliff Cottage


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden

2 bedroom apartment in West Bay, Dorset, South West England

2 bedroom apartment, West Bay

Breaks in DorsetSouth West England

2 bedroom apartment in South West England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 4. This 2 bedroom apartment is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . 2 bedroom apartment is close to the beach. Prices at 2 bedroom apartment start from £380 For a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 2 bedroom apartment


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach

Old Police House in Marazion, Cornwall, South West England

Old Police House, Marazion

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Old Police House self catering accommodation in Marazion, Cornwall sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Holiday Home is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Old Police House is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf . Prices at Old Police House start from £1576 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Old Police House


Sleeps 8 Close to the Beach Golf close by Garden Internet WIFI available

The Mews in Lahinch, County Clare, Ireland West

The Mews, Lahinch

Breaks in County ClareIreland West

The Mews self catering accommodation in Lahinch, County Clare sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . The Mews does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Mews start from £176 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Mews


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

1 bedroom cottage in Bideford, Devon, South West England

1 bedroom cottage, Bideford

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

1 bedroom cottage in South West England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 2. This 1 bedroom cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . 1 bedroom cottage is close to the beach. 1 bedroom cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at 1 bedroom cottage start from £280 For a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 1 bedroom cottage


Sleeps 2 Close to the Beach Pet friendly

Elfstone Cottage in Stonehaven, Wigtownshire, South West Scotland

Elfstone Cottage, Stonehaven

Breaks in WigtownshireSouth West Scotland

Elfstone Cottage self catering accommodation in Stonehaven, Wigtownshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Elfstone Cottage start from £329 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Elfstone Cottage


Sleeps 4 Open fire or wood burner

11 bedroom holiday home in Instow, Devon, South West England

11 bedroom holiday home, Instow

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

11 bedroom holiday home in South West England has a 5 star rating and can sleep up to 24. This 1 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. 11 bedroom holiday home is close to the beach. Prices at 11 bedroom holiday home start from £2295 but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 11 bedroom holiday home


Sleeps 10 or more Close to the Beach Garden Internet WIFI available Luxury self catering

 

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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