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

Unique Fishing Station in St Cyrus, Angus, East Scotland

Unique Fishing Station, St Cyrus

Breaks in AngusEast Scotland

Unique Fishing Station self catering accommodation in St Cyrus, Angus sleeps 14. This 6 bedroom Holiday home is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include fishing . Unique Fishing Station does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Unique Fishing Station start from £1 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Unique Fishing Station


Sleeps 10 or more Pet friendly Fishing close by Internet WIFI available Ideal for a romantic break Open fire or wood burner

Ballycastle in Atlantic Coast, County Antrim, Ireland-North

Ballycastle, Atlantic Coast

Breaks in County AntrimIreland-North

Ballycastle self catering accommodation in Atlantic Coast, County Antrim sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Ballycastle is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Ballycastle start from £271 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ballycastle


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

Aberfoyle Apartment in Aberfoyle, Perthshire, Central Scotland

Aberfoyle Apartment, Aberfoyle

Breaks in PerthshireCentral Scotland

Aberfoyle Apartment self catering accommodation in Aberfoyle, Perthshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays . It also has Internet access. Prices at Aberfoyle Apartment start from £235 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Aberfoyle Apartment


Sleeps 4 Internet WIFI available

The Bride Valley Farmhouse in Lismore, County Waterford, Ireland South

The Bride Valley Farmhouse, Lismore

Breaks in County WaterfordIreland South

The Bride Valley Farmhouse self catering accommodation in Lismore, County Waterford sleeps 9. This 4 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 fishing . The Bride Valley Farmhouse does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Bride Valley Farmhouse start from £256 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Bride Valley Farmhouse


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Fishing close by Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

2 bedroom cottage in Galashiels, Selkirkshire, Borders Scotland

2 bedroom cottage, Galashiels

Breaks in SelkirkshireBorders Scotland

2 bedroom cottage in Borders Scotland has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to 3. This 2 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 fishing . 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 £270 but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 2 bedroom cottage


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Fishing close by Garden Internet WIFI available Ideal for a romantic break Open fire or wood burner

Ballycastle in Antrim Coast, County Antrim, Ireland-North

Ballycastle, Antrim Coast

Breaks in County AntrimIreland-North

Ballycastle self catering accommodation in Antrim Coast, County Antrim sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Prices at Ballycastle start from £256 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ballycastle


Sleeps 4 Ideal for a romantic break

The Wedge in Mitchell, Cornwall, South West England

The Wedge, Mitchell

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

The Wedge self catering accommodation in Mitchell, Cornwall sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at The Wedge start from £261 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Wedge


Sleeps 4 Garden

1 bedroom cottage in Sennen, Cornwall, South West England

1 bedroom cottage, Sennen

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

1 bedroom cottage in South West England has a 5 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 . 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 £325 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 Garden Ideal for a romantic break

Rivendell in Rhosneigr, Isle of Anglesey, North Wales

Rivendell, Rhosneigr

Breaks in Isle of AngleseyNorth Wales

Rivendell self catering accommodation in Rhosneigr, Isle of Anglesey sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Rivendell start from £422 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Rivendell


Sleeps 8 Garden

Waterford City in Waterford Harbour, County Waterford, Ireland-South

Waterford City, Waterford Harbour

Breaks in County WaterfordIreland-South

Waterford City self catering accommodation in Waterford Harbour, County Waterford sleeps 4. This 3 bedroom Apartment is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Waterford City start from £416 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Waterford City


Sleeps 4 Fishing close by Golf close by 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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