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

Westport in Clew Bay, County Mayo, Ireland-West

Westport, Clew Bay

Breaks in County MayoIreland-West

Westport self catering accommodation in Clew Bay, County Mayo sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Westport is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Westport does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Westport start from £238 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Westport


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by

3 bedroom holiday home in Blairgowrie, Perthshire, Central Scotland

3 bedroom holiday home, Blairgowrie

Breaks in PerthshireCentral Scotland

3 bedroom holiday home in Central 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 . Prices at 3 bedroom holiday home start from £183 but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 3 bedroom holiday home


Open fire or wood burner

1 bedroom apartment in Okehampton, Devon, South West England

1 bedroom apartment, Okehampton

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

1 bedroom apartment in South West England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 2. This 1 bedroom luxury Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. 1 bedroom apartment does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at 1 bedroom apartment start from £305 but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 1 bedroom apartment


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Ideal for a romantic break Luxury self catering

6 bedroom cottage in Wembury, Devon, South West England

6 bedroom cottage, Wembury

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

6 bedroom cottage in South West England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 10. This 6 bedroom cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. 6 bedroom cottage is close to the beach. 6 bedroom cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at 6 bedroom cottage start from £845 For a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 6 bedroom cottage


Sleeps 10 or more Close to the Beach Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

Crispin in Stoke by Nayland, Suffolk, East England

Crispin, Stoke by Nayland

Breaks in SuffolkEast England

Crispin self catering accommodation in Stoke by Nayland, Suffolk sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Swimming Pool Hot Tub . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Crispin start from £320 for a short break but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Crispin


Sleeps 2 Indoor pool Fishing close by Golf close by Internet WIFI available Ideal for a romantic break Hot tub Easy walking close by

3 bedroom cottage in Holsworthy, Devon, South West England

3 bedroom cottage, Holsworthy

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

3 bedroom cottage in South West England has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to 4. This 3 bedroom cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Activities close by include fishing . 3 bedroom cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at 3 bedroom cottage start from £305 For a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 3 bedroom cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Fishing close by

Mountain Views in Killarney, County Kerry, Ireland South

Mountain Views, Killarney

Breaks in County KerryIreland South

Mountain Views self catering accommodation in Killarney, County Kerry sleeps 19. This 7 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Mountain Views start from £602 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Mountain Views


Sleeps 10 or more Garden Open fire or wood burner

2 bedroom cottage in Boscastle, Cornwall, South West England

2 bedroom cottage, Boscastle

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 luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. 2 bedroom cottage is close to the beach. Activities close by include fishing . Prices at 2 bedroom cottage start from £380 but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 2 bedroom cottage


Sleeps 2 Close to the Beach Fishing close by Internet WIFI available Ideal for a romantic break Open fire or wood burner Luxury self catering

Suntana in Croyde, Devon, South West England

Suntana, Croyde

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Suntana 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: Garden . Suntana is close to the beach. Prices at Suntana start from £321 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Suntana


Sleeps 2 Close to the Beach Garden

Broomfield in Great Ayton, North Yorkshire, North East England

Broomfield, Great Ayton

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Broomfield self catering accommodation in Great Ayton, North Yorkshire sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Broomfield does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Broomfield start from £267 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Broomfield


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden

 

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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