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 High Bickington, Devon, South West England

2 bedroom cottage, High Bickington

Breaks in DevonSouth 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 . It also has Internet access. 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 £305 For a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 2 bedroom cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Internet WIFI available

4 Swinton Hill Farm Cottages in Swinton, Berwickshire, Borders Scotland

4 Swinton Hill Farm Cottages, Swinton

Breaks in BerwickshireBorders Scotland

4 Swinton Hill Farm Cottages self catering accommodation in Swinton, Berwickshire sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at 4 Swinton Hill Farm Cottages start from £270 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 4 Swinton Hill Farm Cottages


Sleeps 6 Garden Open fire or wood burner

19th Century Townhouse in Galashiels, Edinburgh, Borders Scotland

19th Century Townhouse, Galashiels

Breaks in EdinburghBorders Scotland

19th Century Townhouse self catering accommodation in Galashiels, Edinburgh sleeps 12. This 7 bedroom Holiday home is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . 19th Century Townhouse does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at 19th Century Townhouse start from £1 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 19th Century Townhouse


Sleeps 10 or more Pet friendly Garden Ideal for a romantic break Open fire or wood burner

1 Hwylfa Terrace in Colwyn Bay, Conwy, North Wales

1 Hwylfa Terrace, Colwyn Bay

Breaks in ConwyNorth Wales

1 Hwylfa Terrace self catering accommodation in Colwyn Bay, Conwy sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at 1 Hwylfa Terrace start from £243 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 1 Hwylfa Terrace


Sleeps 4 Garden Open fire or wood burner

2 bedroom cottage in Berwick St John, Wiltshire, South West England

2 bedroom cottage, Berwick St John

Breaks in WiltshireSouth West England

2 bedroom cottage in South West England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to . This cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. 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


Internet WIFI available

Lodge Cottage in Elgin, Morayshire, East Scotland

Lodge Cottage, Elgin

Breaks in MorayshireEast Scotland

Lodge Cottage self catering accommodation in Elgin, Morayshire sleeps 6. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Lodge Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Lodge Cottage start from £302 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Lodge Cottage


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

Ten Steps in Polperro, Cornwall, South West England

Ten Steps, Polperro

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Ten Steps self catering accommodation in Polperro, Cornwall sleeps 3. This 2 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Activities close by include fishing . Ten Steps does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Ten Steps start from £258 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ten Steps


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Fishing close by

Crookhaven in Skibbereen, County Cork, Ireland-South

Crookhaven, Skibbereen

Breaks in County CorkIreland-South

Crookhaven self catering accommodation in Skibbereen, County Cork sleeps 5. This 2 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Crookhaven is close to the beach. Activities close by include fishing . Prices at Crookhaven start from £275 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Crookhaven


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Fishing close by

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 12. This 5 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 £750 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ballycastle


Sleeps 10 or more Close to the Beach Fishing close by Golf close by Internet WIFI available

Cahersiveen in Ring of Kerry, County Kerry, Ireland-South

Cahersiveen, Ring of Kerry

Breaks in County KerryIreland-South

Cahersiveen self catering accommodation in Ring of Kerry, County Kerry sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Cahersiveen is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Cahersiveen start from £225 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Cahersiveen


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach 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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