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 Altarnun, Cornwall, South West England

2 bedroom cottage, Altarnun

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

2 bedroom cottage in South West England has a 3 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: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . 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 £335 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 Garden Open fire or wood burner

3 bedroom cottage in Bude, Cornwall, South West England

3 bedroom cottage, Bude

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

3 bedroom cottage in South West England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 6. This 3 bedroom cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Garden Swimming Pool . It also has Internet access. 3 bedroom cottage is close to the beach. 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 £455 For a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 3 bedroom cottage


Sleeps 6 Indoor pool Close to the Beach Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

Cleggan in Connemara, County Galway, Ireland-West

Cleggan, Connemara

Breaks in County GalwayIreland-West

Cleggan self catering accommodation in Connemara, County Galway sleeps . This Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Cleggan is close to the beach. Cleggan does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Cleggan start from £180 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Cleggan


Close to the Beach Pet friendly

Mountain View in Rossadrehid, County Tipperary, Ireland South

Mountain View, Rossadrehid

Breaks in County TipperaryIreland South

Mountain View self catering accommodation in Rossadrehid, County Tipperary sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Mountain View start from £140 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Mountain View


Sleeps 2 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Kestrel Barn in Bridgnorth, Shropshire, West England

Kestrel Barn, Bridgnorth

Breaks in ShropshireWest England

Kestrel Barn self catering accommodation in Bridgnorth, Shropshire sleeps 8. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Kestrel Barn does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Kestrel Barn start from £325 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Kestrel Barn


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

Pilchards in Portmellon, Cornwall, South West England

Pilchards, Portmellon

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Pilchards self catering accommodation in Portmellon, Cornwall sleeps 3. This 2 bedroom Apartment is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Detached . Activities close by include fishing . Prices at Pilchards start from £292 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Pilchards


Sleeps 2 Fishing close by

Sallys Barn in Grantley, North Yorkshire, North East England

Sallys Barn, Grantley

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Sallys Barn self catering accommodation in Grantley, North Yorkshire sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at Sallys Barn start from £499 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Sallys Barn


Sleeps 8 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

West House in Middleton-In-Teesdale, County Durham, North East England

West House, Middleton-In-Teesdale

Breaks in County DurhamNorth East England

West House self catering accommodation in Middleton-In-Teesdale, County Durham sleeps 5. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Activities close by include fishing . Prices at West House start from £250 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about West House


Sleeps 4 Fishing close by Garden Open fire or wood burner

Ballintoy in Giants Causeway, County Antrim, Ireland-North

Ballintoy, Giants Causeway

Breaks in County AntrimIreland-North

Ballintoy self catering accommodation in Giants Causeway, County Antrim sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Ballintoy is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Ballintoy does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Ballintoy start from £375 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ballintoy


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by Ideal for a romantic break

1 bedroom cottage in Teignmouth, Devon, South West England

1 bedroom cottage, Teignmouth

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

1 bedroom cottage in South West England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 3. This 1 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. 1 bedroom cottage is close to the beach. Prices at 1 bedroom cottage start from £290 but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 1 bedroom cottage


Sleeps 2 Close to the Beach Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner 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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