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 Hartland, Devon, South West England

2 bedroom cottage, Hartland

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 luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . 2 bedroom cottage is close to the beach. 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 £315 but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 2 bedroom cottage


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Garden Luxury self catering

4 Golfside in Ballybunion, County Kerry, Ireland South

4 Golfside, Ballybunion

Breaks in County KerryIreland South

4 Golfside self catering accommodation in Ballybunion, County Kerry sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at 4 Golfside start from £272 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 4 Golfside


Sleeps 4 Garden

Doune Cottage in Macduff, Aberdeenshire, East Scotland

Doune Cottage, Macduff

Breaks in AberdeenshireEast Scotland

Doune Cottage self catering accommodation in Macduff, Aberdeenshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Doune Cottage start from £313 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Doune Cottage


Sleeps 4 Garden

Y Beudy in Trawsfynydd, Gwynedd, North Wales

Y Beudy, Trawsfynydd

Breaks in GwyneddNorth Wales

Y Beudy in North Wales has a 5 star rating and can sleep up to 5. This 2 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Y Beudy start from £384 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Y Beudy


Sleeps 4 Garden Internet WIFI available Luxury self catering

Valonia in Cromer Lighthouse, Norfolk, East England

Valonia, Cromer Lighthouse

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

Valonia self catering accommodation in Cromer Lighthouse, Norfolk sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Valonia is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf . Prices at Valonia start from £443 for a short break but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Valonia


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Golf close by Garden Ideal for a romantic break

1 Kings Cottages in Salcombe, Devon, South West England

1 Kings Cottages, Salcombe

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

1 Kings Cottages self catering accommodation in Salcombe, Devon sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . 1 Kings Cottages is close to the beach. Prices at 1 Kings Cottages start from £677 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 1 Kings Cottages


Sleeps 8 Close to the Beach Games room

2 bedroom bungalow in Bodorgan, Isle of Anglesey, North Wales

2 bedroom bungalow, Bodorgan

Breaks in Isle of AngleseyNorth Wales

2 bedroom bungalow in North Wales has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to 6. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. 2 bedroom bungalow is close to the beach. 2 bedroom bungalow does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at 2 bedroom bungalow start from £325 but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 2 bedroom bungalow


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

Northam Beach House in Westward Ho, Devon, South West England

Northam Beach House, Westward Ho

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Northam Beach House self catering accommodation in Westward Ho, Devon sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Northam Beach House start from £343 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Northam Beach House


Sleeps 4 Garden Internet WIFI available

Maes-y-Ffynnon in Cenarth, Carmarthenshire, South Wales

Maes-y-Ffynnon, Cenarth

Breaks in CarmarthenshireSouth Wales

Maes-y-Ffynnon self catering accommodation in Cenarth, Carmarthenshire sleeps 9. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Hot Tub Open Fire/woodburner . Maes-y-Ffynnon does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Maes-y-Ffynnon start from £437 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Maes-y-Ffynnon


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner Hot tub

Ballyvaughan in Burren National Park, County Clare, Ireland-West

Ballyvaughan, Burren National Park

Breaks in County ClareIreland-West

Ballyvaughan self catering accommodation in Burren National Park, County Clare sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Ballyvaughan is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Ballyvaughan does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Ballyvaughan start from £236 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ballyvaughan


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

 

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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