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 holiday home in Edinburgh, Edinburgh, Borders Scotland

2 bedroom holiday home, Edinburgh

Breaks in EdinburghBorders Scotland

2 bedroom holiday home in Borders Scotland has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to 2. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . 2 bedroom holiday home is close to the beach. 2 bedroom holiday home does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at 2 bedroom holiday home start from £350 but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 2 bedroom holiday home


Sleeps 2 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Ideal for a romantic break

Hillside in Broughton-In-Furness, Cumbria, North West England

Hillside, Broughton-In-Furness

Breaks in CumbriaNorth West England

Hillside self catering accommodation in Broughton-In-Furness, Cumbria sleeps 7. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Hillside does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Hillside start from £332 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Hillside


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner Games room

11 Borrows Gate in Stirling, Stirlingshire, Central Scotland

11 Borrows Gate, Stirling

Breaks in StirlingshireCentral Scotland

11 Borrows Gate self catering accommodation in Stirling, Stirlingshire sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at 11 Borrows Gate start from £338 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 11 Borrows Gate


Sleeps 6 Garden Internet WIFI available

Pentire Cottage in New Polzeath, Cornwall, South West England

Pentire Cottage, New Polzeath

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Pentire Cottage self catering accommodation in New Polzeath, Cornwall sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Pentire Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Pentire Cottage start from £380 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Pentire Cottage


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Mailscot in Mortehoe, Devon, South West England

Mailscot, Mortehoe

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Mailscot 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: Garden . Mailscot does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Mailscot start from £312 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Mailscot


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden

Woodlands Cottage in Grampound Road, Cornwall, South West England

Woodlands Cottage, Grampound Road

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Woodlands Cottage self catering accommodation in Grampound Road, Cornwall sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at Woodlands Cottage start from £299 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Woodlands Cottage


Sleeps 4 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Castleblaney in Castleblayney, County Monaghan, Ireland-East

Castleblaney, Castleblayney

Breaks in County MonaghanIreland-East

Castleblaney self catering accommodation in Castleblayney, County Monaghan sleeps 10. This 4 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include golf fishing . Castleblaney does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Castleblaney start from £292 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Castleblaney


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

Plas Bach in Aberporth, Ceredigion, Mid Wales

Plas Bach, Aberporth

Breaks in CeredigionMid Wales

Plas Bach self catering accommodation in Aberporth, Ceredigion sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Plas Bach is close to the beach. Prices at Plas Bach start from £346 for a short break but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Plas Bach


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Garden Easy walking close by

Helens in Wroxham, Norfolk, East England

Helens, Wroxham

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

Helens in East England has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to 4. This 2 bedroom Bungalow is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Detached Garden . Activities close by include fishing . Helens does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Helens start from £260 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected Helens customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about Helens


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Fishing close by Garden Helens Customer Feedback and Reviews

3 bedroom holiday home in Boscastle, Cornwall, South West England

3 bedroom holiday home, Boscastle

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

3 bedroom holiday home in South West England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 6. This 3 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. 3 bedroom holiday home does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at 3 bedroom holiday home start from £730 but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 3 bedroom holiday home


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly 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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