January Cottages to beat the Winter Blues

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
Bridge Cottage, Chester
Breaks in CheshireNorth West England
Bridge Cottage self catering accommodation in Chester, Cheshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at Bridge Cottage start from £268 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Bridge Cottage
2 bedroom cottage, Instow
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 . It also has Internet access. 2 bedroom cottage is close to the beach. Activities close by include fishing . 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 £355 but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 2 bedroom cottage
Steeple View, Chilmark
Breaks in DorsetSouth West England
Steeple View self catering accommodation in Chilmark, Dorset sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Steeple View start from £240 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Steeple View
Glovers Cottage, Sherborne
Breaks in DorsetSouth West England
Glovers Cottage self catering accommodation in Sherborne, Dorset sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . It also has Internet access. Prices at Glovers Cottage start from £254 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Glovers Cottage
The Shippon, Polyphant
Breaks in CornwallSouth West England
The Shippon 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 . It also has Internet access. Prices at The Shippon start from £250 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Shippon
2 bedroom apartment, Okehampton
Breaks in DevonSouth West England
2 bedroom apartment in South West England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 4. This 2 bedroom luxury Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include fishing . 2 bedroom apartment does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at 2 bedroom apartment start from £315 but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 2 bedroom apartment
Alynfa Bach, Rhosneigr
Breaks in Isle of AngleseyNorth Wales
Alynfa Bach self catering accommodation in Rhosneigr, Isle of Anglesey sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Alynfa Bach does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Alynfa Bach start from £257 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Alynfa Bach
4 The Old Post Office Mews, Brading
Breaks in Isle of WightSouth East England
4 The Old Post Office Mews self catering accommodation in Brading, Isle of Wight sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at 4 The Old Post Office Mews start from £273 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 4 The Old Post Office Mews
Coastguard Cottage, Hartland
Breaks in DevonSouth West England
Coastguard Cottage in South West England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Garden . Coastguard Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Coastguard Cottage start from £344 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Coastguard Cottage
Drinagh, Lough Ree
Breaks in County CorkIreland-South
Drinagh self catering accommodation in Lough Ree, County Cork sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Apartment is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Activities close by include golf . Prices at Drinagh start from £166 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Drinagh
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:
- British and Irish Gardens
- County Shows and Fairs
- Festivals and Events
- UK Sporting and Social Events
- English Holiday Attractions
- Scottish Holiday Attractions
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