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
Lake View Lodge, Shepton Mallet
Breaks in SomersetSouth West England
Lake View Lodge self catering accommodation in Shepton Mallet, Somerset sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Lodge is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include fishing . Prices at Lake View Lodge start from £453 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Lake View Lodge
At Tarka Sands, Bideford
Breaks in DevonSouth West England
At Tarka Sands in South West England has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to 4. This 2 bedroom Apartment is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . At Tarka Sands is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf . Prices at At Tarka Sands start from £285 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about At Tarka Sands
Church Cottage, Catfield
Breaks in NorfolkEast England
Church Cottage in East England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 6. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Open Fire/woodburner . Activities close by include fishing . Prices at Church Cottage start from £467 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected Church Cottage customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about Church Cottage
Tyn Llwyn, Pencoed
Breaks in Mid GlamorganSouth Wales
Tyn Llwyn self catering accommodation in Pencoed, Mid Glamorgan sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Tyn Llwyn does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Tyn Llwyn start from £323 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Tyn Llwyn
2 bedroom cottage, Bude
Breaks in CornwallSouth 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 . 2 bedroom cottage is close to the beach. Prices at 2 bedroom cottage start from £325 For a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 2 bedroom cottage
Ahakista, Bantry
Breaks in County CorkIreland-South
Ahakista self catering accommodation in Bantry, County Cork sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom luxury Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Ahakista is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf . Ahakista does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Ahakista start from £260 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ahakista
Corries Cottage, Little Walsingham
Breaks in NorfolkEast England
Corries Cottage self catering accommodation in Little Walsingham, Norfolk sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Corries Cottage is close to the beach. Prices at Corries Cottage start from £372 for a short break but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Corries Cottage
Captains Quarters, Ilfracombe
Breaks in DevonSouth West England
Captains Quarters in South West England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 3. This 2 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays . It also has Internet access. Captains Quarters is close to the beach. Prices at Captains Quarters start from £285 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Captains Quarters
2 bedroom cottage, Cardigan
Breaks in CeredigionWest Wales
2 bedroom cottage in West Wales 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 Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. 2 bedroom cottage is close to the beach. Activities close by include fishing . Prices at 2 bedroom cottage start from £380 but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 2 bedroom cottage
Ennis, Market Town
Breaks in County ClareIreland-West
Ennis self catering accommodation in Market Town, County Clare sleeps 3. This 1 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Prices at Ennis start from £150 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ennis
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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