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

1 bedroom holiday home in Castle Douglas, Dumfries and Galloway, South West Scotland

1 bedroom holiday home, Castle Douglas

Breaks in Dumfries and GallowaySouth West Scotland

1 bedroom holiday home in South West Scotland has a 5 star rating and can sleep up to 2. This 1 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . It also has Internet access. 1 bedroom holiday home is close to the beach. Activities close by include fishing . Prices at 1 bedroom holiday home start from £555 but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 1 bedroom holiday home


Sleeps 2 Close to the Beach Fishing close by Internet WIFI available Ideal for a romantic break Luxury self catering

Millstones in Gilling West, North Yorkshire, North East England

Millstones, Gilling West

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Millstones in North East England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 2. This 1 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include fishing . Prices at Millstones start from £276 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Millstones


Sleeps 2 Fishing close by Internet WIFI available Luxury self catering

Swallow Cottage in Bucknell, Shropshire, West England

Swallow Cottage, Bucknell

Breaks in ShropshireWest England

Swallow Cottage self catering accommodation in Bucknell, Shropshire sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Swallow Cottage start from £317 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Swallow Cottage


Sleeps 4 Garden

The Court Yard Cottage in Little Rissington, Gloucestershire, South West England

The Court Yard Cottage, Little Rissington

Breaks in GloucestershireSouth West England

The Court Yard Cottage self catering accommodation in Little Rissington, Gloucestershire sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . Activities close by include horse riding . The Court Yard Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Court Yard Cottage start from £994 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Court Yard Cottage


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden

45 Castle Gardens in St Helens Bay, County Wexford, Ireland South

45 Castle Gardens, St Helens Bay

Breaks in County WexfordIreland South

45 Castle Gardens self catering accommodation in St Helens Bay, County Wexford sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . 45 Castle Gardens does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at 45 Castle Gardens start from £252 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 45 Castle Gardens


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Kilkieran in Connemara, County Galway, Ireland-West

Kilkieran, Connemara

Breaks in County GalwayIreland-West

Kilkieran self catering accommodation in Connemara, County Galway sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Kilkieran is close to the beach. Activities close by include fishing . Prices at Kilkieran start from £354 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Kilkieran


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

Briarcliffe Cottage in Lindale, Cumbria, North West England

Briarcliffe Cottage, Lindale

Breaks in CumbriaNorth West England

Briarcliffe Cottage self catering accommodation in Lindale, Cumbria sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Briarcliffe Cottage start from £378 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Briarcliffe Cottage


Sleeps 6 Garden Open fire or wood burner

The Old Forge in Frettenham, Norfolk, East England

The Old Forge, Frettenham

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

The Old Forge in East England has a 5 star rating and can sleep up to 8. This 4 bedroom luxury Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. The Old Forge does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. It is listed as wheelchair accessible but please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Old Forge start from £586 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected The Old Forge customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about The Old Forge


Sleeps 8 Disabled/Wheelchair Access Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner Luxury self catering The Old Forge Customer Feedback and Reviews

1 bedroom cottage in Truro, Cornwall, South West England

1 bedroom cottage, Truro

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

1 bedroom cottage in South West England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 2. This 1 bedroom cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at 1 bedroom cottage start from £305 For a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 1 bedroom cottage


Sleeps 2 Garden Internet WIFI available

Cyplau in Llanbedr, Gwynedd, North Wales

Cyplau, Llanbedr

Breaks in GwyneddNorth Wales

Cyplau self catering accommodation in Llanbedr, Gwynedd sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Cyplau start from £346 for a short break but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Cyplau


Sleeps 6 Fishing close by Golf close by Garden Internet WIFI available Ideal for a romantic break Open fire or wood burner Easy walking 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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