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 Lizard Peninsula, Cornwall, South West England

2 bedroom holiday home, Lizard Peninsula

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

2 bedroom holiday home 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: Detached . It also has Internet access. 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 £325 For a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 2 bedroom holiday home


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Internet WIFI available

Ballybunion in Tralee, County Kerry, Ireland-South

Ballybunion, Tralee

Breaks in County KerryIreland-South

Ballybunion self catering accommodation in Tralee, County Kerry sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . Ballybunion is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf . Prices at Ballybunion start from £261 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ballybunion


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Golf close by Open fire or wood burner

Flour Mill Cottage in Fontmell Magna, Dorset, South West England

Flour Mill Cottage, Fontmell Magna

Breaks in DorsetSouth West England

Flour Mill 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 Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Flour Mill Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Flour Mill Cottage start from £281 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Flour Mill Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner Luxury self catering

Owl Farmhouse in Caernarfon, Gwynedd, North Wales

Owl Farmhouse, Caernarfon

Breaks in GwyneddNorth Wales

Owl Farmhouse self catering accommodation in Caernarfon, Gwynedd sleeps 8. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Owl Farmhouse start from £423 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Owl Farmhouse


Sleeps 8 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Primrose Barn in Umberleigh, Devon, South West England

Primrose Barn, Umberleigh

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Primrose Barn 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 . It also has Internet access. Primrose Barn does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Primrose Barn start from £252 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Primrose Barn


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Internet WIFI available

Clonbur in Joyce Country, County Galway, Ireland-West

Clonbur, Joyce Country

Breaks in County GalwayIreland-West

Clonbur self catering accommodation in Joyce Country, County Galway sleeps 8. This 5 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Activities close by include golf fishing . Clonbur does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Clonbur start from £281 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Clonbur


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by

The Old Stables in Aylsham, Norfolk, East England

The Old Stables, Aylsham

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

The Old Stables in East England has a 3 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: Detached . It also has Internet access. Prices at The Old Stables start from £238 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected The Old Stables customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about The Old Stables


Sleeps 2 Internet WIFI available The Old Stables Customer Feedback and Reviews

Chimney Gill in Penrith, Cumbria, North West England

Chimney Gill, Penrith

Breaks in CumbriaNorth West England

Chimney Gill self catering accommodation in Penrith, Cumbria sleeps 12. This 5 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at Chimney Gill start from £635 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Chimney Gill


Sleeps 10 or more Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Y Cwtch in Newport, Pembrokeshire, South Wales

Y Cwtch, Newport

Breaks in PembrokeshireSouth Wales

Y Cwtch self catering accommodation in Newport, Pembrokeshire sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Y Cwtch does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Y Cwtch start from £261 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Y Cwtch


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden

The Old Band Room in Naunton, Oxfordshire, Central England

The Old Band Room, Naunton

Breaks in OxfordshireCentral England

The Old Band Room self catering accommodation in Naunton, Oxfordshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. The Old Band Room does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Old Band Room start from £703 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Old Band Room


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

 

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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