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

Converted Mill House in Ormidale, Argyll, West Scotland

Converted Mill House, Ormidale

Breaks in ArgyllWest Scotland

Converted Mill House self catering accommodation in Ormidale, Argyll sleeps 16. This 7 bedroom Holiday home is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Swimming Pool Hot Tub Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Converted Mill House does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Converted Mill House start from £2 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Converted Mill House


Sleeps 10 or more Indoor pool Pet friendly Internet WIFI available Ideal for a romantic break Open fire or wood burner Hot tub Games room

1 bedroom cottage in St Mellion, Cornwall, South West England

1 bedroom cottage, St Mellion

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: Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. 1 bedroom cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at 1 bedroom cottage start from £250 For a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 1 bedroom cottage


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Dromahair in Lough Gill, County Leitrim, Ireland-West

Dromahair, Lough Gill

Breaks in County LeitrimIreland-West

Dromahair self catering accommodation in Lough Gill, County Leitrim sleeps . This Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Activities close by include fishing . Prices at Dromahair start from £331 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Dromahair


Fishing close by

The Orangery in Upton-upon-Severn, Worcestershire, West England

The Orangery, Upton-upon-Severn

Breaks in WorcestershireWest England

The Orangery self catering accommodation in Upton-upon-Severn, Worcestershire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Swimming Pool Hot Tub Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. The Orangery does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Orangery start from £355 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Orangery


Sleeps 4 Indoor pool Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner Hot tub Games room

The Shippon in Polyphant, Cornwall, South West England

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


Sleeps 4 Garden Internet WIFI available Luxury self catering

2 bedroom cottage in Appledore, Devon, South West England

2 bedroom cottage, Appledore

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 cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. 2 bedroom cottage is close to the beach. Prices at 2 bedroom cottage start from £370 For a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 2 bedroom cottage


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

2 bedroom apartment in , Banff, Highlands Scotland

2 bedroom apartment,

Breaks in BanffHighlands Scotland

2 bedroom apartment in Highlands Scotland has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 4. This 2 bedroom luxury Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. 2 bedroom apartment is close to the beach. 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 £300 but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 2 bedroom apartment


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner Luxury self catering

Hinds Cottage in Wigmore, Shropshire, West England

Hinds Cottage, Wigmore

Breaks in ShropshireWest England

Hinds Cottage self catering accommodation in Wigmore, Shropshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Hinds Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Hinds Cottage start from £270 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Hinds Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Black Barn in Boldron , County Durham, North East England

Black Barn, Boldron

Breaks in County DurhamNorth East England

Black Barn self catering accommodation in Boldron , County Durham sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Black Barn does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Black Barn start from £289 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Black Barn


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

102 Gills Cliff in Ventnor, Isle of Wight, South East England

102 Gills Cliff, Ventnor

Breaks in Isle of WightSouth East England

102 Gills Cliff self catering accommodation in Ventnor, Isle of Wight sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays . It also has Internet access. Prices at 102 Gills Cliff start from £289 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 102 Gills Cliff


Sleeps 2 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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