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
Highland Holiday House, Braemar
Breaks in AberdeenshireEast Scotland
Highland Holiday House self catering accommodation in Braemar, Aberdeenshire sleeps 10. This 5 bedroom Holiday home is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Highland Holiday House start from £1 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Highland Holiday House
Celts Rest, Hayle
Breaks in CornwallSouth West England
Celts Rest self catering accommodation in Hayle, Cornwall sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Celts Rest start from £481 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Celts Rest
Well Cottage, Braunton
Breaks in DevonSouth West England
Well 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 and features include: Detached Garden . It also has Internet access. Well Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Well Cottage start from £359 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Well Cottage
Miller's Cottage, Woodbridge
Breaks in SuffolkEast England
Miller's Cottage in East 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: Garden . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include horse riding . Miller's Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Miller's Cottage start from £379 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Miller's Cottage
Bryn Melyn Studio, Llanelltyd
Breaks in CarmarthenshireSouth Wales
Bryn Melyn Studio in South Wales has a 2 star rating and can sleep up to 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Bryn Melyn Studio does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Bryn Melyn Studio start from £189 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Bryn Melyn Studio
Priory Croft, Whithorn
Breaks in Dumfries and GallowaySouth West Scotland
Priory Croft self catering accommodation in Whithorn, Dumfries and Galloway sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Four poster bed . Priory Croft does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Priory Croft start from £254 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Priory Croft
Glan-yr-Afon Cottage, Tanygrisiau
Breaks in GwyneddNorth Wales
Glan-yr-Afon Cottage self catering accommodation in Tanygrisiau, Gwynedd 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. Glan-yr-Afon Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Glan-yr-Afon Cottage start from £240 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Glan-yr-Afon Cottage
Moorings, East Portlemouth
Breaks in DevonSouth West England
Moorings self catering accommodation in East Portlemouth, Devon sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Moorings is close to the beach. Prices at Moorings start from £743 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Moorings
The Paddock, Tunstall
Breaks in CumbriaNorth West England
The Paddock self catering accommodation in Tunstall, Cumbria 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 The Paddock start from £370 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Paddock
1 bedroom cottage, Ipswich
Breaks in SuffolkEast England
1 bedroom cottage in 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. Prices at 1 bedroom cottage start from £280 but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 1 bedroom cottage
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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