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

Cosy Cottage in Chipping Norton, Oxfordshire, Central England

Cosy Cottage, Chipping Norton

Breaks in OxfordshireCentral England

Cosy Cottage self catering accommodation in Chipping Norton, Oxfordshire sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Prices at Cosy Cottage start from £439 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Cosy Cottage


Sleeps 2

Luxury Country House in Kirriemuir, Perthshire, Central Scotland

Luxury Country House, Kirriemuir

Breaks in PerthshireCentral Scotland

Luxury Country House self catering accommodation in Kirriemuir, Perthshire sleeps 14. This 8 bedroom Country House is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Hot Tub Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include fishing . Prices at Luxury Country House start from £2 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Luxury Country House


Sleeps 10 or more Fishing close by Garden Internet WIFI available Ideal for a romantic break Open fire or wood burner Hot tub

Bryn Penmaen in Pwllheli, Gwynedd, North Wales

Bryn Penmaen, Pwllheli

Breaks in GwyneddNorth Wales

Bryn Penmaen self catering accommodation in Pwllheli, Gwynedd sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Bryn Penmaen start from £369 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Bryn Penmaen


Sleeps 4 Garden

Riverstown in Lough Arrow, County Sligo, Ireland-West

Riverstown, Lough Arrow

Breaks in County SligoIreland-West

Riverstown self catering accommodation in Lough Arrow, County Sligo sleeps 5. This 2 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include golf fishing . Riverstown does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Riverstown start from £260 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Riverstown


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by Internet WIFI available

3 bedroom holiday home in Ilfracombe, Devon, South West England

3 bedroom holiday home, Ilfracombe

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

3 bedroom holiday home in South West England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 6. This 3 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . 3 bedroom holiday home is close to the beach. Prices at 3 bedroom holiday home start from £600 but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 3 bedroom holiday home


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Garden Open fire or wood burner Luxury self catering

3 bedroom apartment in Bude, Cornwall, South West England

3 bedroom apartment, Bude

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

3 bedroom apartment in South West England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. 3 bedroom apartment is close to the beach. Activities close by include horse riding . Prices at 3 bedroom apartment start from £435 For a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 3 bedroom apartment


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Internet WIFI available Easy walking close by

Trefwri in Newborough, Isle of Anglesey, North Wales

Trefwri, Newborough

Breaks in Isle of AngleseyNorth Wales

Trefwri self catering accommodation in Newborough, Isle of Anglesey sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Trefwri start from £327 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Trefwri


Sleeps 6 Garden Internet WIFI available

The Poplars in Hogsthorpe, Lincolnshire, East England

The Poplars, Hogsthorpe

Breaks in LincolnshireEast England

The Poplars self catering accommodation in Hogsthorpe, Lincolnshire sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . Prices at The Poplars start from £299 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Poplars


Sleeps 6 Garden

Wychwood Cottage in Chipping Norton, Gloucestershire, South West England

Wychwood Cottage, Chipping Norton

Breaks in GloucestershireSouth West England

Wychwood Cottage self catering accommodation in Chipping Norton, Gloucestershire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Swimming Pool . It also has Internet access. Prices at Wychwood Cottage start from £498 for a short break but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Wychwood Cottage


Sleeps 4 Indoor pool Internet WIFI available Easy walking close by Games room

2 bedroom holiday home in Brechin, Angus, East Scotland

2 bedroom holiday home, Brechin

Breaks in AngusEast Scotland

2 bedroom holiday home in East Scotland has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to . This Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at 2 bedroom holiday home start from £419 but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 2 bedroom holiday home


Garden Open fire or wood burner

 

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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