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

Heather Lea in Woolacombe, Devon, South West England

Heather Lea, Woolacombe

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Heather Lea in South West England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 4. This 2 bedroom Apartment is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Garden . Heather Lea is close to the beach. Heather Lea does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Heather Lea start from £321 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Heather Lea


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Garden

2 bedroom cottage in Bideford, Devon, South West England

2 bedroom cottage, Bideford

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

2 bedroom cottage 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 . 2 bedroom cottage is close to the beach. Activities close by include fishing . 2 bedroom cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at 2 bedroom cottage start from £325 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 Pet friendly Fishing close by

2 bedroom cottage in St Austell, Cornwall, South West England

2 bedroom cottage, St Austell

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

2 bedroom cottage in South West England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 3. This 2 bedroom cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. 2 bedroom cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at 2 bedroom cottage start from £335 For a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 2 bedroom cottage


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Internet WIFI available

Brandon Barn in Strumpshaw, Norfolk, East England

Brandon Barn, Strumpshaw

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

Brandon Barn in East 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: Detached Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Brandon Barn start from £261 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Brandon Barn


Sleeps 2 Garden Internet WIFI available

Byways in Cartmel, Cumbria, North West England

Byways, Cartmel

Breaks in CumbriaNorth West England

Byways self catering accommodation in Cartmel, Cumbria sleeps 3. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Prices at Byways start from £273 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Byways


Sleeps 2

The Folly in Badminton, Gloucestershire, South West England

The Folly, Badminton

Breaks in GloucestershireSouth West England

The Folly self catering accommodation in Badminton, Gloucestershire sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. The Folly does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Folly start from £5015 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Folly


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Ardnish in Acharacle, Inverness-shire, Highlands Scotland

Ardnish, Acharacle

Breaks in Inverness-shireHighlands Scotland

Ardnish self catering accommodation in Acharacle, Inverness-shire sleeps 12. This 6 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Ardnish does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Ardnish start from £885 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ardnish


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

Large Country House in Clachan, Argyll, West Scotland

Large Country House, Clachan

Breaks in ArgyllWest Scotland

Large Country House self catering accommodation in Clachan, Argyll sleeps 26. This 1 bedroom Country House is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Four poster bed Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Large Country House does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Large Country House start from £4 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Large Country House


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

The Reeds in Croyde, Devon, South West England

The Reeds, Croyde

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

The Reeds in South West England has a 5 star rating and can sleep up to 6. This 3 bedroom luxury Bungalow is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Detached Garden . It also has Internet access. The Reeds is close to the beach. The Reeds does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Reeds start from £780 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Reeds


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Luxury self catering

The Bothy in West Bilney, Norfolk, East England

The Bothy, West Bilney

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

The Bothy self catering accommodation in West Bilney, Norfolk sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at The Bothy start from £274 for a short break but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Bothy


Sleeps 2 Garden 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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