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

1 bedroom cottage in Holsworthy, Devon, South West England

1 bedroom cottage, Holsworthy

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

1 bedroom cottage in South West England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to . This cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Detached . Prices at 1 bedroom cottage start from £240 For a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 1 bedroom cottage


Ideal for a romantic break

Barn Mead Cottage in Coltishall, Norfolk, East England

Barn Mead Cottage, Coltishall

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

Barn Mead Cottage self catering accommodation in Coltishall, Norfolk sleeps 6. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Activities close by include fishing . Prices at Barn Mead Cottage start from £237 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Barn Mead Cottage


Sleeps 6 Fishing close by Garden

Chubbs Farm in Axminster, Devon, South West England

Chubbs Farm, Axminster

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Chubbs Farm self catering accommodation in Axminster, Devon sleeps 12. This 6 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . Chubbs Farm is close to the beach. Chubbs Farm does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Chubbs Farm start from £795 for a short break but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Chubbs Farm


Sleeps 10 or more Close to the Beach Pet friendly Open fire or wood burner

Captains Quarters in Ilfracombe, Devon, South West England

Captains Quarters, Ilfracombe

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Captains Quarters in South West England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 3. This 2 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays . It also has Internet access. Captains Quarters is close to the beach. Prices at Captains Quarters start from £285 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Captains Quarters


Sleeps 2 Close to the Beach Internet WIFI available

3 bedroom cottage in Watchet, Somerset, South West England

3 bedroom cottage, Watchet

Breaks in SomersetSouth West England

3 bedroom cottage 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 and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at 3 bedroom cottage start from £395 For a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 3 bedroom cottage


Sleeps 6 Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Hens Den in Cullenstown, County Wexford, Ireland South

Hens Den, Cullenstown

Breaks in County WexfordIreland South

Hens Den self catering accommodation in Cullenstown, County Wexford sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Hens Den start from £171 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Hens Den


Sleeps 2 Garden

Baltimore in Skibbereen, County Cork, Ireland-South

Baltimore, Skibbereen

Breaks in County CorkIreland-South

Baltimore self catering accommodation in Skibbereen, County Cork sleeps 5. This 2 bedroom Apartment is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Baltimore is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Baltimore start from £217 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Baltimore


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Fishing close by Golf close by Internet WIFI available Ideal for a romantic break Open fire or wood burner

Shepherds Hut in Winterborne, Dorset, South West England

Shepherds Hut, Winterborne

Breaks in DorsetSouth West England

Shepherds Hut self catering accommodation in Winterborne, Dorset sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Shepherds Hut does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Shepherds Hut start from £341 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Shepherds Hut


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Bell Cottage in South Town, Devon, South West England

Bell Cottage, South Town

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Bell Cottage self catering accommodation in South Town, Devon sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Prices at Bell Cottage start from £519 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected Bell Cottage customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about Bell Cottage


Sleeps 4 Games room Bell Cottage Customer Feedback and Reviews

The Stable in Matlock, Derbyshire, Central England

The Stable, Matlock

Breaks in DerbyshireCentral England

The Stable self catering accommodation in Matlock, Derbyshire sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Prices at The Stable start from £229 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Stable


Sleeps 2

 

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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