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

Arranmore Island in Atlantic Coast, County Donegal, Ireland-North

Arranmore Island, Atlantic Coast

Breaks in County DonegalIreland-North

Arranmore Island self catering accommodation in Atlantic Coast, County Donegal sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Arranmore Island is close to the beach. Activities close by include fishing . Prices at Arranmore Island start from £169 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Arranmore Island


Sleeps 2 Close to the Beach Fishing close by Ideal for a romantic break

Barn View in Brynteg, Isle of Anglesey, North Wales

Barn View, Brynteg

Breaks in Isle of AngleseyNorth Wales

Barn View self catering accommodation in Brynteg, Isle of Anglesey sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Barn View does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Barn View start from £377 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Barn View


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Garden

2 bedroom cottage in Bude, Devon, South West England

2 bedroom cottage, Bude

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

2 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 . It also has Internet access. It is listed as wheelchair accessible but 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


Disabled/Wheelchair Access Internet WIFI available

1 bedroom holiday home in Wroxham, Norfolk, East England

1 bedroom holiday home, Wroxham

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

1 bedroom holiday home in East England has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Activities close by include fishing . Prices at 1 bedroom holiday home start from £258 but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 1 bedroom holiday home


Sleeps 2 Fishing close by Garden

Avocet Cottage in Dersingham, Norfolk, East England

Avocet Cottage, Dersingham

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

Avocet Cottage in East England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 5. This 2 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Garden . Avocet Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Avocet Cottage start from £329 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Avocet Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden

The Plough in Berrynarbor, Devon, South West England

The Plough, Berrynarbor

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

The Plough self catering accommodation in Berrynarbor, Devon sleeps 6. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . The Plough does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Plough start from £343 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Plough


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Games room

The Piggery in Sleights, North Yorkshire, North East England

The Piggery, Sleights

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

The Piggery self catering accommodation in Sleights, North Yorkshire sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. The Piggery does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Piggery start from £524 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Piggery


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

2 bedroom cottage in Yeovil, Somerset, South West England

2 bedroom cottage, Yeovil

Breaks in SomersetSouth 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 ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Detached Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include horse riding . 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 £370 For a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 2 bedroom cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

1 bedroom cottage in Portreath, Cornwall, South West England

1 bedroom cottage, Portreath

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: Garden . It also has Internet access. 1 bedroom cottage is close to the beach. 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 £325 For a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 1 bedroom cottage


Sleeps 2 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Ideal for a romantic break

Greenfinch in Bradworthy, Devon, South West England

Greenfinch, Bradworthy

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Greenfinch self catering accommodation in Bradworthy, Devon sleeps 3. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Greenfinch does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Greenfinch start from £259 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Greenfinch


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden 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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