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

West Cawlow Barn in Hulme End, Derbyshire, Central England

West Cawlow Barn, Hulme End

Breaks in DerbyshireCentral England

West Cawlow Barn self catering accommodation in Hulme End, Derbyshire sleeps 7. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Activities close by include fishing . Prices at West Cawlow Barn start from £318 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about West Cawlow Barn


Sleeps 6 Fishing close by Garden

Castle On The Plain in Airth, Stirlingshire, Central Scotland

Castle On The Plain, Airth

Breaks in StirlingshireCentral Scotland

Castle On The Plain self catering accommodation in Airth, Stirlingshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Castle is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . Castle On The Plain does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Castle On The Plain start from £1 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Castle On The Plain


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Ideal for a romantic break Open fire or wood burner

5 Armada House in Hope Cove, Devon, South West England

5 Armada House, Hope Cove

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

5 Armada House self catering accommodation in Hope Cove, Devon sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays . It also has Internet access. 5 Armada House is close to the beach. 5 Armada House does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at 5 Armada House start from £436 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 5 Armada House


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Internet WIFI available

Glendarroch Cottage in Kingussie, Inverness-shire, Highlands Scotland

Glendarroch Cottage, Kingussie

Breaks in Inverness-shireHighlands Scotland

Glendarroch Cottage self catering accommodation in Kingussie, Inverness-shire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . Glendarroch Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Glendarroch Cottage start from £289 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Glendarroch Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden

3 bedroom bungalow in Newtonmore, Inverness-shire, Highlands Scotland

3 bedroom bungalow, Newtonmore

Breaks in Inverness-shireHighlands Scotland

3 bedroom bungalow in Highlands Scotland has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Activities close by include fishing . 3 bedroom bungalow does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at 3 bedroom bungalow start from £270 but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 3 bedroom bungalow


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Fishing close by

Dovecote Barn in Doughton, Gloucestershire, South West England

Dovecote Barn, Doughton

Breaks in GloucestershireSouth West England

Dovecote Barn self catering accommodation in Doughton, 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. Dovecote Barn does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Dovecote Barn start from £2269 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Dovecote Barn


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

Corner Cottage in Reynoldston, West Glamorgan, South Wales

Corner Cottage, Reynoldston

Breaks in West GlamorganSouth Wales

Corner Cottage self catering accommodation in Reynoldston, West Glamorgan sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Corner Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Corner Cottage start from £292 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Corner Cottage


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

Wellingtonbridge in Hook Peninsula, County Wexford, Ireland-South

Wellingtonbridge, Hook Peninsula

Breaks in County WexfordIreland-South

Wellingtonbridge self catering accommodation in Hook Peninsula, County Wexford sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . Activities close by include golf . Prices at Wellingtonbridge start from £191 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Wellingtonbridge


Sleeps 8 Golf close by Open fire or wood burner

Riverwalk House in Castlemaine, County Kerry, Ireland South

Riverwalk House, Castlemaine

Breaks in County KerryIreland South

Riverwalk House self catering accommodation in Castlemaine, County Kerry sleeps 7. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Riverwalk House start from £231 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Riverwalk House


Sleeps 6 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Rock Cottage in Georgeham, Devon, South West England

Rock Cottage, Georgeham

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Rock Cottage in South West England has a 2 star rating and can sleep up to 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Prices at Rock Cottage start from £270 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Rock Cottage


Sleeps 6

 

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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