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

5 bedroom cottage in Newquay, Cornwall, South West England

5 bedroom cottage, Newquay

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

5 bedroom cottage in South West England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 10. This 5 bedroom cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Garden . 5 bedroom cottage is close to the beach. 5 bedroom cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at 5 bedroom cottage start from £595 For a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 5 bedroom cottage


Sleeps 10 or more Close to the Beach Pet friendly Garden

Lough Brin House in Kenmare, County Kerry, Ireland South

Lough Brin House, Kenmare

Breaks in County KerryIreland South

Lough Brin House self catering accommodation in Kenmare, County Kerry sleeps 9. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Activities close by include fishing . Lough Brin House does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Lough Brin House start from £276 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Lough Brin House


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Fishing close by Garden

Hamilton House in Branscombe, Devon, South West England

Hamilton House, Branscombe

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Hamilton House self catering accommodation in Branscombe, Devon sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Hamilton House is close to the beach. Prices at Hamilton House start from £658 for a short break but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Hamilton House


Sleeps 8 Close to the Beach Garden Internet WIFI available

2 bedroom cottage in Appleby-in-Westmorland, Cumbria, North West England

2 bedroom cottage, Appleby-in-Westmorland

Breaks in CumbriaNorth West England

2 bedroom cottage in North West England has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . 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 £370 but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 2 bedroom cottage


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

Carveth in Mousehole, Cornwall, South West England

Carveth, Mousehole

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Carveth self catering accommodation in Mousehole, Cornwall sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Holiday Home is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached . Activities close by include fishing . Prices at Carveth start from £363 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Carveth


Sleeps 4 Fishing close by

2 bedroom apartment in Wadebridge, Cornwall, South West England

2 bedroom apartment, Wadebridge

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

2 bedroom apartment in South West England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 4. This 2 bedroom luxury Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays . It also has Internet access. 2 bedroom apartment is close to the beach. Prices at 2 bedroom apartment start from £420 but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 2 bedroom apartment


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Internet WIFI available Luxury self catering

Adrigole in Bantry, County Cork, Ireland-South

Adrigole, Bantry

Breaks in County CorkIreland-South

Adrigole self catering accommodation in Bantry, County Cork sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Adrigole is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Adrigole start from £239 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Adrigole


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Fishing close by Golf close by

2 bedroom cottage in Geldeston, Norfolk, East England

2 bedroom cottage, Geldeston

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

2 bedroom cottage in East England has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Activities close by include fishing . Prices at 2 bedroom cottage start from £297 but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 2 bedroom cottage


Sleeps 4 Fishing close by Garden Open fire or wood burner

Broad Downs Farmhouse in Malborough, Devon, South West England

Broad Downs Farmhouse, Malborough

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Broad Downs Farmhouse self catering accommodation in Malborough, Devon sleeps 12. This luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Swimming Pool Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at Broad Downs Farmhouse start from £3890 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Broad Downs Farmhouse


Sleeps 10 or more Indoor pool Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner Games room Luxury self catering

Swift Cottage in Durley, Hampshire, South East England

Swift Cottage, Durley

Breaks in HampshireSouth East England

Swift Cottage self catering accommodation in Durley, Hampshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Swift Cottage start from £261 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Swift Cottage


Sleeps 4 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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