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 lodge in Bude, Cornwall, South West England

1 bedroom lodge, Bude

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

1 bedroom lodge in South West England has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to 2. This 1 bedroom lodge is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Detached . It also has Internet access. 1 bedroom lodge is close to the beach. Activities close by include fishing . Prices at 1 bedroom lodge start from £290 For a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 1 bedroom lodge


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

Historic Jacobean Cottage in Longtown, Cumbria, North West England

Historic Jacobean Cottage, Longtown

Breaks in CumbriaNorth West England

Historic Jacobean Cottage self catering accommodation in Longtown, Cumbria sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at Historic Jacobean Cottage start from £780 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Historic Jacobean Cottage


Sleeps 4 Garden Internet WIFI available Ideal for a romantic break Open fire or wood burner

Primrose Cottage in Tavistock, Devon, South West England

Primrose Cottage, Tavistock

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Primrose Cottage self catering accommodation in Tavistock, Devon sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Primrose Cottage start from £286 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Primrose Cottage


Sleeps 4 Garden

Boathouse Cottage in Torcross, Devon, South West England

Boathouse Cottage, Torcross

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Boathouse Cottage self catering accommodation in Torcross, Devon sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Prices at Boathouse Cottage start from £421 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Boathouse Cottage


Sleeps 4 Games room

2 bedroom cottage in Clovelly, Devon, South West England

2 bedroom cottage, Clovelly

Breaks in DevonSouth 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: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. 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 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Clonbur in Lough Corrib, County Galway, Ireland-West

Clonbur, Lough Corrib

Breaks in County GalwayIreland-West

Clonbur self catering accommodation in Lough Corrib, County Galway sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Clonbur start from £300 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Clonbur


Sleeps 8 Fishing close by Golf close by

2 bedroom holiday home in Ottery St Mary, Devon, South West England

2 bedroom holiday home, Ottery St Mary

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

2 bedroom holiday home 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: Garden . It also has Internet access. It is listed as wheelchair accessible but please check direct prior to booking. Prices at 2 bedroom holiday home start from £370 For a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 2 bedroom holiday home


Sleeps 4 Disabled/Wheelchair Access Garden Internet WIFI available

Tregaer Mill Barn in Tregare, Monmouthshire, Mid Wales

Tregaer Mill Barn, Tregare

Breaks in MonmouthshireMid Wales

Tregaer Mill Barn self catering accommodation in Tregare, Monmouthshire 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. Activities close by include golf . Tregaer Mill Barn does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Tregaer Mill Barn start from £346 for a short break but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Tregaer Mill Barn


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Golf close by Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner Easy walking close by

Hillside Cottage in Swerford, Oxfordshire, Central England

Hillside Cottage, Swerford

Breaks in OxfordshireCentral England

Hillside Cottage self catering accommodation in Swerford, Oxfordshire sleeps 4. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Hillside Cottage start from £860 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Hillside Cottage


Sleeps 4 Garden Open fire or wood burner

The Farriers in Southrop, Gloucestershire, South West England

The Farriers, Southrop

Breaks in GloucestershireSouth West England

The Farriers self catering accommodation in Southrop, Gloucestershire sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include golf . Prices at The Farriers start from £443 for a short break but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Farriers


Sleeps 4 Golf close by Garden Internet WIFI available 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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