January Cottages to beat the Winter Blues

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
Cove Cottage, St Mawes
Breaks in CornwallSouth West England
Cove Cottage self catering accommodation in St Mawes, Cornwall sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Cove Cottage is close to the beach. Prices at Cove Cottage start from £414 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Cove Cottage
Inglenook Cottage, Broad Campden
Breaks in GloucestershireSouth West England
Inglenook Cottage self catering accommodation in Broad Campden, Gloucestershire sleeps 2. This 1 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 fishing . Inglenook Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Inglenook Cottage start from £326 for a short break but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Inglenook Cottage
Bantry, Bantry
Breaks in County CorkIreland-South
Bantry self catering accommodation in Bantry, County Cork sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Apartment is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Bantry start from £180 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Bantry
Oxdales Cottage, Alsop Moor
Breaks in DerbyshireCentral England
Oxdales Cottage self catering accommodation in Alsop Moor, Derbyshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Oxdales Cottage start from £245 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Oxdales Cottage
Chalmore Hole Ferry House, Wallingford
Breaks in OxfordshireCentral England
Chalmore Hole Ferry House self catering accommodation in Wallingford, Oxfordshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Swimming Pool . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include fishing . Prices at Chalmore Hole Ferry House start from £397 for a short break but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Chalmore Hole Ferry House
The Bungalow, Miltown Malbay
Breaks in County ClareIreland West
The Bungalow self catering accommodation in Miltown Malbay, County Clare sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . The Bungalow does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Bungalow start from £209 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Bungalow
The Flowerpot, Binham
Breaks in NorfolkEast England
The Flowerpot 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 . The Flowerpot does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Flowerpot start from £239 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected The Flowerpot customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about The Flowerpot
The Well House Apartment, Watchet
Breaks in SomersetSouth West England
The Well House Apartment self catering accommodation in Watchet, Somerset sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at The Well House Apartment start from £288 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Well House Apartment
Portstewart, Antrim Coast
Breaks in County AntrimIreland-North
Portstewart self catering accommodation in Antrim Coast, County Antrim sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Portstewart is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Portstewart does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Portstewart start from £390 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Portstewart
Dolphins Leap, Mawgan Porth
Breaks in CornwallSouth West England
Dolphins Leap self catering accommodation in Mawgan Porth, Cornwall sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Apartment is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Detached . Dolphins Leap is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf . Prices at Dolphins Leap start from £391 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Dolphins Leap
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:
- British and Irish Gardens
- County Shows and Fairs
- Festivals and Events
- UK Sporting and Social Events
- English Holiday Attractions
- Scottish Holiday Attractions
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