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

Lawns House Farm in North Duffield, North Yorkshire, North East England

Lawns House Farm, North Duffield

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Lawns House Farm self catering accommodation in North Duffield, North Yorkshire sleeps 13. This 6 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Lawns House Farm start from £477 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Lawns House Farm


Sleeps 10 or more Garden

22 Cluain na Greine in Dungarvan, County Waterford, Ireland South

22 Cluain na Greine, Dungarvan

Breaks in County WaterfordIreland South

22 Cluain na Greine self catering accommodation in Dungarvan, County Waterford sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at 22 Cluain na Greine start from £260 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 22 Cluain na Greine


Sleeps 4 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Post Box Cottage in Upper Dowdeswell, Gloucestershire, South West England

Post Box Cottage, Upper Dowdeswell

Breaks in GloucestershireSouth West England

Post Box Cottage self catering accommodation in Upper Dowdeswell, Gloucestershire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . It also has Internet access. Prices at Post Box Cottage start from £290 for a short break but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Post Box Cottage


Sleeps 4 Internet WIFI available Easy walking close by

Fort Mountain House in Duncormick, County Wexford, Ireland South

Fort Mountain House, Duncormick

Breaks in County WexfordIreland South

Fort Mountain House self catering accommodation in Duncormick, County Wexford sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Fort Mountain House start from £171 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Fort Mountain House


Sleeps 4 Garden Open fire or wood burner

No 15 in Shrewsbury, Shropshire, Central England

No 15, Shrewsbury

Breaks in ShropshireCentral England

No 15 self catering accommodation in Shrewsbury, Shropshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at No 15 start from £270 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about No 15


Sleeps 4 Garden

Fairway Cottage in Woolacombe, Devon, South West England

Fairway Cottage, Woolacombe

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Fairway Cottage in South West England has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Swimming Pool . Fairway Cottage is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf . Prices at Fairway Cottage start from £359 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Fairway Cottage


Sleeps 6 Indoor pool Close to the Beach Golf close by

Ballycastle in Atlantic Coast, County Antrim, Ireland-North

Ballycastle, Atlantic Coast

Breaks in County AntrimIreland-North

Ballycastle self catering accommodation in Atlantic Coast, County Antrim sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Ballycastle is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Ballycastle start from £293 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ballycastle


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Fishing close by Golf close by Internet WIFI available

Wagtail in Bradworthy, Devon, South West England

Wagtail, Bradworthy

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Wagtail self catering accommodation in Bradworthy, Devon sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Wagtail does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Wagtail start from £255 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Wagtail


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

1 Barley House in St Columb Major, Cornwall, South West England

1 Barley House, St Columb Major

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

1 Barley House self catering accommodation in St Columb Major, Cornwall sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at 1 Barley House start from £279 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 1 Barley House


Sleeps 4 Garden

Redgate Farm in Shute, Devon, South West England

Redgate Farm, Shute

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Redgate Farm self catering accommodation in Shute, Devon sleeps 10. This 6 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Redgate Farm does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Redgate Farm start from £795 for a short break but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Redgate Farm


Sleeps 10 or more Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner Games room

 

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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