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

The Studio in Harrowby, Lincolnshire, East England

The Studio, Harrowby

Breaks in LincolnshireEast England

The Studio self catering accommodation in Harrowby, Lincolnshire sleeps 3. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . The Studio does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Studio start from £255 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Studio


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden

3 bedroom cottage in Newquay, Cornwall, South West England

3 bedroom cottage, Newquay

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

3 bedroom cottage in South West England has a 5 star rating and can sleep up to 6. This 3 bedroom luxury cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. 3 bedroom cottage is close to the beach. 3 bedroom cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at 3 bedroom cottage start from £600 For a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 3 bedroom cottage


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner Luxury self catering

Shanagarry in Ballycotton Bay, County Cork, Ireland-South

Shanagarry, Ballycotton Bay

Breaks in County CorkIreland-South

Shanagarry self catering accommodation in Ballycotton Bay, County Cork sleeps 7. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Shanagarry is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Shanagarry start from £321 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Shanagarry


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

Hunter Court in Clanfield, Oxfordshire, Central England

Hunter Court, Clanfield

Breaks in OxfordshireCentral England

Hunter Court self catering accommodation in Clanfield, Oxfordshire sleeps 8. This 5 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 fishing . Hunter Court does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Hunter Court start from £947 for a short break but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Hunter Court


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner Easy walking close by Games room

The Old Vicarage Apartment in Godshill, Isle of Wight, South East England

The Old Vicarage Apartment, Godshill

Breaks in Isle of WightSouth East England

The Old Vicarage Apartment in South East England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 4. This 2 bedroom luxury Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at The Old Vicarage Apartment start from £310 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Old Vicarage Apartment


Sleeps 4 Garden Internet WIFI available Luxury self catering

Cullenstown in Sunny East Coast, County Wexford, Ireland-South

Cullenstown, Sunny East Coast

Breaks in County WexfordIreland-South

Cullenstown self catering accommodation in Sunny East Coast, County Wexford sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Cullenstown is close to the beach. Activities close by include fishing . Prices at Cullenstown start from £254 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Cullenstown


Sleeps 8 Close to the Beach Fishing close by

Brians Cottage in Alnmouth, Northumberland, North East England

Brians Cottage, Alnmouth

Breaks in NorthumberlandNorth East England

Brians Cottage in North East England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 6. This 3 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at Brians Cottage start from £346 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Brians Cottage


Sleeps 6 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner Luxury self catering

3 bedroom cottage in Brean, Somerset, South West England

3 bedroom cottage, Brean

Breaks in SomersetSouth West England

3 bedroom cottage in South West England has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. 3 bedroom cottage is close to the beach. Prices at 3 bedroom cottage start from £370 but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 3 bedroom cottage


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Garden Internet WIFI available

Ridney Apartment in Downderry, Cornwall, South West England

Ridney Apartment, Downderry

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Ridney Apartment self catering accommodation in Downderry, Cornwall sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Apartment is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Detached Garden . It also has Internet access. Ridney Apartment is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Ridney Apartment start from £266 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ridney Apartment


Sleeps 2 Close to the Beach Fishing close by Golf close by Garden Internet WIFI available

The Cygnet in Haselbury Plucknett, Somerset, South West England

The Cygnet, Haselbury Plucknett

Breaks in SomersetSouth West England

The Cygnet self catering accommodation in Haselbury Plucknett, Somerset sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at The Cygnet start from £264 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Cygnet


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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