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 Stable in Whitland, Carmarthenshire, South Wales

The Stable, Whitland

Breaks in CarmarthenshireSouth Wales

The Stable self catering accommodation in Whitland, Carmarthenshire sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Swimming Pool . Prices at The Stable start from £305 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Stable


Sleeps 6 Indoor pool Garden

4 bedroom cottage in Boscastle, Cornwall, South West England

4 bedroom cottage, Boscastle

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

4 bedroom cottage in South West England has a 5 star rating and can sleep up to 8. This 4 bedroom luxury cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Swimming Pool . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include fishing . It is listed as wheelchair accessible but please check direct prior to booking. Prices at 4 bedroom cottage start from £570 For a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 4 bedroom cottage


Sleeps 8 Disabled/Wheelchair Access Indoor pool Fishing close by Internet WIFI available Luxury self catering

Cuckoo Cottage in South Creake, Norfolk, East England

Cuckoo Cottage, South Creake

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

Cuckoo Cottage in East 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 . Activities close by include golf fishing . Cuckoo Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Cuckoo Cottage start from £311 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected Cuckoo Cottage customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about Cuckoo Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by Garden Cuckoo Cottage Customer Feedback and Reviews

3 bedroom holiday home in Lochgilphead, Argyll, Highlands Scotland

3 bedroom holiday home, Lochgilphead

Breaks in ArgyllHighlands Scotland

3 bedroom holiday home in Highlands Scotland has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to . This Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Activities close by include fishing . Prices at 3 bedroom holiday home start from £421 but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 3 bedroom holiday home


Fishing close by

Woodenbridge in Ballykissangel Country, County Wicklow, Ireland-East

Woodenbridge, Ballykissangel Country

Breaks in County WicklowIreland-East

Woodenbridge self catering accommodation in Ballykissangel Country, County Wicklow sleeps 3. This 1 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Activities close by include golf fishing . Woodenbridge does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Woodenbridge start from £279 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Woodenbridge


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by Ideal for a romantic break

The Dower House in Uley, Gloucestershire, South West England

The Dower House, Uley

Breaks in GloucestershireSouth West England

The Dower House self catering accommodation in Uley, Gloucestershire sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . The Dower House does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. It is listed as wheelchair accessible but please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Dower House start from £735 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Dower House


Sleeps 4 Disabled/Wheelchair Access Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Maes Coch in Abersoch, Gwynedd, North Wales

Maes Coch, Abersoch

Breaks in GwyneddNorth Wales

Maes Coch self catering accommodation in Abersoch, Gwynedd sleeps 10. This 5 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . Prices at Maes Coch start from £486 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Maes Coch


Sleeps 10 or more Garden

Westside Cottage in Croyde, Devon, South West England

Westside Cottage, Croyde

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Westside Cottage in South West England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 6. This 3 bedroom Bungalow is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Detached . Westside Cottage is close to the beach. Westside Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Westside Cottage start from £463 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Westside Cottage


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Pet friendly

Oriel Cottage in Muddiford, Devon, South West England

Oriel Cottage, Muddiford

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Oriel Cottage in South West England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 5. This 2 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Garden Hot Tub Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Oriel Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Oriel Cottage start from £285 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Oriel Cottage


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

Corinthian Cottage in Aldeburgh, Suffolk, East England

Corinthian Cottage, Aldeburgh

Breaks in SuffolkEast England

Corinthian Cottage in East England has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Garden . Corinthian Cottage is close to the beach. Prices at Corinthian Cottage start from £446 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Corinthian Cottage


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Garden

 

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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