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 Quillet in Portmellon, Cornwall, South West England

The Quillet, Portmellon

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

The Quillet self catering accommodation in Portmellon, Cornwall sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Holiday Home is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Garden Swimming Pool . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include fishing . The Quillet does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Quillet start from £357 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Quillet


Sleeps 4 Indoor pool Pet friendly Fishing close by Garden Internet WIFI available

Castle with Great Hall in Airth, Stirlingshire, Central Scotland

Castle with Great Hall, Airth

Breaks in StirlingshireCentral Scotland

Castle with Great Hall self catering accommodation in Airth, Stirlingshire sleeps 10. This 4 bedroom Castle is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Four poster bed Open Fire/woodburner . Castle with Great Hall does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Castle with Great Hall start from £1 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Castle with Great Hall


Sleeps 10 or more Pet friendly Garden Ideal for a romantic break Open fire or wood burner

1 bedroom cottage in Callander, Perthshire, Central Scotland

1 bedroom cottage, Callander

Breaks in PerthshireCentral Scotland

1 bedroom cottage in Central Scotland has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 2. This 1 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . Activities close by include fishing . 1 bedroom cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at 1 bedroom cottage start from £365 but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 1 bedroom cottage


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Fishing close by Ideal for a romantic break Open fire or wood burner Luxury self catering

Damson Cottage in Winterborne, Dorset, South West England

Damson Cottage, Winterborne

Breaks in DorsetSouth West England

Damson Cottage self catering accommodation in Winterborne, Dorset sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Damson Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Damson Cottage start from £294 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Damson Cottage


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden

Warren Cottage in Dartmouth, Devon, South West England

Warren Cottage, Dartmouth

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Warren Cottage self catering accommodation in Dartmouth, Devon sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . It also has Internet access. Prices at Warren Cottage start from £568 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Warren Cottage


Sleeps 6 Internet WIFI available Games room

5 bedroom holiday home in Appledore, Devon, South West England

5 bedroom holiday home, Appledore

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

5 bedroom holiday home in South West England has a 5 star rating and can sleep up to 10. This 5 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. 5 bedroom holiday home is close to the beach. Activities close by include fishing . 5 bedroom holiday home does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at 5 bedroom holiday home start from £875 but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 5 bedroom holiday home


Sleeps 10 or more Close to the Beach Pet friendly Fishing close by Garden Internet WIFI available Luxury self catering

1 bedroom cottage in Callington, Cornwall, South West England

1 bedroom cottage, Callington

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

1 bedroom cottage in South West England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 2. This 1 bedroom cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Detached . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include fishing . 1 bedroom cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at 1 bedroom cottage start from £285 For a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 1 bedroom cottage


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Fishing close by Internet WIFI available Ideal for a romantic break

Am Bathach in Auchintoul, Sutherland, Highlands Scotland

Am Bathach, Auchintoul

Breaks in SutherlandHighlands Scotland

Am Bathach self catering accommodation in Auchintoul, Sutherland sleeps 2. This Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Activities close by include fishing . Am Bathach does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Am Bathach start from £290 but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Am Bathach


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Fishing close by Garden Ideal for a romantic break Easy walking close by

The Old Flower Farm in Heamoor, Cornwall, South West England

The Old Flower Farm, Heamoor

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

The Old Flower Farm self catering accommodation in Heamoor, Cornwall sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Holiday Home is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. The Old Flower Farm does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Old Flower Farm start from £260 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Old Flower Farm


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

Greycroft in Christon Bank, Northumberland, North East England

Greycroft, Christon Bank

Breaks in NorthumberlandNorth East England

Greycroft self catering accommodation in Christon Bank, Northumberland sleeps 10. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . It also has Internet access. Greycroft does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Greycroft start from £348 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Greycroft


Sleeps 10 or more Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

 

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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