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

2 bedroom holiday home in Weymouth, Dorset, South West England

2 bedroom holiday home, Weymouth

Breaks in DorsetSouth West England

2 bedroom holiday home in South West England has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to 3. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . 2 bedroom holiday home is close to the beach. 2 bedroom holiday home does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at 2 bedroom holiday home start from £325 but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 2 bedroom holiday home


Sleeps 2 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Garden

Hawthorns in Terryglass, County Tipperary, Ireland South

Hawthorns, Terryglass

Breaks in County TipperaryIreland South

Hawthorns in Ireland South has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 8. This 3 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Hawthorns does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Hawthorns start from £207 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Hawthorns


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Garden Luxury self catering

Green Side Cottage in Thornham, Norfolk, East England

Green Side Cottage, Thornham

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

Green Side Cottage in East England has a 4 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: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Green Side Cottage is close to the beach. Green Side Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Green Side Cottage start from £545 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected Green Side Cottage customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about Green Side Cottage


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner Green Side Cottage Customer Feedback and Reviews

Morvoren in Mawgan Porth, Cornwall, South West England

Morvoren, Mawgan Porth

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Morvoren self catering accommodation in Mawgan Porth, Cornwall sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Holiday Home is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Detached Garden Swimming Pool Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Morvoren is close to the beach. Prices at Morvoren start from £705 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Morvoren


Sleeps 4 Indoor pool Close to the Beach Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Willow Barn in Chedgrave, Norfolk, East England

Willow Barn, Chedgrave

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

Willow Barn 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: Detached Garden . Activities close by include fishing . Prices at Willow Barn start from £329 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected Willow Barn customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about Willow Barn


Sleeps 4 Fishing close by Garden Games room Willow Barn Customer Feedback and Reviews

Kestrel Lodge in East Anstey, Devon, South West England

Kestrel Lodge, East Anstey

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Kestrel Lodge self catering accommodation in East Anstey, Devon sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Kestrel Lodge start from £302 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Kestrel Lodge


Sleeps 4 Garden Internet WIFI available

Austen in Langcliffe, North Yorkshire, North East England

Austen, Langcliffe

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Austen self catering accommodation in Langcliffe, North Yorkshire sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Austen does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Austen start from £335 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Austen


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden

Ahakista in Sheeps Head Peninsula, County Cork, Ireland-South

Ahakista, Sheeps Head Peninsula

Breaks in County CorkIreland-South

Ahakista self catering accommodation in Sheeps Head Peninsula, County Cork sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Ahakista is close to the beach. Prices at Ahakista start from £279 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ahakista


Sleeps 8 Close to the Beach Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Anchor Ley in Torcross, Devon, South West England

Anchor Ley, Torcross

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Anchor Ley self catering accommodation in Torcross, Devon sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . It also has Internet access. Anchor Ley is close to the beach. Anchor Ley does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Anchor Ley start from £468 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected Anchor Ley customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about Anchor Ley


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Internet WIFI available Games room Anchor Ley Customer Feedback and Reviews

Lodge Cottage in Elgin, Morayshire, East Scotland

Lodge Cottage, Elgin

Breaks in MorayshireEast Scotland

Lodge Cottage self catering accommodation in Elgin, Morayshire sleeps 6. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Lodge Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Lodge Cottage start from £302 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Lodge Cottage


Sleeps 6 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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