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 cottage in Instow, Devon, South West England

2 bedroom cottage, Instow

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

2 bedroom cottage in South West England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 4. This 2 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. 2 bedroom cottage is close to the beach. Activities close by include fishing . 2 bedroom cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at 2 bedroom cottage start from £355 but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 2 bedroom cottage


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Fishing close by Garden Internet WIFI available Luxury self catering

Bank View in Chirnside, Berwickshire, Borders Scotland

Bank View, Chirnside

Breaks in BerwickshireBorders Scotland

Bank View self catering accommodation in Chirnside, Berwickshire sleeps 7. This 3 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Bank View does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Bank View start from £284 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Bank View


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden

The Court House in Owlpen, Gloucestershire, South West England

The Court House, Owlpen

Breaks in GloucestershireSouth West England

The Court House self catering accommodation in Owlpen, Gloucestershire sleeps 4. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . The Court House does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Court House start from £800 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Court House


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden

Crispin in Stoke by Nayland, Suffolk, East England

Crispin, Stoke by Nayland

Breaks in SuffolkEast England

Crispin self catering accommodation in Stoke by Nayland, Suffolk sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Swimming Pool Hot Tub . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Crispin start from £320 for a short break but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Crispin


Sleeps 2 Indoor pool Fishing close by Golf close by Internet WIFI available Ideal for a romantic break Hot tub Easy walking close by

Firhaven in Rhosneigr, Isle of Anglesey, North Wales

Firhaven, Rhosneigr

Breaks in Isle of AngleseyNorth Wales

Firhaven self catering accommodation in Rhosneigr, Isle of Anglesey sleeps 12. This 5 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at Firhaven start from £565 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Firhaven


Sleeps 10 or more Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Kiltegan in Wicklow Gap, County Wicklow, Ireland-East

Kiltegan, Wicklow Gap

Breaks in County WicklowIreland-East

Kiltegan self catering accommodation in Wicklow Gap, County Wicklow sleeps 8. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include golf . Kiltegan does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Kiltegan start from £279 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Kiltegan


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Golf close by Internet WIFI available

The Barn at Smalldale Hall in Bradwell, Derbyshire, Central England

The Barn at Smalldale Hall, Bradwell

Breaks in DerbyshireCentral England

The Barn at Smalldale Hall self catering accommodation in Bradwell, Derbyshire sleeps 8. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at The Barn at Smalldale Hall start from £496 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Barn at Smalldale Hall


Sleeps 8 Garden Internet WIFI available Games room

Springwater in Phillack, Cornwall, South West England

Springwater, Phillack

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Springwater self catering accommodation in Phillack, Cornwall sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Holiday Home is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Detached Open Fire/woodburner . Springwater is close to the beach. Springwater does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Springwater start from £386 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Springwater


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Open fire or wood burner

Portmagee in Ring of Kerry, County Kerry, Ireland-South

Portmagee, Ring of Kerry

Breaks in County KerryIreland-South

Portmagee self catering accommodation in Ring of Kerry, County Kerry sleeps 7. This 3 bedroom Bungalow is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . Portmagee is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Portmagee start from £225 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Portmagee


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Fishing close by Golf close by Open fire or wood burner

Forestry Cottage in Bawsey, Norfolk, East England

Forestry Cottage, Bawsey

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

Forestry Cottage self catering accommodation in Bawsey, Norfolk sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Hot Tub . It also has Internet access. Forestry Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Forestry Cottage start from £575 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Forestry Cottage


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Hot tub

 

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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