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 Callow Lodge in Shrewsbury, Shropshire, Central England

The Callow Lodge, Shrewsbury

Breaks in ShropshireCentral England

The Callow Lodge in Central England has a 5 star rating and can sleep up to 3. This 2 bedroom luxury Lodge is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Swimming Pool Hot Tub . Activities close by include fishing . The Callow Lodge does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Callow Lodge start from £450 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Callow Lodge


Sleeps 2 Indoor pool Pet friendly Fishing close by Hot tub Luxury self catering

The Stables in Sturminster Newton, Dorset, South West England

The Stables, Sturminster Newton

Breaks in DorsetSouth West England

The Stables 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. The Stables does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Stables start from £291 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Stables


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Luxury self catering

Golden Lion Barn in Thursford, Norfolk, East England

Golden Lion Barn, Thursford

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

Golden Lion Barn in East England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Golden Lion Barn does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Golden Lion Barn start from £390 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected Golden Lion Barn customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about Golden Lion Barn


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Golden Lion Barn Customer Feedback and Reviews

Carndonagh in Inishowen Peninsula, County Donegal, Ireland-North

Carndonagh, Inishowen Peninsula

Breaks in County DonegalIreland-North

Carndonagh self catering accommodation in Inishowen Peninsula, County Donegal sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . Activities close by include golf . Carndonagh does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Carndonagh start from £276 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Carndonagh


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Golf close by Ideal for a romantic break Open fire or wood burner

Arberth in Holyhead, Isle of Anglesey, North Wales

Arberth, Holyhead

Breaks in Isle of AngleseyNorth Wales

Arberth self catering accommodation in Holyhead, Isle of Anglesey sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . Prices at Arberth start from £309 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Arberth


Sleeps 6 Garden Games room

2 bedroom cottage in Bude, Cornwall, South West England

2 bedroom cottage, Bude

Breaks in CornwallSouth 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 . 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 Garden Luxury self catering

Smardale Hall in Kirkby Stephen, Cumbria, North West England

Smardale Hall, Kirkby Stephen

Breaks in CumbriaNorth West England

Smardale Hall self catering accommodation in Kirkby Stephen, Cumbria sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at Smardale Hall start from £378 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Smardale Hall


Sleeps 8 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

2 bedroom holiday home in Cannich, Inverness-shire, Highlands Scotland

2 bedroom holiday home, Cannich

Breaks in Inverness-shireHighlands Scotland

2 bedroom holiday home in Highlands Scotland 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. Activities close by include fishing . 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 £290 but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 2 bedroom holiday home


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Fishing close by Garden Internet WIFI available Luxury self catering

Maywin Cottage in Chapel Amble, Cornwall, South West England

Maywin Cottage, Chapel Amble

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Maywin Cottage self catering accommodation in Chapel Amble, Cornwall sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Activities close by include golf horse riding fishing . Prices at Maywin Cottage start from £351 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Maywin Cottage


Sleeps 4 Fishing close by Golf close by Garden Open fire or wood burner

Coxswains Watch in Salcombe, Devon, South West England

Coxswains Watch, Salcombe

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Coxswains Watch self catering accommodation in Salcombe, Devon sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . It also has Internet access. Coxswains Watch is close to the beach. Prices at Coxswains Watch start from £670 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected Coxswains Watch customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about Coxswains Watch


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Internet WIFI available Games room Coxswains Watch Customer Feedback and Reviews

 

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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