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

Large Country House in Kinloss, Morayshire, East Scotland

Large Country House, Kinloss

Breaks in MorayshireEast Scotland

Large Country House self catering accommodation in Kinloss, Morayshire sleeps 19. This 1 bedroom Country House is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Large Country House does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Large Country House start from £2 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Large Country House


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

3 bedroom cottage in Ilfracombe, Devon, South West England

3 bedroom cottage, Ilfracombe

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

3 bedroom cottage in South West 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 . It also has Internet access. 3 bedroom cottage is close to the beach. Activities close by include horse riding . 3 bedroom cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at 3 bedroom cottage start from £475 For a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 3 bedroom cottage


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

High Doat in Keswick, Cumbria, North West England

High Doat, Keswick

Breaks in CumbriaNorth West England

High Doat self catering accommodation in Keswick, Cumbria sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at High Doat start from £289 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about High Doat


Sleeps 4 Garden

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

3 bedroom holiday home, Appledore

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

3 bedroom holiday home in South West England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 6. This 3 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . 3 bedroom holiday home is close to the beach. 3 bedroom holiday home does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at 3 bedroom holiday home start from £570 but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 3 bedroom holiday home


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Luxury self catering

Riverview in Irvine, Ayrshire, South West Scotland

Riverview, Irvine

Breaks in AyrshireSouth West Scotland

Riverview self catering accommodation in Irvine, Ayrshire sleeps 4. This 1 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Riverview start from £213 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Riverview


Sleeps 4 Garden

The Barn in Binham, Norfolk, East England

The Barn, Binham

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

The Barn in East 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: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It is listed as wheelchair accessible but please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Barn start from £275 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Barn


Sleeps 2 Disabled/Wheelchair Access Garden Open fire or wood burner

Macroom in The Lee Valley, County Cork, Ireland-South

Macroom, The Lee Valley

Breaks in County CorkIreland-South

Macroom self catering accommodation in The Lee Valley, County Cork sleeps 5. This 2 bedroom Apartment is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include golf . Prices at Macroom start from £203 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Macroom


Sleeps 4 Golf close by Internet WIFI available

Hilary in Bewdley, Shropshire, West England

Hilary, Bewdley

Breaks in ShropshireWest England

Hilary self catering accommodation in Bewdley, Shropshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Lodge is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Hilary does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Hilary start from £225 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Hilary


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden

Angel Cottage in Saxmundham, Suffolk, East England

Angel Cottage, Saxmundham

Breaks in SuffolkEast England

Angel Cottage in East England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Angel Cottage is close to the beach. Prices at Angel Cottage start from £325 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Angel Cottage


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Garden

Storws Wen in Benllech, Gwynedd, North Wales

Storws Wen, Benllech

Breaks in GwyneddNorth Wales

Storws Wen self catering accommodation in Benllech, Gwynedd sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Storws Wen does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Storws Wen start from £352 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Storws Wen


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly 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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