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 Lyme Regis, Somerset, South West England

2 bedroom cottage, Lyme Regis

Breaks in SomersetSouth West England

2 bedroom cottage in South West England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 2. This 2 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. 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 £325 but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 2 bedroom cottage


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Luxury self catering

Foxhill Barn Cottage in Naunton, Oxfordshire, Central England

Foxhill Barn Cottage, Naunton

Breaks in OxfordshireCentral England

Foxhill Barn Cottage self catering accommodation in Naunton, Oxfordshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Activities close by include golf . Foxhill Barn Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Foxhill Barn Cottage start from £703 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Foxhill Barn Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Golf close by Garden

Halfpenny Cottage in Harrowbarrow, Cornwall, South West England

Halfpenny Cottage, Harrowbarrow

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Halfpenny Cottage self catering accommodation in Harrowbarrow, Cornwall sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Swimming Pool . It also has Internet access. Prices at Halfpenny Cottage start from £355 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Halfpenny Cottage


Sleeps 6 Indoor pool Garden Internet WIFI available

Te Bheag in Newtonmore, Inverness-shire, Highlands Scotland

Te Bheag, Newtonmore

Breaks in Inverness-shireHighlands Scotland

Te Bheag self catering accommodation in Newtonmore, Inverness-shire sleeps 8. This 5 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include fishing . Te Bheag does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Te Bheag start from £382 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Te Bheag


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Fishing close by Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Celts Rest in Hayle, Cornwall, South West England

Celts Rest, Hayle

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Celts Rest self catering accommodation in Hayle, Cornwall sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Celts Rest start from £481 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Celts Rest


Sleeps 8 Garden Internet WIFI available

Pine Cottage in Hindolveston, Norfolk, East England

Pine Cottage, Hindolveston

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

Pine Cottage in East England has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to 4. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Garden . Prices at Pine Cottage start from £303 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected Pine Cottage customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about Pine Cottage


Sleeps 4 Garden Pine Cottage Customer Feedback and Reviews

The Grainstore in Taunton Deane, Somerset, South West England

The Grainstore, Taunton Deane

Breaks in SomersetSouth West England

The Grainstore self catering accommodation in Taunton Deane, Somerset sleeps 3. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. The Grainstore does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Grainstore start from £271 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Grainstore


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Tigh Mhicil Thomáis in Cashel, County Galway, Ireland West

Tigh Mhicil Thomáis, Cashel

Breaks in County GalwayIreland West

Tigh Mhicil Thomáis self catering accommodation in Cashel, County Galway sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Tigh Mhicil Thomáis start from £225 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Tigh Mhicil Thomáis


Sleeps 6 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Rose Barn in Sparrowpit, Derbyshire, Central England

Rose Barn, Sparrowpit

Breaks in DerbyshireCentral England

Rose Barn in Central England has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Rose Barn does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Rose Barn start from £244 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Rose Barn


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

Beach House 2 in Portnoo, County Donegal, Ireland North

Beach House 2, Portnoo

Breaks in County DonegalIreland North

Beach House 2 self catering accommodation in Portnoo, County Donegal sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Beach House 2 start from £192 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Beach House 2


Sleeps 4 Garden Open fire or wood burner

 

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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