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

Henberry in Romaldkirk, County Durham, North East England

Henberry, Romaldkirk

Breaks in County DurhamNorth East England

Henberry in North East England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 2. This 1 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Henberry does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Henberry start from £213 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Henberry


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden Luxury self catering

Idlers Cottage in South Petherton, Somerset, South West England

Idlers Cottage, South Petherton

Breaks in SomersetSouth West England

Idlers Cottage self catering accommodation in South Petherton, Somerset sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at Idlers Cottage start from £218 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Idlers Cottage


Sleeps 2 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Rectory Cottage in Alvescot, Oxfordshire, Central England

Rectory Cottage, Alvescot

Breaks in OxfordshireCentral England

Rectory Cottage self catering accommodation in Alvescot, Oxfordshire sleeps 10. 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 Rectory Cottage start from £3840 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Rectory Cottage


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

8b Fore Street in Salcombe, Devon, South West England

8b Fore Street, Salcombe

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

8b Fore Street self catering accommodation in Salcombe, Devon sleeps 4. This Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . 8b Fore Street is close to the beach. Prices at 8b Fore Street start from £312 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 8b Fore Street


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Games room

Middle Clifton in Dartmouth, Devon, South West England

Middle Clifton, Dartmouth

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Middle Clifton self catering accommodation in Dartmouth, Devon sleeps 5. This Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays . Prices at Middle Clifton start from £339 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Middle Clifton


Sleeps 4 Games room

Little Sedge in Freshwater, Isle of Wight, South East England

Little Sedge, Freshwater

Breaks in Isle of WightSouth East England

Little Sedge self catering accommodation in Freshwater, Isle of Wight sleeps 3. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Little Sedge start from £255 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Little Sedge


Sleeps 2 Garden Internet WIFI available

Glendalough Brook in Laragh, County Wicklow, Ireland East

Glendalough Brook, Laragh

Breaks in County WicklowIreland East

Glendalough Brook in Ireland East has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . Glendalough Brook does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Glendalough Brook start from £220 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Glendalough Brook


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden

The Old Bakery in Kingham, Oxfordshire, Central England

The Old Bakery, Kingham

Breaks in OxfordshireCentral England

The Old Bakery self catering accommodation in Kingham, Oxfordshire sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. The Old Bakery does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Old Bakery start from £443 for a short break but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Old Bakery


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Easy walking close by

The Buttery in Countersett, Yorkshire Dales, North West England

The Buttery, Countersett

Breaks in Yorkshire DalesNorth West England

The Buttery self catering accommodation in Countersett, Yorkshire Dales sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at The Buttery start from £225 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Buttery


Sleeps 2 Garden Internet WIFI available

1 bedroom cottage in Burnham-on-Sea, Somerset, South West England

1 bedroom cottage, Burnham-on-Sea

Breaks in SomersetSouth West England

1 bedroom cottage in South West 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: Detached Garden . It also has Internet access. 1 bedroom cottage is close to the beach. 1 bedroom cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at 1 bedroom cottage start from £290 For a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 1 bedroom cottage


Sleeps 2 Close to the Beach 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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