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

Bryn Howell Stables in Llangollen, Denbighshire, North Wales

Bryn Howell Stables, Llangollen

Breaks in DenbighshireNorth Wales

Bryn Howell Stables self catering accommodation in Llangollen, Denbighshire sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Activities close by include fishing . Bryn Howell Stables does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Bryn Howell Stables start from £306 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Bryn Howell Stables


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Fishing close by Garden Open fire or wood burner

The Skydeck in Somerford Keynes, Gloucestershire, South West England

The Skydeck, Somerford Keynes

Breaks in GloucestershireSouth West England

The Skydeck self catering accommodation in Somerford Keynes, Gloucestershire sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Swimming Pool Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at The Skydeck start from £1857 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Skydeck


Sleeps 8 Indoor pool Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

3 Thurlestone Rock Mews in Kingsbridge, Devon, South West England

3 Thurlestone Rock Mews, Kingsbridge

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

3 Thurlestone Rock Mews self catering accommodation in Kingsbridge, Devon sleeps 4. This Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Swimming Pool . 3 Thurlestone Rock Mews is close to the beach. Prices at 3 Thurlestone Rock Mews start from £425 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected 3 Thurlestone Rock Mews customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about 3 Thurlestone Rock Mews


Sleeps 4 Indoor pool Close to the Beach Games room 3 Thurlestone Rock Mews Customer Feedback and Reviews

The Roost in Parwich, Derbyshire, Central England

The Roost, Parwich

Breaks in DerbyshireCentral England

The Roost self catering accommodation in Parwich, Derbyshire sleeps 8. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at The Roost start from £352 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Roost


Sleeps 8 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner Games room

Carmels Lodge in Kilmore Quay, County Wexford, Ireland South

Carmels Lodge, Kilmore Quay

Breaks in County WexfordIreland South

Carmels Lodge self catering accommodation in Kilmore Quay, County Wexford sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Carmels Lodge start from £248 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Carmels Lodge


Sleeps 4 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Burrows Retreat in Braunton, Devon, South West England

Burrows Retreat, Braunton

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Burrows Retreat in South West England has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to 4. This 2 bedroom Bungalow is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Burrows Retreat is close to the beach. Burrows Retreat does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Burrows Retreat start from £315 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Burrows Retreat


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Garden

3 bedroom holiday home in Llandovery, Carmarthenshire, Mid Wales

3 bedroom holiday home, Llandovery

Breaks in CarmarthenshireMid Wales

3 bedroom holiday home in Mid Wales has a 5 star rating and can sleep up to 6. This 3 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include fishing . 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 £515 but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 3 bedroom holiday home


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Fishing close by Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner Luxury self catering

2 bedroom bungalow in Dalwhinnie, Highlands, Highlands Scotland

2 bedroom bungalow, Dalwhinnie

Breaks in HighlandsHighlands Scotland

2 bedroom bungalow in Highlands Scotland has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to . This Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Activities close by include fishing . Prices at 2 bedroom bungalow start from £278 but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 2 bedroom bungalow


Fishing close by Garden

2 bedroom holiday home in Barnstaple, Devon, South West England

2 bedroom holiday home, Barnstaple

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

2 bedroom holiday home 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 . It also has Internet access. 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 £305 but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 2 bedroom holiday home


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Internet WIFI available Luxury self catering

Lilac Cottage in Bibury, Gloucestershire, South West England

Lilac Cottage, Bibury

Breaks in GloucestershireSouth West England

Lilac Cottage self catering accommodation in Bibury, Gloucestershire sleeps 3. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Lilac Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Lilac Cottage start from £556 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Lilac Cottage


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly 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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