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 Old Barn in Bishops Castle, Shropshire, West England

The Old Barn, Bishops Castle

Breaks in ShropshireWest England

The Old Barn self catering accommodation in Bishops Castle, Shropshire sleeps 7. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Four poster bed Hot Tub . It also has Internet access. Prices at The Old Barn start from £510 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Old Barn


Sleeps 6 Garden Internet WIFI available Hot tub

2 bedroom cottage in Portreath, Cornwall, South West England

2 bedroom cottage, Portreath

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

2 bedroom cottage in South West England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 3. This 2 bedroom cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. 2 bedroom cottage is close to the beach. Activities close by include fishing . 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 £265 For a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 2 bedroom cottage


Sleeps 2 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Fishing close by Internet WIFI available

Ty Bara in Four Crosses, Powys, Mid Wales

Ty Bara, Four Crosses

Breaks in PowysMid Wales

Ty Bara self catering accommodation in Four Crosses, Powys sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Ty Bara start from £236 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ty Bara


Sleeps 2 Garden

Black Barn in Boldron , County Durham, North East England

Black Barn, Boldron

Breaks in County DurhamNorth East England

Black Barn self catering accommodation in Boldron , County Durham sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Black Barn does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Black Barn start from £289 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Black Barn


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Y Bwythyn Gwyn in Meliden, Denbighshire, North Wales

Y Bwythyn Gwyn, Meliden

Breaks in DenbighshireNorth Wales

Y Bwythyn Gwyn self catering accommodation in Meliden, Denbighshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Y Bwythyn Gwyn start from £254 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Y Bwythyn Gwyn


Sleeps 4 Garden

The Snug in Gargrave, North Yorkshire, North East England

The Snug, Gargrave

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

The Snug self catering accommodation in Gargrave, North Yorkshire sleeps 4. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at The Snug start from £273 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Snug


Sleeps 4 Garden Internet WIFI available

Valentia Island in Valentia Island, County Kerry, Ireland-South

Valentia Island, Valentia Island

Breaks in County KerryIreland-South

Valentia Island self catering accommodation in Valentia Island, County Kerry sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Valentia Island is close to the beach. Activities close by include fishing . Valentia Island does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Valentia Island start from £258 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Valentia Island


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Fishing close by Internet WIFI available

Meraway in Trunch, Norfolk, East England

Meraway, Trunch

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

Meraway self catering accommodation in Trunch, Norfolk sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . Prices at Meraway start from £265 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Meraway


Sleeps 4 Garden

Little Granary in Malborough, Devon, South West England

Little Granary, Malborough

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Little Granary self catering accommodation in Malborough, Devon sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays . Little Granary is close to the beach. Prices at Little Granary start from £295 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected Little Granary customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about Little Granary


Sleeps 2 Close to the Beach Games room Little Granary Customer Feedback and Reviews

The Cottage in Castlebar, County Mayo, Ireland West

The Cottage, Castlebar

Breaks in County MayoIreland West

The Cottage self catering accommodation in Castlebar, County Mayo sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at The Cottage start from £203 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Cottage


Sleeps 4 Garden Internet WIFI available 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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