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

Lavender Lodge in Charlton Horethorne, Somerset, South West England

Lavender Lodge, Charlton Horethorne

Breaks in SomersetSouth West England

Lavender Lodge self catering accommodation in Charlton Horethorne, Somerset sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Lodge is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Lavender Lodge does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Lavender Lodge start from £265 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Lavender Lodge


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

Kilkee in Loop Head Peninsula, County Clare, Ireland-West

Kilkee, Loop Head Peninsula

Breaks in County ClareIreland-West

Kilkee self catering accommodation in Loop Head Peninsula, County Clare sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays . Kilkee is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Kilkee start from £306 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Kilkee


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Fishing close by Golf close by

The Coach House in Chirnside, Berwickshire, Borders Scotland

The Coach House, Chirnside

Breaks in BerwickshireBorders Scotland

The Coach House self catering accommodation in Chirnside, Berwickshire sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . It also has Internet access. The Coach House does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Coach House start from £207 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Coach House


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Internet WIFI available

Lee Copse in Berrynarbor, Devon, South West England

Lee Copse, Berrynarbor

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Lee Copse in South West England has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Detached Garden . Lee Copse does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Lee Copse start from £285 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Lee Copse


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden

Kestrel Barn in Bridgnorth, Shropshire, West England

Kestrel Barn, Bridgnorth

Breaks in ShropshireWest England

Kestrel Barn self catering accommodation in Bridgnorth, Shropshire sleeps 8. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Kestrel Barn does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Kestrel Barn start from £325 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Kestrel Barn


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

4 bedroom cottage in Croyde, Devon, South West England

4 bedroom cottage, Croyde

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

4 bedroom cottage in South West England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 8. This 4 bedroom cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. 4 bedroom cottage is close to the beach. 4 bedroom cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at 4 bedroom cottage start from £570 For a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 4 bedroom cottage


Sleeps 8 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Sycamore Lodge in Hinstock, Shropshire, West England

Sycamore Lodge, Hinstock

Breaks in ShropshireWest England

Sycamore Lodge self catering accommodation in Hinstock, Shropshire sleeps 5. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Sycamore Lodge does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Sycamore Lodge start from £265 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Sycamore Lodge


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden

Glencar in Ring of Kerry, County Kerry, Ireland-South

Glencar, Ring of Kerry

Breaks in County KerryIreland-South

Glencar self catering accommodation in Ring of Kerry, County Kerry sleeps 8. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Activities close by include golf fishing . Glencar does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Glencar start from £286 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Glencar


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by

Cherry Tree Cottage in Nairn, Morayshire, East Scotland

Cherry Tree Cottage, Nairn

Breaks in MorayshireEast Scotland

Cherry Tree Cottage self catering accommodation in Nairn, Morayshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Cherry Tree Cottage start from £282 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Cherry Tree Cottage


Sleeps 4 Garden Open fire or wood burner

The Stables in Westhope, Shropshire, West England

The Stables, Westhope

Breaks in ShropshireWest England

The Stables in 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 and features include: Garden . The Stables does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Stables start from £345 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Stables


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Luxury self catering

 

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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