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 Gearing in Tiverton, Devon, South West England

The Gearing, Tiverton

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

The Gearing 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: Garden . It also has Internet access. The Gearing is close to the beach. Activities close by include fishing . The Gearing does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Gearing start from £199 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Gearing


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

Rosslare in Rosslare Harbour, County Wexford, Ireland-South

Rosslare, Rosslare Harbour

Breaks in County WexfordIreland-South

Rosslare self catering accommodation in Rosslare Harbour, County Wexford sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Rosslare is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Rosslare start from £290 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Rosslare


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Fishing close by Golf close by Internet WIFI available

1 bedroom cottage in Dorchester, Dorset, South West England

1 bedroom cottage, Dorchester

Breaks in DorsetSouth West England

1 bedroom cottage in South West 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: Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at 1 bedroom cottage start from £300 but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 1 bedroom cottage


Sleeps 2 Open fire or wood burner Luxury self catering

2 bedroom apartment in Woolacombe, Devon, South West England

2 bedroom apartment, Woolacombe

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

2 bedroom apartment in South West England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 4. This 2 bedroom luxury Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays . It also has Internet access. 2 bedroom apartment is close to the beach. Activities close by include fishing . Prices at 2 bedroom apartment start from £475 but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 2 bedroom apartment


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Fishing close by Internet WIFI available Luxury self catering

Wood Farm in Acle, Norfolk, East England

Wood Farm, Acle

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

Wood Farm in East England has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Wood Farm start from £211 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Wood Farm


Sleeps 2 Garden

The House Above in Foxford, County Mayo, Ireland West

The House Above, Foxford

Breaks in County MayoIreland West

The House Above self catering accommodation in Foxford, County Mayo sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at The House Above start from £203 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The House Above


Sleeps 6 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Chimney Cottage in Lingen, Herefordshire, West England

Chimney Cottage, Lingen

Breaks in HerefordshireWest England

Chimney Cottage self catering accommodation in Lingen, Herefordshire sleeps 3. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Chimney Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Chimney Cottage start from £241 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Chimney Cottage


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

Stylish Country House in Coldstream, Berwickshire, Borders Scotland

Stylish Country House, Coldstream

Breaks in BerwickshireBorders Scotland

Stylish Country House self catering accommodation in Coldstream, Berwickshire sleeps 10. This 5 bedroom Country House is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Stylish Country House does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Stylish Country House start from £1 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Stylish Country House


Sleeps 10 or more Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Ideal for a romantic break Open fire or wood burner

Gill Head Farm in Troutbeck Bridge, Cumbria, North West England

Gill Head Farm, Troutbeck Bridge

Breaks in CumbriaNorth West England

Gill Head Farm self catering accommodation in Troutbeck Bridge, Cumbria sleeps 10. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Gill Head Farm does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Gill Head Farm start from £547 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Gill Head Farm


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

Farrier Cottage in Great Ayton, North Yorkshire, North East England

Farrier Cottage, Great Ayton

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Farrier Cottage self catering accommodation in Great Ayton, North Yorkshire sleeps 8. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Farrier Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Farrier Cottage start from £317 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Farrier Cottage


Sleeps 8 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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