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

Woodentops in Lanner, Cornwall, South West England

Woodentops, Lanner

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Woodentops self catering accommodation in Lanner, Cornwall sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Lodge is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Detached Garden . Activities close by include golf . Prices at Woodentops start from £260 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Woodentops


Sleeps 4 Golf close by Garden

3 bedroom holiday home in Lochgilphead, Argyll, Highlands Scotland

3 bedroom holiday home, Lochgilphead

Breaks in ArgyllHighlands Scotland

3 bedroom holiday home in Highlands Scotland has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to . This Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Activities close by include fishing . Prices at 3 bedroom holiday home start from £421 but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 3 bedroom holiday home


Fishing close by

Surifina in Duncannon, County Wexford, Ireland South

Surifina, Duncannon

Breaks in County WexfordIreland South

Surifina self catering accommodation in Duncannon, County Wexford sleeps 9. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Surifina does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Surifina start from £265 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Surifina


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Brockhampton Gate in Buckland Newton, Dorset, South West England

Brockhampton Gate, Buckland Newton

Breaks in DorsetSouth West England

Brockhampton Gate self catering accommodation in Buckland Newton, Dorset sleeps 10. This 5 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Brockhampton Gate does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Brockhampton Gate start from £556 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Brockhampton Gate


Sleeps 10 or more Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

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

2 bedroom holiday home, Okehampton

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 . Activities close by include fishing . 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 £335 but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 2 bedroom holiday home


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Fishing close by Luxury self catering

1 bedroom cottage in Welcombe, Devon, South West England

1 bedroom cottage, Welcombe

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

1 bedroom cottage in South West England has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to 3. This 1 bedroom cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . 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. It is listed as wheelchair accessible but 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 Disabled/Wheelchair Access Close to the Beach Pet friendly Internet WIFI available

Oker View in Matlock, Derbyshire, Central England

Oker View, Matlock

Breaks in DerbyshireCentral England

Oker View self catering accommodation in Matlock, Derbyshire sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Oker View start from £302 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Oker View


Sleeps 4 Garden Internet WIFI available

1 bedroom apartment in Okehampton, Devon, South West England

1 bedroom apartment, Okehampton

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

1 bedroom apartment in South West England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 2. This 1 bedroom luxury Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. 1 bedroom apartment does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at 1 bedroom apartment start from £305 but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 1 bedroom apartment


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Ideal for a romantic break Luxury self catering

The Hayloft in Stratford-Upon-Avon, Warwickshire, Central England

The Hayloft, Stratford-Upon-Avon

Breaks in WarwickshireCentral England

The Hayloft self catering accommodation in Stratford-Upon-Avon, Warwickshire sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include fishing . Prices at The Hayloft start from £330 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Hayloft


Sleeps 2 Fishing close by Garden Internet WIFI available

3 bedroom holiday home in Oban, Argyll, Highlands Scotland

3 bedroom holiday home, Oban

Breaks in ArgyllHighlands Scotland

3 bedroom holiday home in Highlands Scotland has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 7. This 3 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . 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 £349 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 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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