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

5 bedroom cottage in Newquay, Cornwall, South West England

5 bedroom cottage, Newquay

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

5 bedroom cottage in South West England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 10. This 5 bedroom cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Garden . 5 bedroom cottage is close to the beach. 5 bedroom cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at 5 bedroom cottage start from £595 For a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 5 bedroom cottage


Sleeps 10 or more Close to the Beach Pet friendly Garden

Wayside Cottage in Shepton Beauchamp, Somerset, South West England

Wayside Cottage, Shepton Beauchamp

Breaks in SomersetSouth West England

Wayside Cottage self catering accommodation in Shepton Beauchamp, Somerset sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Wayside Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Wayside Cottage start from £271 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Wayside Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

1 bedroom apartment in South Allington, Devon, South West England

1 bedroom apartment, South Allington

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 apartment is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Detached Garden . It also has Internet access. 1 bedroom apartment is close to the beach. 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 £300 For a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 1 bedroom apartment


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

Castle + annexe with sea views in Aberdour, Fife, Central Scotland

Castle + annexe with sea views, Aberdour

Breaks in FifeCentral Scotland

Castle + annexe with sea views self catering accommodation in Aberdour, Fife sleeps 12. This 6 bedroom Castle is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Four poster bed Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at Castle + annexe with sea views start from £3 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Castle + annexe with sea views


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

Beachmaster in Kingsdown, Kent, South East England

Beachmaster, Kingsdown

Breaks in KentSouth East England

Beachmaster self catering accommodation in Kingsdown, Kent sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Swimming Pool . It also has Internet access. Prices at Beachmaster start from £339 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Beachmaster


Sleeps 6 Indoor pool Garden Internet WIFI available

5 bedroom holiday home in Appledore, Devon, South West England

5 bedroom holiday home, Appledore

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

5 bedroom holiday home in South West England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 11. This 5 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. 5 bedroom holiday home is close to the beach. Activities close by include fishing . 5 bedroom holiday home does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at 5 bedroom holiday home start from £845 but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 5 bedroom holiday home


Sleeps 10 or more Close to the Beach Pet friendly Fishing close by Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner Luxury self catering

Cricket Cottage in Whitby, North Yorkshire, North East England

Cricket Cottage, Whitby

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Cricket Cottage in North East England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 5. This 3 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Cricket Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Cricket Cottage start from £329 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Cricket Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Luxury self catering

Castle Cottage in Palterton, Derbyshire, Central England

Castle Cottage, Palterton

Breaks in DerbyshireCentral England

Castle Cottage self catering accommodation in Palterton, Derbyshire sleeps 7. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Castle Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Castle Cottage start from £268 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Castle Cottage


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

Brookbank Folly in Mitcheldean, Gloucestershire,

Brookbank Folly, Mitcheldean

Breaks in Gloucestershire

Brookbank Folly self catering accommodation in Mitcheldean, Gloucestershire sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Lodge is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . Prices at Brookbank Folly start from £266 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Brookbank Folly


Sleeps 2 Garden

Castlemaine in Dingle Peninsula, County Kerry, Ireland-South

Castlemaine, Dingle Peninsula

Breaks in County KerryIreland-South

Castlemaine self catering accommodation in Dingle Peninsula, County Kerry sleeps 3. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Activities close by include fishing . Castlemaine does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Castlemaine start from £166 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Castlemaine


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Fishing close by

 

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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