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

3 bedroom holiday home in Nether Stowey, Somerset, South West England

3 bedroom holiday home, Nether Stowey

Breaks in SomersetSouth West England

3 bedroom holiday home in South 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 . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include fishing . Prices at 3 bedroom holiday home start from £600 but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 3 bedroom holiday home


Sleeps 6 Fishing close by Garden Internet WIFI available Luxury self catering

2 bedroom cottage in Aberfoyle, Stirlingshire, Central Scotland

2 bedroom cottage, Aberfoyle

Breaks in StirlingshireCentral Scotland

2 bedroom cottage in Central Scotland has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. 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 £415 but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 2 bedroom cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Fishing close by Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Garden Cottage in Newtonmore, Inverness-shire, Highlands Scotland

Garden Cottage, Newtonmore

Breaks in Inverness-shireHighlands Scotland

Garden Cottage self catering accommodation in Newtonmore, Inverness-shire sleeps 4. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Garden Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Garden Cottage start from £255 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Garden Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden

3 bedroom cottage in Dawlish, Devon, South West England

3 bedroom cottage, Dawlish

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

3 bedroom cottage in South West England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 6. This 3 bedroom cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . 3 bedroom cottage is close to the beach. Prices at 3 bedroom cottage start from £475 For a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 3 bedroom cottage


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Garden Open fire or wood burner

Courtenay Studio in Salcombe, Devon, South West England

Courtenay Studio, Salcombe

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Courtenay Studio self catering accommodation in Salcombe, Devon sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays . Courtenay Studio is close to the beach. Prices at Courtenay Studio start from £267 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected Courtenay Studio customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about Courtenay Studio


Sleeps 2 Close to the Beach Games room Courtenay Studio Customer Feedback and Reviews

The Hay House in Thursford, Norfolk, East England

The Hay House, Thursford

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

The Hay House in East England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 7. This 4 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Detached Garden . The Hay House does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Hay House start from £390 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected The Hay House customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about The Hay House


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden The Hay House Customer Feedback and Reviews

drumconrath in Ardee, County Meath, Ireland-East

drumconrath, Ardee

Breaks in County MeathIreland-East

drumconrath self catering accommodation in Ardee, County Meath sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Activities close by include golf fishing . drumconrath does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at drumconrath start from £365 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about drumconrath


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by

2 bedroom cottage in Wells, Somerset, South West England

2 bedroom cottage, Wells

Breaks in SomersetSouth West England

2 bedroom cottage in South West England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 3. This 2 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. 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 £370 but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 2 bedroom cottage


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner Luxury self catering

Low Scathwaite in Greenodd, Cumbria, North West England

Low Scathwaite, Greenodd

Breaks in CumbriaNorth West England

Low Scathwaite self catering accommodation in Greenodd, Cumbria sleeps 9. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at Low Scathwaite start from £399 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Low Scathwaite


Sleeps 8 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Ardfinnan in Knockmealdown Mountains, County Tipperary, Ireland-South

Ardfinnan, Knockmealdown Mountains

Breaks in County TipperaryIreland-South

Ardfinnan self catering accommodation in Knockmealdown Mountains, County Tipperary sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Apartment is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Ardfinnan start from £129 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ardfinnan


Sleeps 2 Fishing close by Golf 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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