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

West Tofts in Mickleton, County Durham, North East England

West Tofts, Mickleton

Breaks in County DurhamNorth East England

West Tofts self catering accommodation in Mickleton, County Durham sleeps 7. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . Prices at West Tofts start from £311 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about West Tofts


Sleeps 6 Garden

The Cow Pen in Stratford-Upon-Avon, Warwickshire, Central England

The Cow Pen, Stratford-Upon-Avon

Breaks in WarwickshireCentral England

The Cow Pen 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 Cow Pen start from £322 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Cow Pen


Sleeps 2 Fishing close by Garden Internet WIFI available

2 bedroom cottage in Tintagel, Cornwall, South West England

2 bedroom cottage, Tintagel

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

2 bedroom cottage in South West England has a 5 star rating and can sleep up to 4. This 2 bedroom luxury cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Garden Hot Tub Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. 2 bedroom cottage is close to the beach. Activities close by include horse riding . Prices at 2 bedroom cottage start from £495 For a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 2 bedroom cottage


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Garden Internet WIFI available Ideal for a romantic break Open fire or wood burner Hot tub Luxury self catering

5 bedroom cottage in Maidstone, Kent, South East England

5 bedroom cottage, Maidstone

Breaks in KentSouth East England

5 bedroom cottage in South East England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to . This luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include fishing . Prices at 5 bedroom cottage start from £835 but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 5 bedroom cottage


Fishing close by Internet WIFI available Luxury self catering

3 bedroom apartment in Westward Ho, Devon, South West England

3 bedroom apartment, Westward Ho

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

3 bedroom apartment in South West England has a 5 star rating and can sleep up to 6. This 3 bedroom luxury apartment is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. 3 bedroom apartment is close to the beach. Prices at 3 bedroom apartment start from £570 For a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 3 bedroom apartment


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Internet WIFI available Luxury self catering

Waveney Town Apartment in Beccles, Suffolk, East England

Waveney Town Apartment, Beccles

Breaks in SuffolkEast England

Waveney Town Apartment in East England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Waveney Town Apartment is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf . Prices at Waveney Town Apartment start from £290 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Waveney Town Apartment


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Golf close by

Beech Lane Farmhouse in Gowran, County Kilkenny, Ireland South

Beech Lane Farmhouse, Gowran

Breaks in County KilkennyIreland South

Beech Lane Farmhouse self catering accommodation in Gowran, County Kilkenny sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Beech Lane Farmhouse does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Beech Lane Farmhouse start from £207 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Beech Lane Farmhouse


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

The Old Bakehouse in North Leigh, Oxfordshire, Central England

The Old Bakehouse, North Leigh

Breaks in OxfordshireCentral England

The Old Bakehouse self catering accommodation in North Leigh, Oxfordshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . Activities close by include horse riding . The Old Bakehouse 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 The Old Bakehouse start from £659 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Old Bakehouse


Sleeps 4 Disabled/Wheelchair Access Pet friendly Garden

Coach House in Fishpools, Herefordshire, West England

Coach House, Fishpools

Breaks in HerefordshireWest England

Coach House self catering accommodation in Fishpools, Herefordshire sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Coach House does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Coach House start from £274 for a short break but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Coach House


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Ideal for a romantic break Open fire or wood burner

1 bedroom cottage in Portreath, Cornwall, South West England

1 bedroom cottage, Portreath

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

1 bedroom cottage 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: Swimming Pool Hot Tub . 1 bedroom cottage is close to the beach. Activities close by include horse riding . Prices at 1 bedroom cottage start from £315 For a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 1 bedroom cottage


Sleeps 2 Indoor pool Close to the Beach Hot tub

 

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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