January Cottages to beat the Winter Blues

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
Oak Cottage, Malborough
Breaks in DevonSouth West England
Oak Cottage self catering accommodation in Malborough, Devon sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Swimming Pool . Oak Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Oak Cottage start from £377 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Oak Cottage
4 bedroom holiday home, Mulbarton
Breaks in NorfolkEast England
4 bedroom holiday home in East England has a 5 star rating and can sleep up to 8. This 4 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at 4 bedroom holiday home start from £968 but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 4 bedroom holiday home
Clough, Slieve Bloom Mountains
Breaks in County LaoisIreland-East
Clough self catering accommodation in Slieve Bloom Mountains, County Laois sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include golf fishing . Clough does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Clough start from £201 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Clough
Doornogue, Fethard-On-Sea
Breaks in County WexfordIreland South
Doornogue self catering accommodation in Fethard-On-Sea, County Wexford sleeps 12. This 5 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Doornogue start from £307 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Doornogue
Apartment 8 Halwell House, South Pool
Breaks in DevonSouth West England
Apartment 8 Halwell House self catering accommodation in South Pool, Devon sleeps 4. This Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays . Prices at Apartment 8 Halwell House start from £258 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Apartment 8 Halwell House
Rose Patch Cottage, Keswick
Breaks in CumbriaNorth West England
Rose Patch Cottage in North 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 . It also has Internet access. Prices at Rose Patch Cottage start from £711 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Rose Patch Cottage
Garden House, Kirk Ireton
Breaks in DerbyshireCentral England
Garden House self catering accommodation in Kirk Ireton, Derbyshire sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Garden House start from £262 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Garden House
New Lodge, Penrith
Breaks in CumbriaNorth West England
New Lodge self catering accommodation in Penrith, Cumbria sleeps 8. This Lodge is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at New Lodge start from £1006 but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about New Lodge
Torquil Cottage, Trebetherick
Breaks in CornwallSouth West England
Torquil Cottage self catering accommodation in Trebetherick, Cornwall sleeps 9. This 5 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Detached Garden Swimming Pool . It also has Internet access. Torquil Cottage is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf . Torquil Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Torquil Cottage start from £941 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Torquil Cottage
3 bedroom cottage, Holmfirth
Breaks in West YorkshireNorth West England
3 bedroom cottage in North 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 . 3 bedroom cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at 3 bedroom cottage start from £355 but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 3 bedroom cottage
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:
- British and Irish Gardens
- County Shows and Fairs
- Festivals and Events
- UK Sporting and Social Events
- English Holiday Attractions
- Scottish Holiday Attractions
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