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

The Retreat in Braunton, Devon, South West England

The Retreat, Braunton

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

The Retreat in South West England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. The Retreat does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Retreat start from £285 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Retreat


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

Charnwood in Burnham Market, Norfolk, East England

Charnwood, Burnham Market

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

Charnwood in East England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Activities close by include golf . Prices at Charnwood start from £327 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected Charnwood customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about Charnwood


Sleeps 4 Golf close by Garden Open fire or wood burner Charnwood Customer Feedback and Reviews

Wayfarers Cottage in Mattishall, Norfolk, East England

Wayfarers Cottage, Mattishall

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

Wayfarers Cottage in East 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: Detached Garden . Activities close by include golf fishing . Wayfarers Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Wayfarers Cottage start from £229 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected Wayfarers Cottage customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about Wayfarers Cottage


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by Garden Wayfarers Cottage Customer Feedback and Reviews

Cosy Nook in Bowness, Cumbria, North West England

Cosy Nook, Bowness

Breaks in CumbriaNorth West England

Cosy Nook self catering accommodation in Bowness, Cumbria sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Cosy Nook does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Cosy Nook start from £343 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Cosy Nook


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

Knockananna in East Coast, County Wicklow, Ireland-East

Knockananna, East Coast

Breaks in County WicklowIreland-East

Knockananna self catering accommodation in East Coast, County Wicklow sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include golf . Knockananna does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Knockananna start from £317 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Knockananna


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Golf close by Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

1 bedroom cottage in Yelverton, Devon, South West England

1 bedroom cottage, Yelverton

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

1 bedroom cottage in South West England has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to 2. This 1 bedroom cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Prices at 1 bedroom cottage start from £270 For a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 1 bedroom cottage


Sleeps 2

2 bedroom cottage in Glenrothes, Fife, Central Scotland

2 bedroom cottage, Glenrothes

Breaks in FifeCentral Scotland

2 bedroom cottage in Central Scotland has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to . This Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at 2 bedroom cottage start from £350 but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 2 bedroom cottage


Garden Internet WIFI available

2 bedroom cottage in Bodmin, Cornwall, South West England

2 bedroom cottage, Bodmin

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

2 bedroom cottage in South West England has a 2 star rating and can sleep up to 3. 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 horse riding . Prices at 2 bedroom cottage start from £300 For a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 2 bedroom cottage


Sleeps 2 Internet WIFI available

Kenmare in Kenmare, County Kerry, Ireland-South

Kenmare, Kenmare

Breaks in County KerryIreland-South

Kenmare self catering accommodation in Kenmare, County Kerry sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom luxury Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Kenmare is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Kenmare start from £416 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Kenmare


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Fishing close by Golf close by Internet WIFI available Luxury self catering

Riverchapel in Courtown Seaside Resort, County Wexford, Ireland-South

Riverchapel, Courtown Seaside Resort

Breaks in County WexfordIreland-South

Riverchapel self catering accommodation in Courtown Seaside Resort, County Wexford sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Riverchapel is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Riverchapel start from £239 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Riverchapel


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach 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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