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

Hillview in Ballyliffin, County Donegal, Ireland North

Hillview, Ballyliffin

Breaks in County DonegalIreland North

Hillview self catering accommodation in Ballyliffin, County Donegal sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Hillview does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Hillview start from £212 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Hillview


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Puffin Cottage in Holt, Norfolk, East England

Puffin Cottage, Holt

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

Puffin Cottage 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: Open Fire/woodburner . Puffin Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Puffin Cottage start from £327 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected Puffin Cottage customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about Puffin Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Open fire or wood burner Puffin Cottage Customer Feedback and Reviews

Hadrian Cottage in Heddon-On-The-Wall, Northumberland, North East England

Hadrian Cottage, Heddon-On-The-Wall

Breaks in NorthumberlandNorth East England

Hadrian Cottage in North East 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. Prices at Hadrian Cottage start from £327 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Hadrian Cottage


Sleeps 6 Garden Internet WIFI available Luxury self catering

Driftwood in Filey, North Yorkshire, North East England

Driftwood, Filey

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Driftwood self catering accommodation in Filey, North Yorkshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Swimming Pool . Driftwood does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Driftwood start from £265 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Driftwood


Sleeps 4 Indoor pool Pet friendly Garden

Seashell Cottage in Portessie, Aberdeenshire, East Scotland

Seashell Cottage, Portessie

Breaks in AberdeenshireEast Scotland

Seashell Cottage self catering accommodation in Portessie, Aberdeenshire sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Seashell Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Seashell Cottage start from £300 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Seashell Cottage


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Just Us 2 in Dartmouth, Devon, South West England

Just Us 2, Dartmouth

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Just Us 2 self catering accommodation in Dartmouth, Devon sleeps 2. This Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays . Prices at Just Us 2 start from £390 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Just Us 2


Sleeps 2 Games room

Jackdaws in Somerford Keynes, Gloucestershire, South West England

Jackdaws, Somerford Keynes

Breaks in GloucestershireSouth West England

Jackdaws self catering accommodation in Somerford Keynes, Gloucestershire sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Swimming Pool Open Fire/woodburner . Jackdaws does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Jackdaws start from £994 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Jackdaws


Sleeps 6 Indoor pool Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Badgers Lodge in Cotswold Water Park, Gloucestershire, South West England

Badgers Lodge, Cotswold Water Park

Breaks in GloucestershireSouth West England

Badgers Lodge self catering accommodation in Cotswold Water Park, Gloucestershire sleeps 4. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Swimming Pool Open Fire/woodburner . Activities close by include fishing . Badgers Lodge does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Badgers Lodge start from £415 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Badgers Lodge


Sleeps 4 Indoor pool Pet friendly Fishing close by Garden Open fire or wood burner

The Barn at Smalldale Hall in Bradwell, Derbyshire, Central England

The Barn at Smalldale Hall, Bradwell

Breaks in DerbyshireCentral England

The Barn at Smalldale Hall self catering accommodation in Bradwell, Derbyshire sleeps 8. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at The Barn at Smalldale Hall start from £496 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Barn at Smalldale Hall


Sleeps 8 Garden Internet WIFI available Games room

Dingle in Dingle Peninsula, County Kerry, Ireland-South

Dingle, Dingle Peninsula

Breaks in County KerryIreland-South

Dingle self catering accommodation in Dingle Peninsula, County Kerry sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Dingle start from £327 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Dingle


Sleeps 6 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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