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

Glendalough in Glendalough, County Wicklow, Ireland-East

Glendalough, Glendalough

Breaks in County WicklowIreland-East

Glendalough self catering accommodation in Glendalough, County Wicklow sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Open Fire/woodburner . Activities close by include golf fishing . Glendalough does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Glendalough start from £294 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Glendalough


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by Ideal for a romantic break Open fire or wood burner

Barn Drift in Cley-next-the-Sea, Norfolk, East England

Barn Drift, Cley-next-the-Sea

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

Barn Drift in East England has a 5 star rating and can sleep up to 14. This 7 bedroom luxury Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Barn Drift is close to the beach. Prices at Barn Drift start from £2519 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected Barn Drift customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about Barn Drift


Sleeps 10 or more Close to the Beach Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner Luxury self catering Barn Drift Customer Feedback and Reviews

4 bedroom cottage in Moreton-in-Marsh, Gloucestershire, South West England

4 bedroom cottage, Moreton-in-Marsh

Breaks in GloucestershireSouth West England

4 bedroom cottage in South West England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 8. This 4 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. 4 bedroom cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at 4 bedroom cottage start from £910 but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 4 bedroom cottage


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner Luxury self catering

3 bedroom cottage in Holsworthy, Devon, South West England

3 bedroom cottage, Holsworthy

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: Open Fire/woodburner . Activities close by include fishing . 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 £395 For a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 3 bedroom cottage


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Fishing close by Open fire or wood burner

Cefn Cottage in Criccieth, Gwynedd, North Wales

Cefn Cottage, Criccieth

Breaks in GwyneddNorth Wales

Cefn Cottage self catering accommodation in Criccieth, Gwynedd sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Lodge is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Cefn Cottage start from £238 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Cefn Cottage


Sleeps 4 Garden

The Granary in Jedburgh, Berwickshire, Borders Scotland

The Granary, Jedburgh

Breaks in BerwickshireBorders Scotland

The Granary self catering accommodation in Jedburgh, Berwickshire sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. The Granary does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Granary start from £360 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Granary


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

Dewey in Herniss, Cornwall, South West England

Dewey, Herniss

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Dewey self catering accommodation in Herniss, Cornwall sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Prices at Dewey start from £247 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Dewey


Sleeps 2

Overleigh Cottage in Chester, Cheshire, North West England

Overleigh Cottage, Chester

Breaks in CheshireNorth West England

Overleigh Cottage self catering accommodation in Chester, Cheshire sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Overleigh Cottage start from £295 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Overleigh Cottage


Sleeps 6 Garden Internet WIFI available

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

3 bedroom cottage, Westward Ho

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

3 bedroom cottage in South West England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to . This luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . 3 bedroom cottage is close to the beach. Prices at 3 bedroom cottage start from £395 but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 3 bedroom cottage


Close to the Beach Luxury self catering

Primrose Cottage (Thurlestone) in Thurlestone, Devon, South West England

Primrose Cottage (Thurlestone), Thurlestone

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Primrose Cottage (Thurlestone) self catering accommodation in Thurlestone, Devon sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Primrose Cottage (Thurlestone) is close to the beach. Primrose Cottage (Thurlestone) does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Primrose Cottage (Thurlestone) start from £596 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Primrose Cottage (Thurlestone)


Sleeps 8 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Games room

 

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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