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

Woodlands in Buxton, Derbyshire, Central England

Woodlands, Buxton

Breaks in DerbyshireCentral England

Woodlands self catering accommodation in Buxton, Derbyshire sleeps 12. This 6 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Woodlands start from £696 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Woodlands


Sleeps 10 or more Garden Internet WIFI available

2 bedroom holiday home in Charmouth, Dorset, South West England

2 bedroom holiday home, Charmouth

Breaks in DorsetSouth West England

2 bedroom holiday home in South West England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 6. This 2 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Swimming Pool . It also has Internet access. 2 bedroom holiday home is close to the beach. Prices at 2 bedroom holiday home start from £540 but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 2 bedroom holiday home


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

Whinberries in All Stretton, Shropshire, West England

Whinberries, All Stretton

Breaks in ShropshireWest England

Whinberries self catering accommodation in All Stretton, Shropshire sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Whinberries does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Whinberries start from £285 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Whinberries


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

2 bedroom cottage in Brechin, Angus, East Scotland

2 bedroom cottage, Brechin

Breaks in AngusEast Scotland

2 bedroom cottage in East Scotland has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to . This luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at 2 bedroom cottage start from £415 but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 2 bedroom cottage


Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner Luxury self catering

Dunmore East in Waterford Harbour, County Waterford, Ireland-South

Dunmore East, Waterford Harbour

Breaks in County WaterfordIreland-South

Dunmore East self catering accommodation in Waterford Harbour, County Waterford sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Dunmore East is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Dunmore East start from £248 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Dunmore East


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Fishing close by Golf close by

Knockanore in Youghal Bay, County Waterford, Ireland-South

Knockanore, Youghal Bay

Breaks in County WaterfordIreland-South

Knockanore self catering accommodation in Youghal Bay, County Waterford sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Activities close by include golf . Prices at Knockanore start from £238 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Knockanore


Sleeps 4 Golf close by

Holly Cottage in Balcombe, West Sussex, South East England

Holly Cottage, Balcombe

Breaks in West SussexSouth East England

Holly Cottage self catering accommodation in Balcombe, West Sussex sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Holly Cottage start from £222 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Holly Cottage


Sleeps 2 Garden

Peters Nest Cottage in Owlpen, Gloucestershire, South West England

Peters Nest Cottage, Owlpen

Breaks in GloucestershireSouth West England

Peters Nest Cottage self catering accommodation in Owlpen, Gloucestershire sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . Peters Nest Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Peters Nest Cottage start from £610 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Peters Nest Cottage


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden

3 bedroom cottage in Bewdley, Shropshire, West England

3 bedroom cottage, Bewdley

Breaks in ShropshireWest England

3 bedroom cottage in 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 Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. 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 £440 but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 3 bedroom cottage


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Fishing close by Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner Luxury self catering

Steeple View in Chilmark, Dorset, South West England

Steeple View, Chilmark

Breaks in DorsetSouth West England

Steeple View self catering accommodation in Chilmark, Dorset sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Steeple View start from £240 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Steeple View


Sleeps 4 Garden Open fire or wood burner

 

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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