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

In and Out Cottage in Middleham, North Yorkshire, North East England

In and Out Cottage, Middleham

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

In and Out Cottage self catering accommodation in Middleham, North Yorkshire sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at In and Out Cottage start from £265 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about In and Out Cottage


Sleeps 2 Open fire or wood burner

The Old Surgery in Bishops Castle, Shropshire, West England

The Old Surgery, Bishops Castle

Breaks in ShropshireWest England

The Old Surgery self catering accommodation in Bishops Castle, Shropshire sleeps 3. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at The Old Surgery start from £248 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Old Surgery


Sleeps 2 Garden Internet WIFI available

Causeway House in Holy Island, Northumberland, North East England

Causeway House, Holy Island

Breaks in NorthumberlandNorth East England

Causeway House self catering accommodation in Holy Island, Northumberland sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . Causeway House does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Causeway House start from £302 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Causeway House


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden

3 bedroom cottage in Callington, Cornwall, South West England

3 bedroom cottage, Callington

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

3 bedroom cottage in South West England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 8. This 3 bedroom cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . 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 £540 For a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 3 bedroom cottage


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Fishing close by Internet WIFI available

16 The Boathouse in Rye, East Sussex, South East England

16 The Boathouse, Rye

Breaks in East SussexSouth East England

16 The Boathouse in South East England has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to 2. This 1 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays . It also has Internet access. Prices at 16 The Boathouse start from £297 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 16 The Boathouse


Sleeps 2 Internet WIFI available

The Cottage in Burnham Market, Norfolk, East England

The Cottage, Burnham Market

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

The Cottage in East England has a 3 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 . Activities close by include golf . Prices at The Cottage start from £294 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected The Cottage customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about The Cottage


Sleeps 4 Golf close by Open fire or wood burner The Cottage Customer Feedback and Reviews

Large Country House in Drumnadrochit, Inverness-shire, Highlands Scotland

Large Country House, Drumnadrochit

Breaks in Inverness-shireHighlands Scotland

Large Country House self catering accommodation in Drumnadrochit, Inverness-shire sleeps 25. This 1 bedroom Country House is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Large Country House does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Large Country House start from £2 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Large Country House


Sleeps 10 or more Pet friendly Internet WIFI available Ideal for a romantic break Open fire or wood burner Games room

Dunquin in Dingle Peninsula, County Kerry, Ireland-South

Dunquin, Dingle Peninsula

Breaks in County KerryIreland-South

Dunquin self catering accommodation in Dingle Peninsula, County Kerry sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Dunquin is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Dunquin start from £224 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Dunquin


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

Y Stabal in Llandegla, Denbighshire, North Wales

Y Stabal, Llandegla

Breaks in DenbighshireNorth Wales

Y Stabal self catering accommodation in Llandegla, Denbighshire sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at Y Stabal start from £346 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Y Stabal


Sleeps 6 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner Games room

Upper Barn in Callington, Cornwall, South West England

Upper Barn, Callington

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Upper Barn self catering accommodation in Callington, Cornwall sleeps 5. This 2 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Upper Barn does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Upper Barn start from £269 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Upper Barn


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden

 

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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