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

Blue Mackerel in Mevagissey, Cornwall, South West England

Blue Mackerel, Mevagissey

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Blue Mackerel self catering accommodation in Mevagissey, Cornwall sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Holiday Home is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include golf fishing . Blue Mackerel does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Blue Mackerel start from £394 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Blue Mackerel


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by Internet WIFI available

2 bedroom cottage in Port Isaac, Cornwall, South West England

2 bedroom cottage, Port Isaac

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

2 bedroom cottage in South West England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 2. This 2 bedroom cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. 2 bedroom cottage is close to the beach. 2 bedroom cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at 2 bedroom cottage start from £370 For a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 2 bedroom cottage


Sleeps 2 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Narin House Apartment in Portnoo, County Donegal, Ireland North

Narin House Apartment, Portnoo

Breaks in County DonegalIreland North

Narin House Apartment self catering accommodation in Portnoo, County Donegal sleeps 7. This 3 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Narin House Apartment start from £244 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Narin House Apartment


Sleeps 6 Garden

Sunnymede in Masham, North Yorkshire, North East England

Sunnymede, Masham

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Sunnymede self catering accommodation in Masham, North Yorkshire sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Sunnymede does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Sunnymede start from £267 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Sunnymede


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

1 bedroom holiday home in Glastonbury, Somerset, South West England

1 bedroom holiday home, Glastonbury

Breaks in SomersetSouth West England

1 bedroom holiday home in South West England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 2. This 1 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at 1 bedroom holiday home start from £280 but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 1 bedroom holiday home


Sleeps 2 Garden Internet WIFI available Luxury self catering

The Cygnet in Haselbury Plucknett, Somerset, South West England

The Cygnet, Haselbury Plucknett

Breaks in SomersetSouth West England

The Cygnet self catering accommodation in Haselbury Plucknett, Somerset sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at The Cygnet start from £264 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Cygnet


Sleeps 4 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Cosy Nook in Ballymichael, County Donegal, Ireland North

Cosy Nook, Ballymichael

Breaks in County DonegalIreland North

Cosy Nook self catering accommodation in Ballymichael, County Donegal sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . Prices at Cosy Nook start from £198 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Cosy Nook


Sleeps 6 Garden

Pheasant Cottage in Old Minster Lovell, Oxfordshire, Central England

Pheasant Cottage, Old Minster Lovell

Breaks in OxfordshireCentral England

Pheasant Cottage self catering accommodation in Old Minster Lovell, Oxfordshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . It is listed as wheelchair accessible but please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Pheasant Cottage start from £633 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Pheasant Cottage


Sleeps 4 Disabled/Wheelchair Access Garden

Cottage Farm Annexe in Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, East England

Cottage Farm Annexe, Bury St Edmunds

Breaks in SuffolkEast England

Cottage Farm Annexe in East 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 and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Cottage Farm Annexe start from £193 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Cottage Farm Annexe


Sleeps 2 Garden Internet WIFI available

Cois Chlair in Ardrahan, County Galway, Ireland West

Cois Chlair, Ardrahan

Breaks in County GalwayIreland West

Cois Chlair self catering accommodation in Ardrahan, County Galway sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Cois Chlair does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Cois Chlair start from £264 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Cois Chlair


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available 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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