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

2 bedroom cottage in Mevagissey, Cornwall, South West England

2 bedroom cottage, Mevagissey

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

2 bedroom cottage in South West 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 . 2 bedroom cottage is close to the beach. Prices at 2 bedroom cottage start from £395 For a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 2 bedroom cottage


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach

The Cider Barn in West Knoyle, Wiltshire, South West England

The Cider Barn, West Knoyle

Breaks in WiltshireSouth West England

The Cider Barn self catering accommodation in West Knoyle, Wiltshire sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. The Cider Barn does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Cider Barn start from £236 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Cider Barn


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

Courtyard Barn in Widegates, Cornwall, South West England

Courtyard Barn, Widegates

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Courtyard Barn self catering accommodation in Widegates, Cornwall sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Holiday Home is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Detached Garden . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include fishing . Prices at Courtyard Barn start from £359 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Courtyard Barn


Sleeps 6 Fishing close by Garden Internet WIFI available

The Coach House in Kings Lynn, Norfolk, East England

The Coach House, Kings Lynn

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

The Coach House in East England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at The Coach House start from £360 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected The Coach House customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about The Coach House


Sleeps 4 Garden Open fire or wood burner The Coach House Customer Feedback and Reviews

Pheasants Lodge in Thorn, Powys, South Wales

Pheasants Lodge, Thorn

Breaks in PowysSouth Wales

Pheasants Lodge self catering accommodation in Thorn, Powys sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at Pheasants Lodge start from £235 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Pheasants Lodge


Sleeps 4 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Willow Cottage in Yafford, Isle of Wight, South East England

Willow Cottage, Yafford

Breaks in Isle of WightSouth East England

Willow Cottage self catering accommodation in Yafford, Isle of Wight sleeps 3. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Willow Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Willow Cottage start from £287 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Willow Cottage


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden

Fanore in Galway Bay, County Clare, Ireland-West

Fanore, Galway Bay

Breaks in County ClareIreland-West

Fanore self catering accommodation in Galway Bay, County Clare sleeps . This Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Fanore is close to the beach. Activities close by include fishing . Prices at Fanore start from £269 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Fanore


Close to the Beach Fishing close by

Celyn Cottage in Pentre Celyn, Flintshire, North Wales

Celyn Cottage, Pentre Celyn

Breaks in FlintshireNorth Wales

Celyn Cottage self catering accommodation in Pentre Celyn, Flintshire sleeps 4. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Celyn Cottage start from £221 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Celyn Cottage


Sleeps 4 Garden Internet WIFI available

Aghabullogue in The Lee Valley, County Cork, Ireland-South

Aghabullogue, The Lee Valley

Breaks in County CorkIreland-South

Aghabullogue self catering accommodation in The Lee Valley, County Cork sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom luxury Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Detached . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Aghabullogue start from £224 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Aghabullogue


Sleeps 8 Fishing close by Golf close by Internet WIFI available Luxury self catering

Ebor House in Brompton-By-Sawdon, North Yorkshire, North East England

Ebor House, Brompton-By-Sawdon

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Ebor House self catering accommodation in Brompton-By-Sawdon, North Yorkshire sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Ebor House start from £312 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ebor House


Sleeps 6 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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