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

Horsley Banks Farm Cottage in Horsley, , Northumberland

Horsley Banks Farm Cottage, Horsley

Breaks in Northumberland

Horsley Banks Farm Cottage self catering accommodation in Horsley, sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Horsley Banks Farm Cottage start from £313 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Horsley Banks Farm Cottage


Sleeps 4 Garden Internet WIFI available

The Roundhouse in Stratton-On-The-Fosse, Somerset, South West England

The Roundhouse, Stratton-On-The-Fosse

Breaks in SomersetSouth West England

The Roundhouse self catering accommodation in Stratton-On-The-Fosse, Somerset sleeps 4. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Four poster bed . Prices at The Roundhouse start from £280 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Roundhouse


Sleeps 4 Garden

The Hayloft in Newton Upon Rawcliffe, North Yorkshire, North East England

The Hayloft, Newton Upon Rawcliffe

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

The Hayloft self catering accommodation in Newton Upon Rawcliffe, North Yorkshire sleeps 3. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. The Hayloft does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Hayloft start from £241 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Hayloft


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Creevy in Donegal Bay, County Donegal, Ireland-North

Creevy, Donegal Bay

Breaks in County DonegalIreland-North

Creevy self catering accommodation in Donegal Bay, County Donegal sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Creevy is close to the beach. Creevy does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Creevy start from £415 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Creevy


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Old Forge Cottage in Stow-on-the-Wold, Oxfordshire, Central England

Old Forge Cottage, Stow-on-the-Wold

Breaks in OxfordshireCentral England

Old Forge Cottage self catering accommodation in Stow-on-the-Wold, Oxfordshire sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Old Forge Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Old Forge Cottage start from £529 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Old Forge Cottage


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Yr Efail in Harlech, Gwynedd, North Wales

Yr Efail, Harlech

Breaks in GwyneddNorth Wales

Yr Efail self catering accommodation in Harlech, Gwynedd sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Yr Efail start from £325 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Yr Efail


Sleeps 6 Garden Internet WIFI available

The Coach House in Haverfordwest, Pembrokeshire, South Wales

The Coach House, Haverfordwest

Breaks in PembrokeshireSouth Wales

The Coach House self catering accommodation in Haverfordwest, Pembrokeshire sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . The Coach House does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Coach House start from £172 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Coach House


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden

1 bedroom cottage in Taunton, Somerset, South West England

1 bedroom cottage, Taunton

Breaks in SomersetSouth West England

1 bedroom cottage in South West England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 2. This 1 bedroom cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . 1 bedroom cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at 1 bedroom cottage start from £270 For a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 1 bedroom cottage


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly

Grooms Quarters in Cartmel, Cumbria, North West England

Grooms Quarters, Cartmel

Breaks in CumbriaNorth West England

Grooms Quarters self catering accommodation in Cartmel, Cumbria sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Grooms Quarters does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Grooms Quarters start from £276 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Grooms Quarters


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

Annagry in The Rosses, County Donegal, Ireland-North

Annagry, The Rosses

Breaks in County DonegalIreland-North

Annagry self catering accommodation in The Rosses, County Donegal sleeps 9. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . Annagry is close to the beach. Annagry does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Annagry start from £270 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Annagry


Sleeps 8 Close to the Beach Pet friendly 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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