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

The Stable in Maulds Meaburn, Cumbria, North West England

The Stable, Maulds Meaburn

Breaks in CumbriaNorth West England

The Stable in North 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 Four poster bed Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at The Stable start from £331 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Stable


Sleeps 6 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner Luxury self catering

The Old Cwm Barn in Mainstone, Shropshire, West England

The Old Cwm Barn, Mainstone

Breaks in ShropshireWest England

The Old Cwm Barn self catering accommodation in Mainstone, Shropshire sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include fishing . The Old Cwm Barn does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Old Cwm Barn start from £341 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Old Cwm Barn


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Fishing close by Garden Internet WIFI available

3 bedroom bungalow in Ayr, Ayrshire, South West Scotland

3 bedroom bungalow, Ayr

Breaks in AyrshireSouth West Scotland

3 bedroom bungalow in South West Scotland 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 . It also has Internet access. 3 bedroom bungalow does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at 3 bedroom bungalow start from £480 but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 3 bedroom bungalow


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Luxury self catering

Derwen Fawr in Michaelston-Y-Fedw, Pembrokeshire, South Wales

Derwen Fawr, Michaelston-Y-Fedw

Breaks in PembrokeshireSouth Wales

Derwen Fawr self catering accommodation in Michaelston-Y-Fedw, Pembrokeshire sleeps 8. 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 Derwen Fawr start from £349 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Derwen Fawr


Sleeps 8 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Vine Cottage in Burford, Oxfordshire, Central England

Vine Cottage, Burford

Breaks in OxfordshireCentral England

Vine Cottage self catering accommodation in Burford, Oxfordshire sleeps 2. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Vine Cottage start from £455 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Vine Cottage


Sleeps 2 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Fairway Cottage in Woolacombe, Devon, South West England

Fairway Cottage, Woolacombe

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Fairway Cottage in South West England has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Swimming Pool . Fairway Cottage is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf . Prices at Fairway Cottage start from £359 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Fairway Cottage


Sleeps 6 Indoor pool Close to the Beach Golf close by

Oak Tree Barn in Wymondham, Norfolk, East England

Oak Tree Barn, Wymondham

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

Oak Tree Barn self catering accommodation in Wymondham, Norfolk sleeps 3. 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 Oak Tree Barn start from £281 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Oak Tree Barn


Sleeps 2 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Howards Barn in Arkholme, Cumbria, North West England

Howards Barn, Arkholme

Breaks in CumbriaNorth West England

Howards Barn self catering accommodation in Arkholme, Cumbria sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Howards Barn start from £257 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Howards Barn


Sleeps 2 Garden Internet WIFI available

Newtownbutler in Lough Erne, County Fermanagh, Ireland-North

Newtownbutler, Lough Erne

Breaks in County FermanaghIreland-North

Newtownbutler self catering accommodation in Lough Erne, County Fermanagh sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Activities close by include golf fishing . Newtownbutler does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Newtownbutler start from £256 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Newtownbutler


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by

No 2 Coach House in Middleton-In-Teesdale, County Durham, North East England

No 2 Coach House, Middleton-In-Teesdale

Breaks in County DurhamNorth East England

No 2 Coach House self catering accommodation in Middleton-In-Teesdale, County Durham sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at No 2 Coach House start from £252 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about No 2 Coach House


Sleeps 4 Garden Internet WIFI available

 

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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