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 holiday home in Cowbridge, Vale of Glamorgan, South Wales

2 bedroom holiday home, Cowbridge

Breaks in Vale of GlamorganSouth Wales

2 bedroom holiday home in South Wales has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 4. This 2 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . 2 bedroom holiday home is close to the beach. Prices at 2 bedroom holiday home start from £370 but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 2 bedroom holiday home


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Ideal for a romantic break Luxury self catering

Killala in Atlantic Coast, County Mayo, Ireland-West

Killala, Atlantic Coast

Breaks in County MayoIreland-West

Killala self catering accommodation in Atlantic Coast, County Mayo sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . Killala is close to the beach. Activities close by include fishing . Prices at Killala start from £217 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Killala


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Fishing close by Ideal for a romantic break Open fire or wood burner

Orchard View in Parwich, Derbyshire, Central England

Orchard View, Parwich

Breaks in DerbyshireCentral England

Orchard View self catering accommodation in Parwich, Derbyshire sleeps 9. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Four poster bed Open Fire/woodburner . Orchard View does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Orchard View start from £460 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Orchard View


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner Games room

The Anchorage in Poole, Dorset, South West England

The Anchorage, Poole

Breaks in DorsetSouth West England

The Anchorage self catering accommodation in Poole, Dorset sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . It also has Internet access. The Anchorage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Anchorage start from £324 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Anchorage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

Bakers Retreat in Ludlow, Shropshire, West England

Bakers Retreat, Ludlow

Breaks in ShropshireWest England

Bakers Retreat self catering accommodation in Ludlow, Shropshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Bakers Retreat start from £280 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Bakers Retreat


Sleeps 4 Garden

Oxdales Cottage in Alsop Moor, Derbyshire, Central England

Oxdales Cottage, Alsop Moor

Breaks in DerbyshireCentral England

Oxdales Cottage self catering accommodation in Alsop Moor, Derbyshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Oxdales Cottage start from £245 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Oxdales Cottage


Sleeps 4 Garden Internet WIFI available

Dragon Hill Barn in Brassington, Derbyshire, Central England

Dragon Hill Barn, Brassington

Breaks in DerbyshireCentral England

Dragon Hill Barn self catering accommodation in Brassington, Derbyshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at Dragon Hill Barn start from £299 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Dragon Hill Barn


Sleeps 4 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Trevarthian Farm Wing in Kestle Mill, Cornwall, South West England

Trevarthian Farm Wing, Kestle Mill

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Trevarthian Farm Wing self catering accommodation in Kestle Mill, Cornwall sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Holiday Home is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include golf . Trevarthian Farm Wing does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Trevarthian Farm Wing start from £260 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Trevarthian Farm Wing


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Golf close by Garden Internet WIFI available

Catalpa Cottage in Tetbury, Gloucestershire, South West England

Catalpa Cottage, Tetbury

Breaks in GloucestershireSouth West England

Catalpa Cottage self catering accommodation in Tetbury, Gloucestershire sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Catalpa Cottage start from £483 for a short break but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Catalpa Cottage


Sleeps 4 Garden Open fire or wood burner Easy walking close by

East Lodge in Meeson, Heart of England,

East Lodge, Meeson

Breaks in Heart of England

East Lodge self catering accommodation in Meeson, Heart of England sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at East Lodge start from £300 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about East Lodge


Sleeps 4 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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