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 Olde Cowshed in Westhope, Shropshire, West England

The Olde Cowshed, Westhope

Breaks in ShropshireWest England

The Olde Cowshed in West England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 4. This 2 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. The Olde Cowshed does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Olde Cowshed start from £282 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Olde Cowshed


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Luxury self catering

Upper Barn Stable in Reepham, Norfolk, East England

Upper Barn Stable, Reepham

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

Upper Barn Stable self catering accommodation in Reepham, Norfolk sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Hot Tub Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Upper Barn Stable start from £214 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Upper Barn Stable


Sleeps 2 Garden Open fire or wood burner Hot tub

Oakeley Mynd Loft in Bishops Castle, Shropshire, West England

Oakeley Mynd Loft, Bishops Castle

Breaks in ShropshireWest England

Oakeley Mynd Loft self catering accommodation in Bishops Castle, Shropshire sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Oakeley Mynd Loft start from £235 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Oakeley Mynd Loft


Sleeps 2 Garden

Middle Hollacombe Farmhouse in Hollacombe, Devon, South West England

Middle Hollacombe Farmhouse, Hollacombe

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Middle Hollacombe Farmhouse self catering accommodation in Hollacombe, Devon sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Middle Hollacombe Farmhouse start from £372 for a short break but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Middle Hollacombe Farmhouse


Sleeps 6 Fishing close by Golf close by Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner Easy walking close by

Jacks Cottage in Ballycotton, County Cork, Ireland South

Jacks Cottage, Ballycotton

Breaks in County CorkIreland South

Jacks Cottage self catering accommodation in Ballycotton, County Cork sleeps 6. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Jacks Cottage start from £307 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Jacks Cottage


Sleeps 6 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Onedin House in Dartmouth, Devon, South West England

Onedin House, Dartmouth

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Onedin House self catering accommodation in Dartmouth, Devon sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Prices at Onedin House start from £574 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Onedin House


Sleeps 6 Games room

4 bedroom holiday home in Ardgay, Sutherland, Highlands Scotland

4 bedroom holiday home, Ardgay

Breaks in SutherlandHighlands Scotland

4 bedroom holiday home in Highlands Scotland has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 8. This 4 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include fishing . Prices at 4 bedroom holiday home start from £615 but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 4 bedroom holiday home


Sleeps 8 Fishing close by Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner Luxury self catering

Ardwyn in Criccieth, Gwynedd, North Wales

Ardwyn, Criccieth

Breaks in GwyneddNorth Wales

Ardwyn self catering accommodation in Criccieth, Gwynedd sleeps 12. This 6 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Ardwyn start from £781 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ardwyn


Sleeps 10 or more Garden Open fire or wood burner Games room

Great Catley Hop Kilns in Bosbury, Herefordshire, West England

Great Catley Hop Kilns, Bosbury

Breaks in HerefordshireWest England

Great Catley Hop Kilns self catering accommodation in Bosbury, Herefordshire sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at Great Catley Hop Kilns start from £303 for a short break but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Great Catley Hop Kilns


Sleeps 2 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

South Highfield Barn in Market Rasen, Lincolnshire, East England

South Highfield Barn, Market Rasen

Breaks in LincolnshireEast England

South Highfield Barn self catering accommodation in Market Rasen, Lincolnshire sleeps 4. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Activities close by include fishing . Prices at South Highfield Barn start from £235 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about South Highfield Barn


Sleeps 4 Fishing close by Garden

 

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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