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

3 bedroom holiday home in Bicester Village, Oxfordshire, Central England

3 bedroom holiday home, Bicester Village

Breaks in OxfordshireCentral England

3 bedroom holiday home in Central England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 5. This 3 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include fishing . 3 bedroom holiday home does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at 3 bedroom holiday home start from £600 but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 3 bedroom holiday home


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Fishing close by Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner Luxury self catering

1 bedroom apartment in Edinburgh, Edinburgh, Borders Scotland

1 bedroom apartment, Edinburgh

Breaks in EdinburghBorders Scotland

1 bedroom apartment in Borders Scotland has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 2. This 1 bedroom luxury Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays . It also has Internet access. 1 bedroom apartment does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at 1 bedroom apartment start from £300 but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 1 bedroom apartment


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Internet WIFI available Luxury self catering

Fern Cottage in Kettlewell, North Yorkshire, North East England

Fern Cottage, Kettlewell

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Fern Cottage self catering accommodation in Kettlewell, North Yorkshire sleeps 3. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Fern Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Fern Cottage start from £315 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Fern Cottage


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

Kernewek in Mawgan Porth, Cornwall, South West England

Kernewek, Mawgan Porth

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Kernewek self catering accommodation in Mawgan Porth, Cornwall sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Lodge is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Swimming Pool . It also has Internet access. Kernewek is close to the beach. Prices at Kernewek start from £640 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Kernewek


Sleeps 6 Indoor pool Close to the Beach Internet WIFI available

Karrek in Mawgan Porth, Cornwall, South West England

Karrek, Mawgan Porth

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Karrek self catering accommodation in Mawgan Porth, 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 Swimming Pool Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Karrek is close to the beach. Prices at Karrek start from £775 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Karrek


Sleeps 6 Indoor pool Close to the Beach Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

The Chalet in Fishbourne, Isle of Wight, South East England

The Chalet, Fishbourne

Breaks in Isle of WightSouth East England

The Chalet self catering accommodation in Fishbourne, Isle of Wight sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at The Chalet start from £240 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Chalet


Sleeps 2 Garden Internet WIFI available

The Studio- Horseshoe Cottage in Fulbourn, Cambridgeshire, East England

The Studio- Horseshoe Cottage, Fulbourn

Breaks in CambridgeshireEast England

The Studio- Horseshoe Cottage self catering accommodation in Fulbourn, Cambridgeshire sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . The Studio- Horseshoe Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Studio- Horseshoe Cottage start from £232 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Studio- Horseshoe Cottage


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden

Elder Cottage in Kidwelly, Carmarthenshire, South Wales

Elder Cottage, Kidwelly

Breaks in CarmarthenshireSouth Wales

Elder Cottage self catering accommodation in Kidwelly, Carmarthenshire sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Hot Tub Open Fire/woodburner . Elder Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Elder Cottage start from £463 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Elder Cottage


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner Hot tub

Ahakista in Bantry, County Cork, Ireland-South

Ahakista, Bantry

Breaks in County CorkIreland-South

Ahakista self catering accommodation in Bantry, County Cork sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom luxury Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Ahakista is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf . Ahakista does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Ahakista start from £260 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ahakista


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Golf close by Internet WIFI available Ideal for a romantic break Luxury self catering

Eades Mill in Reepham, Norfolk, East England

Eades Mill, Reepham

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

Eades Mill in East England has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to 8. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include golf horse riding fishing . Prices at Eades Mill start from £430 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Eades Mill


Sleeps 8 Fishing close by Golf close by Garden Internet WIFI available 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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