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

Ballyvaughan in Burren National Park, County Clare, Ireland-West

Ballyvaughan, Burren National Park

Breaks in County ClareIreland-West

Ballyvaughan self catering accommodation in Burren National Park, County Clare sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Ballyvaughan is close to the beach. Activities close by include fishing . Ballyvaughan does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Ballyvaughan start from £281 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ballyvaughan


Sleeps 2 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Fishing close by Internet WIFI available

Udford House in Brougham, Cumbria, North West England

Udford House, Brougham

Breaks in CumbriaNorth West England

Udford House self catering accommodation in Brougham, Cumbria sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include fishing . Udford House does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Udford House start from £346 for a short break but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Udford House


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Fishing close by Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner Easy walking close by

Swallow Barn (Thwaite) in Erpingham, Norfolk, East England

Swallow Barn (Thwaite), Erpingham

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

Swallow Barn (Thwaite) in East England has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Swallow Barn (Thwaite) does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Swallow Barn (Thwaite) start from £260 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Swallow Barn (Thwaite)


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly

Crooked Cottage in Kirkbymoorside, North Yorkshire, North East England

Crooked Cottage, Kirkbymoorside

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Crooked Cottage self catering accommodation in Kirkbymoorside, North Yorkshire sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Crooked Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Crooked Cottage start from £251 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Crooked Cottage


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

The Cart House in Alberbury, Shropshire, West England

The Cart House, Alberbury

Breaks in ShropshireWest England

The Cart House self catering accommodation in Alberbury, Shropshire sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Hot Tub Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at The Cart House start from £320 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Cart House


Sleeps 2 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner Hot tub Games room

1 bedroom cottage in Bude, Cornwall, South West England

1 bedroom cottage, Bude

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

1 bedroom cottage in South West England has a 5 star rating and can sleep up to 2. This 1 bedroom luxury cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Detached Garden . It also has Internet access. 1 bedroom cottage is close to the beach. It is listed as wheelchair accessible but please check direct prior to booking. Prices at 1 bedroom cottage start from £315 For a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 1 bedroom cottage


Sleeps 2 Disabled/Wheelchair Access Close to the Beach Garden Internet WIFI available Ideal for a romantic break Luxury self catering

Rospletha Bungalow in Porthcurno, Cornwall, South West England

Rospletha Bungalow, Porthcurno

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Rospletha Bungalow self catering accommodation in Porthcurno, Cornwall sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Bungalow is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Rospletha Bungalow is close to the beach. Rospletha Bungalow does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Rospletha Bungalow start from £396 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Rospletha Bungalow


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Vine Cottage in Lee, Devon, South West England

Vine Cottage, Lee

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Vine Cottage in South West England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . Vine Cottage is close to the beach. Prices at Vine Cottage start from £489 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Vine Cottage


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Garden

Mackenzie Cottage in Killen, Ross-shire, Highlands Scotland

Mackenzie Cottage, Killen

Breaks in Ross-shireHighlands Scotland

Mackenzie Cottage self catering accommodation in Killen, Ross-shire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include golf . Prices at Mackenzie Cottage start from £225 for a short break but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Mackenzie Cottage


Sleeps 4 Golf close by Internet WIFI available Easy walking close by

Halwyn Retreat in Polgooth, Cornwall, South West England

Halwyn Retreat, Polgooth

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Halwyn Retreat self catering accommodation in Polgooth, Cornwall sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Halwyn Retreat start from £261 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Halwyn Retreat


Sleeps 2 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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