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

Blue Waters in Perranporth, Cornwall, South West England

Blue Waters, Perranporth

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Blue Waters self catering accommodation in Perranporth, Cornwall sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Holiday Home is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Activities close by include golf . Prices at Blue Waters start from £361 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Blue Waters


Sleeps 4 Golf close by

Dorvil in Mawgan Porth, Cornwall, South West England

Dorvil, Mawgan Porth

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Dorvil self catering accommodation in Mawgan Porth, Cornwall sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Swimming Pool . It also has Internet access. Dorvil is close to the beach. Prices at Dorvil start from £425 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Dorvil


Sleeps 4 Indoor pool Close to the Beach Internet WIFI available

3 bedroom holiday home in Helmsley, North Yorkshire, North East England

3 bedroom holiday home, Helmsley

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

3 bedroom holiday home in North East England has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . It also has Internet access. 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 £455 but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 3 bedroom holiday home


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Internet WIFI available

2 bedroom cottage in Chirnside, Berwickshire, Borders Scotland

2 bedroom cottage, Chirnside

Breaks in BerwickshireBorders Scotland

2 bedroom cottage in Borders Scotland has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 5. This 2 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . Activities close by include fishing . 2 bedroom cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at 2 bedroom cottage start from £335 but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 2 bedroom cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Fishing close by Open fire or wood burner Luxury self catering

Wagtails in Blythburgh, Suffolk, East England

Wagtails, Blythburgh

Breaks in SuffolkEast England

Wagtails in East England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 4. This 2 bedroom Apartment is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Swimming Pool . Prices at Wagtails start from £312 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Wagtails


Sleeps 4 Indoor pool Games room

Roney Beach in East Coast, County Wexford, Ireland-South

Roney Beach, East Coast

Breaks in County WexfordIreland-South

Roney Beach self catering accommodation in East Coast, County Wexford sleeps 12. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . Roney Beach is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Roney Beach does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Roney Beach start from £253 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Roney Beach


Sleeps 10 or more Close to the Beach Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by Ideal for a romantic break Open fire or wood burner

1 bedroom cottage in Portreath, Cornwall, South West England

1 bedroom cottage, Portreath

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

1 bedroom cottage in South West England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 2. This 1 bedroom cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Garden . 1 bedroom cottage is close to the beach. 1 bedroom cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. It is listed as wheelchair accessible but please check direct prior to booking. Prices at 1 bedroom cottage start from £300 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 Pet friendly Garden

The Pottery in Urchfont, Wiltshire, South West England

The Pottery, Urchfont

Breaks in WiltshireSouth West England

The Pottery in South West England has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . It also has Internet access. The Pottery does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Pottery start from £224 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Pottery


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

No 2 Farrin Carrig in Duncannon, County Wexford, Ireland South

No 2 Farrin Carrig, Duncannon

Breaks in County WexfordIreland South

No 2 Farrin Carrig self catering accommodation in Duncannon, County Wexford sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . No 2 Farrin Carrig does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at No 2 Farrin Carrig start from £255 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about No 2 Farrin Carrig


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Summer Cottage in Allithwaite, Cumbria, North West England

Summer Cottage, Allithwaite

Breaks in CumbriaNorth West England

Summer Cottage self catering accommodation in Allithwaite, Cumbria 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. Summer Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Summer Cottage start from £324 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Summer Cottage


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly 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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