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 Wells, Somerset, South West England

2 bedroom holiday home, Wells

Breaks in SomersetSouth West England

2 bedroom holiday home in South West England has a 5 star rating and can sleep up to 4. This 2 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Swimming Pool . It also has Internet access. Prices at 2 bedroom holiday home start from £550 but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 2 bedroom holiday home


Sleeps 4 Indoor pool Garden Internet WIFI available Luxury self catering

Pine Lodge in Aldeburgh, Suffolk, East England

Pine Lodge, Aldeburgh

Breaks in SuffolkEast England

Pine Lodge in East England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 6. This 3 bedroom Lodge is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Detached Garden . It also has Internet access. Pine Lodge is close to the beach. Prices at Pine Lodge start from £644 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Pine Lodge


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Garden Internet WIFI available

Pendleton Cottage in Belper, Derbyshire, Central England

Pendleton Cottage, Belper

Breaks in DerbyshireCentral England

Pendleton Cottage self catering accommodation in Belper, Derbyshire sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Pendleton Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Pendleton Cottage start from £290 for a short break but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Pendleton Cottage


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Internet WIFI available Ideal for a romantic break Open fire or wood burner Easy walking close by

Hendre Aled Cottage 1 in Llansannan, Conwy, North Wales

Hendre Aled Cottage 1, Llansannan

Breaks in ConwyNorth Wales

Hendre Aled Cottage 1 self catering accommodation in Llansannan, Conwy sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Hendre Aled Cottage 1 does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Hendre Aled Cottage 1 start from £261 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Hendre Aled Cottage 1


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden

Apt 1 Terrapins ( Lower ) in Salcombe, Devon, South West England

Apt 1 Terrapins ( Lower ), Salcombe

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Apt 1 Terrapins ( Lower ) self catering accommodation in Salcombe, Devon sleeps 6. This Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays . Apt 1 Terrapins ( Lower ) is close to the beach. Prices at Apt 1 Terrapins ( Lower ) start from £364 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Apt 1 Terrapins ( Lower )


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Games room

Large Georgian Mansion in St Boswells, Roxburghshire, Borders Scotland

Large Georgian Mansion, St Boswells

Breaks in RoxburghshireBorders Scotland

Large Georgian Mansion self catering accommodation in St Boswells, Roxburghshire sleeps 28. This 1 bedroom Holiday home is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Large Georgian Mansion does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Large Georgian Mansion start from £2 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Large Georgian Mansion


Sleeps 10 or more Pet friendly Internet WIFI available Ideal for a romantic break Open fire or wood burner

2 Ivy Dene Cottages in West Witton, North Yorkshire, North East England

2 Ivy Dene Cottages, West Witton

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

2 Ivy Dene Cottages self catering accommodation in West Witton, North Yorkshire sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . 2 Ivy Dene Cottages does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at 2 Ivy Dene Cottages start from £256 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 2 Ivy Dene Cottages


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly

Dartmoor Cottage in Umberleigh, Devon, South West England

Dartmoor Cottage, Umberleigh

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Dartmoor Cottage self catering accommodation in Umberleigh, Devon sleeps 8. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Dartmoor Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Dartmoor Cottage start from £297 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Dartmoor Cottage


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Garden

Ballon in Slaney Valley, County Carlow, Ireland-East

Ballon, Slaney Valley

Breaks in County CarlowIreland-East

Ballon self catering accommodation in Slaney Valley, County Carlow sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Activities close by include golf . Ballon does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Ballon start from £276 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ballon


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Golf close by

Peats Cottage in Great Witcombe, Gloucestershire, South West England

Peats Cottage, Great Witcombe

Breaks in GloucestershireSouth West England

Peats Cottage self catering accommodation in Great Witcombe, Gloucestershire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Peats Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Peats Cottage start from £443 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Peats Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly 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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