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

Dacre Cottage in Morpeth, Northumberland, North East England

Dacre Cottage, Morpeth

Breaks in NorthumberlandNorth East England

Dacre Cottage self catering accommodation in Morpeth, Northumberland sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Dacre Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Dacre Cottage start from £290 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Dacre Cottage


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Gwel-y-Don in Old Colwyn, Conwy, North Wales

Gwel-y-Don, Old Colwyn

Breaks in ConwyNorth Wales

Gwel-y-Don self catering accommodation in Old Colwyn, Conwy sleeps 7. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Gwel-y-Don start from £329 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Gwel-y-Don


Sleeps 6 Garden Internet WIFI available

Glengarriff in Beara Peninsula, County Cork, Ireland-South

Glengarriff, Beara Peninsula

Breaks in County CorkIreland-South

Glengarriff self catering accommodation in Beara Peninsula, County Cork sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Glengarriff is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Glengarriff does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Glengarriff start from £286 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Glengarriff


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by

2 bedroom holiday home in Charmouth, Dorset, South West England

2 bedroom holiday home, Charmouth

Breaks in DorsetSouth West England

2 bedroom holiday home in South 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 Swimming Pool . It also has Internet access. 2 bedroom holiday home is close to the beach. Prices at 2 bedroom holiday home start from £475 but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 2 bedroom holiday home


Sleeps 4 Indoor pool Close to the Beach Garden Internet WIFI available Luxury self catering

Cois Chlair in Ardrahan, County Galway, Ireland West

Cois Chlair, Ardrahan

Breaks in County GalwayIreland West

Cois Chlair self catering accommodation in Ardrahan, County Galway sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Cois Chlair does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Cois Chlair start from £264 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Cois Chlair


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

The Paddy in South Cerney, Gloucestershire, South West England

The Paddy, South Cerney

Breaks in GloucestershireSouth West England

The Paddy self catering accommodation in South Cerney, Gloucestershire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at The Paddy start from £788 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Paddy


Sleeps 4 Garden Open fire or wood burner

2 bedroom apartment in Charlestown, Cornwall, South West England

2 bedroom apartment, Charlestown

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

2 bedroom apartment in South West England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 4. This 2 bedroom luxury Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays . It also has Internet access. 2 bedroom apartment is close to the beach. 2 bedroom apartment does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at 2 bedroom apartment start from £350 but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 2 bedroom apartment


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

Pheasant Cottage in Belford, Northumberland, North East England

Pheasant Cottage, Belford

Breaks in NorthumberlandNorth East England

Pheasant Cottage self catering accommodation in Belford, Northumberland sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at Pheasant Cottage start from £294 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Pheasant Cottage


Sleeps 4 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Unicorn Cottage in Bowes, County Durham, North East England

Unicorn Cottage, Bowes

Breaks in County DurhamNorth East England

Unicorn Cottage self catering accommodation in Bowes, County Durham sleeps 3. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . Unicorn Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Unicorn Cottage start from £222 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Unicorn Cottage


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden

Blythe Cottage in Westgate, Northumberland, North East England

Blythe Cottage, Westgate

Breaks in NorthumberlandNorth East England

Blythe Cottage self catering accommodation in Westgate, Northumberland sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Blythe Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Blythe Cottage start from £241 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Blythe Cottage


Sleeps 4 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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