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

The Cottage in Ampleforth, North Yorkshire, North East England

The Cottage, Ampleforth

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

The Cottage self catering accommodation in Ampleforth, North Yorkshire sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. The Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Cottage start from £300 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Cottage


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Farm View Cottage in Upper Seagry, Wiltshire, South West England

Farm View Cottage, Upper Seagry

Breaks in WiltshireSouth West England

Farm View Cottage self catering accommodation in Upper Seagry, Wiltshire sleeps 3. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Farm View Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Farm View Cottage start from £279 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Farm View Cottage


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Wickwoods in Pateley Bridge, North Yorkshire, North East England

Wickwoods, Pateley Bridge

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Wickwoods self catering accommodation in Pateley Bridge, North Yorkshire sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at Wickwoods start from £488 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Wickwoods


Sleeps 8 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

The Old Dairy in Broadwoodkelly, Devon, South West England

The Old Dairy, Broadwoodkelly

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

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


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden

Storws Wen in Benllech, Gwynedd, North Wales

Storws Wen, Benllech

Breaks in GwyneddNorth Wales

Storws Wen self catering accommodation in Benllech, Gwynedd sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Storws Wen does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Storws Wen start from £352 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Storws Wen


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden

Glencar in Ring of Kerry, County Kerry, Ireland-South

Glencar, Ring of Kerry

Breaks in County KerryIreland-South

Glencar self catering accommodation in Ring of Kerry, County Kerry sleeps 6. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include golf fishing . Glencar does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Glencar start from £222 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Glencar


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by Internet WIFI available

Doune Cottage in Macduff, Aberdeenshire, East Scotland

Doune Cottage, Macduff

Breaks in AberdeenshireEast Scotland

Doune Cottage self catering accommodation in Macduff, Aberdeenshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Doune Cottage start from £313 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Doune Cottage


Sleeps 4 Garden

Chipping House in Wotton Under Edge, Gloucestershire, South West England

Chipping House, Wotton Under Edge

Breaks in GloucestershireSouth West England

Chipping House in South West England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 14. This 6 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at Chipping House start from £995 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Chipping House


Sleeps 10 or more Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner Luxury self catering

Lapwing Lodge in Lanivet, Cornwall, South West England

Lapwing Lodge, Lanivet

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Lapwing Lodge self catering accommodation in Lanivet, Cornwall sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Lodge is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Swimming Pool . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include fishing . Prices at Lapwing Lodge start from £325 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Lapwing Lodge


Sleeps 4 Indoor pool Fishing close by Garden Internet WIFI available

Lavender Cottage in Dersingham, Norfolk, East England

Lavender Cottage, Dersingham

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

Lavender Cottage self catering accommodation in Dersingham, Norfolk sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Bungalow is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Lavender Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Lavender Cottage start from £359 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Lavender 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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