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

Ivy Cottage in Caldwell, North Yorkshire, North West England

Ivy Cottage, Caldwell

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth West England

Ivy Cottage self catering accommodation in Caldwell, North Yorkshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Ivy Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Ivy Cottage start from £235 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ivy Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden

The Barn in Glinton, Cambridgeshire, East England

The Barn, Glinton

Breaks in CambridgeshireEast England

The Barn self catering accommodation in Glinton, Cambridgeshire sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . The Barn does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Barn start from £212 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Barn


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner Games room

Burtonport in The Rosses, County Donegal, Ireland-North

Burtonport, The Rosses

Breaks in County DonegalIreland-North

Burtonport self catering accommodation in The Rosses, County Donegal sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . Burtonport is close to the beach. Activities close by include fishing . Prices at Burtonport start from £274 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Burtonport


Sleeps 8 Close to the Beach Fishing close by Open fire or wood burner

13 Links Court in Kingsbridge, Devon, South West England

13 Links Court, Kingsbridge

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

13 Links Court self catering accommodation in Kingsbridge, Devon sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Swimming Pool . 13 Links Court is close to the beach. Prices at 13 Links Court start from £1119 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 13 Links Court


Sleeps 6 Indoor pool Close to the Beach Games room

Victoria Villa in Downderry, Cornwall, South West England

Victoria Villa, Downderry

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Victoria Villa self catering accommodation in Downderry, Cornwall sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Holiday Home is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Victoria Villa is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Victoria Villa start from £386 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Victoria Villa


Sleeps 8 Close to the Beach Fishing close by Golf close by Garden

Netherscar in Ingleton, North Yorkshire, North West England

Netherscar, Ingleton

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth West England

Netherscar in North West England has a 2 star rating and can sleep up to 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Netherscar does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Netherscar start from £327 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Netherscar


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Pound Cottage in Lower Slaughter, Gloucestershire, South West England

Pound Cottage, Lower Slaughter

Breaks in GloucestershireSouth West England

Pound Cottage self catering accommodation in Lower Slaughter, Gloucestershire 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. It is listed as wheelchair accessible but please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Pound Cottage start from £1165 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Pound Cottage


Sleeps 4 Disabled/Wheelchair Access Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Barn Cottage in Sticklepath, Devon, South West England

Barn Cottage, Sticklepath

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Barn Cottage self catering accommodation in Sticklepath, Devon sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Barn Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Barn Cottage start from £257 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Barn Cottage


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Little Cotton Farmhouse in Dartmouth, Devon, South West England

Little Cotton Farmhouse, Dartmouth

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Little Cotton Farmhouse self catering accommodation in Dartmouth, Devon sleeps 10. This 5 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . It also has Internet access. Prices at Little Cotton Farmhouse start from £1021 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Little Cotton Farmhouse


Sleeps 10 or more Internet WIFI available Games room Luxury self catering

Saltings in Southwold, Suffolk, East England

Saltings, Southwold

Breaks in SuffolkEast England

Saltings in East England has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Detached Garden . Saltings is close to the beach. Saltings does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Saltings start from £383 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Saltings


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Pet friendly 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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