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

King Johns Barn in Leafield, Oxfordshire, Central England

King Johns Barn, Leafield

Breaks in OxfordshireCentral England

King Johns Barn self catering accommodation in Leafield, Oxfordshire sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . It also has Internet access. King Johns Barn does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at King Johns Barn start from £1275 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about King Johns Barn


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

Old Cottage in Sea Palling, Norfolk, East England

Old Cottage, Sea Palling

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

Old Cottage in East England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Detached Open Fire/woodburner . Old Cottage is close to the beach. Old Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Old Cottage start from £542 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected Old Cottage customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about Old Cottage


Sleeps 8 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Open fire or wood burner Old Cottage Customer Feedback and Reviews

Carney in Grange, County Sligo, Ireland-West

Carney, Grange

Breaks in County SligoIreland-West

Carney self catering accommodation in Grange, County Sligo sleeps . This Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Carney is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Carney start from £247 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Carney


Close to the Beach Fishing close by Golf close by

Drumkeeran in Lough Allen, County Leitrim, Ireland-West

Drumkeeran, Lough Allen

Breaks in County LeitrimIreland-West

Drumkeeran self catering accommodation in Lough Allen, County Leitrim sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Activities close by include golf fishing . Drumkeeran does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Drumkeeran start from £291 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Drumkeeran


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by

Tregarth in Gorran Haven, Cornwall, South West England

Tregarth, Gorran Haven

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Tregarth self catering accommodation in Gorran Haven, Cornwall sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Tregarth is close to the beach. Tregarth does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Tregarth start from £392 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Tregarth


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

2 bedroom cottage in Bodmin, Cornwall, South West England

2 bedroom cottage, Bodmin

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

2 bedroom cottage in South West England has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to 4. This 2 bedroom cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . 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 For a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 2 bedroom cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Open fire or wood burner

Recess in Connemara, County Galway, Ireland-West

Recess, Connemara

Breaks in County GalwayIreland-West

Recess self catering accommodation in Connemara, County Galway sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Activities close by include golf fishing . Recess does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Recess start from £234 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Recess


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by

3 bedroom holiday home in Nether Stowey, Somerset, South West England

3 bedroom holiday home, Nether Stowey

Breaks in SomersetSouth West England

3 bedroom holiday home in South West England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 6. This 3 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at 3 bedroom holiday home start from £540 but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 3 bedroom holiday home


Sleeps 6 Garden Internet WIFI available Luxury self catering

5 bedroom cottage in Widemouth Bay, Cornwall, South West England

5 bedroom cottage, Widemouth Bay

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

5 bedroom cottage in South West England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 12. This 5 bedroom cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . 5 bedroom cottage is close to the beach. Prices at 5 bedroom cottage start from £685 For a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 5 bedroom cottage


Sleeps 10 or more Close to the Beach Garden Open fire or wood burner

Hollies Barn in Atlow, Derbyshire, Central England

Hollies Barn, Atlow

Breaks in DerbyshireCentral England

Hollies Barn self catering accommodation in Atlow, Derbyshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Hollies Barn start from £268 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Hollies Barn


Sleeps 4 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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