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

Driftwood in Holme-next-the-Sea, Norfolk, East England

Driftwood, Holme-next-the-Sea

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

Driftwood in East England has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to 4. This 2 bedroom Bungalow is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Detached Garden . Driftwood is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf . Prices at Driftwood start from £312 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected Driftwood customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about Driftwood


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Golf close by Garden Driftwood Customer Feedback and Reviews

3 bedroom cottage in Bude, Devon, South West England

3 bedroom cottage, Bude

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

3 bedroom cottage in South West England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 4. This 3 bedroom cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Garden Hot Tub . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include fishing . 3 bedroom cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at 3 bedroom cottage start from £420 For a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 3 bedroom cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Fishing close by Garden Internet WIFI available Ideal for a romantic break Hot tub

Skylark in Gwithian, Cornwall, South West England

Skylark, Gwithian

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Skylark self catering accommodation in Gwithian, Cornwall sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Holiday Home is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Skylark start from £386 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Skylark


Sleeps 6 Garden

2 bedroom cottage in Boscastle, Cornwall, South West England

2 bedroom cottage, Boscastle

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

2 bedroom cottage in South West England has a 5 star rating and can sleep up to 5. This 2 bedroom luxury cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Swimming Pool Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include fishing . It is listed as wheelchair accessible but please check direct prior to booking. Prices at 2 bedroom cottage start from £420 For a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 2 bedroom cottage


Sleeps 4 Disabled/Wheelchair Access Indoor pool Fishing close by Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner Luxury self catering

Abbey View Cottage in Robin Hoods Bay, North Yorkshire, North East England

Abbey View Cottage, Robin Hoods Bay

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Abbey View Cottage self catering accommodation in Robin Hoods Bay, North Yorkshire sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Abbey View Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Abbey View Cottage start from £233 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Abbey View Cottage


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden

3 bedroom holiday home in Westward Ho, Devon, South West England

3 bedroom holiday home, Westward Ho

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

3 bedroom holiday home in South West England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 7. This 3 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. 3 bedroom holiday home is close to the beach. Activities close by include fishing . 3 bedroom holiday home does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at 3 bedroom holiday home start from £435 but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 3 bedroom holiday home


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Fishing close by Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner Luxury self catering

24 High Street in Madingley, Cambridgeshire, East England

24 High Street, Madingley

Breaks in CambridgeshireEast England

24 High Street self catering accommodation in Madingley, Cambridgeshire sleeps 3. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at 24 High Street start from £253 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 24 High Street


Sleeps 2 Garden Internet WIFI available

Fairview House in Dartmouth, Devon, South West England

Fairview House, Dartmouth

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Fairview House self catering accommodation in Dartmouth, Devon sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Prices at Fairview House start from £534 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Fairview House


Sleeps 8 Games room

Rosmuc in Connemara, County Galway, Ireland-West

Rosmuc, Connemara

Breaks in County GalwayIreland-West

Rosmuc 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 . Prices at Rosmuc start from £140 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Rosmuc


Sleeps 6 Fishing close by Golf close by Ideal for a romantic break

Rockfield House in Moycullen, County Galway, Ireland West

Rockfield House, Moycullen

Breaks in County GalwayIreland West

Rockfield House in Ireland West has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 4. This 3 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at Rockfield House start from £231 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Rockfield House


Sleeps 4 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner Luxury self catering

 

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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