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 Cob in Treligga, Cornwall, South West England

The Cob, Treligga

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

The Cob self catering accommodation in Treligga, Cornwall sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Detached Garden . Activities close by include fishing . Prices at The Cob start from £260 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Cob


Sleeps 2 Fishing close by Garden

Felin Ship in Dolgellau, Gwynedd, North Wales

Felin Ship, Dolgellau

Breaks in GwyneddNorth Wales

Felin Ship self catering accommodation in Dolgellau, Gwynedd sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include fishing . Prices at Felin Ship start from £305 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Felin Ship


Sleeps 6 Fishing close by Garden Internet WIFI available

Cosy Nook in Ballymichael, County Donegal, Ireland North

Cosy Nook, Ballymichael

Breaks in County DonegalIreland North

Cosy Nook self catering accommodation in Ballymichael, County Donegal sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . Prices at Cosy Nook start from £198 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Cosy Nook


Sleeps 6 Garden

Knocknaskibbole in Castlebar, County Mayo, Ireland West

Knocknaskibbole, Castlebar

Breaks in County MayoIreland West

Knocknaskibbole self catering accommodation in Castlebar, County Mayo sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Knocknaskibbole start from £244 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Knocknaskibbole


Sleeps 8 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Sunny Bank in Chelmorton, Derbyshire, Central England

Sunny Bank, Chelmorton

Breaks in DerbyshireCentral England

Sunny Bank self catering accommodation in Chelmorton, Derbyshire sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Sunny Bank start from £370 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Sunny Bank


Sleeps 4 Garden Internet WIFI available

3 bedroom cottage in Carlyon Bay, Cornwall, South West England

3 bedroom cottage, Carlyon Bay

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

3 bedroom cottage in South West England 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 . It also has Internet access. 3 bedroom cottage is close to the beach. Prices at 3 bedroom cottage start from £435 but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 3 bedroom cottage


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

The Barn in Binham, Norfolk, East England

The Barn, Binham

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

The Barn in East England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It is listed as wheelchair accessible but please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Barn start from £275 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Barn


Sleeps 2 Disabled/Wheelchair Access Garden Open fire or wood burner

Landgate Cottage in Stow-on-the-Wold, Oxfordshire, Central England

Landgate Cottage, Stow-on-the-Wold

Breaks in OxfordshireCentral England

Landgate Cottage self catering accommodation in Stow-on-the-Wold, Oxfordshire sleeps 4. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Landgate Cottage start from £680 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Landgate Cottage


Sleeps 4 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Wharf Cottage in Burton-In-Kendal, Cumbria, North West England

Wharf Cottage, Burton-In-Kendal

Breaks in CumbriaNorth West England

Wharf Cottage self catering accommodation in Burton-In-Kendal, Cumbria sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Activities close by include fishing . Wharf Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Wharf Cottage start from £340 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Wharf Cottage


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Fishing close by Garden Open fire or wood burner

Dylans Court in Laugharne, Carmarthenshire, South Wales

Dylans Court, Laugharne

Breaks in CarmarthenshireSouth Wales

Dylans Court in South Wales 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. Dylans Court does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Dylans Court start from £292 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Dylans Court


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Games room 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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