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

Cider Pound in Tiverton, Devon, South West England

Cider Pound, Tiverton

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Cider Pound in South West England has a 4 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: Garden . It also has Internet access. Cider Pound is close to the beach. Activities close by include fishing . Cider Pound does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Cider Pound start from £270 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Cider Pound


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Fishing close by Garden Internet WIFI available

The Wagon House in Polyphant, Cornwall, South West England

The Wagon House, Polyphant

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

The Wagon House in South West England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 4. This 2 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. The Wagon House does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Wagon House start from £250 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Wagon House


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Luxury self catering

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

1 bedroom holiday home, Westward Ho

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

1 bedroom holiday home in South West England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 2. This 1 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. 1 bedroom holiday home is close to the beach. 1 bedroom holiday home does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at 1 bedroom holiday home start from £300 but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 1 bedroom holiday home


Sleeps 2 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Luxury self catering

Melody Cottage in Great Ryburgh, Norfolk, East England

Melody Cottage, Great Ryburgh

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

Melody Cottage self catering accommodation in Great Ryburgh, Norfolk sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Melody Cottage start from £299 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Melody Cottage


Sleeps 6 Garden Internet WIFI available

Chapel Hill View in Braunton, Devon, South West England

Chapel Hill View, Braunton

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Chapel Hill View self catering accommodation in Braunton, Devon sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Detached Garden . It also has Internet access. Chapel Hill View is close to the beach. Chapel Hill View does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Chapel Hill View start from £383 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Chapel Hill View


Sleeps 8 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

The Old Sunday School in Alston, Cumbria, North West England

The Old Sunday School, Alston

Breaks in CumbriaNorth West England

The Old Sunday School self catering accommodation in Alston, Cumbria sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . The Old Sunday School does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Old Sunday School start from £275 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Old Sunday School


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden

The Old Coach House in Moniaive, Dumfries and Galloway, South West Scotland

The Old Coach House, Moniaive

Breaks in Dumfries and GallowaySouth West Scotland

The Old Coach House self catering accommodation in Moniaive, Dumfries and Galloway sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . The Old Coach House does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Old Coach House start from £337 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Old Coach House


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden

4 Pairc Ard Sheelhene in Sneem, County Kerry, Ireland South

4 Pairc Ard Sheelhene, Sneem

Breaks in County KerryIreland South

4 Pairc Ard Sheelhene self catering accommodation in Sneem, County Kerry sleeps 7. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . 4 Pairc Ard Sheelhene does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at 4 Pairc Ard Sheelhene start from £230 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 4 Pairc Ard Sheelhene


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Dunlins in Grange-over-Sands, Cumbria, North West England

Dunlins, Grange-over-Sands

Breaks in CumbriaNorth West England

Dunlins self catering accommodation in Grange-over-Sands, Cumbria sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Dunlins does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Dunlins start from £253 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Dunlins


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

Torla in Matlock Bath, Derbyshire, Central England

Torla, Matlock Bath

Breaks in DerbyshireCentral England

Torla self catering accommodation in Matlock Bath, Derbyshire sleeps 10. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Torla start from £496 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Torla


Sleeps 10 or more Garden Internet WIFI available

 

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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