January Cottages to beat the Winter Blues

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
Pili Palas, Blaenau Ffestiniog
Breaks in GwyneddNorth Wales
Pili Palas self catering accommodation in Blaenau Ffestiniog, Gwynedd sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Pili Palas does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Pili Palas start from £246 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Pili Palas
Asphodel Cottage, Tarlton
Breaks in GloucestershireSouth West England
Asphodel Cottage self catering accommodation in Tarlton, Gloucestershire sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at Asphodel Cottage start from £808 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Asphodel Cottage
Cwm Llan, Llangwm
Breaks in ConwyNorth Wales
Cwm Llan self catering accommodation in Llangwm, Conwy sleeps 6. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Hot Tub Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at Cwm Llan start from £658 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Cwm Llan
Coopers Cottage, Pickering
Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England
Coopers Cottage in North East England has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to 2. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Coopers Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Coopers Cottage start from £230 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Coopers Cottage
Daisy, Blackawton
Breaks in DevonSouth West England
Daisy self catering accommodation in Blackawton, Devon sleeps 5. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at Daisy start from £441 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Daisy
Upper Barn, Holmfirth
Breaks in West YorkshireNorth West England
Upper Barn self catering accommodation in Holmfirth, West Yorkshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Upper Barn start from £274 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Upper Barn
Kilcrohane, Sheeps Head Peninsula
Breaks in County CorkIreland-South
Kilcrohane self catering accommodation in Sheeps Head Peninsula, County Cork sleeps 5. This 2 bedroom Apartment is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Kilcrohane is close to the beach. Kilcrohane does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Kilcrohane start from £180 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Kilcrohane
The Merchants House, Dartmouth
Breaks in DevonSouth West England
The Merchants House self catering accommodation in Dartmouth, Devon sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Prices at The Merchants House start from £486 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected The Merchants House customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about The Merchants House
Cosy Cottage, Chipping Norton
Breaks in OxfordshireCentral England
Cosy Cottage self catering accommodation in Chipping Norton, Oxfordshire sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Prices at Cosy Cottage start from £439 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Cosy Cottage
22 Thirlmere, Troutbeck Bridge
Breaks in CumbriaNorth West England
22 Thirlmere self catering accommodation in Troutbeck Bridge, Cumbria sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Lodge is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Swimming Pool Hot Tub . 22 Thirlmere does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at 22 Thirlmere start from £435 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 22 Thirlmere
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:
- British and Irish Gardens
- County Shows and Fairs
- Festivals and Events
- UK Sporting and Social Events
- English Holiday Attractions
- Scottish Holiday Attractions
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