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 Orangery in Upton-upon-Severn, Worcestershire, West England

The Orangery, Upton-upon-Severn

Breaks in WorcestershireWest England

The Orangery self catering accommodation in Upton-upon-Severn, Worcestershire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Swimming Pool Hot Tub Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. The Orangery does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Orangery start from £355 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Orangery


Sleeps 4 Indoor pool Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner Hot tub Games room

Lough Conn View in Pontoon, County Mayo, Ireland West

Lough Conn View, Pontoon

Breaks in County MayoIreland West

Lough Conn View self catering accommodation in Pontoon, County Mayo sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Lough Conn View does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Lough Conn View start from £124 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Lough Conn View


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Glenties in Donegal Bay, County Donegal, Ireland-North

Glenties, Donegal Bay

Breaks in County DonegalIreland-North

Glenties self catering accommodation in Donegal Bay, County Donegal sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Activities close by include golf . Prices at Glenties start from £184 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Glenties


Sleeps 4 Golf close by

Raceside Cottage in Kirksanton, Cumbria, North West England

Raceside Cottage, Kirksanton

Breaks in CumbriaNorth West England

Raceside Cottage in North West England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 5. This 2 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Raceside Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Raceside Cottage start from £254 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Raceside Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Luxury self catering

Lile Gem in Ulverston, Cumbria, North West England

Lile Gem, Ulverston

Breaks in CumbriaNorth West England

Lile Gem self catering accommodation in Ulverston, Cumbria sleeps 3. This 2 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Lile Gem does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Lile Gem start from £262 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Lile Gem


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden

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

2 bedroom cottage, Widemouth Bay

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

2 bedroom cottage 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: Detached Garden . It is listed as wheelchair accessible but please check direct prior to booking. Prices at 2 bedroom cottage start from £370 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 Garden

Providence House in St Breward, Cornwall, South West England

Providence House, St Breward

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Providence House self catering accommodation in St Breward, Cornwall sleeps 10. This 5 bedroom Holiday Home is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include golf . Providence House does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Providence House start from £366 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Providence House


Sleeps 10 or more Pet friendly Golf close by Internet WIFI available

Waggoners Cottage in Bridlington, North Yorkshire, North East England

Waggoners Cottage, Bridlington

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Waggoners Cottage self catering accommodation in Bridlington, North Yorkshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Waggoners Cottage start from £276 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Waggoners Cottage


Sleeps 4 Garden Internet WIFI available

Hen Dafarn in Conwy, Conwy, North Wales

Hen Dafarn, Conwy

Breaks in ConwyNorth Wales

Hen Dafarn self catering accommodation in Conwy, Conwy sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at Hen Dafarn start from £326 for a short break but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Hen Dafarn


Sleeps 6 Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner Easy walking close by

Rumsdale in Lanreath, Cornwall, South West England

Rumsdale, Lanreath

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Rumsdale self catering accommodation in Lanreath, Cornwall sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Holiday Home is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Rumsdale does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Rumsdale start from £419 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Rumsdale


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

 

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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