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 Farmhouse in Sibton, Suffolk, East England

The Farmhouse, Sibton

Breaks in SuffolkEast England

The Farmhouse self catering accommodation in Sibton, Suffolk sleeps 12. This Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Swimming Pool . The Farmhouse does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Farmhouse start from £1050 but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Farmhouse


Sleeps 10 or more Indoor pool Pet friendly Easy walking close by

Prague House in Lettermore, County Galway, Ireland West

Prague House, Lettermore

Breaks in County GalwayIreland West

Prague House self catering accommodation in Lettermore, County Galway sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at Prague House start from £280 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Prague House


Sleeps 6 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Burnhope Shooting Lodge in Wearhead, County Durham, North East England

Burnhope Shooting Lodge, Wearhead

Breaks in County DurhamNorth East England

Burnhope Shooting Lodge self catering accommodation in Wearhead, County Durham sleeps 18. This 9 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include fishing . Burnhope Shooting Lodge does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Burnhope Shooting Lodge start from £1915 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Burnhope Shooting Lodge


Sleeps 10 or more Pet friendly Fishing close by Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner Games room

5c Hideways in Hunstanton, Norfolk, East England

5c Hideways, Hunstanton

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

5c Hideways self catering accommodation in Hunstanton, Norfolk sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at 5c Hideways start from £270 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 5c Hideways


Sleeps 4 Garden

2 bedroom apartment in Cheddar, Somerset, South West England

2 bedroom apartment, Cheddar

Breaks in SomersetSouth West England

2 bedroom apartment in South West England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 4. This 2 bedroom luxury Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include fishing . Prices at 2 bedroom apartment start from £370 but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 2 bedroom apartment


Sleeps 4 Fishing close by Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner Luxury self catering

21 Thirlmere in Troutbeck Bridge, Cumbria, North West England

21 Thirlmere, Troutbeck Bridge

Breaks in CumbriaNorth West England

21 Thirlmere self catering accommodation in Troutbeck Bridge, Cumbria sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Lodge is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Swimming Pool Hot Tub . It also has Internet access. 21 Thirlmere does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at 21 Thirlmere start from £429 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 21 Thirlmere


Sleeps 4 Indoor pool Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Hot tub

Primrose Cottage in Henstridge, Somerset, South West England

Primrose Cottage, Henstridge

Breaks in SomersetSouth West England

Primrose Cottage self catering accommodation in Henstridge, Somerset sleeps 5. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Primrose Cottage start from £267 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Primrose Cottage


Sleeps 4 Garden Internet WIFI available

Quarryside in Muckton Bottom, Lincolnshire, East England

Quarryside, Muckton Bottom

Breaks in LincolnshireEast England

Quarryside self catering accommodation in Muckton Bottom, Lincolnshire sleeps 5. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . Prices at Quarryside start from £252 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Quarryside


Sleeps 4 Garden

The Old Coach House Studio in Thornton-Le-Dale, East Yorkshire, North East England

The Old Coach House Studio, Thornton-Le-Dale

Breaks in East YorkshireNorth East England

The Old Coach House Studio self catering accommodation in Thornton-Le-Dale, East Yorkshire sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at The Old Coach House Studio start from £265 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Old Coach House Studio


Sleeps 2 Garden

Uplands in Over Compton, Dorset, South West England

Uplands, Over Compton

Breaks in DorsetSouth West England

Uplands in South West England has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to 4. This 2 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Uplands start from £244 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Uplands


Sleeps 4 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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