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 Cow Shed in Glossop, Derbyshire, Central England

The Cow Shed, Glossop

Breaks in DerbyshireCentral England

The Cow Shed self catering accommodation in Glossop, Derbyshire sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at The Cow Shed start from £245 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Cow Shed


Sleeps 2 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Apple Tree Lodge in Swarland, Northumberland, North East England

Apple Tree Lodge, Swarland

Breaks in NorthumberlandNorth East England

Apple Tree Lodge in North East England 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: Detached Garden . Prices at Apple Tree Lodge start from £405 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Apple Tree Lodge


Sleeps 6 Garden Luxury self catering

Kennford in Salcombe, Devon, South West England

Kennford, Salcombe

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Kennford self catering accommodation in Salcombe, Devon sleeps 8. This Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . Kennford is close to the beach. Kennford does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Kennford start from £470 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Kennford


Sleeps 8 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Open fire or wood burner Games room

Cowslip in Gwithian, Cornwall, South West England

Cowslip, Gwithian

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Cowslip self catering accommodation in Gwithian, Cornwall sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Holiday Home is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Garden . Prices at Cowslip start from £331 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Cowslip


Sleeps 4 Garden

Perriwinkle in Filey, North Yorkshire, North East England

Perriwinkle, Filey

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Perriwinkle in North East 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: Garden Swimming Pool . Prices at Perriwinkle start from £250 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Perriwinkle


Sleeps 4 Indoor pool Garden Luxury self catering

Whalebone Cottage in Whitby, North Yorkshire, North East England

Whalebone Cottage, Whitby

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Whalebone Cottage in North East England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 8. This 4 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Activities close by include fishing . Whalebone Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Whalebone Cottage start from £348 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Whalebone Cottage


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Fishing close by Garden Luxury self catering

Low Arnside in Coniston, Cumbria, North West England

Low Arnside, Coniston

Breaks in CumbriaNorth West England

Low Arnside in North West England has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Low Arnside does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Low Arnside start from £375 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Low Arnside


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Ballintubber in Lough Mask, County Mayo, Ireland-West

Ballintubber, Lough Mask

Breaks in County MayoIreland-West

Ballintubber self catering accommodation in Lough Mask, County Mayo sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Hot Tub Open Fire/woodburner . Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Ballintubber start from £341 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ballintubber


Sleeps 8 Fishing close by Golf close by Open fire or wood burner Hot tub

Whitehead in Antrim Coast, County Antrim, Ireland-North

Whitehead, Antrim Coast

Breaks in County AntrimIreland-North

Whitehead self catering accommodation in Antrim Coast, County Antrim sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Whitehead is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Whitehead does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Whitehead start from £325 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Whitehead


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by Internet WIFI available Ideal for a romantic break

3 bedroom cottage in Bampton, Devon, South West England

3 bedroom cottage, Bampton

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

3 bedroom cottage in South West England has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Garden . 3 bedroom cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at 3 bedroom cottage start from £305 For a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 3 bedroom cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Easy walking close by

 

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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