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

Dromahair in Lough Gill, County Leitrim, Ireland-West

Dromahair, Lough Gill

Breaks in County LeitrimIreland-West

Dromahair self catering accommodation in Lough Gill, County Leitrim sleeps . This Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Activities close by include fishing . Prices at Dromahair start from £331 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Dromahair


Fishing close by

1 bedroom holiday home in Chester, Cheshire, North West England

1 bedroom holiday home, Chester

Breaks in CheshireNorth West England

1 bedroom holiday home in North West England has a 5 star rating and can sleep up to 2. This 1 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . It also has Internet access. Prices at 1 bedroom holiday home start from £355 but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 1 bedroom holiday home


Sleeps 2 Internet WIFI available Ideal for a romantic break Luxury self catering

Scarlet Pimpernel in Stoke by Nayland, Suffolk, East England

Scarlet Pimpernel, Stoke by Nayland

Breaks in SuffolkEast England

Scarlet Pimpernel self catering accommodation in Stoke by Nayland, Suffolk sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Swimming Pool Hot Tub . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Scarlet Pimpernel start from £790 for a short break but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Scarlet Pimpernel


Sleeps 8 Indoor pool Fishing close by Golf close by Internet WIFI available Ideal for a romantic break Hot tub Easy walking close by

4 bedroom cottage in Darlington, County Durham, North East England

4 bedroom cottage, Darlington

Breaks in County DurhamNorth East England

4 bedroom 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 . It also has Internet access. 4 bedroom cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at 4 bedroom cottage start from £495 but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 4 bedroom cottage


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Luxury self catering

3 bedroom cottage in Lyme Regis, Dorset, South West England

3 bedroom cottage, Lyme Regis

Breaks in DorsetSouth West England

3 bedroom cottage in South West 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: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at 3 bedroom cottage start from £495 but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 3 bedroom cottage


Sleeps 6 Garden Open fire or wood burner Luxury self catering

2 bedroom apartment in Ilfracombe, Devon, South West England

2 bedroom apartment, Ilfracombe

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

2 bedroom apartment in South West England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 4. This 2 bedroom apartment is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. 2 bedroom apartment is close to the beach. Activities close by include fishing . Prices at 2 bedroom apartment start from £380 For a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 2 bedroom apartment


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

3 bedroom cottage in Newquay, Cornwall, South West England

3 bedroom cottage, Newquay

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

3 bedroom cottage in South West England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to . This cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . 3 bedroom cottage is close to the beach. It is listed as wheelchair accessible but please check direct prior to booking. Prices at 3 bedroom cottage start from £455 For a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 3 bedroom cottage


Disabled/Wheelchair Access Close to the Beach

Solebay Cottage in Pendeen Lighthouse, Cornwall, South West England

Solebay Cottage, Pendeen Lighthouse

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Solebay Cottage self catering accommodation in Pendeen Lighthouse, Cornwall sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Solebay Cottage is close to the beach. Prices at Solebay Cottage start from £274 for a short break but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Solebay Cottage


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Ideal for a romantic break

Clifford House Farm in Buckden, North Yorkshire, North East England

Clifford House Farm, Buckden

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Clifford House Farm self catering accommodation in Buckden, North Yorkshire sleeps 11. This 5 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Clifford House Farm does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Clifford House Farm start from £584 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Clifford House Farm


Sleeps 10 or more Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Wren Cottage in Bagby, North Yorkshire, North East England

Wren Cottage, Bagby

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Wren Cottage self catering accommodation in Bagby, North Yorkshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Wren Cottage start from £230 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Wren Cottage


Sleeps 4 Garden 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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