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

Lakeview House in Gorteeny, County Galway, Ireland West

Lakeview House, Gorteeny

Breaks in County GalwayIreland West

Lakeview House self catering accommodation in Gorteeny, County Galway sleeps 9. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . Activities close by include fishing . Lakeview House does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Lakeview House start from £233 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Lakeview House


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Fishing close by Garden

3 bedroom cottage in Evesham, Worcestershire, West England

3 bedroom cottage, Evesham

Breaks in WorcestershireWest England

3 bedroom cottage in 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 . It also has Internet access. 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 £335 but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 3 bedroom cottage


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Luxury self catering

Garden Cottage in Crohans, Cornwall, South West England

Garden Cottage, Crohans

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Garden Cottage self catering accommodation in Crohans, Cornwall sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Garden . Garden Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Garden Cottage start from £260 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Garden Cottage


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden

Harvest Cottage in Snape, Suffolk, East England

Harvest Cottage, Snape

Breaks in SuffolkEast England

Harvest Cottage in East England has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . It also has Internet access. Harvest Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Harvest Cottage start from £336 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Harvest Cottage


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Internet WIFI available

Quince Cottage in Hartland, Devon, South West England

Quince Cottage, Hartland

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Quince Cottage self catering accommodation in Hartland, Devon sleeps 3. This 2 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Activities close by include fishing . Prices at Quince Cottage start from £262 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Quince Cottage


Sleeps 2 Fishing close by Garden

Drumkeeran in Lough Allen, County Leitrim, Ireland-West

Drumkeeran, Lough Allen

Breaks in County LeitrimIreland-West

Drumkeeran self catering accommodation in Lough Allen, County Leitrim sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Activities close by include golf fishing . Drumkeeran does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Drumkeeran start from £291 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Drumkeeran


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by

2 bedroom cottage in Fort William, Inverness-shire, Highlands Scotland

2 bedroom cottage, Fort William

Breaks in Inverness-shireHighlands Scotland

2 bedroom cottage in Highlands Scotland has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Activities close by include fishing . 2 bedroom cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at 2 bedroom cottage start from £239 but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 2 bedroom cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Fishing close by

3 bedroom cottage in Holsworthy, Devon, South West England

3 bedroom cottage, Holsworthy

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

3 bedroom cottage in South West England has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to 4. This 3 bedroom cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Activities close by include fishing . 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 Fishing close by

Dorothys Cottage in Alnmouth, Northumberland, North East England

Dorothys Cottage, Alnmouth

Breaks in NorthumberlandNorth East England

Dorothys Cottage 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: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at Dorothys Cottage start from £360 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Dorothys Cottage


Sleeps 6 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner Luxury self catering

Riddings Barn in Sedbergh, Cumbria, North West England

Riddings Barn, Sedbergh

Breaks in CumbriaNorth West England

Riddings Barn self catering accommodation in Sedbergh, Cumbria sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Riddings Barn start from £460 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Riddings Barn


Sleeps 8 Garden

 

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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