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

1 bedroom cottage in Bath, Somerset, South West England

1 bedroom cottage, Bath

Breaks in SomersetSouth West England

1 bedroom cottage in South West England has a 4 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 cottage start from £275 but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 1 bedroom cottage


Sleeps 2 Internet WIFI available Luxury self catering

1 bedroom apartment in Colchester, Essex, East England

1 bedroom apartment, Colchester

Breaks in EssexEast England

1 bedroom apartment in East England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 2. This 1 bedroom luxury Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays . It also has Internet access. 1 bedroom apartment is close to the beach. Activities close by include fishing . Prices at 1 bedroom apartment start from £355 but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 1 bedroom apartment


Sleeps 2 Close to the Beach Fishing close by Internet WIFI available Ideal for a romantic break Luxury self catering

Buzzard Heights in Bridgwater, Somerset, South West England

Buzzard Heights, Bridgwater

Breaks in SomersetSouth West England

Buzzard Heights in South West England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 6. This 2 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Buzzard Heights start from £327 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Buzzard Heights


Sleeps 6 Garden Open fire or wood burner Luxury self catering

The Coach House in Giggleswick, North Yorkshire, North East England

The Coach House, Giggleswick

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

The Coach House in North East 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: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at The Coach House start from £303 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Coach House


Sleeps 6 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Killeshandra in Lake County, County Cavan, Ireland-East

Killeshandra, Lake County

Breaks in County CavanIreland-East

Killeshandra self catering accommodation in Lake County, County Cavan sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Killeshandra start from £213 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Killeshandra


Sleeps 4 Fishing close by Golf close by Internet WIFI available Ideal for a romantic break

Duncormick in Sunny East Coast, County Wexford, Ireland-South

Duncormick, Sunny East Coast

Breaks in County WexfordIreland-South

Duncormick self catering accommodation in Sunny East Coast, County Wexford sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays . It also has Internet access. Duncormick is close to the beach. Duncormick does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Duncormick start from £338 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Duncormick


Sleeps 2 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Internet WIFI available

Tides Edge in Woolacombe, Devon, South West England

Tides Edge, Woolacombe

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Tides Edge in South West England has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to 6. This 2 bedroom Apartment is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Tides Edge is close to the beach. Activities close by include horse riding . Tides Edge does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. It is listed as wheelchair accessible but please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Tides Edge start from £313 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Tides Edge


Sleeps 6 Disabled/Wheelchair Access Close to the Beach Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

Crona Cottage in Mountcharles, County Donegal, Ireland North

Crona Cottage, Mountcharles

Breaks in County DonegalIreland North

Crona Cottage self catering accommodation in Mountcharles, County Donegal sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Crona Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Crona Cottage start from £334 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Crona Cottage


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Dale Cottage in Youlgreave, Derbyshire, Central England

Dale Cottage, Youlgreave

Breaks in DerbyshireCentral England

Dale Cottage self catering accommodation in Youlgreave, Derbyshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Dale Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Dale Cottage start from £259 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Dale Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Randel in Bassenthwaite, Cumbria, North West England

Randel, Bassenthwaite

Breaks in CumbriaNorth West England

Randel in North West England has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Randel does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Randel start from £249 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Randel


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden Games room

 

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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