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

3 Coach House Mews in Matlock Bath, Derbyshire, Central England

3 Coach House Mews, Matlock Bath

Breaks in DerbyshireCentral England

3 Coach House Mews self catering accommodation in Matlock Bath, Derbyshire sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at 3 Coach House Mews start from £353 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 3 Coach House Mews


Sleeps 6 Garden

6 bedroom cottage in Thurlestone, Devon, South West England

6 bedroom cottage, Thurlestone

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

6 bedroom cottage in South West England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 10. This 6 bedroom cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. 6 bedroom cottage is close to the beach. Prices at 6 bedroom cottage start from £845 For a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 6 bedroom cottage


Sleeps 10 or more Close to the Beach Garden Internet WIFI available

Rathdrum in Glendalough, County Wicklow, Ireland-East

Rathdrum, Glendalough

Breaks in County WicklowIreland-East

Rathdrum self catering accommodation in Glendalough, County Wicklow sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Rathdrum start from £395 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Rathdrum


Sleeps 4 Fishing close by Golf close by Ideal for a romantic break

Devlin Apartment in Louisburgh, County Mayo, Ireland West

Devlin Apartment, Louisburgh

Breaks in County MayoIreland West

Devlin Apartment self catering accommodation in Louisburgh, County Mayo sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Devlin Apartment start from £198 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Devlin Apartment


Sleeps 4 Open fire or wood burner

The Apple Store in Daylesford, Oxfordshire, Central England

The Apple Store, Daylesford

Breaks in OxfordshireCentral England

The Apple Store self catering accommodation in Daylesford, Oxfordshire 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. The Apple Store does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Apple Store start from £840 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Apple Store


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

2 Websters Yard in Syderstone, Norfolk, East England

2 Websters Yard, Syderstone

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

2 Websters Yard in East England has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . 2 Websters Yard does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at 2 Websters Yard start from £293 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 2 Websters Yard


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

1 bedroom cottage in Frome St Quintin, Dorset, South West England

1 bedroom cottage, Frome St Quintin

Breaks in DorsetSouth 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. 1 bedroom cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at 1 bedroom cottage start from £315 but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 1 bedroom cottage


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Internet WIFI available Luxury self catering

2 The Dunes in Leiston, Suffolk, East England

2 The Dunes, Leiston

Breaks in SuffolkEast England

2 The Dunes in East England has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to 10. This 5 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Garden . 2 The Dunes is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf . Prices at 2 The Dunes start from £468 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 2 The Dunes


Sleeps 10 or more Close to the Beach Golf close by Garden

Spiddal in Galway Bay, County Galway, Ireland-West

Spiddal, Galway Bay

Breaks in County GalwayIreland-West

Spiddal self catering accommodation in Galway Bay, County Galway sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Spiddal is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Spiddal does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Spiddal start from £271 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Spiddal


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by

New Cottage Farm in Buxton, Derbyshire, Central England

New Cottage Farm, Buxton

Breaks in DerbyshireCentral England

New Cottage Farm self catering accommodation in Buxton, Derbyshire sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at New Cottage Farm start from £363 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about New Cottage Farm


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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