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

Smalldale in Bradwell, Derbyshire, Central England

Smalldale, Bradwell

Breaks in DerbyshireCentral England

Smalldale self catering accommodation in Bradwell, Derbyshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Smalldale start from £279 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Smalldale


Sleeps 4 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Ardnacrusha in Lough Derg, County Clare, Ireland-West

Ardnacrusha, Lough Derg

Breaks in County ClareIreland-West

Ardnacrusha self catering accommodation in Lough Derg, County Clare sleeps . This luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . Ardnacrusha is close to the beach. Ardnacrusha does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Ardnacrusha start from £272 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ardnacrusha


Close to the Beach Pet friendly Open fire or wood burner Luxury self catering

Elmhurst Cottage in Lower Quinton, Gloucestershire, South West England

Elmhurst Cottage, Lower Quinton

Breaks in GloucestershireSouth West England

Elmhurst Cottage self catering accommodation in Lower Quinton, Gloucestershire sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Elmhurst Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Elmhurst Cottage start from £1632 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Elmhurst Cottage


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

2 bedroom holiday home in Bude, Devon, South West England

2 bedroom holiday home, Bude

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

2 bedroom holiday home in South West England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 4. This 2 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. 2 bedroom holiday home does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at 2 bedroom holiday home start from £335 but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 2 bedroom holiday home


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

Grove House in Alnwick, Northumberland, North East England

Grove House, Alnwick

Breaks in NorthumberlandNorth East England

Grove House self catering accommodation in Alnwick, Northumberland sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Grove House start from £299 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Grove House


Sleeps 6 Garden

The Manor House in Bainbridge, North Yorkshire, North East England

The Manor House, Bainbridge

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

The Manor House self catering accommodation in Bainbridge, North Yorkshire sleeps 9. This 5 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . The Manor House does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Manor House start from £645 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Manor House


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Swallows in Treligga, Cornwall, South West England

Swallows, Treligga

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Swallows self catering accommodation in Treligga, Cornwall sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Holiday Home is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Swallows start from £301 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Swallows


Sleeps 4 Garden Internet WIFI available

13 Flints Terrace in Richmond, North Yorkshire, North East England

13 Flints Terrace, Richmond

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

13 Flints Terrace self catering accommodation in Richmond, North Yorkshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at 13 Flints Terrace start from £257 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 13 Flints Terrace


Sleeps 4 Garden Open fire or wood burner

The Old Bake House in Ulverston, Cumbria, North West England

The Old Bake House, Ulverston

Breaks in CumbriaNorth West England

The Old Bake House self catering accommodation in Ulverston, Cumbria sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . The Old Bake House does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Old Bake House start from £292 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Old Bake House


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

2 bedroom cottage in Tavistock, Cornwall, South West England

2 bedroom cottage, Tavistock

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

2 bedroom cottage in South West England has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to . This cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at 2 bedroom cottage start from £315 For a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 2 bedroom cottage


Internet WIFI available 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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