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

Bibra in Gilsland, Cumbria, North West England

Bibra, Gilsland

Breaks in CumbriaNorth West England

Bibra self catering accommodation in Gilsland, Cumbria sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Bibra start from £220 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Bibra


Sleeps 2 Garden

Ballinrobe in Lough Mask, County Mayo, Ireland-West

Ballinrobe, Lough Mask

Breaks in County MayoIreland-West

Ballinrobe self catering accommodation in Lough Mask, County Mayo sleeps 10. This 4 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Ballinrobe is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Ballinrobe does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Ballinrobe start from £469 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ballinrobe


Sleeps 10 or more Close to the Beach Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by Internet WIFI available

Fenit in Tralee, County Kerry, Ireland-South

Fenit, Tralee

Breaks in County KerryIreland-South

Fenit self catering accommodation in Tralee, County Kerry sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Fenit is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Fenit start from £300 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Fenit


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Fishing close by Golf close by Internet WIFI available

2 bedroom cottage in Lynton, Devon, South West England

2 bedroom cottage, Lynton

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

2 bedroom cottage in South West England has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to . This Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . 2 bedroom cottage is close to the beach. Prices at 2 bedroom cottage start from £335 but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 2 bedroom cottage


Close to the Beach Garden Open fire or wood burner

Garden Cottage in Sparrowpit, Derbyshire, Central England

Garden Cottage, Sparrowpit

Breaks in DerbyshireCentral England

Garden Cottage self catering accommodation in Sparrowpit, Derbyshire sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Garden Cottage start from £203 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Garden Cottage


Sleeps 2 Garden

Horsley Banks Farm Cottage in Horsley, , Northumberland

Horsley Banks Farm Cottage, Horsley

Breaks in Northumberland

Horsley Banks Farm Cottage self catering accommodation in Horsley, sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Horsley Banks Farm Cottage start from £313 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Horsley Banks Farm Cottage


Sleeps 4 Garden Internet WIFI available

3 bedroom holiday home in Llandovery, Carmarthenshire, Mid Wales

3 bedroom holiday home, Llandovery

Breaks in CarmarthenshireMid Wales

3 bedroom holiday home in Mid Wales has a 5 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. Activities close by include fishing . 3 bedroom holiday home does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at 3 bedroom holiday home start from £515 but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 3 bedroom holiday home


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Fishing close by Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner Luxury self catering

The Hayloft in Newton Upon Rawcliffe, North Yorkshire, North East England

The Hayloft, Newton Upon Rawcliffe

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

The Hayloft self catering accommodation in Newton Upon Rawcliffe, North Yorkshire sleeps 3. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. The Hayloft does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Hayloft start from £241 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Hayloft


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

2 bedroom cottage in Lochinver, Sutherland, Highlands Scotland

2 bedroom cottage, Lochinver

Breaks in SutherlandHighlands Scotland

2 bedroom cottage in Highlands Scotland 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: Open Fire/woodburner . 2 bedroom cottage is close to the beach. 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 £407 but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 2 bedroom cottage


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Fishing close by Open fire or wood burner Luxury self catering

3 bedroom cottage in Padstow, Cornwall, South West England

3 bedroom cottage, Padstow

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

3 bedroom cottage in South West England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 6. This 3 bedroom cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . 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 £385 For a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 3 bedroom cottage


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Fishing close by 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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