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

The Syke in Selkirk, Selkirkshire, Borders Scotland

The Syke, Selkirk

Breaks in SelkirkshireBorders Scotland

The Syke self catering accommodation in Selkirk, Selkirkshire sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include fishing . The Syke does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Syke start from £334 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Syke


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Fishing close by Garden Internet WIFI available

East Lodge in Lower Wensleydale, North Yorkshire, North East England

East Lodge, Lower Wensleydale

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

East Lodge self catering accommodation in Lower Wensleydale, North Yorkshire sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Lodge is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at East Lodge start from £582 for a short break but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about East Lodge


Sleeps 8 Fishing close by Golf close by Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner Easy walking close by

Tailors Cottage in Abbeycwmhir, Powys, Mid Wales

Tailors Cottage, Abbeycwmhir

Breaks in PowysMid Wales

Tailors Cottage self catering accommodation in Abbeycwmhir, Powys sleeps 7. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Tailors Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Tailors Cottage start from £315 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Tailors Cottage


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

Baltinglass in Wicklow Gap, County Wicklow, Ireland-East

Baltinglass, Wicklow Gap

Breaks in County WicklowIreland-East

Baltinglass self catering accommodation in Wicklow Gap, County Wicklow sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Baltinglass start from £313 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Baltinglass


Sleeps 4 Fishing close by Golf close by

Amana in Croyde, Devon, South West England

Amana, Croyde

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Amana self catering accommodation in Croyde, Devon sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Bungalow is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Detached . It also has Internet access. Amana is close to the beach. Activities close by include horse riding . Prices at Amana start from £463 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Amana


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Internet WIFI available Games room

4 bedroom holiday home in Lulworth, Dorset, South West England

4 bedroom holiday home, Lulworth

Breaks in DorsetSouth West England

4 bedroom holiday home in South West England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 8. This 4 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. 4 bedroom holiday home is close to the beach. Prices at 4 bedroom holiday home start from £730 but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 4 bedroom holiday home


Sleeps 8 Close to the Beach Garden Internet WIFI available Luxury self catering

Beech Cottage in Easingwold, North Yorkshire, North East England

Beech Cottage, Easingwold

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Beech Cottage self catering accommodation in Easingwold, North Yorkshire sleeps 5. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Beech Cottage start from £277 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Beech Cottage


Sleeps 4 Garden

2 bedroom cottage in Bude, Devon, South West England

2 bedroom cottage, Bude

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

2 bedroom cottage in South West England has a 4 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: Detached Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at 2 bedroom cottage start from £395 For a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 2 bedroom cottage


Sleeps 4 Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Lettermore in Galway Bay, County Galway, Ireland-West

Lettermore, Galway Bay

Breaks in County GalwayIreland-West

Lettermore self catering accommodation in Galway Bay, County Galway sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Activities close by include golf fishing . Lettermore does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Lettermore start from £321 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Lettermore


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by

The Dairy in Saham Hills, Norfolk, East England

The Dairy, Saham Hills

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

The Dairy self catering accommodation in Saham Hills, Norfolk sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Hot Tub Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. The Dairy does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Dairy start from £276 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Dairy


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

 

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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