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 apartment in Tavistock, Devon, South West England

1 bedroom apartment, Tavistock

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

1 bedroom apartment in South West England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include horse riding fishing . Prices at 1 bedroom apartment start from £255 For a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 1 bedroom apartment


Sleeps 2 Fishing close by Internet WIFI available Easy walking close by

Cairns Cottage in Whitby, North Yorkshire, North East England

Cairns Cottage, Whitby

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Cairns Cottage self catering accommodation in Whitby, North Yorkshire sleeps 5. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . It also has Internet access. Cairns Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Cairns Cottage start from £288 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Cairns Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Internet WIFI available

Enniskillen in Lough Erne, County Fermanagh, Ireland-North

Enniskillen, Lough Erne

Breaks in County FermanaghIreland-North

Enniskillen self catering accommodation in Lough Erne, County Fermanagh sleeps 6. 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 . Prices at Enniskillen start from £329 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Enniskillen


Sleeps 6 Golf close by Internet WIFI available Ideal for a romantic break

The Cottage in Grafham, Cambridgeshire, East England

The Cottage, Grafham

Breaks in CambridgeshireEast England

The Cottage self catering accommodation in Grafham, Cambridgeshire sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Swimming Pool . Activities close by include fishing . Prices at The Cottage start from £347 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Cottage


Sleeps 6 Indoor pool Fishing close by Garden

Stour View in Mistley, Essex, East England

Stour View, Mistley

Breaks in EssexEast England

Stour View in East England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 4. This 2 bedroom Apartment is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Stour View is close to the beach. Prices at Stour View start from £389 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Stour View


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Internet WIFI available

Abbeyfeale in River Feale, County Limerick, Ireland-South

Abbeyfeale, River Feale

Breaks in County LimerickIreland-South

Abbeyfeale self catering accommodation in River Feale, County Limerick sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . Activities close by include golf . Prices at Abbeyfeale start from £243 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Abbeyfeale


Sleeps 6 Golf close by Open fire or wood burner

Harbour Lights (new) in Dartmouth, Devon, South West England

Harbour Lights (new), Dartmouth

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Harbour Lights (new) self catering accommodation in Dartmouth, Devon sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Prices at Harbour Lights (new) start from £567 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected Harbour Lights (new) customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about Harbour Lights (new)


Sleeps 8 Games room Harbour Lights (new) Customer Feedback and Reviews

1 bedroom cottage in Dulverton, Somerset, South West England

1 bedroom cottage, Dulverton

Breaks in SomersetSouth West England

1 bedroom cottage in South West England has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to 2. This 1 bedroom cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Detached . Activities close by include horse riding . 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 £260 For a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 1 bedroom cottage


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly

Puffin Cottage in Saundersfoot, Pembrokeshire, South Wales

Puffin Cottage, Saundersfoot

Breaks in PembrokeshireSouth Wales

Puffin Cottage self catering accommodation in Saundersfoot, Pembrokeshire sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Puffin Cottage start from £324 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Puffin Cottage


Sleeps 6 Garden Internet WIFI available

Charlestown in Carracastle, County Mayo, Ireland-West

Charlestown, Carracastle

Breaks in County MayoIreland-West

Charlestown self catering accommodation in Carracastle, County Mayo sleeps 7. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Activities close by include golf . Prices at Charlestown start from £169 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Charlestown


Sleeps 6 Golf close by

 

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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