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

Kennford in Salcombe, Devon, South West England

Kennford, Salcombe

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Kennford self catering accommodation in Salcombe, Devon sleeps 8. This Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . Kennford is close to the beach. Kennford does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Kennford start from £470 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Kennford


Sleeps 8 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Open fire or wood burner Games room

1 bedroom apartment in Bude, Cornwall, South West England

1 bedroom apartment, Bude

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

1 bedroom apartment in South West England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 2. This 1 bedroom luxury Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . 1 bedroom apartment is close to the beach. Activities close by include fishing . Prices at 1 bedroom apartment start from £305 but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 1 bedroom apartment


Sleeps 2 Close to the Beach Fishing close by Garden Luxury self catering

Riverside Lodge in Isleham, Cambridgeshire, East England

Riverside Lodge, Isleham

Breaks in CambridgeshireEast England

Riverside Lodge self catering accommodation in Isleham, Cambridgeshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Lodge is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include fishing . Riverside Lodge does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Riverside Lodge start from £252 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Riverside Lodge


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Fishing close by Garden Internet WIFI available

Eades Mill in Reepham, Norfolk, East England

Eades Mill, Reepham

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

Eades Mill in East England has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to 8. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include golf horse riding fishing . Prices at Eades Mill start from £430 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Eades Mill


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

Branwell in Haworth, West Yorkshire, North West England

Branwell, Haworth

Breaks in West YorkshireNorth West England

Branwell self catering accommodation in Haworth, West Yorkshire sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . It also has Internet access. Prices at Branwell start from £228 for a short break but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Branwell


Sleeps 2 Internet WIFI available Ideal for a romantic break Easy walking close by

Ocean Sands in Croyde, Devon, South West England

Ocean Sands, Croyde

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Ocean Sands in South West England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 8. This 4 bedroom Bungalow is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Ocean Sands is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf horse riding . Ocean Sands does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Ocean Sands start from £602 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ocean Sands


Sleeps 8 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Golf close by Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

4 Hill Top Fold in Grassington, North Yorkshire, North East England

4 Hill Top Fold, Grassington

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

4 Hill Top Fold self catering accommodation in Grassington, North Yorkshire sleeps 3. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at 4 Hill Top Fold start from £281 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 4 Hill Top Fold


Sleeps 2 Garden Open fire or wood burner

1 bedroom apartment in Edinburgh, Edinburgh, Borders Scotland

1 bedroom apartment, Edinburgh

Breaks in EdinburghBorders Scotland

1 bedroom apartment in Borders Scotland has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to 2. This 1 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays . It also has Internet access. 1 bedroom apartment is close to the beach. Prices at 1 bedroom apartment start from £300 but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 1 bedroom apartment


Sleeps 2 Close to the Beach Internet WIFI available

Cnoc Suain in Belmullet, County Mayo, Ireland West

Cnoc Suain, Belmullet

Breaks in County MayoIreland West

Cnoc Suain self catering accommodation in Belmullet, County Mayo sleeps 10. This 5 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at Cnoc Suain start from £361 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Cnoc Suain


Sleeps 10 or more Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Tarbert in Shannon Estuary, County Kerry, Ireland-South

Tarbert, Shannon Estuary

Breaks in County KerryIreland-South

Tarbert self catering accommodation in Shannon Estuary, County Kerry sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Tarbert is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Tarbert start from £331 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Tarbert


Sleeps 8 Close to the Beach Fishing close by Golf close by Internet WIFI available

 

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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