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

Heron in Dulverton, Somerset, South West England

Heron, Dulverton

Breaks in SomersetSouth West England

Heron in South West England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include fishing . Heron does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Heron start from £328 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Heron


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Fishing close by Garden Internet WIFI available

The Reivers Retreat in Haltwhistle, Northumberland, North East England

The Reivers Retreat, Haltwhistle

Breaks in NorthumberlandNorth East England

The Reivers Retreat self catering accommodation in Haltwhistle, Northumberland sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays . It also has Internet access. The Reivers Retreat does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Reivers Retreat start from £198 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Reivers Retreat


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Internet WIFI available

Videomare Cottage in Oughterard, County Galway, Ireland West

Videomare Cottage, Oughterard

Breaks in County GalwayIreland West

Videomare Cottage self catering accommodation in Oughterard, County Galway sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Videomare Cottage start from £166 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Videomare Cottage


Sleeps 4 Garden Open fire or wood burner

The Granary in Thirsk, North Yorkshire, North East England

The Granary, Thirsk

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

The Granary self catering accommodation in Thirsk, North Yorkshire sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at The Granary start from £311 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Granary


Sleeps 6 Garden Internet WIFI available

Solas House in Kiltegan, County Wicklow, Ireland East

Solas House, Kiltegan

Breaks in County WicklowIreland East

Solas House self catering accommodation in Kiltegan, County Wicklow sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Solas House does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Solas House start from £262 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Solas House


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Heronmere in Horning, Norfolk, East England

Heronmere, Horning

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

Heronmere in East 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 Swimming Pool . Activities close by include golf horse riding fishing . Heronmere does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Heronmere start from £542 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected Heronmere customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about Heronmere


Sleeps 6 Indoor pool Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by Garden Heronmere Customer Feedback and Reviews

Sea Breeze Cottage in Berwick-Upon-Tweed, Northumberland, North East England

Sea Breeze Cottage, Berwick-Upon-Tweed

Breaks in NorthumberlandNorth East England

Sea Breeze Cottage self catering accommodation in Berwick-Upon-Tweed, Northumberland sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Sea Breeze Cottage start from £330 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Sea Breeze Cottage


Sleeps 4 Garden Internet WIFI available

Robin’s Nest in Craven Arms, Shropshire, West England

Robin’s Nest, Craven Arms

Breaks in ShropshireWest England

Robin’s Nest in 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 . It also has Internet access. Robin’s Nest does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Robin’s Nest start from £245 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Robin’s Nest


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Luxury self catering

Marsh Cottage in Stanton, Staffordshire, West England

Marsh Cottage, Stanton

Breaks in StaffordshireWest England

Marsh Cottage self catering accommodation in Stanton, Staffordshire sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Marsh Cottage start from £330 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Marsh Cottage


Sleeps 4 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Scargill Castle in Scargill, County Durham, North East England

Scargill Castle, Scargill

Breaks in County DurhamNorth East England

Scargill Castle self catering accommodation in Scargill, County Durham sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Scargill Castle does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Scargill Castle start from £326 for a short break but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Scargill Castle


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden Ideal for a romantic break Open fire or wood burner Easy walking 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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