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

Hen Dafarn in Conwy, Conwy, North Wales

Hen Dafarn, Conwy

Breaks in ConwyNorth Wales

Hen Dafarn self catering accommodation in Conwy, Conwy sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at Hen Dafarn start from £326 for a short break but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Hen Dafarn


Sleeps 6 Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner Easy walking close by

Gressingham Two in South Lakeland Leisure Village, Cumbria, North West England

Gressingham Two, South Lakeland Leisure Village

Breaks in CumbriaNorth West England

Gressingham Two self catering accommodation in South Lakeland Leisure Village, Cumbria sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Lodge is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Swimming Pool . It also has Internet access. Gressingham Two does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Gressingham Two start from £379 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Gressingham Two


Sleeps 6 Indoor pool Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

The Callow Lodge in Shrewsbury, Shropshire, Central England

The Callow Lodge, Shrewsbury

Breaks in ShropshireCentral England

The Callow Lodge in Central England has a 5 star rating and can sleep up to 3. This 2 bedroom luxury Lodge is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Swimming Pool Hot Tub . Activities close by include fishing . The Callow Lodge does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Callow Lodge start from £450 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Callow Lodge


Sleeps 2 Indoor pool Pet friendly Fishing close by Hot tub Luxury self catering

Kilcrohane in Beara Peninsula, County Cork, Ireland-South

Kilcrohane, Beara Peninsula

Breaks in County CorkIreland-South

Kilcrohane self catering accommodation in Beara Peninsula, County Cork sleeps 6. This 4 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Kilcrohane is close to the beach. Kilcrohane does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Kilcrohane start from £269 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Kilcrohane


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Cong in Lough Mask, County Mayo, Ireland-West

Cong, Lough Mask

Breaks in County MayoIreland-West

Cong self catering accommodation in Lough Mask, County Mayo sleeps 12. This 6 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Activities close by include golf fishing . Cong does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Cong start from £331 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Cong


Sleeps 10 or more Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by

Bearwood House in Pembridge, Herefordshire, West England

Bearwood House, Pembridge

Breaks in HerefordshireWest England

Bearwood House self catering accommodation in Pembridge, Herefordshire sleeps 10. This 5 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Hot Tub Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include golf . Bearwood House does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Bearwood House start from £841 for a short break but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Bearwood House


Sleeps 10 or more Pet friendly Golf close by Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner Hot tub Easy walking close by Games room

Dingle in Dingle Peninsula, County Kerry, Ireland-South

Dingle, Dingle Peninsula

Breaks in County KerryIreland-South

Dingle self catering accommodation in Dingle Peninsula, County Kerry sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Dingle start from £327 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Dingle


Sleeps 6 Fishing close by Golf close by

Scatho in Mawgan Porth, Cornwall, South West England

Scatho, Mawgan Porth

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Scatho self catering accommodation in Mawgan Porth, Cornwall sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Lodge is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Garden Swimming Pool . It also has Internet access. Scatho is close to the beach. Scatho does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Scatho start from £640 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Scatho


Sleeps 6 Indoor pool Close to the Beach Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

Ayton Mill Cottage in Eyemouth, Berwickshire, Borders Scotland

Ayton Mill Cottage, Eyemouth

Breaks in BerwickshireBorders Scotland

Ayton Mill Cottage self catering accommodation in Eyemouth, Berwickshire sleeps 5. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Ayton Mill Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Ayton Mill Cottage start from £244 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ayton Mill Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

6 bedroom holiday home in Burwash, East Sussex, South East England

6 bedroom holiday home, Burwash

Breaks in East SussexSouth East England

6 bedroom holiday home in South East England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 16. This 6 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Swimming Pool Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. 6 bedroom holiday home does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at 6 bedroom holiday home start from £1795 but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 6 bedroom holiday home


Sleeps 10 or more Indoor pool Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner Luxury self catering

 

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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