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

Blackhall Cottage in Drummuir, Banffshire, East Scotland

Blackhall Cottage, Drummuir

Breaks in BanffshireEast Scotland

Blackhall Cottage self catering accommodation in Drummuir, Banffshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Blackhall Cottage start from £288 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Blackhall Cottage


Sleeps 4 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Lilac Cottage in Ebberston, North Yorkshire, North East England

Lilac Cottage, Ebberston

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Lilac Cottage in North East England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 4. This 2 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Swimming Pool Hot Tub Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Lilac Cottage start from £353 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Lilac Cottage


Sleeps 4 Indoor pool Garden Open fire or wood burner Hot tub Games room Luxury self catering

Omagh in Sperrin Mountains, County Tyrone, Ireland-North

Omagh, Sperrin Mountains

Breaks in County TyroneIreland-North

Omagh self catering accommodation in Sperrin Mountains, County Tyrone sleeps 8. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Activities close by include golf . Prices at Omagh start from £375 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Omagh


Sleeps 8 Golf close by

Inglenook Cottage in Sheringham, Norfolk, East England

Inglenook Cottage, Sheringham

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

Inglenook Cottage self catering accommodation in Sheringham, Norfolk sleeps 7. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Inglenook Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Inglenook Cottage start from £259 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Inglenook Cottage


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

Castleblaney in Castleblayney, County Monaghan, Ireland-East

Castleblaney, Castleblayney

Breaks in County MonaghanIreland-East

Castleblaney self catering accommodation in Castleblayney, County Monaghan sleeps 10. 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. Activities close by include golf fishing . Castleblaney does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Castleblaney start from £292 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Castleblaney


Sleeps 10 or more Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by Internet WIFI available Ideal for a romantic break Open fire or wood burner

Bury Cleave Cottage in Dulverton, Somerset, South West England

Bury Cleave Cottage, Dulverton

Breaks in SomersetSouth West England

Bury Cleave Cottage self catering accommodation in Dulverton, Somerset sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Bury Cleave Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Bury Cleave Cottage start from £291 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Bury Cleave Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

The Rowans in Grange-over-Sands, Cumbria, North West England

The Rowans, Grange-over-Sands

Breaks in CumbriaNorth West England

The Rowans self catering accommodation in Grange-over-Sands, Cumbria sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . It also has Internet access. The Rowans does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Rowans start from £333 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Rowans


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Internet WIFI available

2 bedroom cottage in Portreath, Cornwall, South West England

2 bedroom cottage, Portreath

Breaks in CornwallSouth 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 . It also has Internet access. 2 bedroom cottage is close to the beach. Activities close by include fishing . 2 bedroom cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at 2 bedroom cottage start from £285 For a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 2 bedroom cottage


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Fishing close by Internet WIFI available

6 Crabshell Quay in Kingsbridge, Devon, South West England

6 Crabshell Quay, Kingsbridge

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

6 Crabshell Quay self catering accommodation in Kingsbridge, Devon sleeps 4. This luxury Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays . Prices at 6 Crabshell Quay start from £432 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected 6 Crabshell Quay customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about 6 Crabshell Quay


Sleeps 4 Games room Luxury self catering 6 Crabshell Quay Customer Feedback and Reviews

Lismore in Blackwater Valley, County Waterford, Ireland-South

Lismore, Blackwater Valley

Breaks in County WaterfordIreland-South

Lismore self catering accommodation in Blackwater Valley, County Waterford sleeps 7. This 5 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Activities close by include golf fishing . Lismore does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Lismore start from £294 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Lismore


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by Ideal for a romantic break

 

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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