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

Low Scathwaite in Greenodd, Cumbria, North West England

Low Scathwaite, Greenodd

Breaks in CumbriaNorth West England

Low Scathwaite self catering accommodation in Greenodd, Cumbria sleeps 9. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at Low Scathwaite start from £399 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Low Scathwaite


Sleeps 8 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Firestones in Belper, Derbyshire, Central England

Firestones, Belper

Breaks in DerbyshireCentral England

Firestones self catering accommodation in Belper, Derbyshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Activities close by include fishing . Prices at Firestones start from £296 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Firestones


Sleeps 4 Fishing close by Garden

Tyn y Berth in Talsarnau, Gwynedd, North Wales

Tyn y Berth, Talsarnau

Breaks in GwyneddNorth Wales

Tyn y Berth self catering accommodation in Talsarnau, Gwynedd sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Tyn y Berth does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Tyn y Berth start from £290 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Tyn y Berth


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Old Fishermans Cottage in Fethard-On-Sea, County Wexford, Ireland South

Old Fishermans Cottage, Fethard-On-Sea

Breaks in County WexfordIreland South

Old Fishermans Cottage self catering accommodation in Fethard-On-Sea, County Wexford sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Old Fishermans Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Old Fishermans Cottage start from £242 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Old Fishermans Cottage


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden

Greenfields in Kenwick Woods, Lincolnshire, East England

Greenfields, Kenwick Woods

Breaks in LincolnshireEast England

Greenfields self catering accommodation in Kenwick Woods, Lincolnshire sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Lodge is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Greenfields start from £351 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Greenfields


Sleeps 6 Garden

2 bedroom cottage in Bideford, Devon, South West England

2 bedroom cottage, Bideford

Breaks in DevonSouth 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 and features include: Garden . 2 bedroom cottage is close to the beach. 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 £255 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 Garden

Owl Barn in Snettisham, Norfolk, East England

Owl Barn, Snettisham

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

Owl Barn in East 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 and features include: Garden . Prices at Owl Barn start from £342 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected Owl Barn customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about Owl Barn


Sleeps 4 Garden Owl Barn Customer Feedback and Reviews

Fell Beck in Burnsall, North Yorkshire, North East England

Fell Beck, Burnsall

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Fell Beck self catering accommodation in Burnsall, North Yorkshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at Fell Beck start from £372 for a short break but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Fell Beck


Sleeps 4 Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner Easy walking close by

1 bedroom cottage in Kinlochbervie, Sutherland, Highlands Scotland

1 bedroom cottage, Kinlochbervie

Breaks in SutherlandHighlands Scotland

1 bedroom cottage in Highlands Scotland has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 2. This 1 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. 1 bedroom cottage is close to the beach. Activities close by include fishing . 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 £300 but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 1 bedroom cottage


Sleeps 2 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Fishing close by Garden Internet WIFI available Ideal for a romantic break Luxury self catering

Trim in East Coast, County Meath, Ireland-East

Trim, East Coast

Breaks in County MeathIreland-East

Trim self catering accommodation in East Coast, County Meath sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include golf fishing . Trim does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Trim start from £296 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Trim


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by Internet WIFI available 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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