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

Howlek in Mawgan Porth, Cornwall, South West England

Howlek, Mawgan Porth

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Howlek self catering accommodation in Mawgan Porth, Cornwall sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Lodge is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Garden Swimming Pool Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Howlek is close to the beach. Prices at Howlek start from £425 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Howlek


Sleeps 2 Indoor pool Close to the Beach Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Doonbeg in Atlantic Coast, County Clare, Ireland-West

Doonbeg, Atlantic Coast

Breaks in County ClareIreland-West

Doonbeg self catering accommodation in Atlantic Coast, County Clare sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Doonbeg is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Doonbeg start from £290 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Doonbeg


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Fishing close by Golf close by

Tryfan Cottage in Caernarfon, Gwynedd, North Wales

Tryfan Cottage, Caernarfon

Breaks in GwyneddNorth Wales

Tryfan Cottage in North Wales 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 . It also has Internet access. Prices at Tryfan Cottage start from £255 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Tryfan Cottage


Sleeps 4 Garden Internet WIFI available Luxury self catering

Glasson in Lough Ree, County Westmeath, Ireland-East

Glasson, Lough Ree

Breaks in County WestmeathIreland-East

Glasson self catering accommodation in Lough Ree, County Westmeath sleeps 6. This 3 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 . Prices at Glasson start from £390 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Glasson


Sleeps 6 Fishing close by Golf close by Internet WIFI available

Waters Edge in Ruswarp, North Yorkshire, North East England

Waters Edge, Ruswarp

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Waters Edge self catering accommodation in Ruswarp, North Yorkshire sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Waters Edge start from £389 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Waters Edge


Sleeps 8 Garden Internet WIFI available

Boundcliffe Farm in Allerston, North Yorkshire, North East England

Boundcliffe Farm, Allerston

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Boundcliffe Farm self catering accommodation in Allerston, North Yorkshire sleeps 10. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Boundcliffe Farm does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Boundcliffe Farm start from £374 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Boundcliffe Farm


Sleeps 10 or more Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner Games room

Cherry Tree Cottage in Pickering, North Yorkshire, North East England

Cherry Tree Cottage, Pickering

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Cherry Tree Cottage in North East England has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Cherry Tree Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Cherry Tree Cottage start from £230 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Cherry Tree Cottage


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

1 Barracks Cottages in Beccles, Suffolk, East England

1 Barracks Cottages, Beccles

Breaks in SuffolkEast England

1 Barracks Cottages in East England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Activities close by include fishing . Prices at 1 Barracks Cottages start from £250 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 1 Barracks Cottages


Sleeps 2 Fishing close by Garden Open fire or wood burner

The Dower House in Uley, Gloucestershire, South West England

The Dower House, Uley

Breaks in GloucestershireSouth West England

The Dower House self catering accommodation in Uley, Gloucestershire sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . The Dower House does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. It is listed as wheelchair accessible but please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Dower House start from £735 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Dower House


Sleeps 4 Disabled/Wheelchair Access Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Davids Cottage in Croyde, Devon, South West England

Davids Cottage, Croyde

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Davids Cottage in South West England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 6. This 4 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. Prices at Davids Cottage start from £490 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Davids Cottage


Sleeps 6 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

 

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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