January Cottages to beat the Winter Blues

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
Omeath, Carlingford Lough
Breaks in County LouthIreland-East
Omeath self catering accommodation in Carlingford Lough, County Louth sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Omeath is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Omeath does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Omeath start from £191 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Omeath
Caterer House, Southwold
Breaks in SuffolkEast England
Caterer House in East England has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Caterer House is close to the beach. Caterer House does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Caterer House start from £460 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Caterer House
Granton Coach House, Goodrich
Breaks in HerefordshireWest England
Granton Coach House self catering accommodation in Goodrich, Herefordshire sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at Granton Coach House start from £289 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Granton Coach House
Lahinch, Seaside Resort
Breaks in County ClareIreland-West
Lahinch self catering accommodation in Seaside Resort, County Clare sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Apartment is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Lahinch is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Lahinch start from £196 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Lahinch
Bosuns Haven, Instow
Breaks in DevonSouth West England
Bosuns Haven in South West England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 4. This 2 bedroom Apartment is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Bosuns Haven is close to the beach. Prices at Bosuns Haven start from £312 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Bosuns Haven
2 bedroom cottage, Launceston
Breaks in CornwallSouth West England
2 bedroom cottage in South West England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to . This 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 2 bedroom cottage start from £370 For a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 2 bedroom cottage
Westfield Barn, Scarborough
Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England
Westfield Barn self catering accommodation in Scarborough, North Yorkshire sleeps 7. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Swimming Pool Hot Tub Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Westfield Barn does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Westfield Barn start from £330 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Westfield Barn
4 bedroom holiday home, Mousehole
Breaks in CornwallSouth West England
4 bedroom holiday home in South West England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 8. This 4 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . It also has Internet access. 4 bedroom holiday home is close to the beach. 4 bedroom holiday home does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at 4 bedroom holiday home start from £570 but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 4 bedroom holiday home
Ingleside, Holt
Breaks in NorfolkEast England
Ingleside self catering accommodation in Holt, Norfolk sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Hot Tub . It also has Internet access. Prices at Ingleside start from £376 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ingleside
Home Farm, Cokethorpe
Breaks in OxfordshireCentral England
Home Farm self catering accommodation in Cokethorpe, Oxfordshire sleeps 16. This 8 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at Home Farm start from £3311 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Home Farm
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:
- British and Irish Gardens
- County Shows and Fairs
- Festivals and Events
- UK Sporting and Social Events
- English Holiday Attractions
- Scottish Holiday Attractions
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