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

Riverstown in Sligo Town, County Sligo, Ireland-West

Riverstown, Sligo Town

Breaks in County SligoIreland-West

Riverstown self catering accommodation in Sligo Town, County Sligo sleeps 7. This 4 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Riverstown start from £248 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Riverstown


Sleeps 6 Fishing close by Golf close by

1 bedroom cottage in Lanlivery, Cornwall, South West England

1 bedroom cottage, Lanlivery

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

1 bedroom cottage in South West England has a 3 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 . 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 £280 For a weeks stay 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

Valley View in Upottery, Devon, South West England

Valley View, Upottery

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Valley View self catering accommodation in Upottery, Devon sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Activities close by include fishing . Valley View does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Valley View start from £291 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Valley View


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Fishing close by Garden

Roseberry House in Whitby, North Yorkshire, North East England

Roseberry House, Whitby

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Roseberry House self catering accommodation in Whitby, North Yorkshire sleeps 12. This 5 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at Roseberry House start from £729 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Roseberry House


Sleeps 10 or more Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Stag Cottage in Melmerby, Cumbria, North West England

Stag Cottage, Melmerby

Breaks in CumbriaNorth West England

Stag Cottage self catering accommodation in Melmerby, Cumbria sleeps 6. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Hot Tub Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include fishing . Stag Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Stag Cottage start from £443 for a short break but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Stag Cottage


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Fishing close by Garden Internet WIFI available Ideal for a romantic break Open fire or wood burner Hot tub Easy walking close by

6 Links Court in Thurlestone, Devon, South West England

6 Links Court, Thurlestone

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

6 Links Court self catering accommodation in Thurlestone, Devon sleeps 6. This Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Swimming Pool . 6 Links Court is close to the beach. Prices at 6 Links Court start from £482 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 6 Links Court


Sleeps 6 Indoor pool Close to the Beach Games room

Cherkaby Cottage in Kirkby Stephen, Cumbria, North West England

Cherkaby Cottage, Kirkby Stephen

Breaks in CumbriaNorth West England

Cherkaby Cottage self catering accommodation in Kirkby Stephen, Cumbria sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . It also has Internet access. Prices at Cherkaby Cottage start from £236 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Cherkaby Cottage


Sleeps 2 Internet WIFI available

Hobsons Cottage in Fremington, North Yorkshire, North East England

Hobsons Cottage, Fremington

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Hobsons Cottage self catering accommodation in Fremington, North Yorkshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Hobsons Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Hobsons Cottage start from £248 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Hobsons Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden

Down River House in Skibbereen, County Cork, Ireland South

Down River House, Skibbereen

Breaks in County CorkIreland South

Down River House in Ireland South has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 7. This 4 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Down River House start from £382 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Down River House


Sleeps 6 Garden Open fire or wood burner Luxury self catering

Glenleigh in Salcombe, Devon, South West England

Glenleigh, Salcombe

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Glenleigh self catering accommodation in Salcombe, Devon sleeps 7. This Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Glenleigh is close to the beach. Prices at Glenleigh start from £429 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Glenleigh


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Games room

 

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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