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

Croft Cottage in Lynton, Devon, South West England

Croft Cottage, Lynton

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Croft Cottage in South West England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Croft Cottage is close to the beach. Croft Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Croft Cottage start from £344 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Croft Cottage


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

Galway in Galway City, County Galway, Ireland-West

Galway, Galway City

Breaks in County GalwayIreland-West

Galway self catering accommodation in Galway City, County Galway sleeps 5. This 4 bedroom Apartment is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Galway is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Galway start from £279 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Galway


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

2 Bryniau Bychain in Aberdovey, Gwynedd, North Wales

2 Bryniau Bychain, Aberdovey

Breaks in GwyneddNorth Wales

2 Bryniau Bychain self catering accommodation in Aberdovey, Gwynedd sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. 2 Bryniau Bychain does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at 2 Bryniau Bychain start from £259 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 2 Bryniau Bychain


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

Stean Cottage in Stean, North Yorkshire, North East England

Stean Cottage, Stean

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Stean Cottage self catering accommodation in Stean, North Yorkshire sleeps 7. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at Stean Cottage start from £361 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Stean Cottage


Sleeps 6 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

The Shavings in Buxton, Derbyshire, Central England

The Shavings, Buxton

Breaks in DerbyshireCentral England

The Shavings self catering accommodation in Buxton, Derbyshire sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. The Shavings does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Shavings start from £167 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Shavings


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

Kingfisher Cottage in Friston, Suffolk, East England

Kingfisher Cottage, Friston

Breaks in SuffolkEast England

Kingfisher Cottage 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 . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include horse riding fishing . Prices at Kingfisher Cottage start from £395 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Kingfisher Cottage


Sleeps 4 Fishing close by Garden Internet WIFI available

Kestrel Barn in Bridgnorth, Shropshire, West England

Kestrel Barn, Bridgnorth

Breaks in ShropshireWest England

Kestrel Barn self catering accommodation in Bridgnorth, Shropshire sleeps 8. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Kestrel Barn does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Kestrel Barn start from £325 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Kestrel Barn


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

The Milking Barn in Diddlebury, Shropshire, Central England

The Milking Barn, Diddlebury

Breaks in ShropshireCentral England

The Milking Barn in Central England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 6. This 2 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Swimming Pool Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include fishing . Prices at The Milking Barn start from £291 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Milking Barn


Sleeps 6 Indoor pool Fishing close by Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner Luxury self catering

Haddiscoe Lodge in Harleston, Norfolk, East England

Haddiscoe Lodge, Harleston

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

Haddiscoe Lodge in East England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 4. This 2 bedroom Lodge 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 fishing . Haddiscoe Lodge does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Haddiscoe Lodge start from £341 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected Haddiscoe Lodge customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about Haddiscoe Lodge


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Fishing close by Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner Haddiscoe Lodge Customer Feedback and Reviews

Kenmare in Kenmare Bay, County Kerry, Ireland-South

Kenmare, Kenmare Bay

Breaks in County KerryIreland-South

Kenmare self catering accommodation in Kenmare Bay, County Kerry sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Activities close by include golf . Prices at Kenmare start from £278 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Kenmare


Sleeps 6 Golf close by

 

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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