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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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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