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

Aras Mhuire in Fethard-On-Sea, County Wexford, Ireland South

Aras Mhuire, Fethard-On-Sea

Breaks in County WexfordIreland South

Aras Mhuire self catering accommodation in Fethard-On-Sea, County Wexford sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Aras Mhuire start from £209 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Aras Mhuire


Sleeps 4 Garden

Emmas Dairy in Whitchurch, Shropshire, West England

Emmas Dairy, Whitchurch

Breaks in ShropshireWest England

Emmas Dairy self catering accommodation in Whitchurch, Shropshire sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Swimming Pool . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include fishing . Emmas Dairy does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Emmas Dairy start from £355 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Emmas Dairy


Sleeps 4 Indoor pool Pet friendly Fishing close by Garden Internet WIFI available

Cross House Cottage in Letterston, Pembrokeshire, South Wales

Cross House Cottage, Letterston

Breaks in PembrokeshireSouth Wales

Cross House Cottage self catering accommodation in Letterston, Pembrokeshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Cross House Cottage start from £296 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Cross House Cottage


Sleeps 4 Garden

South Park in Braunton, Devon, South West England

South Park, Braunton

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

South Park in South West England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at South Park start from £443 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about South Park


Sleeps 6 Garden Internet WIFI available

Lilac Barn in Swanton Abbott, Norfolk, East England

Lilac Barn, Swanton Abbott

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

Lilac Barn 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: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include golf . Prices at Lilac Barn start from £329 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected Lilac Barn customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about Lilac Barn


Sleeps 4 Golf close by Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner Lilac Barn Customer Feedback and Reviews

Belmont in New Abbey, Dumfries and Galloway, South West Scotland

Belmont, New Abbey

Breaks in Dumfries and GallowaySouth West Scotland

Belmont self catering accommodation in New Abbey, Dumfries and Galloway sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Belmont does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Belmont start from £303 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Belmont


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Samphire House in Mundesley, Norfolk, East England

Samphire House, Mundesley

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

Samphire House self catering accommodation in Mundesley, Norfolk sleeps 10. This 5 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Samphire House does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Samphire House start from £526 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Samphire House


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

1 bedroom cottage in Glastonbury, Somerset, South West England

1 bedroom cottage, Glastonbury

Breaks in SomersetSouth West England

1 bedroom cottage in South West 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: Detached . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include horse riding . Prices at 1 bedroom cottage start from £300 For a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 1 bedroom cottage


Sleeps 2 Internet WIFI available

The Stables in Quidenham, Norfolk, East England

The Stables, Quidenham

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

The Stables 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: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. The Stables is close to the beach. The Stables does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Stables start from £341 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected The Stables customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about The Stables


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner The Stables Customer Feedback and Reviews

Kilkee in Seaside Resort, County Clare, Ireland-West

Kilkee, Seaside Resort

Breaks in County ClareIreland-West

Kilkee self catering accommodation in Seaside Resort, County Clare sleeps 6. This 4 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Kilkee is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Kilkee start from £269 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Kilkee


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Fishing close by 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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