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

Craig Tudor in Benllech, Gwynedd, North Wales

Craig Tudor, Benllech

Breaks in GwyneddNorth Wales

Craig Tudor self catering accommodation in Benllech, Gwynedd sleeps 11. This 5 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . It also has Internet access. Craig Tudor does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Craig Tudor start from £492 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Craig Tudor


Sleeps 10 or more Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

Lime Tree Lodge in Swarland, Northumberland, North East England

Lime Tree Lodge, Swarland

Breaks in NorthumberlandNorth East England

Lime Tree Lodge in North East England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 6. This 3 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . Prices at Lime Tree Lodge start from £405 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Lime Tree Lodge


Sleeps 6 Garden Luxury self catering

Youghal in Youghal Bay, County Cork, Ireland-South

Youghal, Youghal Bay

Breaks in County CorkIreland-South

Youghal self catering accommodation in Youghal Bay, County Cork sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Apartment is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Youghal is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Youghal start from £203 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Youghal


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

2 bedroom cottage in Maiden Newton, Dorset, South West England

2 bedroom cottage, Maiden Newton

Breaks in DorsetSouth West England

2 bedroom cottage in South West England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 4. This 2 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. 2 bedroom cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at 2 bedroom cottage start from £335 but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 2 bedroom cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner Luxury self catering

Lower Greenways in Grange-over-Sands, Cumbria, North West England

Lower Greenways, Grange-over-Sands

Breaks in CumbriaNorth West England

Lower Greenways self catering accommodation in Grange-over-Sands, Cumbria sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Lower Greenways start from £257 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Lower Greenways


Sleeps 4 Garden

Castleton House in Glamis, Angus, East Scotland

Castleton House, Glamis

Breaks in AngusEast Scotland

Castleton House self catering accommodation in Glamis, Angus sleeps 12. This 6 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Four poster bed Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Castleton House does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Castleton House start from £1163 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Castleton House


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

The Cottage in Leiston, Suffolk, East England

The Cottage, Leiston

Breaks in SuffolkEast England

The Cottage in East England has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to 9. This 5 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at The Cottage start from £607 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Cottage


Sleeps 8 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Eden Lodge Cottage in Ennis, County Clare, Ireland West

Eden Lodge Cottage, Ennis

Breaks in County ClareIreland West

Eden Lodge Cottage in Ireland West has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 10. This 5 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Eden Lodge Cottage start from £346 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Eden Lodge Cottage


Sleeps 10 or more Garden Open fire or wood burner Luxury self catering

The Old Barn in Bishops Castle, Shropshire, West England

The Old Barn, Bishops Castle

Breaks in ShropshireWest England

The Old Barn self catering accommodation in Bishops Castle, Shropshire sleeps 7. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Four poster bed Hot Tub . It also has Internet access. Prices at The Old Barn start from £510 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Old Barn


Sleeps 6 Garden Internet WIFI available Hot tub

Callanish in Benderloch, Argyll, West Scotland

Callanish, Benderloch

Breaks in ArgyllWest Scotland

Callanish self catering accommodation in Benderloch, Argyll sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Callanish does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Callanish start from £308 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Callanish


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

 

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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