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
Newtown Cottage, Carrigaholt
Breaks in County ClareIreland West
Newtown Cottage self catering accommodation in Carrigaholt, County Clare sleeps 7. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Newtown Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Newtown Cottage start from £221 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Newtown Cottage
Hen Felin Uchaf, Red Wharf Bay
Breaks in Isle of AngleseyNorth Wales
Hen Felin Uchaf self catering accommodation in Red Wharf Bay, Isle of Anglesey sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Hen Felin Uchaf does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Hen Felin Uchaf start from £355 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Hen Felin Uchaf
No 1 The Byre, Ashford
Breaks in County WicklowIreland East
No 1 The Byre self catering accommodation in Ashford, County Wicklow sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . No 1 The Byre does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at No 1 The Byre start from £213 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about No 1 The Byre
Chicago Beach Villa, Southwold
Breaks in SuffolkEast England
Chicago Beach Villa in East England has a 3 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. Chicago Beach Villa is close to the beach. Prices at Chicago Beach Villa start from £433 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Chicago Beach Villa
Croft Cottage, Embleton
Breaks in NorthumberlandNorth East England
Croft Cottage in North East England has a 5 star rating and can sleep up to 4. This 3 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at Croft Cottage start from £429 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Croft Cottage
Ardfert, Tralee Bay
Breaks in County KerryIreland-South
Ardfert self catering accommodation in Tralee Bay, County Kerry sleeps . This Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Ardfert is close to the beach. Prices at Ardfert start from £365 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ardfert
Semi-detached Cottage, Corrour
Breaks in Inverness-shireHighlands Scotland
Semi-detached Cottage self catering accommodation in Corrour, Inverness-shire sleeps 7. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include fishing . Semi-detached Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Semi-detached Cottage start from £600 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Semi-detached Cottage
Glebe Cottage, Radbourne
Breaks in DerbyshireCentral England
Glebe Cottage self catering accommodation in Radbourne, Derbyshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . Prices at Glebe Cottage start from £257 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Glebe Cottage
4 Crown Court Yard, Grewelthorpe
Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England
4 Crown Court Yard self catering accommodation in Grewelthorpe, North Yorkshire sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . 4 Crown Court Yard does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at 4 Crown Court Yard start from £225 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 4 Crown Court Yard
Hillrise Barn, Flookburgh
Breaks in CumbriaNorth West England
Hillrise Barn self catering accommodation in Flookburgh, Cumbria sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Hillrise Barn does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Hillrise Barn start from £254 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Hillrise Barn
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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