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

198 St Helens Bay in St Helens Bay, County Wexford, Ireland South

198 St Helens Bay, St Helens Bay

Breaks in County WexfordIreland South

198 St Helens Bay self catering accommodation in St Helens Bay, County Wexford sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at 198 St Helens Bay start from £212 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 198 St Helens Bay


Sleeps 6 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Heather Hill in Blackwater, County Wexford, Ireland South

Heather Hill, Blackwater

Breaks in County WexfordIreland South

Heather Hill self catering accommodation in Blackwater, County Wexford sleeps 9. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Heather Hill start from £433 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Heather Hill


Sleeps 8 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Coille Ghlas in Nethy Bridge, Inverness-shire, Highlands Scotland

Coille Ghlas, Nethy Bridge

Breaks in Inverness-shireHighlands Scotland

Coille Ghlas self catering accommodation in Nethy Bridge, Inverness-shire sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Coille Ghlas does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Coille Ghlas start from £385 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Coille Ghlas


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

4 bedroom cottage in Port Isaac, Cornwall, South West England

4 bedroom cottage, Port Isaac

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

4 bedroom cottage in South West England has a 5 star rating and can sleep up to 7. This 4 bedroom luxury cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. 4 bedroom cottage is close to the beach. Prices at 4 bedroom cottage start from £655 For a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 4 bedroom cottage


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner Luxury self catering

The Anchorage in Mundesley, Norfolk, East England

The Anchorage, Mundesley

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

The Anchorage in East England has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to 3. This 2 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Garden . The Anchorage is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf horse riding fishing . The Anchorage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Anchorage start from £275 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected The Anchorage customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about The Anchorage


Sleeps 2 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by Garden The Anchorage Customer Feedback and Reviews

Plynlimon View in Devils Bridge, Ceredigion, Mid Wales

Plynlimon View, Devils Bridge

Breaks in CeredigionMid Wales

Plynlimon View self catering accommodation in Devils Bridge, Ceredigion sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Plynlimon View does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Plynlimon View start from £285 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Plynlimon View


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Heather Glen in Glenbeigh, County Kerry, Ireland South

Heather Glen, Glenbeigh

Breaks in County KerryIreland South

Heather Glen self catering accommodation in Glenbeigh, County Kerry sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Heather Glen does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Heather Glen start from £244 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Heather Glen


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Cilau Bach in Newgale, Pembrokeshire, South Wales

Cilau Bach, Newgale

Breaks in PembrokeshireSouth Wales

Cilau Bach self catering accommodation in Newgale, Pembrokeshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Hot Tub . Prices at Cilau Bach start from £304 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Cilau Bach


Sleeps 4 Garden Hot tub

The Old Coach House Studio in Thornton-Le-Dale, East Yorkshire, North East England

The Old Coach House Studio, Thornton-Le-Dale

Breaks in East YorkshireNorth East England

The Old Coach House Studio self catering accommodation in Thornton-Le-Dale, East Yorkshire sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at The Old Coach House Studio start from £265 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Old Coach House Studio


Sleeps 2 Garden

Ty Cynon in Blaenau Ffestiniog, Gwynedd, North Wales

Ty Cynon, Blaenau Ffestiniog

Breaks in GwyneddNorth Wales

Ty Cynon self catering accommodation in Blaenau Ffestiniog, Gwynedd sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Ty Cynon start from £276 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ty Cynon


Sleeps 4 Garden Open fire or wood burner

 

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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