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

Glenariff Or Waterfoot in Glens of Antrim, County Antrim, Ireland-North

Glenariff Or Waterfoot, Glens of Antrim

Breaks in County AntrimIreland-North

Glenariff Or Waterfoot self catering accommodation in Glens of Antrim, County Antrim sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . Glenariff Or Waterfoot is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Glenariff Or Waterfoot start from £301 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Glenariff Or Waterfoot


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Fishing close by Golf close by Open fire or wood burner

Dublin in Dublin City, County Dublin, Ireland-East

Dublin, Dublin City

Breaks in County DublinIreland-East

Dublin self catering accommodation in Dublin City, County Dublin sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Dublin is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Dublin does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Dublin start from £1302 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Dublin


Sleeps 8 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by Internet WIFI available

Ty Kilmore in Cemmaes, Powys, Mid Wales

Ty Kilmore, Cemmaes

Breaks in PowysMid Wales

Ty Kilmore self catering accommodation in Cemmaes, Powys sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Ty Kilmore does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Ty Kilmore start from £315 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ty Kilmore


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Bay Dream in Filey, North Yorkshire, North East England

Bay Dream, Filey

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Bay Dream self catering accommodation in Filey, North Yorkshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Swimming Pool . Bay Dream does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Bay Dream start from £265 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Bay Dream


Sleeps 4 Indoor pool Pet friendly Garden

Templars Mill in Market Rasen, Lincolnshire, East England

Templars Mill, Market Rasen

Breaks in LincolnshireEast England

Templars Mill self catering accommodation in Market Rasen, Lincolnshire sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Templars Mill start from £442 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Templars Mill


Sleeps 8 Garden

Craiglure in Gatehouse of Fleet, Dumfries and Galloway, South West Scotland

Craiglure, Gatehouse of Fleet

Breaks in Dumfries and GallowaySouth West Scotland

Craiglure self catering accommodation in Gatehouse of Fleet, Dumfries and Galloway sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Craiglure does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Craiglure start from £305 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Craiglure


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden

The Cabin in Minnis Bay, Kent, South East England

The Cabin, Minnis Bay

Breaks in KentSouth East England

The Cabin self catering accommodation in Minnis Bay, Kent sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at The Cabin start from £320 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Cabin


Sleeps 4 Garden Open fire or wood burner Games room

The Lock House in Gloucester, Gloucestershire, South West England

The Lock House, Gloucester

Breaks in GloucestershireSouth West England

The Lock House self catering accommodation in Gloucester, Gloucestershire sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. The Lock House does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Lock House start from £421 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Lock House


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Hendre Aled Cottage 3 in Llansannan, Conwy, North Wales

Hendre Aled Cottage 3, Llansannan

Breaks in ConwyNorth Wales

Hendre Aled Cottage 3 self catering accommodation in Llansannan, Conwy sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Hendre Aled Cottage 3 does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Hendre Aled Cottage 3 start from £236 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Hendre Aled Cottage 3


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden

Killorglin in Ring of Kerry, County Kerry, Ireland-South

Killorglin, Ring of Kerry

Breaks in County KerryIreland-South

Killorglin self catering accommodation in Ring of Kerry, County Kerry sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Prices at Killorglin start from £218 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Killorglin


Sleeps 4 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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