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
Doornogue, Fethard-On-Sea
Breaks in County WexfordIreland South
Doornogue self catering accommodation in Fethard-On-Sea, County Wexford sleeps 12. This 5 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Doornogue start from £307 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Doornogue
Mill House, Docking
Breaks in NorfolkEast England
Mill House in East England has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to 9. This 4 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. Mill House does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Mill House start from £528 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Mill House
The Hay Barn, North Piddle
Breaks in WorcestershireWest England
The Hay Barn in West England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 5. 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 The Hay Barn start from £524 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Hay Barn
Top Flat, Tighnabruaich
Breaks in Isle of ButeWest Scotland
Top Flat self catering accommodation in Tighnabruaich, Isle of Bute sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Top Flat does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Top Flat start from £264 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Top Flat
The Croft, Westleton
Breaks in SuffolkEast England
The Croft in East England has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . The Croft is close to the beach. Prices at The Croft start from £465 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Croft
Ballysadare, Sligo Town
Breaks in County SligoIreland-West
Ballysadare self catering accommodation in Sligo Town, County Sligo sleeps 3. This 1 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Ballysadare start from £182 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ballysadare
Dromahair, Lough Gill
Breaks in County LeitrimIreland-West
Dromahair self catering accommodation in Lough Gill, County Leitrim sleeps . This Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Activities close by include fishing . Prices at Dromahair start from £331 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Dromahair
2 bedroom cottage, Sturminster 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 cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include horse riding . 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 £420 For a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 2 bedroom cottage
Little Marstow Cottage, Ruardean
Breaks in GloucestershireWest England
Little Marstow Cottage self catering accommodation in Ruardean, Gloucestershire sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Activities close by include horse riding . Prices at Little Marstow Cottage start from £427 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Little Marstow Cottage
3 bedroom holiday home, Fort William
Breaks in Inverness-shireHighlands Scotland
3 bedroom holiday home in Highlands Scotland 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: Garden . It also has Internet access. 3 bedroom holiday home is close to the beach. Activities close by include fishing . 3 bedroom holiday home does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at 3 bedroom holiday home start from £350 but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 3 bedroom holiday home
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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