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

Carr Cottage in Bridlington, North Yorkshire, North East England

Carr Cottage, Bridlington

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Carr Cottage self catering accommodation in Bridlington, North Yorkshire sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Carr Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Carr Cottage start from £339 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Carr Cottage


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden

Kingfisher in South Cerney, Gloucestershire, South West England

Kingfisher, South Cerney

Breaks in GloucestershireSouth West England

Kingfisher self catering accommodation in South Cerney, Gloucestershire sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Lodge is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . Activities close by include fishing . Kingfisher does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Kingfisher start from £498 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Kingfisher


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Fishing close by Garden

Ballyconneely in Connemara, County Galway, Ireland-West

Ballyconneely, Connemara

Breaks in County GalwayIreland-West

Ballyconneely self catering accommodation in Connemara, County Galway sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . Ballyconneely is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Ballyconneely does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Ballyconneely start from £341 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ballyconneely


Sleeps 8 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by Open fire or wood burner

4 bedroom cottage in Fochabers, Morayshire, Highlands Scotland

4 bedroom cottage, Fochabers

Breaks in MorayshireHighlands Scotland

4 bedroom cottage in Highlands Scotland has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . It also has Internet access. 4 bedroom cottage is close to the beach. Activities close by include fishing . 4 bedroom cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at 4 bedroom cottage start from £655 but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 4 bedroom cottage


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

Masongill Lodge in Masongill, North Yorkshire, North East England

Masongill Lodge, Masongill

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Masongill Lodge self catering accommodation in Masongill, North Yorkshire sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Lodge is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at Masongill Lodge start from £658 for a short break but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Masongill Lodge


Sleeps 8 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner Easy walking close by

2 bedroom cottage in Wincanton, Dorset, South West England

2 bedroom cottage, Wincanton

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: Detached Garden Hot Tub . 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 £420 For a weeks stay 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 Hot tub

2 bedroom cottage in Bodmin, Cornwall, South West England

2 bedroom cottage, Bodmin

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

2 bedroom cottage in South West England has a 2 star rating and can sleep up to 4. This 2 bedroom cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include horse riding . Prices at 2 bedroom cottage start from £315 For a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 2 bedroom cottage


Sleeps 4 Internet WIFI available

Swan Lane House in Burford, Oxfordshire, Central England

Swan Lane House, Burford

Breaks in OxfordshireCentral England

Swan Lane House self catering accommodation in Burford, Oxfordshire sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at Swan Lane House start from £1700 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Swan Lane House


Sleeps 8 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Boolavogue House in Ferns, County Wexford, Ireland South

Boolavogue House, Ferns

Breaks in County WexfordIreland South

Boolavogue House self catering accommodation in Ferns, County Wexford sleeps 8. This 5 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Boolavogue House does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Boolavogue House start from £198 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Boolavogue House


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Garden

Clifden in Connemara, County Galway, Ireland-West

Clifden, Connemara

Breaks in County GalwayIreland-West

Clifden self catering accommodation in Connemara, County Galway sleeps 25. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . It also has Internet access. Clifden is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Clifden does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Clifden start from £2031 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Clifden


Sleeps 10 or more Close to the Beach Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by 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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