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

Kilkee in Seaside Resort, County Clare, Ireland-West

Kilkee, Seaside Resort

Breaks in County ClareIreland-West

Kilkee self catering accommodation in Seaside Resort, County Clare sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Kilkee is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Kilkee start from £260 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Kilkee


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Fishing close by Golf close by

The Glen in Blockley, Gloucestershire, South West England

The Glen, Blockley

Breaks in GloucestershireSouth West England

The Glen self catering accommodation in Blockley, 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. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at The Glen start from £530 for a short break but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Glen


Sleeps 6 Fishing close by Golf close by Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner Easy walking close by

Glenarm in Atlantic Coast, County Antrim, Ireland-North

Glenarm, Atlantic Coast

Breaks in County AntrimIreland-North

Glenarm self catering accommodation in Atlantic Coast, County Antrim sleeps 5. This 2 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Glenarm is close to the beach. Activities close by include fishing . Prices at Glenarm start from £313 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Glenarm


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Fishing close by Ideal for a romantic break

Holmer Farm in Leominster, Herefordshire, West England

Holmer Farm, Leominster

Breaks in HerefordshireWest England

Holmer Farm self catering accommodation in Leominster, Herefordshire sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Holmer Farm does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Holmer Farm start from £235 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Holmer Farm


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden

Carn Cottage in Long Preston, North Yorkshire, North East England

Carn Cottage, Long Preston

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Carn Cottage self catering accommodation in Long Preston, North Yorkshire sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at Carn Cottage start from £255 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Carn Cottage


Sleeps 2 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Acorns in Maxey, Cambridgeshire, East England

Acorns, Maxey

Breaks in CambridgeshireEast England

Acorns self catering accommodation in Maxey, Cambridgeshire sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Acorns does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Acorns start from £203 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Acorns


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly

Castle with Great Hall in Airth, Stirlingshire, Central Scotland

Castle with Great Hall, Airth

Breaks in StirlingshireCentral Scotland

Castle with Great Hall self catering accommodation in Airth, Stirlingshire sleeps 10. This 4 bedroom Castle is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Four poster bed Open Fire/woodburner . Castle with Great Hall does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Castle with Great Hall start from £1 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Castle with Great Hall


Sleeps 10 or more Pet friendly Garden Ideal for a romantic break Open fire or wood burner

Wern Fach in Harlech, Gwynedd, North Wales

Wern Fach, Harlech

Breaks in GwyneddNorth Wales

Wern Fach self catering accommodation in Harlech, Gwynedd sleeps 7. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Wern Fach start from £313 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Wern Fach


Sleeps 6 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Knockananna in East Coast, County Wicklow, Ireland-East

Knockananna, East Coast

Breaks in County WicklowIreland-East

Knockananna self catering accommodation in East Coast, County Wicklow sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include golf . Knockananna does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Knockananna start from £317 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Knockananna


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Golf close by Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Dolwen in Rhayader, Powys, Mid Wales

Dolwen, Rhayader

Breaks in PowysMid Wales

Dolwen self catering accommodation in Rhayader, Powys sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Dolwen does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Dolwen start from £418 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Dolwen


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly 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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