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

7 Scarah Bank Cottages in Ripley, North Yorkshire, North East England

7 Scarah Bank Cottages, Ripley

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

7 Scarah Bank Cottages self catering accommodation in Ripley, North Yorkshire sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . 7 Scarah Bank Cottages does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at 7 Scarah Bank Cottages start from £235 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 7 Scarah Bank Cottages


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Portballintrae in Giants Causeway, County Antrim, Ireland-North

Portballintrae, Giants Causeway

Breaks in County AntrimIreland-North

Portballintrae self catering accommodation in Giants Causeway, County Antrim sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Apartment is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Portballintrae is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Portballintrae start from £500 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Portballintrae


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Fishing close by Golf close by Internet WIFI available

Kinvarra in Galway Bay, County Galway, Ireland-West

Kinvarra, Galway Bay

Breaks in County GalwayIreland-West

Kinvarra self catering accommodation in Galway Bay, County Galway sleeps 6. This 4 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Kinvarra is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf . Kinvarra does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Kinvarra start from £222 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Kinvarra


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Golf close by

5 Innes-Maree in Poolewe, Ross-shire, Highlands Scotland

5 Innes-Maree, Poolewe

Breaks in Ross-shireHighlands Scotland

5 Innes-Maree self catering accommodation in Poolewe, Ross-shire sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. 5 Innes-Maree does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at 5 Innes-Maree start from £306 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 5 Innes-Maree


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

3 bedroom cottage in Burnham-on-Sea, Somerset, South West England

3 bedroom cottage, Burnham-on-Sea

Breaks in SomersetSouth West England

3 bedroom cottage in South West England has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to 6. This 3 bedroom 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. It is listed as wheelchair accessible but please check direct prior to booking. Prices at 3 bedroom cottage start from £380 For a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 3 bedroom cottage


Sleeps 6 Disabled/Wheelchair Access Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Wayfarer Cottage in Woodbridge, Suffolk, East England

Wayfarer Cottage, Woodbridge

Breaks in SuffolkEast England

Wayfarer Cottage in East England has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to 6. This 3 bedroom 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. Wayfarer Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Wayfarer Cottage start from £408 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Wayfarer Cottage


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

Glasson in Lough Ree, County Westmeath, Ireland-East

Glasson, Lough Ree

Breaks in County WestmeathIreland-East

Glasson self catering accommodation in Lough Ree, County Westmeath sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Glasson start from £390 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Glasson


Sleeps 6 Fishing close by Golf close by Internet WIFI available

The Sheilings in Burnham Market, Norfolk, East England

The Sheilings, Burnham Market

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

The Sheilings in East England has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to 5. This 2 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Detached Garden . Activities close by include golf . The Sheilings does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Sheilings start from £340 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected The Sheilings customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about The Sheilings


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Golf close by Garden The Sheilings Customer Feedback and Reviews

Galway City in Galway City, County Galway, Ireland-West

Galway City, Galway City

Breaks in County GalwayIreland-West

Galway City self catering accommodation in Galway City, County Galway sleeps 7. This 4 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Galway City is close to the beach. Galway City does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Galway City start from £291 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Galway City


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Internet WIFI available

Ellanbrook in Aldeburgh, Suffolk, East England

Ellanbrook, Aldeburgh

Breaks in SuffolkEast England

Ellanbrook in East England has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Ellanbrook is close to the beach. Prices at Ellanbrook start from £792 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ellanbrook


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach 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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