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

Just-a-Cottage in Aldeburgh, Suffolk, East England

Just-a-Cottage, Aldeburgh

Breaks in SuffolkEast England

Just-a-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 . Just-a-Cottage is close to the beach. Prices at Just-a-Cottage start from £461 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Just-a-Cottage


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Garden

The Hen House in Navan, County Meath, Ireland-East

The Hen House, Navan

Breaks in County MeathIreland-East

The Hen House self catering accommodation in Navan, County Meath sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. The Hen House does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Hen House start from £227 for a short break but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Hen House


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner Games room

Exton Park in Exton, Rutland, Central England

Exton Park, Exton

Breaks in RutlandCentral England

Exton Park self catering accommodation in Exton, Rutland sleeps 6. This Glamping is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . Activities close by include fishing . Exton Park does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Exton Park start from £480 but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Exton Park


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Fishing close by Ideal for a romantic break Open fire or wood burner Easy walking close by

Bryn Hyfryd Bach in Llanbedr, Gwynedd, North Wales

Bryn Hyfryd Bach, Llanbedr

Breaks in GwyneddNorth Wales

Bryn Hyfryd Bach self catering accommodation in Llanbedr, Gwynedd 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 Bryn Hyfryd Bach start from £268 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Bryn Hyfryd Bach


Sleeps 2 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Blue Barn Cottage in Churchstoke, Powys, Mid Wales

Blue Barn Cottage, Churchstoke

Breaks in PowysMid Wales

Blue Barn Cottage self catering accommodation in Churchstoke, Powys 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. Blue Barn Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Blue Barn Cottage start from £245 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Blue Barn Cottage


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Gairha Cottage in Ballyduff, County Waterford, Ireland South

Gairha Cottage, Ballyduff

Breaks in County WaterfordIreland South

Gairha Cottage self catering accommodation in Ballyduff, County Waterford sleeps 6. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . Gairha Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Gairha Cottage start from £188 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Gairha Cottage


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden

Glenties in Donegal Bay, County Donegal, Ireland-North

Glenties, Donegal Bay

Breaks in County DonegalIreland-North

Glenties self catering accommodation in Donegal Bay, County Donegal sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Activities close by include golf . Prices at Glenties start from £184 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Glenties


Sleeps 4 Golf close by

Shrimp Cottage in Southwold, Suffolk, East England

Shrimp Cottage, Southwold

Breaks in SuffolkEast England

Shrimp Cottage in East England has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Shrimp Cottage is close to the beach. Prices at Shrimp Cottage start from £315 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Shrimp Cottage


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach

Upstairs Downstairs Cottage in Snainton, North Yorkshire, North East England

Upstairs Downstairs Cottage, Snainton

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Upstairs Downstairs Cottage self catering accommodation in Snainton, North Yorkshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Upstairs Downstairs Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Upstairs Downstairs Cottage start from £290 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Upstairs Downstairs Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

16 Mountain Dale in Bundoran, County Donegal, Ireland North

16 Mountain Dale, Bundoran

Breaks in County DonegalIreland North

16 Mountain Dale self catering accommodation in Bundoran, County Donegal sleeps 7. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . 16 Mountain Dale does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at 16 Mountain Dale start from £252 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 16 Mountain Dale


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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