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

Oilean Fhonn in Kildysart, County Clare, Ireland West

Oilean Fhonn, Kildysart

Breaks in County ClareIreland West

Oilean Fhonn self catering accommodation in Kildysart, County Clare sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Oilean Fhonn start from £195 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Oilean Fhonn


Sleeps 4 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Heather Croft in Robin Hoods Bay, North Yorkshire, North East England

Heather Croft, Robin Hoods Bay

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Heather Croft self catering accommodation in Robin Hoods Bay, North Yorkshire sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . Prices at Heather Croft start from £331 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Heather Croft


Sleeps 4 Garden

Fanore in Galway Bay, County Clare, Ireland-West

Fanore, Galway Bay

Breaks in County ClareIreland-West

Fanore self catering accommodation in Galway Bay, County Clare sleeps . This Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Fanore is close to the beach. Activities close by include fishing . Prices at Fanore start from £269 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Fanore


Close to the Beach Fishing close by

Daisy Brae in Salen, Isle of Mull, Highlands Scotland

Daisy Brae, Salen

Breaks in Isle of MullHighlands Scotland

Daisy Brae self catering accommodation in Salen, Isle of Mull 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 Daisy Brae start from £265 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Daisy Brae


Sleeps 2 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Bundoran in Donegal Bay, County Donegal, Ireland-North

Bundoran, Donegal Bay

Breaks in County DonegalIreland-North

Bundoran self catering accommodation in Donegal Bay, County Donegal sleeps 6. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Bundoran is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Bundoran start from £337 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Bundoran


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

Coed-Y-Gelli Cottage in Llanarth, Monmouthshire, South Wales

Coed-Y-Gelli Cottage, Llanarth

Breaks in MonmouthshireSouth Wales

Coed-Y-Gelli Cottage self catering accommodation in Llanarth, Monmouthshire sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It is listed as wheelchair accessible but please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Coed-Y-Gelli Cottage start from £376 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Coed-Y-Gelli Cottage


Sleeps 2 Disabled/Wheelchair Access Garden Open fire or wood burner

Manor Barn in Hagworthingham, Lincolnshire, East England

Manor Barn, Hagworthingham

Breaks in LincolnshireEast England

Manor Barn self catering accommodation in Hagworthingham, Lincolnshire sleeps 9. This 5 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Manor Barn does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Manor Barn start from £569 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Manor Barn


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Station Cottage in Bodfari, Denbighshire, North Wales

Station Cottage, Bodfari

Breaks in DenbighshireNorth Wales

Station Cottage in North Wales has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 4. This 2 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Station Cottage start from £271 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Station Cottage


Sleeps 4 Garden Luxury self catering

The Merchants House in Kilrush, County Clare, Ireland West

The Merchants House, Kilrush

Breaks in County ClareIreland West

The Merchants House self catering accommodation in Kilrush, County Clare sleeps 5. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at The Merchants House start from £199 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Merchants House


Sleeps 4 Open fire or wood burner

Little Glebe in Middleton Suffolk, Suffolk, East England

Little Glebe, Middleton Suffolk

Breaks in SuffolkEast England

Little Glebe in East England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 3. 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. Prices at Little Glebe start from £314 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Little Glebe


Sleeps 2 Garden 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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