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

Manorhamilton in Lovely Leitrim, County Leitrim, Ireland-West

Manorhamilton, Lovely Leitrim

Breaks in County LeitrimIreland-West

Manorhamilton self catering accommodation in Lovely Leitrim, County Leitrim sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Activities close by include golf . Prices at Manorhamilton start from £203 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Manorhamilton


Sleeps 4 Golf close by

Rose Cottage in Caldwell, North Yorkshire, North West England

Rose Cottage, Caldwell

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth West England

Rose Cottage self catering accommodation in Caldwell, North Yorkshire sleeps 4. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Rose Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Rose Cottage start from £233 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Rose Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

Waters Edge in Pembroke, Pembrokeshire, South Wales

Waters Edge, Pembroke

Breaks in PembrokeshireSouth Wales

Waters Edge self catering accommodation in Pembroke, Pembrokeshire sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Waters Edge start from £244 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Waters Edge


Sleeps 2 Garden

The Old Coach House in Thornton-Le-Moor, North Yorkshire, North East England

The Old Coach House, Thornton-Le-Moor

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

The Old Coach House self catering accommodation in Thornton-Le-Moor, North Yorkshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at The Old Coach House start from £459 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Old Coach House


Sleeps 4 Garden

1 Primitive Mews in Chelmorton, Derbyshire, Central England

1 Primitive Mews, Chelmorton

Breaks in DerbyshireCentral England

1 Primitive Mews self catering accommodation in Chelmorton, Derbyshire sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . 1 Primitive Mews does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at 1 Primitive Mews start from £195 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 1 Primitive Mews


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden

6 bedroom holiday home in Burwash, East Sussex, South East England

6 bedroom holiday home, Burwash

Breaks in East SussexSouth East England

6 bedroom holiday home in South East England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 16. This 6 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Swimming Pool Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. 6 bedroom holiday home does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at 6 bedroom holiday home start from £1795 but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 6 bedroom holiday home


Sleeps 10 or more Indoor pool Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner Luxury self catering

Coolattin in Slaney Valley, County Wicklow, Ireland-East

Coolattin, Slaney Valley

Breaks in County WicklowIreland-East

Coolattin self catering accommodation in Slaney Valley, County Wicklow sleeps 18. This 8 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include golf . Prices at Coolattin start from £416 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Coolattin


Sleeps 10 or more Golf close by Internet WIFI available

Kilcar in Donegal Bay, County Donegal, Ireland-North

Kilcar, Donegal Bay

Breaks in County DonegalIreland-North

Kilcar self catering accommodation in Donegal Bay, County Donegal sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Kilcar is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf . Kilcar does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Kilcar start from £286 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Kilcar


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Golf close by

Crotchet Cottage in Bohortha, Cornwall, South West England

Crotchet Cottage, Bohortha

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Crotchet Cottage self catering accommodation in Bohortha, Cornwall sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Crotchet Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Crotchet Cottage start from £403 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Crotchet Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

The Barn in Guist, Norfolk, East England

The Barn, Guist

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

The Barn in East England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 7. This 4 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Detached Garden . Prices at The Barn start from £407 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected The Barn customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about The Barn


Sleeps 6 Garden The Barn Customer Feedback and Reviews

 

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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