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

Hill Farm Cottage in Freshwater, Isle of Wight, South East England

Hill Farm Cottage, Freshwater

Breaks in Isle of WightSouth East England

Hill Farm Cottage self catering accommodation in Freshwater, Isle of Wight sleeps 7. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Hill Farm Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Hill Farm Cottage start from £464 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Hill Farm Cottage


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

The Farmhouse in Sibton, Suffolk, East England

The Farmhouse, Sibton

Breaks in SuffolkEast England

The Farmhouse self catering accommodation in Sibton, Suffolk sleeps 12. This Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Swimming Pool . The Farmhouse does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Farmhouse start from £1050 but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Farmhouse


Sleeps 10 or more Indoor pool Pet friendly Easy walking close by

Rosmuc in Connemara, County Galway, Ireland-West

Rosmuc, Connemara

Breaks in County GalwayIreland-West

Rosmuc self catering accommodation in Connemara, County Galway sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Activities close by include fishing . Rosmuc does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Rosmuc start from £248 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Rosmuc


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Fishing close by Ideal for a romantic break

Glencolumbkille in killybegs, County Donegal, Ireland-North

Glencolumbkille, killybegs

Breaks in County DonegalIreland-North

Glencolumbkille self catering accommodation in killybegs, County Donegal sleeps . This Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Glencolumbkille is close to the beach. Glencolumbkille does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Glencolumbkille start from £217 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Glencolumbkille


Close to the Beach Pet friendly Ideal for a romantic break

Thistle Close in Staindrop, County Durham, North East England

Thistle Close, Staindrop

Breaks in County DurhamNorth East England

Thistle Close in North East England 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 Four poster bed . Thistle Close does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Thistle Close start from £282 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Thistle Close


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Luxury self catering

7 Coach House Mews in Old Hunstanton, Norfolk, East England

7 Coach House Mews, Old Hunstanton

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

7 Coach House Mews in East England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . 7 Coach House Mews is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf horse riding . Prices at 7 Coach House Mews start from £359 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 7 Coach House Mews


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Golf close by Garden

Street House Farm in Staithes, North Yorkshire, North East England

Street House Farm, Staithes

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Street House Farm self catering accommodation in Staithes, North Yorkshire sleeps 10. This 5 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Street House Farm does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Street House Farm start from £474 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Street House Farm


Sleeps 10 or more Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Hen Graig in Bull Bay, Isle of Anglesey, North Wales

Hen Graig, Bull Bay

Breaks in Isle of AngleseyNorth Wales

Hen Graig self catering accommodation in Bull Bay, Isle of Anglesey sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Hen Graig does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Hen Graig start from £491 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Hen Graig


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

Driftwood in North Hallsands, Devon, South West England

Driftwood, North Hallsands

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Driftwood self catering accommodation in North Hallsands, Devon sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Bungalow is a perfect base for your holidays . Driftwood is close to the beach. Driftwood does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Driftwood start from £402 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected Driftwood customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about Driftwood


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Games room Driftwood Customer Feedback and Reviews

Blackwater in Kenmare, County Kerry, Ireland-South

Blackwater, Kenmare

Breaks in County KerryIreland-South

Blackwater self catering accommodation in Kenmare, County Kerry 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 Blackwater start from £278 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Blackwater


Sleeps 6 Fishing close by Golf close by 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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