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

Cedar Cottage in Kidwelly, Carmarthenshire, South Wales

Cedar Cottage, Kidwelly

Breaks in CarmarthenshireSouth Wales

Cedar Cottage self catering accommodation in Kidwelly, Carmarthenshire sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Hot Tub . Activities close by include fishing . Prices at Cedar Cottage start from £379 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Cedar Cottage


Sleeps 6 Fishing close by Garden Hot tub

Bull Pen in Charlton, Wiltshire, South West England

Bull Pen, Charlton

Breaks in WiltshireSouth West England

Bull Pen self catering accommodation in Charlton, Wiltshire sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Bull Pen does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Bull Pen start from £265 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Bull Pen


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden

3 bedroom cottage in Bideford, Devon, South West England

3 bedroom cottage, Bideford

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

3 bedroom cottage in South West England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 6. This 3 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. 3 bedroom cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at 3 bedroom cottage start from £380 but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 3 bedroom cottage


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Luxury self catering

Westport in Clew Bay, County Mayo, Ireland-West

Westport, Clew Bay

Breaks in County MayoIreland-West

Westport self catering accommodation in Clew Bay, County Mayo sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include golf . Prices at Westport start from £279 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Westport


Sleeps 6 Golf close by Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner Luxury self catering

Former Hotel and Church Ruin in Dalwhinnie, Inverness-shire, Highlands Scotland

Former Hotel and Church Ruin, Dalwhinnie

Breaks in Inverness-shireHighlands Scotland

Former Hotel and Church Ruin self catering accommodation in Dalwhinnie, Inverness-shire sleeps 16. This 8 bedroom Holiday home is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Former Hotel and Church Ruin does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Former Hotel and Church Ruin start from £1 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Former Hotel and Church Ruin


Sleeps 10 or more Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Ideal for a romantic break Open fire or wood burner

Udford House in Brougham, Cumbria, North West England

Udford House, Brougham

Breaks in CumbriaNorth West England

Udford House self catering accommodation in Brougham, Cumbria sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include fishing . Udford House does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Udford House start from £346 for a short break but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Udford House


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Fishing close by Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner Easy walking close by

Rathdrum in Glendalough, County Wicklow, Ireland-East

Rathdrum, Glendalough

Breaks in County WicklowIreland-East

Rathdrum self catering accommodation in Glendalough, County Wicklow sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Rathdrum start from £395 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Rathdrum


Sleeps 4 Fishing close by Golf close by Ideal for a romantic break

Malltraeth Cottage in Malltraeth, Isle of Anglesey, North Wales

Malltraeth Cottage, Malltraeth

Breaks in Isle of AngleseyNorth Wales

Malltraeth Cottage self catering accommodation in Malltraeth, Isle of Anglesey sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Malltraeth Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Malltraeth Cottage start from £297 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Malltraeth Cottage


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden

Teal Cottage in Cwmdu, Carmarthenshire, South Wales

Teal Cottage, Cwmdu

Breaks in CarmarthenshireSouth Wales

Teal Cottage self catering accommodation in Cwmdu, Carmarthenshire sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Teal Cottage start from £274 for a short break but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Teal Cottage


Sleeps 2 Fishing close by Golf close by Garden Ideal for a romantic break Easy walking close by

Achill Island in Achill Island, County Mayo, Ireland-West

Achill Island, Achill Island

Breaks in County MayoIreland-West

Achill Island self catering accommodation in Achill Island, County Mayo sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Achill Island is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Achill Island start from £260 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Achill Island


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Fishing close by Golf close by

 

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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