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

Brittas Bay in Brittas Bay, County Wicklow, Ireland-East

Brittas Bay, Brittas Bay

Breaks in County WicklowIreland-East

Brittas Bay self catering accommodation in Brittas Bay, County Wicklow sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Brittas Bay is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Brittas Bay does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Brittas Bay start from £364 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Brittas Bay


Sleeps 8 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by Internet WIFI available

Large Mansion House in Benmore Forest, Argyll, West Scotland

Large Mansion House, Benmore Forest

Breaks in ArgyllWest Scotland

Large Mansion House self catering accommodation in Benmore Forest, Argyll sleeps 18. This 8 bedroom Holiday home is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include golf fishing . Large Mansion House does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Large Mansion House start from £1 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Large Mansion House


Sleeps 10 or more Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by Garden Internet WIFI available Ideal for a romantic break Open fire or wood burner Games room

Teach na Greine in Ballinskelligs, County Kerry, Ireland South

Teach na Greine, Ballinskelligs

Breaks in County KerryIreland South

Teach na Greine self catering accommodation in Ballinskelligs, County Kerry sleeps 7. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at Teach na Greine start from £252 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Teach na Greine


Sleeps 6 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

St Hildas Cottage in Hinderwell, North Yorkshire, North East England

St Hildas Cottage, Hinderwell

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

St Hildas Cottage self catering accommodation in Hinderwell, North Yorkshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Hot Tub . St Hildas Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at St Hildas Cottage start from £395 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about St Hildas Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Hot tub

Tranquillity in Wisemans Bridge, Pembrokeshire, South Wales

Tranquillity, Wisemans Bridge

Breaks in PembrokeshireSouth Wales

Tranquillity self catering accommodation in Wisemans Bridge, Pembrokeshire sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Lodge is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . Tranquillity does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Tranquillity start from £321 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Tranquillity


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden

Skipjack in Ingworth, Norfolk, East England

Skipjack, Ingworth

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

Skipjack in East England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 4. This 1 bedroom Apartment is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Detached Garden Swimming Pool Hot Tub . It also has Internet access. Prices at Skipjack start from £383 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected Skipjack customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about Skipjack


Sleeps 4 Indoor pool Garden Internet WIFI available Hot tub Skipjack Customer Feedback and Reviews

1 bedroom apartment in Carlyon Bay, Cornwall, South West England

1 bedroom apartment, Carlyon Bay

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

1 bedroom apartment in South West England has a 5 star rating and can sleep up to 2. This 1 bedroom luxury apartment is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . 1 bedroom apartment is close to the beach. Prices at 1 bedroom apartment start from £335 For a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 1 bedroom apartment


Sleeps 2 Close to the Beach Luxury self catering

Oriole Drive in Norwich, Norfolk, East England

Oriole Drive, Norwich

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

Oriole Drive in East England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Prices at Oriole Drive start from £327 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected Oriole Drive customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about Oriole Drive


Sleeps 4 Oriole Drive Customer Feedback and Reviews

51 High Street in Blakeney, Norfolk, East England

51 High Street, Blakeney

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

51 High Street in East England has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to 4. This 1 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . 51 High Street is close to the beach. Prices at 51 High Street start from £239 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 51 High Street


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Open fire or wood burner

2 bedroom cottage in Hartland, Devon, South West England

2 bedroom cottage, Hartland

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

2 bedroom cottage in South West England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to . This luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . 2 bedroom cottage is close to the beach. Prices at 2 bedroom cottage start from £280 but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 2 bedroom cottage


Close to the Beach Garden Luxury self catering

 

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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