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

Trout Cottage in Llanwrthwl, Powys, Mid Wales

Trout Cottage, Llanwrthwl

Breaks in PowysMid Wales

Trout Cottage in Mid Wales has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Activities close by include fishing . Prices at Trout Cottage start from £225 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Trout Cottage


Sleeps 2 Fishing close by Garden

Tapestry Cottage in Milnthorpe, Cumbria, North West England

Tapestry Cottage, Milnthorpe

Breaks in CumbriaNorth West England

Tapestry Cottage self catering accommodation in Milnthorpe, Cumbria sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Tapestry Cottage start from £247 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Tapestry Cottage


Sleeps 4 Garden

Babell Cottage in Brynteg, Isle of Anglesey, North Wales

Babell Cottage, Brynteg

Breaks in Isle of AngleseyNorth Wales

Babell Cottage self catering accommodation in Brynteg, Isle of Anglesey sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Babell Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Babell Cottage start from £278 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Babell Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden

75 Island Street in Salcombe, Devon, South West England

75 Island Street, Salcombe

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

75 Island Street self catering accommodation in Salcombe, Devon sleeps 6. This Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . 75 Island Street is close to the beach. Prices at 75 Island Street start from £350 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 75 Island Street


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Games room

Lakeside Cottage 2 in Achill Island, County Mayo, Ireland West

Lakeside Cottage 2, Achill Island

Breaks in County MayoIreland West

Lakeside Cottage 2 self catering accommodation in Achill Island, County Mayo sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . It also has Internet access. Prices at Lakeside Cottage 2 start from £192 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Lakeside Cottage 2


Sleeps 4 Internet WIFI available

Jaunty Cottage in Cong, County Mayo, Ireland West

Jaunty Cottage, Cong

Breaks in County MayoIreland West

Jaunty Cottage self catering accommodation in Cong, County Mayo sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Jaunty Cottage start from £221 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Jaunty Cottage


Sleeps 6 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Annascaul in Dingle Peninsula, County Kerry, Ireland-South

Annascaul, Dingle Peninsula

Breaks in County KerryIreland-South

Annascaul self catering accommodation in Dingle Peninsula, County Kerry sleeps 6. This 4 bedroom Bungalow is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Annascaul is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Annascaul does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Annascaul start from £170 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Annascaul


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

The Coach House in Swinbrook, Oxfordshire, Central England

The Coach House, Swinbrook

Breaks in OxfordshireCentral England

The Coach House self catering accommodation in Swinbrook, Oxfordshire sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . The Coach House does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Coach House start from £505 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Coach House


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Ballyconneely in Galway Bay, County Galway, Ireland-West

Ballyconneely, Galway Bay

Breaks in County GalwayIreland-West

Ballyconneely self catering accommodation in Galway Bay, County Galway sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Ballyconneely is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Ballyconneely start from £222 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ballyconneely


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

4 Church Terrace in Docking, Norfolk, East England

4 Church Terrace, Docking

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

4 Church Terrace 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 and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at 4 Church Terrace start from £327 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected 4 Church Terrace customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about 4 Church Terrace


Sleeps 4 Garden Open fire or wood burner 4 Church Terrace 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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