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

The Merchants House in Kilrush, County Clare, Ireland West

The Merchants House, Kilrush

Breaks in County ClareIreland West

The Merchants House self catering accommodation in Kilrush, County Clare sleeps 5. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at The Merchants House start from £199 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Merchants House


Sleeps 4 Open fire or wood burner

Merlin House in Somerford Keynes, Gloucestershire, South West England

Merlin House, Somerford Keynes

Breaks in GloucestershireSouth West England

Merlin House self catering accommodation in Somerford Keynes, Gloucestershire sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Swimming Pool Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at Merlin House start from £1857 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Merlin House


Sleeps 8 Indoor pool Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Dabbins Cottage in Ruthwell, Dumfries and Galloway, South West Scotland

Dabbins Cottage, Ruthwell

Breaks in Dumfries and GallowaySouth West Scotland

Dabbins Cottage self catering accommodation in Ruthwell, Dumfries and Galloway sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . Dabbins Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Dabbins Cottage start from £302 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Dabbins Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Open fire or wood burner

Gwalia in Newborough, Isle of Anglesey, North Wales

Gwalia, Newborough

Breaks in Isle of AngleseyNorth Wales

Gwalia self catering accommodation in Newborough, Isle of Anglesey sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Gwalia start from £282 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Gwalia


Sleeps 4 Garden Internet WIFI available

River Cottage in Staithes, North Yorkshire, North East England

River Cottage, Staithes

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

River Cottage self catering accommodation in Staithes, North Yorkshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at River Cottage start from £267 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about River Cottage


Sleeps 4 Garden

Grooms Cottage in Salwayash, Dorset, South West England

Grooms Cottage, Salwayash

Breaks in DorsetSouth West England

Grooms Cottage self catering accommodation in Salwayash, Dorset sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Grooms Cottage is close to the beach. Prices at Grooms Cottage start from £530 for a short break but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Grooms Cottage


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Clonakilty in Clonakilty, County Cork, Ireland-South

Clonakilty, Clonakilty

Breaks in County CorkIreland-South

Clonakilty self catering accommodation in Clonakilty, County Cork sleeps 3. This 1 bedroom luxury 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 Clonakilty start from £197 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Clonakilty


Sleeps 2 Golf close by Internet WIFI available Luxury self catering

Athel Cottage in Blythburgh, Suffolk, East England

Athel Cottage, Blythburgh

Breaks in SuffolkEast England

Athel Cottage in East England has a 3 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 Athel Cottage start from £250 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Athel Cottage


Sleeps 4 Garden Open fire or wood burner

The Nook - Kings Inn Steading in Carnwath, Lanarkshire, South West Scotland

The Nook - Kings Inn Steading, Carnwath

Breaks in LanarkshireSouth West Scotland

The Nook - Kings Inn Steading self catering accommodation in Carnwath, Lanarkshire sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at The Nook - Kings Inn Steading start from £225 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Nook - Kings Inn Steading


Sleeps 2 Garden

Lake View Lodge in Shepton Mallet, Somerset, South West England

Lake View Lodge, Shepton Mallet

Breaks in SomersetSouth West England

Lake View Lodge self catering accommodation in Shepton Mallet, Somerset sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Lodge is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include fishing . Prices at Lake View Lodge start from £453 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Lake View Lodge


Sleeps 6 Fishing close by Garden 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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