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 Top Cottage in Welbourn, Lincolnshire, East England

Hill Top Cottage, Welbourn

Breaks in LincolnshireEast England

Hill Top Cottage self catering accommodation in Welbourn, Lincolnshire sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Hill Top Cottage start from £245 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Hill Top Cottage


Sleeps 2 Garden Internet WIFI available

Castlegregory in Dingle Peninsula, County Kerry, Ireland-South

Castlegregory, Dingle Peninsula

Breaks in County KerryIreland-South

Castlegregory self catering accommodation in Dingle Peninsula, County Kerry sleeps 9. This 4 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Castlegregory is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Castlegregory start from £304 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Castlegregory


Sleeps 8 Close to the Beach Fishing close by Golf close by Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

2 bedroom holiday home in Wroxham, Norfolk, East England

2 bedroom holiday home, Wroxham

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

2 bedroom holiday home in East England has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Swimming Pool . It also has Internet access. Prices at 2 bedroom holiday home start from £373 but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 2 bedroom holiday home


Sleeps 4 Indoor pool Internet WIFI available

The Laggan Drey in Laggan, Perthshire, Central Scotland

The Laggan Drey, Laggan

Breaks in PerthshireCentral Scotland

The Laggan Drey in Central Scotland 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: Detached Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include fishing . The Laggan Drey does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Laggan Drey start from £412 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Laggan Drey


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Fishing close by Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner Luxury self catering

The Mews in Wells-next-the-Sea, Norfolk, East England

The Mews, Wells-next-the-Sea

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

The Mews 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 . The Mews is close to the beach. Prices at The Mews start from £407 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected The Mews customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about The Mews


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach The Mews Customer Feedback and Reviews

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

Tuosist in Beara Peninsula, County Kerry, Ireland-South

Tuosist, Beara Peninsula

Breaks in County KerryIreland-South

Tuosist self catering accommodation in Beara Peninsula, County Kerry sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Tuosist is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Tuosist does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Tuosist start from £192 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Tuosist


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

1 bedroom holiday home in Penrith, Cumbria, North West England

1 bedroom holiday home, Penrith

Breaks in CumbriaNorth West England

1 bedroom holiday home in North West England has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . 1 bedroom holiday home does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at 1 bedroom holiday home start from £315 but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 1 bedroom holiday home


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly

Maltings Cottage in Burnham Market, Norfolk, East England

Maltings Cottage, Burnham Market

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

Maltings Cottage in East England has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Detached . Activities close by include golf . Prices at Maltings Cottage start from £340 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected Maltings Cottage customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about Maltings Cottage


Sleeps 4 Golf close by Maltings Cottage Customer Feedback and Reviews

The Bothy in Boldre, Hampshire, South East England

The Bothy, Boldre

Breaks in HampshireSouth East England

The Bothy self catering accommodation in Boldre, Hampshire sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at The Bothy start from £283 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Bothy


Sleeps 2 Garden Open fire or wood burner

 

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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