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

Sunrise in Filey, North Yorkshire, North East England

Sunrise, Filey

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Sunrise self catering accommodation in Filey, North Yorkshire sleeps 3. This 1 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Swimming Pool . Sunrise does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Sunrise start from £219 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Sunrise


Sleeps 2 Indoor pool Pet friendly Garden

Gables Retreat in Trearddur Bay, Gwynedd, North Wales

Gables Retreat, Trearddur Bay

Breaks in GwyneddNorth Wales

Gables Retreat self catering accommodation in Trearddur Bay, Gwynedd sleeps 3. This 1 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Gables Retreat start from £283 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Gables Retreat


Sleeps 2 Garden Internet WIFI available

The Tack Room in Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire, Central England

The Tack Room, Stratford-upon-Avon

Breaks in WarwickshireCentral England

The Tack Room self catering accommodation in Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . It also has Internet access. Prices at The Tack Room start from £575 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Tack Room


Sleeps 2 Internet WIFI available

3 bedroom cottage in Parkham, Devon, South West England

3 bedroom cottage, Parkham

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 cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It is listed as wheelchair accessible but please check direct prior to booking. Prices at 3 bedroom cottage start from £420 For a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 3 bedroom cottage


Sleeps 6 Disabled/Wheelchair Access Garden Open fire or wood burner

The Old Post Office in Mitford, Northumberland, North East England

The Old Post Office, Mitford

Breaks in NorthumberlandNorth East England

The Old Post Office self catering accommodation in Mitford, Northumberland sleeps 6. 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 The Old Post Office start from £269 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Old Post Office


Sleeps 6 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner Games room

Lower Moor Lodge in Hay-on-Wye, Herefordshire, West England

Lower Moor Lodge, Hay-on-Wye

Breaks in HerefordshireWest England

Lower Moor Lodge self catering accommodation in Hay-on-Wye, Herefordshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Lower Moor Lodge does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. It is listed as wheelchair accessible but please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Lower Moor Lodge start from £608 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Lower Moor Lodge


Sleeps 4 Disabled/Wheelchair Access Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Ty Coed in Four Crosses, Powys, Mid Wales

Ty Coed, Four Crosses

Breaks in PowysMid Wales

Ty Coed self catering accommodation in Four Crosses, Powys sleeps 4. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Ty Coed start from £253 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ty Coed


Sleeps 4 Garden

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

2 bedroom holiday home in Portreath, Cornwall, South West England

2 bedroom holiday home, Portreath

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

2 bedroom holiday home in South West England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 4. This 2 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. 2 bedroom holiday home is close to the beach. 2 bedroom holiday home does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at 2 bedroom holiday home start from £350 but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 2 bedroom holiday home


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Luxury self catering

Milford in Mulroy Bay, County Donegal, Ireland-North

Milford, Mulroy Bay

Breaks in County DonegalIreland-North

Milford self catering accommodation in Mulroy Bay, County Donegal sleeps 7. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . It also has Internet access. Milford is close to the beach. Prices at Milford start from £269 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Milford


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach 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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