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

Cariad Cottage in Llangattock, Powys, Mid Wales

Cariad Cottage, Llangattock

Breaks in PowysMid Wales

Cariad Cottage self catering accommodation in Llangattock, Powys sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Cariad Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Cariad Cottage start from £317 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Cariad Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

The Hayloft in Saham Hills, Norfolk, East England

The Hayloft, Saham Hills

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

The Hayloft self catering accommodation in Saham Hills, Norfolk sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Hot Tub Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. The Hayloft does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Hayloft start from £315 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Hayloft


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner Hot tub

Kates Cottage in Skibbereen, County Cork, Ireland South

Kates Cottage, Skibbereen

Breaks in County CorkIreland South

Kates Cottage self catering accommodation in Skibbereen, County Cork sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Kates Cottage start from £214 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Kates Cottage


Sleeps 6 Garden Open fire or wood burner

The Annexe in Dyffryn Ardudwy, Gwynedd, North Wales

The Annexe, Dyffryn Ardudwy

Breaks in GwyneddNorth Wales

The Annexe self catering accommodation in Dyffryn Ardudwy, Gwynedd sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. The Annexe does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Annexe start from £244 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Annexe


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

High Tide in Mayors Avenue, Devon, South West England

High Tide, Mayors Avenue

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

High Tide self catering accommodation in Mayors Avenue, Devon sleeps 5. This Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Prices at High Tide start from £402 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected High Tide customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about High Tide


Sleeps 4 Games room High Tide Customer Feedback and Reviews

Furbo in Galway Bay, County Galway, Ireland-West

Furbo, Galway Bay

Breaks in County GalwayIreland-West

Furbo self catering accommodation in Galway Bay, County Galway sleeps 6. 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. Furbo is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Furbo start from £273 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Furbo


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Fishing close by Golf close by Internet WIFI available Ideal for a romantic break Open fire or wood burner

Millrock in Woolacombe, Devon, South West England

Millrock, Woolacombe

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Millrock in South West 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 . It also has Internet access. Millrock is close to the beach. Prices at Millrock start from £312 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Millrock


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Internet WIFI available

Priestley in York, North Yorkshire, North East England

Priestley, York

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Priestley self catering accommodation in York, North Yorkshire sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Swimming Pool Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at Priestley start from £401 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Priestley


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

South Bay in Bridlington, North Yorkshire, North East England

South Bay, Bridlington

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

South Bay self catering accommodation in Bridlington, North Yorkshire sleeps 14. This 8 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. South Bay does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at South Bay start from £525 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about South Bay


Sleeps 10 or more Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

Ennis in Market Town, County Clare, Ireland-West

Ennis, Market Town

Breaks in County ClareIreland-West

Ennis self catering accommodation in Market Town, County Clare sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Activities close by include golf fishing . Ennis does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Ennis start from £201 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ennis


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by Ideal for a romantic break

 

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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