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

Galway in Galway City, County Galway, Ireland-West

Galway, Galway City

Breaks in County GalwayIreland-West

Galway self catering accommodation in Galway City, County Galway sleeps 3. This 2 bedroom Apartment is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Galway is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Galway start from £260 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Galway


Sleeps 2 Close to the Beach Fishing close by Golf close by Internet WIFI available

Curragh View in Miltown Malbay, County Clare, Ireland West

Curragh View, Miltown Malbay

Breaks in County ClareIreland West

Curragh View self catering accommodation in Miltown Malbay, County Clare sleeps 9. This 5 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Curragh View does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Curragh View start from £258 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Curragh View


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Moot Green House in Aldeburgh, Suffolk, East England

Moot Green House, Aldeburgh

Breaks in SuffolkEast England

Moot Green House in East England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 6. This 3 bedroom Apartment is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Moot Green House is close to the beach. Moot Green House does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Moot Green House start from £720 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Moot Green House


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

Killarney in Lakes of Killarney, County Kerry, Ireland-South

Killarney, Lakes of Killarney

Breaks in County KerryIreland-South

Killarney self catering accommodation in Lakes of Killarney, County Kerry sleeps 7. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . It also has Internet access. Killarney is close to the beach. Prices at Killarney start from £520 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Killarney


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Internet WIFI available

Wee House in Southwold, Suffolk, East England

Wee House, Southwold

Breaks in SuffolkEast England

Wee House 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 . Wee House is close to the beach. Prices at Wee House start from £462 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Wee House


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Garden

Traditional Highland Lodge in Lairg, Sutherland, Highlands Scotland

Traditional Highland Lodge, Lairg

Breaks in SutherlandHighlands Scotland

Traditional Highland Lodge self catering accommodation in Lairg, Sutherland sleeps 13. This 6 bedroom Lodge is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include fishing . Traditional Highland 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 Traditional Highland Lodge start from £1 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Traditional Highland Lodge


Sleeps 10 or more Disabled/Wheelchair Access Pet friendly Fishing close by Internet WIFI available Ideal for a romantic break Open fire or wood burner

Large Country Mansion in Abernethy, Perthshire, Central Scotland

Large Country Mansion, Abernethy

Breaks in PerthshireCentral Scotland

Large Country Mansion self catering accommodation in Abernethy, Perthshire sleeps 15. This 8 bedroom Country House is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Four poster bed Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Large Country Mansion does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Large Country Mansion start from £2 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Large Country Mansion


Sleeps 10 or more Pet friendly Internet WIFI available Ideal for a romantic break Open fire or wood burner Games room

The Arches in Alberbury, Shropshire, West England

The Arches, Alberbury

Breaks in ShropshireWest England

The Arches self catering accommodation in Alberbury, Shropshire sleeps 7. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Hot Tub Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at The Arches start from £445 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Arches


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

Llangain Farmhouse in Hay-on-Wye, Herefordshire, West England

Llangain Farmhouse, Hay-on-Wye

Breaks in HerefordshireWest England

Llangain Farmhouse self catering accommodation in Hay-on-Wye, Herefordshire sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Llangain Farmhouse does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Llangain Farmhouse start from £979 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Llangain Farmhouse


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Old Bank House in Cark In Cartmel , Cumbria, North West England

Old Bank House, Cark In Cartmel

Breaks in CumbriaNorth West England

Old Bank House in North West England has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to 11. This 6 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Old Bank House does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Old Bank House start from £510 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Old Bank House


Sleeps 10 or more Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available 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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