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

Arva in Southwold, Suffolk, East England

Arva, Southwold

Breaks in SuffolkEast England

Arva in East England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Arva is close to the beach. Prices at Arva start from £525 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Arva


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Garden Internet WIFI available

3 bedroom cottage in Crackington Haven, Cornwall, South West England

3 bedroom cottage, Crackington Haven

Breaks in CornwallSouth 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: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. 3 bedroom cottage is close to the beach. Prices at 3 bedroom cottage start from £540 For a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 3 bedroom cottage


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

Lyons Green in Little Fransham, Norfolk, East England

Lyons Green, Little Fransham

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

Lyons Green in East England has a 5 star rating and can sleep up to 7. This 4 bedroom luxury Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Activities close by include fishing . Lyons Green does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Lyons Green start from £570 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected Lyons Green customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about Lyons Green


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Fishing close by Garden Open fire or wood burner Luxury self catering Lyons Green Customer Feedback and Reviews

Gleed Cottage in Naunton, Oxfordshire, Central England

Gleed Cottage, Naunton

Breaks in OxfordshireCentral England

Gleed Cottage self catering accommodation in Naunton, Oxfordshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Gleed Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Gleed Cottage start from £703 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Gleed Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Ballybay in White Lough, County Monaghan, Ireland-East

Ballybay, White Lough

Breaks in County MonaghanIreland-East

Ballybay self catering accommodation in White Lough, County Monaghan sleeps 5. This 1 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include golf fishing . Ballybay does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Ballybay start from £260 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ballybay


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

Willow Cottage in Athenry, County Galway, Ireland West

Willow Cottage, Athenry

Breaks in County GalwayIreland West

Willow Cottage self catering accommodation in Athenry, County Galway sleeps 7. This 5 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . Willow Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Willow Cottage start from £244 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Willow Cottage


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden

Glenwood Cottage in Laragh, County Wicklow, Ireland East

Glenwood Cottage, Laragh

Breaks in County WicklowIreland East

Glenwood Cottage self catering accommodation in Laragh, County Wicklow sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Glenwood Cottage start from £274 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Glenwood Cottage


Sleeps 4 Garden Open fire or wood burner

An Lochta Fada in Ballingeary, County Cork, Ireland South

An Lochta Fada, Ballingeary

Breaks in County CorkIreland South

An Lochta Fada self catering accommodation in Ballingeary, County Cork sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . An Lochta Fada does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at An Lochta Fada start from £209 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about An Lochta Fada


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Ty Twt in Llywernog, Ceredigion, Mid Wales

Ty Twt, Llywernog

Breaks in CeredigionMid Wales

Ty Twt self catering accommodation in Llywernog, Ceredigion sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Ty Twt start from £240 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ty Twt


Sleeps 2 Garden Internet WIFI available

Brandon in Dingle Peninsula, County Kerry, Ireland-South

Brandon, Dingle Peninsula

Breaks in County KerryIreland-South

Brandon self catering accommodation in Dingle Peninsula, County Kerry sleeps 5. This 3 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. Brandon is close to the beach. Prices at Brandon start from £196 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Brandon


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach 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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