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

Sea Watch House in Roundstone, County Galway, Ireland West

Sea Watch House, Roundstone

Breaks in County GalwayIreland West

Sea Watch House self catering accommodation in Roundstone, County Galway sleeps 9. This 6 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Sea Watch House start from £297 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Sea Watch House


Sleeps 8 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Stockdale House in Feizor, North Yorkshire, North West England

Stockdale House, Feizor

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth West England

Stockdale House self catering accommodation in Feizor, North Yorkshire sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Stockdale House start from £363 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Stockdale House


Sleeps 4 Garden Open fire or wood burner

3 bedroom holiday home in Llandovery, Carmarthenshire, Mid Wales

3 bedroom holiday home, Llandovery

Breaks in CarmarthenshireMid Wales

3 bedroom holiday home in Mid Wales has a 5 star rating and can sleep up to 6. This 3 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include fishing . 3 bedroom holiday home does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at 3 bedroom holiday home start from £515 but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 3 bedroom holiday home


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

Drumshanbo in Lovely Leitrim, County Leitrim, Ireland-West

Drumshanbo, Lovely Leitrim

Breaks in County LeitrimIreland-West

Drumshanbo self catering accommodation in Lovely Leitrim, County Leitrim sleeps 7. This 4 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Drumshanbo start from £269 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Drumshanbo


Sleeps 6 Fishing close by Golf close by

Oriel Cottage in Muddiford, Devon, South West England

Oriel Cottage, Muddiford

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Oriel Cottage in South West England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 5. This 2 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Garden Hot Tub Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Oriel Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Oriel Cottage start from £285 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Oriel Cottage


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

Tides Edge in Woolacombe, Devon, South West England

Tides Edge, Woolacombe

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Tides Edge in South West England has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to 6. This 2 bedroom Apartment is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Tides Edge is close to the beach. Activities close by include horse riding . Tides Edge 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 Tides Edge start from £313 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Tides Edge


Sleeps 6 Disabled/Wheelchair Access Close to the Beach Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

Reclaim Cottage in Colkirk, Norfolk, East England

Reclaim Cottage, Colkirk

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

Reclaim Cottage in East England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Activities close by include golf . Reclaim Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Reclaim Cottage start from £294 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected Reclaim Cottage customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about Reclaim Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Golf close by Garden Open fire or wood burner Reclaim Cottage Customer Feedback and Reviews

Borris in Blackstairs Mountains, County Carlow, Ireland-East

Borris, Blackstairs Mountains

Breaks in County CarlowIreland-East

Borris self catering accommodation in Blackstairs Mountains, County Carlow sleeps 10. This 4 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Activities close by include golf . Borris does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Borris start from £281 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Borris


Sleeps 10 or more Pet friendly Golf close by

The Old Coach House in Cawston, Norfolk, East England

The Old Coach House, Cawston

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

The Old Coach 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 Swimming Pool . Activities close by include horse riding fishing . Prices at The Old Coach House start from £340 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected The Old Coach House customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about The Old Coach House


Sleeps 4 Indoor pool Fishing close by Garden The Old Coach House Customer Feedback and Reviews

2 bedroom cottage in Fort Augustus, Inverness-shire, Highlands Scotland

2 bedroom cottage, Fort Augustus

Breaks in Inverness-shireHighlands Scotland

2 bedroom cottage in Highlands Scotland 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 Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include fishing . 2 bedroom cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at 2 bedroom cottage start from £395 but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 2 bedroom cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Fishing close by Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner Luxury self catering

 

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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