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

Kilmuckridge in East Coast, County Wexford, Ireland-South

Kilmuckridge, East Coast

Breaks in County WexfordIreland-South

Kilmuckridge self catering accommodation in East Coast, County Wexford sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Activities close by include golf . Prices at Kilmuckridge start from £238 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Kilmuckridge


Sleeps 4 Golf close by

Mayobridge in Mourne Mountains, County Down, Ireland-North

Mayobridge, Mourne Mountains

Breaks in County DownIreland-North

Mayobridge self catering accommodation in Mourne Mountains, County Down sleeps 9. This 4 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Detached Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include golf . Prices at Mayobridge start from £321 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Mayobridge


Sleeps 8 Golf close by Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Bwthyn Bach in Church Bay, Isle of Anglesey, North Wales

Bwthyn Bach, Church Bay

Breaks in Isle of AngleseyNorth Wales

Bwthyn Bach in North Wales has a 5 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. Bwthyn Bach does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Bwthyn Bach start from £430 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Bwthyn Bach


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Luxury self catering

Ghyll Bank Byre in Staveley, Cumbria, North West England

Ghyll Bank Byre, Staveley

Breaks in CumbriaNorth West England

Ghyll Bank Byre self catering accommodation in Staveley, Cumbria sleeps 7. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Ghyll Bank Byre does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Ghyll Bank Byre start from £385 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ghyll Bank Byre


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

Flat 3 Albany House in Salcombe, Devon, South West England

Flat 3 Albany House, Salcombe

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Flat 3 Albany House self catering accommodation in Salcombe, Devon sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom luxury Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays . It also has Internet access. Flat 3 Albany House is close to the beach. Prices at Flat 3 Albany House start from £590 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected Flat 3 Albany House customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about Flat 3 Albany House


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Internet WIFI available Games room Luxury self catering Flat 3 Albany House Customer Feedback and Reviews

Exceptional Country House in Jordanstone, Perthshire, Central Scotland

Exceptional Country House, Jordanstone

Breaks in PerthshireCentral Scotland

Exceptional Country House self catering accommodation in Jordanstone, Perthshire sleeps 24. This 1 bedroom Country House is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Four poster bed Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Exceptional Country House does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Exceptional Country House start from £3 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Exceptional Country House


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

Dunnamaggan in Barrow Valley, County Kilkenny, Ireland-South

Dunnamaggan, Barrow Valley

Breaks in County KilkennyIreland-South

Dunnamaggan self catering accommodation in Barrow Valley, County Kilkenny sleeps 4. This 2 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 . Dunnamaggan does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Dunnamaggan start from £275 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Dunnamaggan


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by Internet WIFI available

Pengwern Farm Cottage in Llanrwst, Conwy, North Wales

Pengwern Farm Cottage, Llanrwst

Breaks in ConwyNorth Wales

Pengwern Farm Cottage self catering accommodation in Llanrwst, Conwy sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Pengwern Farm Cottage start from £257 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Pengwern Farm Cottage


Sleeps 4 Garden

Glenarm in Antrim Coast, County Antrim, Ireland-North

Glenarm, Antrim Coast

Breaks in County AntrimIreland-North

Glenarm self catering accommodation in Antrim Coast, County Antrim sleeps 5. This 2 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Glenarm is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Glenarm start from £313 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Glenarm


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Fishing close by Golf close by

5 bedroom holiday home in Charmouth, Dorset, South West England

5 bedroom holiday home, Charmouth

Breaks in DorsetSouth West England

5 bedroom holiday home in South West England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 10. This 5 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Swimming Pool . It also has Internet access. 5 bedroom holiday home is close to the beach. Prices at 5 bedroom holiday home start from £910 but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 5 bedroom holiday home


Sleeps 10 or more Indoor pool Close to the Beach Garden Internet WIFI available 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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