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

The Old Chapel in Bucknall, Lincolnshire, East England

The Old Chapel, Bucknall

Breaks in LincolnshireEast England

The Old Chapel self catering accommodation in Bucknall, Lincolnshire sleeps 4. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . Prices at The Old Chapel start from £265 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Old Chapel


Sleeps 4 Garden

Croft Cottage in Kirkbymoorside, North Yorkshire, North East England

Croft Cottage, Kirkbymoorside

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Croft Cottage self catering accommodation in Kirkbymoorside, North Yorkshire sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Croft Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Croft Cottage start from £345 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Croft Cottage


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Froneithinog in Ysbyty Ystwyth, Ceredigion, Mid Wales

Froneithinog, Ysbyty Ystwyth

Breaks in CeredigionMid Wales

Froneithinog self catering accommodation in Ysbyty Ystwyth, Ceredigion sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Froneithinog does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Froneithinog start from £271 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Froneithinog


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Inch in Dingle Peninsula, County Kerry, Ireland-South

Inch, Dingle Peninsula

Breaks in County KerryIreland-South

Inch self catering accommodation in Dingle Peninsula, County Kerry sleeps . This Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . Inch is close to the beach. Inch does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Inch start from £315 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Inch


Close to the Beach Pet friendly Open fire or wood burner

The Lodge in Carlisle, Cumbria, North West England

The Lodge, Carlisle

Breaks in CumbriaNorth West England

The Lodge self catering accommodation in Carlisle, Cumbria sleeps 10. This 5 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Hot Tub Open Fire/woodburner . The Lodge does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Lodge start from £605 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Lodge


Sleeps 10 or more Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner Hot tub

Inverallan House in Grantown-On-Spey, Inverness-shire, Highlands Scotland

Inverallan House, Grantown-On-Spey

Breaks in Inverness-shireHighlands Scotland

Inverallan House self catering accommodation in Grantown-On-Spey, Inverness-shire sleeps 15. This 7 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include fishing . Inverallan House does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Inverallan House start from £1795 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Inverallan House


Sleeps 10 or more Pet friendly Fishing close by Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Large Mansion House in Benmore Forest, Argyll, West Scotland

Large Mansion House, Benmore Forest

Breaks in ArgyllWest Scotland

Large Mansion House self catering accommodation in Benmore Forest, Argyll sleeps 18. This 8 bedroom Holiday home is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include golf fishing . Large Mansion House does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Large Mansion House start from £1 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Large Mansion House


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

Jaunty Cottage in Cong, County Mayo, Ireland West

Jaunty Cottage, Cong

Breaks in County MayoIreland West

Jaunty Cottage self catering accommodation in Cong, County Mayo sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Jaunty Cottage start from £221 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Jaunty Cottage


Sleeps 6 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Tuam in Lough Corrib, County Galway, Ireland-West

Tuam, Lough Corrib

Breaks in County GalwayIreland-West

Tuam self catering accommodation in Lough Corrib, County Galway sleeps . This Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Activities close by include golf . Prices at Tuam start from £224 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Tuam


Golf close by

Louisburgh in Atlantic Coast, County Mayo, Ireland-West

Louisburgh, Atlantic Coast

Breaks in County MayoIreland-West

Louisburgh self catering accommodation in Atlantic Coast, County Mayo sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . Louisburgh is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Louisburgh does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Louisburgh start from £313 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Louisburgh


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by 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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