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

Sterling House in Robin Hoods Bay, North Yorkshire, North East England

Sterling House, Robin Hoods Bay

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Sterling House self catering accommodation in Robin Hoods Bay, North Yorkshire sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Sterling House start from £420 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Sterling House


Sleeps 8 Garden Internet WIFI available

The Loft in Navan, County Meath, Ireland-East

The Loft, Navan

Breaks in County MeathIreland-East

The Loft self catering accommodation in Navan, County Meath sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at The Loft start from £323 for a short break but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Loft


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

Ty Newydd in Colwyn Bay, Conwy, North Wales

Ty Newydd, Colwyn Bay

Breaks in ConwyNorth Wales

Ty Newydd self catering accommodation in Colwyn Bay, Conwy sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Ty Newydd is close to the beach. Activities close by include fishing . Ty Newydd does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Ty Newydd start from £483 for a short break but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ty Newydd


Sleeps 8 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Fishing close by Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner Easy walking close by

Tramore in Tramore Bay, County Waterford, Ireland-South

Tramore, Tramore Bay

Breaks in County WaterfordIreland-South

Tramore self catering accommodation in Tramore Bay, County Waterford sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Tramore is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Tramore does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Tramore start from £196 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Tramore


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

The Nook in Benllech, Gwynedd, North Wales

The Nook, Benllech

Breaks in GwyneddNorth Wales

The Nook self catering accommodation in Benllech, Gwynedd sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. The Nook does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Nook start from £310 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Nook


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

Toormakeady in Lough Mask, County Mayo, Ireland-West

Toormakeady, Lough Mask

Breaks in County MayoIreland-West

Toormakeady self catering accommodation in Lough Mask, County Mayo sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . Toormakeady is close to the beach. Toormakeady does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Toormakeady start from £224 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Toormakeady


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Open fire or wood burner

2 bedroom holiday home in Lizard Peninsula, Cornwall, South West England

2 bedroom holiday home, Lizard Peninsula

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

2 bedroom holiday home in South West England has a 3 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: Detached . It also has Internet access. 2 bedroom holiday home is close to the beach. 2 bedroom holiday home does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at 2 bedroom holiday home start from £325 For a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 2 bedroom holiday home


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Internet WIFI available

Lisdoonvarna in The Burren, County Clare, Ireland-West

Lisdoonvarna, The Burren

Breaks in County ClareIreland-West

Lisdoonvarna self catering accommodation in The Burren, County Clare sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include golf . Prices at Lisdoonvarna start from £197 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Lisdoonvarna


Sleeps 6 Golf close by Internet WIFI available

Bitacora in Dunvegan, Isle of Skye, Highlands Scotland

Bitacora, Dunvegan

Breaks in Isle of SkyeHighlands Scotland

Bitacora in Highlands Scotland has a 5 star rating and can sleep up to 6. This 4 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Bitacora start from £460 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Bitacora


Sleeps 6 Garden Internet WIFI available Luxury self catering

Willows Stable in Longframlington, Northumberland, North East England

Willows Stable, Longframlington

Breaks in NorthumberlandNorth East England

Willows Stable in North East England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 6. This 2 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Swimming Pool Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Willows Stable start from £373 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Willows Stable


Sleeps 6 Indoor pool Garden 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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