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

Craig Wen in Four Mile Bridge, Isle of Anglesey, North Wales

Craig Wen, Four Mile Bridge

Breaks in Isle of AngleseyNorth Wales

Craig Wen self catering accommodation in Four Mile Bridge, Isle of Anglesey sleeps 8. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Craig Wen start from £325 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Craig Wen


Sleeps 8 Garden Open fire or wood burner

The Stall in Llanmorlais, West Glamorgan, South Wales

The Stall, Llanmorlais

Breaks in West GlamorganSouth Wales

The Stall self catering accommodation in Llanmorlais, West Glamorgan sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . The Stall does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Stall start from £290 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Stall


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden

9 Ravens Point Cottage in Curracloe, County Wexford, Ireland South

9 Ravens Point Cottage, Curracloe

Breaks in County WexfordIreland South

9 Ravens Point Cottage self catering accommodation in Curracloe, County Wexford sleeps 8. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at 9 Ravens Point Cottage start from £262 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 9 Ravens Point Cottage


Sleeps 8 Garden

Foxglove Cottage in Cashel, County Galway, Ireland West

Foxglove Cottage, Cashel

Breaks in County GalwayIreland West

Foxglove Cottage self catering accommodation in Cashel, County Galway sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Foxglove Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Foxglove Cottage start from £207 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Foxglove Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

The Gingerbread House in Hunstanton, Norfolk, East England

The Gingerbread House, Hunstanton

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

The Gingerbread House in East England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 14. This 6 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . The Gingerbread House is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf . The Gingerbread House does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Gingerbread House start from £866 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected The Gingerbread House customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about The Gingerbread House


Sleeps 10 or more Close to the Beach Pet friendly Golf close by Garden Open fire or wood burner The Gingerbread House Customer Feedback and Reviews

The Old Dairy at Shaws Farm in Atlow, Derbyshire, Central England

The Old Dairy at Shaws Farm, Atlow

Breaks in DerbyshireCentral England

The Old Dairy at Shaws Farm self catering accommodation in Atlow, Derbyshire sleeps 4. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . The Old Dairy at Shaws Farm does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Old Dairy at Shaws Farm start from £230 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Old Dairy at Shaws Farm


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

White Lion House in Wirksworth, Derbyshire, Central England

White Lion House, Wirksworth

Breaks in DerbyshireCentral England

White Lion House self catering accommodation in Wirksworth, Derbyshire sleeps 10. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . White Lion House does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at White Lion House start from £488 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about White Lion House


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

The Old School in South Perrott, Dorset, South West England

The Old School, South Perrott

Breaks in DorsetSouth West England

The Old School self catering accommodation in South Perrott, Dorset 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. The Old School does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Old School start from £483 for a short break but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Old School


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

9 Secret Cottage in Aldeburgh, Suffolk, East England

9 Secret Cottage, Aldeburgh

Breaks in SuffolkEast England

9 Secret Cottage in East England has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . 9 Secret Cottage is close to the beach. Prices at 9 Secret Cottage start from £329 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 9 Secret Cottage


Sleeps 2 Close to the Beach

Galway City in Galway City, County Galway, Ireland-West

Galway City, Galway City

Breaks in County GalwayIreland-West

Galway City self catering accommodation in Galway City, County Galway sleeps 6. This 4 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Galway City is close to the beach. Activities close by include fishing . Prices at Galway City start from £338 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Galway City


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

 

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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