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

Carlingford in Carlingford Lough, County Louth, Ireland-East

Carlingford, Carlingford Lough

Breaks in County LouthIreland-East

Carlingford self catering accommodation in Carlingford Lough, County Louth sleeps 8. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Carlingford is close to the beach. Carlingford does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Carlingford start from £520 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Carlingford


Sleeps 8 Close to the Beach Pet friendly

2 bedroom cottage in Bideford, Devon, South West England

2 bedroom cottage, Bideford

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

2 bedroom cottage in South West 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 . 2 bedroom cottage is close to the beach. 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 £325 For a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 2 bedroom cottage


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Pet friendly

Sygate Mill in Cawston, Norfolk, East England

Sygate Mill, Cawston

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

Sygate Mill in East England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 6. This 3 bedroom Bungalow is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Detached Garden . Activities close by include horse riding fishing . Prices at Sygate Mill start from £360 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected Sygate Mill customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about Sygate Mill


Sleeps 6 Fishing close by Garden Sygate Mill Customer Feedback and Reviews

Mountshannon in Lough Derg, County Clare, Ireland-West

Mountshannon, Lough Derg

Breaks in County ClareIreland-West

Mountshannon self catering accommodation in Lough Derg, 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 fishing . Mountshannon does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Mountshannon start from £216 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Mountshannon


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by Internet WIFI available

2 Capel Gwyn in Llan Ffestiniog, Gwynedd, North Wales

2 Capel Gwyn, Llan Ffestiniog

Breaks in GwyneddNorth Wales

2 Capel Gwyn self catering accommodation in Llan Ffestiniog, Gwynedd sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . 2 Capel Gwyn does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at 2 Capel Gwyn start from £244 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 2 Capel Gwyn


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Great Alder House in Llangynhafal, Denbighshire, North Wales

Great Alder House, Llangynhafal

Breaks in DenbighshireNorth Wales

Great Alder House self catering accommodation in Llangynhafal, Denbighshire sleeps 10. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at Great Alder House start from £431 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Great Alder House


Sleeps 10 or more Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

2 Ivy Dene Cottages in West Witton, North Yorkshire, North East England

2 Ivy Dene Cottages, West Witton

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

2 Ivy Dene Cottages self catering accommodation in West Witton, North Yorkshire sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . 2 Ivy Dene Cottages does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at 2 Ivy Dene Cottages start from £256 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 2 Ivy Dene Cottages


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly

Woodhill in Cottingham, Yorkshire Moors and Coast, North East England

Woodhill, Cottingham

Breaks in Yorkshire Moors and CoastNorth East England

Woodhill self catering accommodation in Cottingham, Yorkshire Moors and Coast sleeps 9. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Woodhill does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Woodhill start from £353 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Woodhill


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Killimer in Killimer, County Clare, Ireland-West

Killimer, Killimer

Breaks in County ClareIreland-West

Killimer self catering accommodation in Killimer, County Clare sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Apartment is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include golf . Prices at Killimer start from £158 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Killimer


Sleeps 4 Golf close by Internet WIFI available

3 bedroom cottage in Wadebridge, Cornwall, South West England

3 bedroom cottage, Wadebridge

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

3 bedroom cottage in South West England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 6. This 3 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . It also has Internet access. 3 bedroom cottage is close to the beach. Activities close by include fishing . Prices at 3 bedroom cottage start from £455 but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 3 bedroom cottage


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Fishing close by 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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