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

Ballintoy in Giants Causeway, County Antrim, Ireland-North

Ballintoy, Giants Causeway

Breaks in County AntrimIreland-North

Ballintoy self catering accommodation in Giants Causeway, County Antrim sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Ballintoy is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Ballintoy does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Ballintoy start from £375 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ballintoy


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by Ideal for a romantic break

Distyll in Ruthin, Denbighshire, North Wales

Distyll, Ruthin

Breaks in DenbighshireNorth Wales

Distyll self catering accommodation in Ruthin, Denbighshire sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Distyll does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Distyll start from £232 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Distyll


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

The Trainers House in Malton, North Yorkshire, North East England

The Trainers House, Malton

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

The Trainers House self catering accommodation in Malton, North Yorkshire sleeps 14. This 6 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Swimming Pool Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. The Trainers House does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Trainers House start from £1135 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Trainers House


Sleeps 10 or more Indoor pool Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Celts Rest in Hayle, Cornwall, South West England

Celts Rest, Hayle

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Celts Rest self catering accommodation in Hayle, Cornwall sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Celts Rest start from £481 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Celts Rest


Sleeps 8 Garden Internet WIFI available

The Apartment in Aultbea, Wester Ross, Highlands Scotland

The Apartment, Aultbea

Breaks in Wester RossHighlands Scotland

The Apartment self catering accommodation in Aultbea, Wester Ross sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Activities close by include fishing . The Apartment does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Apartment start from £256 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Apartment


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Fishing close by Garden

The Stone Cottage in Tully, County Galway, Ireland West

The Stone Cottage, Tully

Breaks in County GalwayIreland West

The Stone Cottage self catering accommodation in Tully, County Galway sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. The Stone Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Stone Cottage start from £231 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Stone Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Hury Lodge in Baldersdale, County Durham, North East England

Hury Lodge, Baldersdale

Breaks in County DurhamNorth East England

Hury Lodge in North East England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 4. This 2 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Hury Lodge does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Hury Lodge start from £239 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Hury Lodge


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Luxury self catering

Rathmullan in Lough Swilly, County Donegal, Ireland-North

Rathmullan, Lough Swilly

Breaks in County DonegalIreland-North

Rathmullan self catering accommodation in Lough Swilly, County Donegal sleeps 6. This 4 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . Rathmullan is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Rathmullan does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Rathmullan start from £261 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Rathmullan


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by Open fire or wood burner

Listowel in North Kerry, County Kerry, Ireland-South

Listowel, North Kerry

Breaks in County KerryIreland-South

Listowel self catering accommodation in North Kerry, County Kerry sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Activities close by include golf fishing . Listowel does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Listowel start from £169 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Listowel


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by

Kiltegan in Wicklow Gap, County Wicklow, Ireland-East

Kiltegan, Wicklow Gap

Breaks in County WicklowIreland-East

Kiltegan self catering accommodation in Wicklow Gap, County Wicklow sleeps 8. 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 . Kiltegan does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Kiltegan start from £279 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Kiltegan


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Golf 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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