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

Dungloe in Atlantic Coast, County Donegal, Ireland-North

Dungloe, Atlantic Coast

Breaks in County DonegalIreland-North

Dungloe self catering accommodation in Atlantic Coast, County Donegal sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Dungloe is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf . Dungloe does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Dungloe start from £220 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Dungloe


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Golf close by

3 Railway Cottages in Betws-Y-Coed, Conwy, North Wales

3 Railway Cottages, Betws-Y-Coed

Breaks in ConwyNorth Wales

3 Railway Cottages self catering accommodation in Betws-Y-Coed, Conwy sleeps 6. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at 3 Railway Cottages start from £267 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 3 Railway Cottages


Sleeps 6 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

1 bedroom holiday home in Fowey, Cornwall, South West England

1 bedroom holiday home, Fowey

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

1 bedroom holiday home in South West 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 and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . 1 bedroom holiday home is close to the beach. 1 bedroom holiday home does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at 1 bedroom holiday home start from £275 For a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 1 bedroom holiday home


Sleeps 2 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Ideal for a romantic break Open fire or wood burner

Brook Lodge in Wakes Colne, Suffolk, East England

Brook Lodge, Wakes Colne

Breaks in SuffolkEast England

Brook Lodge self catering accommodation in Wakes Colne, Suffolk sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Lodge is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Hot Tub . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include golf fishing . Brook Lodge does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Brook Lodge start from £413 for a short break but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Brook Lodge


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by Internet WIFI available Hot tub

The Wigwam in Southwold, Suffolk, East England

The Wigwam, Southwold

Breaks in SuffolkEast England

The Wigwam in East England has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . The Wigwam is close to the beach. Prices at The Wigwam start from £466 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Wigwam


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach

Meadow View in Buxton, Derbyshire, Central England

Meadow View, Buxton

Breaks in DerbyshireCentral England

Meadow View self catering accommodation in Buxton, Derbyshire sleeps 12. This 6 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Meadow View start from £696 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Meadow View


Sleeps 10 or more Garden Internet WIFI available

Valentia Island in Ring of Kerry, County Kerry, Ireland-South

Valentia Island, Ring of Kerry

Breaks in County KerryIreland-South

Valentia Island self catering accommodation in Ring of Kerry, County Kerry sleeps 10. This 5 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Valentia Island is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Valentia Island start from £321 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Valentia Island


Sleeps 10 or more Close to the Beach Fishing close by Golf close by

Manor Farm Cottage in Swaffham, Norfolk, East England

Manor Farm Cottage, Swaffham

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

Manor Farm Cottage self catering accommodation in Swaffham, Norfolk sleeps 7. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Manor Farm Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Manor Farm Cottage start from £265 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Manor Farm Cottage


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

The Coach House in Middleham, North Yorkshire, North East England

The Coach House, Middleham

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

The Coach House self catering accommodation in Middleham, North Yorkshire sleeps 8. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . The Coach House does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Coach House start from £407 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Coach House


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Garden

Wagtails in Blythburgh, Suffolk, East England

Wagtails, Blythburgh

Breaks in SuffolkEast England

Wagtails in East England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 4. This 2 bedroom Apartment is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Swimming Pool . Prices at Wagtails start from £312 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Wagtails


Sleeps 4 Indoor pool Games room

 

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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