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

Granary Cottage in Lavenham, Suffolk, East England

Granary Cottage, Lavenham

Breaks in SuffolkEast England

Granary Cottage self catering accommodation in Lavenham, Suffolk sleeps 5. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Granary Cottage start from £378 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Granary Cottage


Sleeps 4 Garden Internet WIFI available

Cashel in Galway Bay, County Galway, Ireland-West

Cashel, Galway Bay

Breaks in County GalwayIreland-West

Cashel self catering accommodation in Galway Bay, County Galway sleeps 6. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Prices at Cashel start from £231 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Cashel


Sleeps 6

Heathfield House in Invergordon, Inverness-shire, Highlands Scotland

Heathfield House, Invergordon

Breaks in Inverness-shireHighlands Scotland

Heathfield House in Highlands Scotland has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 7. This 4 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . Heathfield House does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Heathfield House start from £353 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Heathfield House


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Luxury self catering

Doolin in Cliffs of Moher, County Clare, Ireland-West

Doolin, Cliffs of Moher

Breaks in County ClareIreland-West

Doolin self catering accommodation in Cliffs of Moher, County Clare sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Prices at Doolin start from £251 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Doolin


Sleeps 4

Bernicia in Amble-by-the-Sea, Northumberland, North East England

Bernicia, Amble-by-the-Sea

Breaks in NorthumberlandNorth East England

Bernicia self catering accommodation in Amble-by-the-Sea, Northumberland sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Bernicia start from £282 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Bernicia


Sleeps 6 Garden

Bonnicott View in Lynton, Devon, South West England

Bonnicott View, Lynton

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Bonnicott View self catering accommodation in Lynton, Devon sleeps 4. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . It also has Internet access. Bonnicott View is close to the beach. Prices at Bonnicott View start from £424 for a short break but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Bonnicott View


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Internet WIFI available

The Old Ann Cam School in Dymock, Herefordshire, West England

The Old Ann Cam School, Dymock

Breaks in HerefordshireWest England

The Old Ann Cam School self catering accommodation in Dymock, Herefordshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at The Old Ann Cam School start from £690 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Old Ann Cam School


Sleeps 4 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Half Hour House in Fakenham, Norfolk, East England

Half Hour House, Fakenham

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

Half Hour House in East England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 2. This 1 bedroom Apartment is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Prices at Half Hour House start from £229 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected Half Hour House customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about Half Hour House


Sleeps 2 Internet WIFI available Half Hour House Customer Feedback and Reviews

Bloody Foreland in Gweedore Bay, County Donegal, Ireland-North

Bloody Foreland, Gweedore Bay

Breaks in County DonegalIreland-North

Bloody Foreland self catering accommodation in Gweedore Bay, County Donegal sleeps 7. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Activities close by include golf . Prices at Bloody Foreland start from £269 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Bloody Foreland


Sleeps 6 Golf close by

Bushmills in Antrim Coast, County Antrim, Ireland-North

Bushmills, Antrim Coast

Breaks in County AntrimIreland-North

Bushmills self catering accommodation in Antrim Coast, County Antrim sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Bushmills is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Bushmills does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Bushmills start from £319 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Bushmills


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

 

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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