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

Lemybrien in Dungarvan Harbour, County Waterford, Ireland-South

Lemybrien, Dungarvan Harbour

Breaks in County WaterfordIreland-South

Lemybrien self catering accommodation in Dungarvan Harbour, County Waterford sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Activities close by include golf . Prices at Lemybrien start from £395 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Lemybrien


Sleeps 6 Golf close by

Windspray in Braunton, Devon, South West England

Windspray, Braunton

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Windspray in South West England has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Detached . Windspray does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Windspray start from £383 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Windspray


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly

The Roost in Holt, Norfolk, East England

The Roost, Holt

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

The Roost in East England has a 4 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: Garden . The Roost does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. It is listed as wheelchair accessible but please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Roost start from £294 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Roost


Sleeps 2 Disabled/Wheelchair Access Pet friendly Garden

1 bedroom holiday home in Whitland, Carmarthenshire, West Wales

1 bedroom holiday home, Whitland

Breaks in CarmarthenshireWest Wales

1 bedroom holiday home in West Wales has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 2. This 1 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. 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 £300 but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 1 bedroom holiday home


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Ideal for a romantic break Luxury self catering

Duncannon in Waterford Harbour, County Wexford, Ireland-South

Duncannon, Waterford Harbour

Breaks in County WexfordIreland-South

Duncannon self catering accommodation in Waterford Harbour, County Wexford sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Duncannon is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Duncannon start from £264 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Duncannon


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

6 Harbour View in Duncannon, County Wexford, Ireland South

6 Harbour View, Duncannon

Breaks in County WexfordIreland South

6 Harbour View self catering accommodation in Duncannon, County Wexford sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Prices at 6 Harbour View start from £255 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 6 Harbour View


Sleeps 6

3 bedroom cottage in Helmsdale, Sutherland, Highlands Scotland

3 bedroom cottage, Helmsdale

Breaks in SutherlandHighlands Scotland

3 bedroom cottage in Highlands Scotland has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to 4. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Activities close by include fishing . 3 bedroom cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at 3 bedroom cottage start from £188 but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 3 bedroom cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Fishing close by Garden Open fire or wood burner

The Shippon in Rhes-Y-Cae, Flintshire, North Wales

The Shippon, Rhes-Y-Cae

Breaks in FlintshireNorth Wales

The Shippon self catering accommodation in Rhes-Y-Cae, Flintshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at The Shippon start from £252 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Shippon


Sleeps 4 Garden Internet WIFI available

Sea View in Southwold, Suffolk, East England

Sea View, Southwold

Breaks in SuffolkEast England

Sea View in East England has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to 4. This 2 bedroom Apartment is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Sea View is close to the beach. Sea View does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Sea View start from £392 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Sea View


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Pet friendly

Lisbellaw in Lough Erne, County Fermanagh, Ireland-North

Lisbellaw, Lough Erne

Breaks in County FermanaghIreland-North

Lisbellaw self catering accommodation in Lough Erne, County Fermanagh sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Apartment is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include fishing . Lisbellaw does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Lisbellaw start from £444 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Lisbellaw


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly 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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