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

The Lake House- Connemara in Lettermullen, County Galway, Ireland West

The Lake House- Connemara, Lettermullen

Breaks in County GalwayIreland West

The Lake House- Connemara self catering accommodation in Lettermullen, County Galway sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Activities close by include fishing . Prices at The Lake House- Connemara start from £209 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Lake House- Connemara


Sleeps 6 Fishing close by Garden Open fire or wood burner

Solebay Cottage in Pendeen Lighthouse, Cornwall, South West England

Solebay Cottage, Pendeen Lighthouse

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Solebay Cottage self catering accommodation in Pendeen Lighthouse, Cornwall sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Solebay Cottage is close to the beach. Prices at Solebay Cottage start from £274 for a short break but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Solebay Cottage


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Ideal for a romantic break

Blue Haven Cottage in Hastings, East Sussex, South East England

Blue Haven Cottage, Hastings

Breaks in East SussexSouth East England

Blue Haven Cottage self catering accommodation in Hastings, East Sussex sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . It also has Internet access. Prices at Blue Haven Cottage start from £480 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Blue Haven Cottage


Sleeps 8 Internet WIFI available

Bron Berllan Uchaf in Dyserth, Denbighshire, North Wales

Bron Berllan Uchaf, Dyserth

Breaks in DenbighshireNorth Wales

Bron Berllan Uchaf self catering accommodation in Dyserth, Denbighshire sleeps 12. This 5 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at Bron Berllan Uchaf start from £675 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Bron Berllan Uchaf


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

Shamrock Cottage in Northrepps, Norfolk, East England

Shamrock Cottage, Northrepps

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

Shamrock Cottage in East England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 7. This 4 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Detached Open Fire/woodburner . Shamrock Cottage is close to the beach. Shamrock Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Shamrock Cottage start from £373 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected Shamrock Cottage customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about Shamrock Cottage


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Open fire or wood burner Shamrock Cottage Customer Feedback and Reviews

Barn Cottage in Peak Forest, Derbyshire, Central England

Barn Cottage, Peak Forest

Breaks in DerbyshireCentral England

Barn Cottage self catering accommodation in Peak Forest, Derbyshire sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Barn Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Barn Cottage start from £240 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Barn Cottage


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden

3 bedroom cottage in Biggar, Lanarkshire, South West Scotland

3 bedroom cottage, Biggar

Breaks in LanarkshireSouth West Scotland

3 bedroom cottage in South West Scotland has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 5. This 3 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . It also has Internet access. 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 £325 but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 3 bedroom cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Fishing close by Internet WIFI available Luxury self catering

Stepwell in Barton On The Heath, Gloucestershire, South West England

Stepwell, Barton On The Heath

Breaks in GloucestershireSouth West England

Stepwell self catering accommodation in Barton On The Heath, Gloucestershire sleeps 8. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include horse riding . Prices at Stepwell start from £2015 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Stepwell


Sleeps 8 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Wagtail Barn in Swannington, Norfolk, East England

Wagtail Barn, Swannington

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

Wagtail Barn 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 . Activities close by include golf . Wagtail Barn does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Wagtail Barn start from £311 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected Wagtail Barn customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about Wagtail Barn


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Golf close by Garden Wagtail Barn Customer Feedback and Reviews

Trim in Boyne Valley, County Meath, Ireland-East

Trim, Boyne Valley

Breaks in County MeathIreland-East

Trim self catering accommodation in Boyne Valley, County Meath sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Trim start from £307 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Trim


Sleeps 4 Fishing close by 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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