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

Roundstone in Connemara, County Galway, Ireland-West

Roundstone, Connemara

Breaks in County GalwayIreland-West

Roundstone self catering accommodation in Connemara, County Galway sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Activities close by include golf . Prices at Roundstone start from £203 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Roundstone


Sleeps 4 Golf close by Ideal for a romantic break

3 bedroom cottage in Lustleigh, Devon, South West England

3 bedroom cottage, Lustleigh

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

3 bedroom cottage in South West England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to . This cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at 3 bedroom cottage start from £355 For a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 3 bedroom cottage


Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Killaloe in Lough Derg, County Clare, Ireland-West

Killaloe, Lough Derg

Breaks in County ClareIreland-West

Killaloe self catering accommodation in Lough Derg, County Clare sleeps 5. This 2 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include golf fishing . Killaloe does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Killaloe start from £209 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Killaloe


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by Internet WIFI available

The Granary in Lanchester, County Durham, North East England

The Granary, Lanchester

Breaks in County DurhamNorth East England

The Granary self catering accommodation in Lanchester, County Durham sleeps 5. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. The Granary does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Granary start from £245 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Granary


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

Ffynnon Tom in St Davids, Pembrokeshire, South Wales

Ffynnon Tom, St Davids

Breaks in PembrokeshireSouth Wales

Ffynnon Tom in South 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 . Prices at Ffynnon Tom start from £247 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ffynnon Tom


Sleeps 2 Garden Luxury self catering

Cahersiveen in Ring of Kerry, County Kerry, Ireland-South

Cahersiveen, Ring of Kerry

Breaks in County KerryIreland-South

Cahersiveen self catering accommodation in Ring of Kerry, County Kerry sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . Cahersiveen is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Cahersiveen does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Cahersiveen start from £224 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Cahersiveen


Sleeps 8 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by Open fire or wood burner

Berian Cross in Brynberian, Pembrokeshire, South Wales

Berian Cross, Brynberian

Breaks in PembrokeshireSouth Wales

Berian Cross self catering accommodation in Brynberian, Pembrokeshire sleeps 7. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Berian Cross does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Berian Cross start from £319 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Berian Cross


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Jennys Cottage in Alnmouth, Northumberland, North East England

Jennys Cottage, Alnmouth

Breaks in NorthumberlandNorth East England

Jennys Cottage in North East England 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: Four poster bed . Prices at Jennys Cottage start from £280 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Jennys Cottage


Sleeps 2 Luxury self catering

3 bedroom holiday home in Dumfries, Dumfries and Galloway, South West Scotland

3 bedroom holiday home, Dumfries

Breaks in Dumfries and GallowaySouth West Scotland

3 bedroom holiday home in South West Scotland has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 6. This 3 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Activities close by include fishing . 3 bedroom holiday home does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at 3 bedroom holiday home start from £420 but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 3 bedroom holiday home


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Fishing close by Garden Luxury self catering

Barnatra in Broadhaven, County Mayo, Ireland-West

Barnatra, Broadhaven

Breaks in County MayoIreland-West

Barnatra self catering accommodation in Broadhaven, County Mayo sleeps 10. This 5 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Barnatra is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Barnatra start from £333 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Barnatra


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

 

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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