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

2 bedroom cottage in Boscastle, Cornwall, South West England

2 bedroom cottage, Boscastle

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

2 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 . It also has Internet access. 2 bedroom cottage is close to the beach. Activities close by include fishing . Prices at 2 bedroom cottage start from £435 For a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 2 bedroom cottage


Close to the Beach Fishing close by Garden Internet WIFI available

Shanagolden in Limerick City, County Limerick, Ireland-South

Shanagolden, Limerick City

Breaks in County LimerickIreland-South

Shanagolden self catering accommodation in Limerick City, County Limerick sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . Activities close by include golf fishing . Shanagolden does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Shanagolden start from £269 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Shanagolden


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by Open fire or wood burner

Westies in Keswick, Cumbria, North West England

Westies, Keswick

Breaks in CumbriaNorth West England

Westies self catering accommodation in Keswick, Cumbria sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Westies does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Westies start from £435 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Westies


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

The Granary in Saxmundham, Suffolk, East England

The Granary, Saxmundham

Breaks in SuffolkEast England

The Granary 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 . Prices at The Granary start from £260 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Granary


Sleeps 2 Garden

Ribble Valley Cottage in Ribchester, Lancashire, North West England

Ribble Valley Cottage, Ribchester

Breaks in LancashireNorth West England

Ribble Valley Cottage self catering accommodation in Ribchester, Lancashire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Four poster bed Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include fishing . Ribble Valley Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Ribble Valley Cottage start from £271 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ribble Valley Cottage


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

Fenit in Tralee, County Kerry, Ireland-South

Fenit, Tralee

Breaks in County KerryIreland-South

Fenit self catering accommodation in Tralee, County Kerry sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Fenit is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Fenit does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Fenit start from £365 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Fenit


Sleeps 8 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by Internet WIFI available

Flat 30 Clifton Court in Putsborough, Devon, South West England

Flat 30 Clifton Court, Putsborough

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Flat 30 Clifton Court in South West 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 and features include: Swimming Pool . It also has Internet access. Flat 30 Clifton Court is close to the beach. Prices at Flat 30 Clifton Court start from £344 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Flat 30 Clifton Court


Sleeps 2 Indoor pool Close to the Beach Internet WIFI available

Pinehurst in Thornton Rust, North Yorkshire, North East England

Pinehurst, Thornton Rust

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Pinehurst self catering accommodation in Thornton Rust, North Yorkshire sleeps 12. This 5 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Pinehurst does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Pinehurst start from £602 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Pinehurst


Sleeps 10 or more Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

3 bedroom apartment in Newquay, Cornwall, South West England

3 bedroom apartment, Newquay

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

3 bedroom apartment in South West England has a 5 star rating and can sleep up to 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . 3 bedroom apartment is close to the beach. Prices at 3 bedroom apartment start from £515 For a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 3 bedroom apartment


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Easy walking close by

The Townhouse in Kirkcudbright, Kirkcudbrightshire, South West Scotland

The Townhouse, Kirkcudbright

Breaks in KirkcudbrightshireSouth West Scotland

The Townhouse in South West Scotland has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 8. This 4 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at The Townhouse start from £358 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Townhouse


Sleeps 8 Garden Luxury self catering

 

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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