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

Mountshannon in Lough Derg, County Clare, Ireland-West

Mountshannon, Lough Derg

Breaks in County ClareIreland-West

Mountshannon self catering accommodation in Lough Derg, County Clare sleeps 6. This 3 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 . Prices at Mountshannon start from £216 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Mountshannon


Sleeps 6 Fishing close by Golf close by Internet WIFI available

Bidneys Cottage in Dunmore, County Galway, Ireland West

Bidneys Cottage, Dunmore

Breaks in County GalwayIreland West

Bidneys Cottage self catering accommodation in Dunmore, County Galway sleeps 3. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Bidneys Cottage start from £160 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Bidneys Cottage


Sleeps 2 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Hayloft At Kemps Farm in Lynton, Devon, South West England

Hayloft At Kemps Farm, Lynton

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Hayloft At Kemps Farm in South West England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Detached Garden . It also has Internet access. Hayloft At Kemps Farm is close to the beach. Hayloft At Kemps Farm does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Hayloft At Kemps Farm start from £359 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Hayloft At Kemps Farm


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

Firkin Cottage in Wymondham, Norfolk, East England

Firkin Cottage, Wymondham

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

Firkin Cottage self catering accommodation in Wymondham, Norfolk sleeps 3. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Firkin Cottage start from £244 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Firkin Cottage


Sleeps 2 Garden Internet WIFI available

Castle Street Cottage in Caernarfon, Gwynedd, North Wales

Castle Street Cottage, Caernarfon

Breaks in GwyneddNorth Wales

Castle Street Cottage self catering accommodation in Caernarfon, Gwynedd sleeps 9. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Hot Tub Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Castle Street Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Castle Street Cottage start from £476 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Castle Street Cottage


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner Hot tub Games room

Clint Cottage in St Boswells, Roxburghshire, Borders Scotland

Clint Cottage, St Boswells

Breaks in RoxburghshireBorders Scotland

Clint Cottage in Borders 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 Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Clint Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Clint Cottage start from £331 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Clint Cottage


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

Merrie Thought Cottage in Stuckton, Hampshire, South East England

Merrie Thought Cottage, Stuckton

Breaks in HampshireSouth East England

Merrie Thought Cottage self catering accommodation in Stuckton, Hampshire sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Swimming Pool . It also has Internet access. Prices at Merrie Thought Cottage start from £387 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Merrie Thought Cottage


Sleeps 4 Indoor pool Garden Internet WIFI available

Sutton House in Westport, County Mayo, Ireland West

Sutton House, Westport

Breaks in County MayoIreland West

Sutton House self catering accommodation in Westport, County Mayo sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Sutton House start from £144 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Sutton House


Sleeps 2 Garden

Killinick in Rosslare Harbour, County Wexford, Ireland-South

Killinick, Rosslare Harbour

Breaks in County WexfordIreland-South

Killinick self catering accommodation in Rosslare Harbour, County Wexford sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Killinick is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf . Killinick does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Killinick start from £416 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Killinick


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

3 bedroom cottage in Looe, Cornwall, South West England

3 bedroom cottage, Looe

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

3 bedroom cottage in South West England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 5. This 3 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at 3 bedroom cottage start from £395 but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 3 bedroom cottage


Sleeps 4 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner 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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