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

Badger Cottage in Much Wenlock, Shropshire, West England

Badger Cottage, Much Wenlock

Breaks in ShropshireWest England

Badger Cottage self catering accommodation in Much Wenlock, Shropshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Activities close by include fishing . Badger Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Badger Cottage start from £284 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Badger Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Fishing close by Garden

Kilgarriffe in Clonakilty, County Cork, Ireland-South

Kilgarriffe, Clonakilty

Breaks in County CorkIreland-South

Kilgarriffe self catering accommodation in Clonakilty, County Cork sleeps 2. This 1 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 . Kilgarriffe does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Kilgarriffe start from £166 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Kilgarriffe


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by Internet WIFI available

8 Seaview in Courtown, County Wexford, Ireland South

8 Seaview, Courtown

Breaks in County WexfordIreland South

8 Seaview self catering accommodation in Courtown, County Wexford sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at 8 Seaview start from £225 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 8 Seaview


Sleeps 6 Garden Internet WIFI available

1 bedroom cottage in Appledore, Devon, South West England

1 bedroom cottage, Appledore

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

1 bedroom cottage in South West 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 . 1 bedroom cottage is close to the beach. 1 bedroom cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at 1 bedroom cottage start from £290 For a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 1 bedroom cottage


Sleeps 2 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Ideal for a romantic break

Pimpernel in Stoke by Nayland, Suffolk, East England

Pimpernel, Stoke by Nayland

Breaks in SuffolkEast England

Pimpernel self catering accommodation in Stoke by Nayland, Suffolk sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Swimming Pool Hot Tub . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Pimpernel start from £450 for a short break but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Pimpernel


Sleeps 4 Indoor pool Fishing close by Golf close by Internet WIFI available Ideal for a romantic break Hot tub Easy walking close by

2 bedroom cottage in Callington, Cornwall, South West England

2 bedroom cottage, Callington

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

2 bedroom cottage in South West England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 6. 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 fishing . 2 bedroom cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at 2 bedroom cottage start from £395 For a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 2 bedroom cottage


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Fishing close by Internet WIFI available

The Haven in Shipton-under-Wychwood, Oxfordshire, Central England

The Haven, Shipton-under-Wychwood

Breaks in OxfordshireCentral England

The Haven self catering accommodation in Shipton-under-Wychwood, Oxfordshire sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Activities close by include golf . It is listed as wheelchair accessible but please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Haven start from £773 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Haven


Sleeps 6 Disabled/Wheelchair Access Golf close by Garden

Creag Hastin in Gairloch, Ross-shire, Highlands Scotland

Creag Hastin, Gairloch

Breaks in Ross-shireHighlands Scotland

Creag Hastin self catering accommodation in Gairloch, Ross-shire sleeps 6. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Creag Hastin does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Creag Hastin start from £278 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Creag Hastin


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden

Poplar Cottage in Fordham, Essex, South East England

Poplar Cottage, Fordham

Breaks in EssexSouth East England

Poplar Cottage self catering accommodation in Fordham, Essex sleeps 4. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Poplar Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Poplar Cottage start from £226 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Poplar Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden

Tralee in Dingle Peninsula, County Kerry, Ireland-South

Tralee, Dingle Peninsula

Breaks in County KerryIreland-South

Tralee self catering accommodation in Dingle Peninsula, County Kerry sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Tralee is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf . Prices at Tralee start from £217 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Tralee


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Golf close by Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

 

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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