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

Yeo Cottage in Barnstaple, Devon, South West England

Yeo Cottage, Barnstaple

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Yeo Cottage in South West England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Garden Hot Tub . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include horse riding . Yeo Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Yeo Cottage start from £313 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Yeo Cottage


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Hot tub

Kenmare in Kenmare Bay, County Kerry, Ireland-South

Kenmare, Kenmare Bay

Breaks in County KerryIreland-South

Kenmare self catering accommodation in Kenmare Bay, County Kerry sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Detached . Prices at Kenmare start from £304 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Kenmare


Sleeps 6

Hayloft Cottage in Newbiggin-on-Lune, Cumbria, North West England

Hayloft Cottage, Newbiggin-on-Lune

Breaks in CumbriaNorth West England

Hayloft Cottage self catering accommodation in Newbiggin-on-Lune, Cumbria sleeps 4. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Hayloft Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Hayloft Cottage start from £264 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Hayloft Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

Ballybunion in Ballybunion, County Kerry, Ireland-South

Ballybunion, Ballybunion

Breaks in County KerryIreland-South

Ballybunion self catering accommodation in Ballybunion, County Kerry sleeps . This Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Ballybunion is close to the beach. Prices at Ballybunion start from £247 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ballybunion


Close to the Beach

Limavady in Lough Foyle, County Derry, Ireland-North

Limavady, Lough Foyle

Breaks in County DerryIreland-North

Limavady self catering accommodation in Lough Foyle, County Derry sleeps 4. 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 . Prices at Limavady start from £275 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Limavady


Sleeps 4 Fishing close by Golf close by Internet WIFI available

Vanguard in Whitby Lighthouse, North Yorkshire, North East England

Vanguard, Whitby Lighthouse

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Vanguard self catering accommodation in Whitby Lighthouse, North Yorkshire sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Vanguard is close to the beach. Vanguard does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Vanguard start from £483 for a short break but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Vanguard


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Garden Ideal for a romantic break Easy walking close by

The White House in Croyde, Devon, South West England

The White House, Croyde

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

The White House in South West England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 10. This 5 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Garden Hot Tub . It also has Internet access. The White House is close to the beach. The White House does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The White House start from £1410 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The White House


Sleeps 10 or more Close to the Beach Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Hot tub

Curlew Cottage in Haydon Bridge, Northumberland, North East England

Curlew Cottage, Haydon Bridge

Breaks in NorthumberlandNorth East England

Curlew Cottage self catering accommodation in Haydon Bridge, Northumberland sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . Curlew Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Curlew Cottage start from £252 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Curlew Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden

Liscannor in Cliffs of Moher, County Clare, Ireland-West

Liscannor, Cliffs of Moher

Breaks in County ClareIreland-West

Liscannor self catering accommodation in Cliffs of Moher, County Clare sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Liscannor is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Liscannor start from £269 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Liscannor


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Fishing close by Golf close by

Hillberry in Grange-over-Sands, Cumbria, North West England

Hillberry, Grange-over-Sands

Breaks in CumbriaNorth West England

Hillberry self catering accommodation in Grange-over-Sands, Cumbria sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Hillberry start from £455 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Hillberry


Sleeps 8 Garden 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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