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

Ballinrobe in Lough Mask, County Mayo, Ireland-West

Ballinrobe, Lough Mask

Breaks in County MayoIreland-West

Ballinrobe self catering accommodation in Lough Mask, County Mayo sleeps 7. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Activities close by include golf fishing . Ballinrobe does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Ballinrobe start from £230 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ballinrobe


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by Ideal for a romantic break

Clyde Cottage in Dunoon, Argyll, West Scotland

Clyde Cottage, Dunoon

Breaks in ArgyllWest Scotland

Clyde Cottage self catering accommodation in Dunoon, Argyll sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Clyde Cottage start from £235 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Clyde Cottage


Sleeps 2 Garden

South View in Redmire, North Yorkshire, North East England

South View, Redmire

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

South View self catering accommodation in Redmire, North Yorkshire sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . South View does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at South View start from £266 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about South View


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Oakmead in Moreton-In-Marsh, Gloucestershire, South West England

Oakmead, Moreton-In-Marsh

Breaks in GloucestershireSouth West England

Oakmead self catering accommodation in Moreton-In-Marsh, Gloucestershire sleeps 2. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . Oakmead does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Oakmead start from £488 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Oakmead


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden

1 bedroom cottage in St Mellion, Cornwall, South West England

1 bedroom cottage, St Mellion

Breaks in CornwallSouth 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 and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. 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 £250 For a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 1 bedroom cottage


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Taigh an Tobair (House by the Well) in Dunvegan, Isle of Skye, Highlands Scotland

Taigh an Tobair (House by the Well), Dunvegan

Breaks in Isle of SkyeHighlands Scotland

Taigh an Tobair (House by the Well) self catering accommodation in Dunvegan, Isle of Skye sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at Taigh an Tobair (House by the Well) start from £330 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Taigh an Tobair (House by the Well)


Sleeps 4 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Carthys Cottage in Dungarvan, County Waterford, Ireland South

Carthys Cottage, Dungarvan

Breaks in County WaterfordIreland South

Carthys Cottage self catering accommodation in Dungarvan, County Waterford sleeps 5. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Carthys Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Carthys Cottage start from £230 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Carthys Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

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

Glencar, Ring of Kerry

Breaks in County KerryIreland-South

Glencar self catering accommodation in Ring of Kerry, County Kerry sleeps 6. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include golf fishing . Glencar does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Glencar start from £222 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Glencar


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by Internet WIFI available

Mystic Stream in Maam, County Galway, Ireland West

Mystic Stream, Maam

Breaks in County GalwayIreland West

Mystic Stream self catering accommodation in Maam, County Galway sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Mystic Stream does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Mystic Stream start from £269 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Mystic Stream


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Bearwood House and Cottage in Pembridge, Herefordshire, West England

Bearwood House and Cottage, Pembridge

Breaks in HerefordshireWest England

Bearwood House and Cottage self catering accommodation in Pembridge, Herefordshire sleeps 15. This 7 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Hot Tub Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include golf . Bearwood House and Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Bearwood House and Cottage start from £1389 for a short break but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Bearwood House and Cottage


Sleeps 10 or more Pet friendly Golf close by Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner Hot tub Easy walking close by Games room

 

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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