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

Beach House 2 in Portnoo, County Donegal, Ireland North

Beach House 2, Portnoo

Breaks in County DonegalIreland North

Beach House 2 self catering accommodation in Portnoo, County Donegal sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Beach House 2 start from £192 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Beach House 2


Sleeps 4 Garden Open fire or wood burner

The Crows Nest in Aldeburgh, Suffolk, East England

The Crows Nest, Aldeburgh

Breaks in SuffolkEast England

The Crows Nest in East 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 . It also has Internet access. The Crows Nest is close to the beach. Prices at The Crows Nest start from £325 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Crows Nest


Sleeps 2 Close to the Beach Internet WIFI available

4 bedroom holiday home in Glastonbury, Somerset, South West England

4 bedroom holiday home, Glastonbury

Breaks in SomersetSouth West England

4 bedroom holiday home in South West England 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 . It also has Internet access. Prices at 4 bedroom holiday home start from £845 but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 4 bedroom holiday home


Sleeps 8 Garden Internet WIFI available Luxury self catering

2 The Wharf in Lahinch, County Clare, Ireland West

2 The Wharf, Lahinch

Breaks in County ClareIreland West

2 The Wharf self catering accommodation in Lahinch, County Clare sleeps 7. This 3 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at 2 The Wharf start from £252 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 2 The Wharf


Sleeps 6 Garden

The Shippen in Ilfracombe, Devon, South West England

The Shippen, Ilfracombe

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

The Shippen 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: Detached Garden . It also has Internet access. The Shippen is close to the beach. The Shippen does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Shippen start from £386 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Shippen


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

Hollies Barn in Atlow, Derbyshire, Central England

Hollies Barn, Atlow

Breaks in DerbyshireCentral England

Hollies Barn self catering accommodation in Atlow, Derbyshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Hollies Barn start from £268 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Hollies Barn


Sleeps 4 Garden

17 Dartmoor in Gunnislake, Cornwall, South West England

17 Dartmoor, Gunnislake

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

17 Dartmoor self catering accommodation in Gunnislake, Cornwall sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Swimming Pool . Prices at 17 Dartmoor start from £355 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 17 Dartmoor


Sleeps 8 Indoor pool Garden

3 bedroom holiday home in Falmouth, Cornwall, South West England

3 bedroom holiday home, Falmouth

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

3 bedroom holiday home 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 . It also has Internet access. 3 bedroom holiday home does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at 3 bedroom holiday home start from £475 For a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 3 bedroom holiday home


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

1 bedroom holiday home in Barnstaple, Devon, South West England

1 bedroom holiday home, Barnstaple

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

1 bedroom holiday home in South West England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 2. This 1 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include fishing . 1 bedroom holiday home does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at 1 bedroom holiday home start from £245 but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 1 bedroom holiday home


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Fishing close by Internet WIFI available Luxury self catering

Westport in Clew Bay, County Mayo, Ireland-West

Westport, Clew Bay

Breaks in County MayoIreland-West

Westport self catering accommodation in Clew Bay, County Mayo 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 Westport start from £226 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Westport


Sleeps 6 Fishing close by Golf close by Internet WIFI available Ideal for a romantic break

 

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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