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

Ravens Oak Apartment in Bantry, County Cork, Ireland South

Ravens Oak Apartment, Bantry

Breaks in County CorkIreland South

Ravens Oak Apartment self catering accommodation in Bantry, County Cork sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Ravens Oak Apartment start from £187 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ravens Oak Apartment


Sleeps 4 Garden Internet WIFI available

Ballylickey in Beara Peninsula, County Cork, Ireland-South

Ballylickey, Beara Peninsula

Breaks in County CorkIreland-South

Ballylickey self catering accommodation in Beara Peninsula, County Cork sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Ballylickey is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf . Ballylickey does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Ballylickey start from £259 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ballylickey


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Golf close by

Athy in Barrow Valley, County Kildare, Ireland-East

Athy, Barrow Valley

Breaks in County KildareIreland-East

Athy self catering accommodation in Barrow Valley, County Kildare sleeps 12. This 5 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Prices at Athy start from £515 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Athy


Sleeps 10 or more

Shanagolden in Limerick City, County Limerick, Ireland-South

Shanagolden, Limerick City

Breaks in County LimerickIreland-South

Shanagolden self catering accommodation in Limerick City, County Limerick sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . Activities close by include golf fishing . Shanagolden does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Shanagolden start from £269 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Shanagolden


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by Open fire or wood burner

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

Blackwater, Ring of Kerry

Breaks in County KerryIreland-South

Blackwater self catering accommodation in Ring of Kerry, County Kerry sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Activities close by include golf fishing . Blackwater does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Blackwater start from £253 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Blackwater


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by

2 bedroom holiday home in Charmouth, Dorset, South West England

2 bedroom holiday home, Charmouth

Breaks in DorsetSouth West England

2 bedroom holiday home in South West England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 4. This 2 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Swimming Pool . It also has Internet access. 2 bedroom holiday home is close to the beach. Prices at 2 bedroom holiday home start from £475 but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 2 bedroom holiday home


Sleeps 4 Indoor pool Close to the Beach Garden Internet WIFI available Luxury self catering

No 5 Carrick Cottages in Donegal Town, County Donegal, Ireland North

No 5 Carrick Cottages, Donegal Town

Breaks in County DonegalIreland North

No 5 Carrick Cottages self catering accommodation in Donegal Town, County Donegal sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . No 5 Carrick Cottages does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at No 5 Carrick Cottages start from £200 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about No 5 Carrick Cottages


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

The Barn in Llangwyryfon, Ceredigion, Mid Wales

The Barn, Llangwyryfon

Breaks in CeredigionMid Wales

The Barn self catering accommodation in Llangwyryfon, Ceredigion sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. The Barn does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Barn start from £288 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Barn


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Craig Tudor in Benllech, Gwynedd, North Wales

Craig Tudor, Benllech

Breaks in GwyneddNorth Wales

Craig Tudor self catering accommodation in Benllech, Gwynedd sleeps 11. This 5 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . It also has Internet access. Craig Tudor does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Craig Tudor start from £492 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Craig Tudor


Sleeps 10 or more Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

Creevy in Donegal Bay, County Donegal, Ireland-North

Creevy, Donegal Bay

Breaks in County DonegalIreland-North

Creevy self catering accommodation in Donegal Bay, County Donegal sleeps 6. 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. Creevy does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Creevy start from £415 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Creevy


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly 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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