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

Carraroe in Galway Bay, County Galway, Ireland-West

Carraroe, Galway Bay

Breaks in County GalwayIreland-West

Carraroe self catering accommodation in Galway Bay, County Galway sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Carraroe is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Carraroe start from £224 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Carraroe


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Fishing close by Golf close by

The Penthouse (Woodside) in Salcombe, Devon, South West England

The Penthouse (Woodside), Salcombe

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

The Penthouse (Woodside) self catering accommodation in Salcombe, Devon sleeps 6. This 2 bedroom luxury Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays . It also has Internet access. The Penthouse (Woodside) is close to the beach. Prices at The Penthouse (Woodside) start from £893 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected The Penthouse (Woodside) customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about The Penthouse (Woodside)


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Internet WIFI available Games room Luxury self catering The Penthouse (Woodside) Customer Feedback and Reviews

Borrisoleigh in Lough Derg, County Tipperary, Ireland-South

Borrisoleigh, Lough Derg

Breaks in County TipperaryIreland-South

Borrisoleigh self catering accommodation in Lough Derg, County Tipperary 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 . Borrisoleigh does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Borrisoleigh start from £191 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Borrisoleigh


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

Rhos Cottage in Knighton, Powys, Mid Wales

Rhos Cottage, Knighton

Breaks in PowysMid Wales

Rhos Cottage self catering accommodation in Knighton, Powys sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Rhos Cottage start from £255 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Rhos Cottage


Sleeps 4 Garden Internet WIFI available

Restored Fortified Castle in Cupar, Fife, Central Scotland

Restored Fortified Castle, Cupar

Breaks in FifeCentral Scotland

Restored Fortified Castle self catering accommodation in Cupar, Fife sleeps 13. This 6 bedroom Castle is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at Restored Fortified Castle start from £1 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Restored Fortified Castle


Sleeps 10 or more Garden Internet WIFI available Ideal for a romantic break Open fire or wood burner

3 bedroom cottage in Durham, County Durham, North East England

3 bedroom cottage, Durham

Breaks in County DurhamNorth East England

3 bedroom cottage in North East England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 6. This 3 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Swimming Pool . It also has Internet access. 3 bedroom cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at 3 bedroom cottage start from £435 but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 3 bedroom cottage


Sleeps 6 Indoor pool Pet friendly Internet WIFI available Luxury self catering

Roseberry House in Whitby, North Yorkshire, North East England

Roseberry House, Whitby

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Roseberry House self catering accommodation in Whitby, North Yorkshire sleeps 12. This 5 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at Roseberry House start from £729 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Roseberry House


Sleeps 10 or more Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Pixie Cottage in Dartmouth, Devon, South West England

Pixie Cottage, Dartmouth

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Pixie Cottage self catering accommodation in Dartmouth, Devon sleeps 4. This Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Pixie Cottage start from £350 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Pixie Cottage


Sleeps 4 Open fire or wood burner

Nagles Cottage in Beaufort, County Kerry, Ireland South

Nagles Cottage, Beaufort

Breaks in County KerryIreland South

Nagles Cottage self catering accommodation in Beaufort, County Kerry sleeps 7. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Nagles Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Nagles Cottage start from £226 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Nagles Cottage


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Penntir in Mawgan Porth, Cornwall, South West England

Penntir, Mawgan Porth

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Penntir self catering accommodation in Mawgan Porth, Cornwall sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Swimming Pool . It also has Internet access. Penntir is close to the beach. Prices at Penntir start from £450 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Penntir


Sleeps 4 Indoor pool Close to the Beach 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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