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

Curlew Cottage in Wells-next-the-Sea, Norfolk, East England

Curlew Cottage, Wells-next-the-Sea

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

Curlew Cottage in East England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . It also has Internet access. Curlew Cottage is close to the beach. Prices at Curlew Cottage start from £493 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Curlew Cottage


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Internet WIFI available

Ballyferriter in Dingle Peninsula, County Kerry, Ireland-South

Ballyferriter, Dingle Peninsula

Breaks in County KerryIreland-South

Ballyferriter self catering accommodation in Dingle Peninsula, County Kerry sleeps 8. This 3 bedroom luxury Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . Ballyferriter is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Ballyferriter does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Ballyferriter start from £279 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ballyferriter


Sleeps 8 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by Ideal for a romantic break Open fire or wood burner Luxury self catering

5 bedroom cottage in Northam, Devon, South West England

5 bedroom cottage, Northam

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

5 bedroom cottage in South West England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 9. This 5 bedroom cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Detached Garden . 5 bedroom cottage is close to the beach. Prices at 5 bedroom cottage start from £655 For a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 5 bedroom cottage


Sleeps 8 Close to the Beach Garden

3 bedroom holiday home in Launceston, Devon, South West England

3 bedroom holiday home, Launceston

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

3 bedroom holiday home in South West England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 6. This 3 bedroom luxury Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Detached Open Fire/woodburner . Activities close by include horse riding . 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 £380 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 Open fire or wood burner Luxury self catering

The Secret Hideaway in Lake Vyrnwy, Powys, Mid Wales

The Secret Hideaway, Lake Vyrnwy

Breaks in PowysMid Wales

The Secret Hideaway self catering accommodation in Lake Vyrnwy, Powys sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. The Secret Hideaway does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Secret Hideaway start from £295 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Secret Hideaway


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Cushendall in Antrim Coast, County Antrim, Ireland-North

Cushendall, Antrim Coast

Breaks in County AntrimIreland-North

Cushendall self catering accommodation in Antrim Coast, County Antrim sleeps 3. This 2 bedroom Apartment is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Cushendall is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Cushendall start from £191 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Cushendall


Sleeps 2 Close to the Beach Fishing close by Golf close by Internet WIFI available

The Shack in Newquay, Cornwall, South West England

The Shack, Newquay

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

The Shack self catering accommodation in Newquay, Cornwall sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . The Shack does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Shack start from £358 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Shack


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden

Barns Cottage in Middleton, Norfolk, East England

Barns Cottage, Middleton

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

Barns Cottage in East 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 Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include golf fishing . Barns Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Barns Cottage start from £372 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected Barns Cottage customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about Barns Cottage


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner Barns Cottage Customer Feedback and Reviews

Glin in River Shannon, County Limerick, Ireland-South

Glin, River Shannon

Breaks in County LimerickIreland-South

Glin self catering accommodation in River Shannon, County Limerick sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Glin is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Glin start from £225 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Glin


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Fishing close by Golf close by Internet WIFI available

Delphi in Delphi Adventure Resort, County Mayo, Ireland-West

Delphi, Delphi Adventure Resort

Breaks in County MayoIreland-West

Delphi self catering accommodation in Delphi Adventure Resort, County Mayo sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom luxury Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Delphi does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Delphi start from £390 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Delphi


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Internet WIFI available Ideal for a romantic break Luxury self catering

 

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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