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

The Stables in Blagdon Hill, Somerset, South West England

The Stables, Blagdon Hill

Breaks in SomersetSouth West England

The Stables self catering accommodation in Blagdon Hill, Somerset sleeps 3. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at The Stables start from £225 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Stables


Sleeps 2 Garden Internet WIFI available

Heavenly View in Eskdale, Cumbria, North West England

Heavenly View, Eskdale

Breaks in CumbriaNorth West England

Heavenly View self catering accommodation in Eskdale, Cumbria sleeps 11. 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 Heavenly View start from £930 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Heavenly View


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

4 bedroom cottage in Sheepwash, Devon, South West England

4 bedroom cottage, Sheepwash

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

4 bedroom cottage in South West England has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to 6. This 4 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 horse riding fishing . Prices at 4 bedroom cottage start from £475 For a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 4 bedroom cottage


Sleeps 6 Fishing close by Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Round Robin in Umberleigh, Devon, South West England

Round Robin, Umberleigh

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Round Robin 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 . Round Robin does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Round Robin start from £359 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Round Robin


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden

Tarbert in Shannon Estuary, County Kerry, Ireland-South

Tarbert, Shannon Estuary

Breaks in County KerryIreland-South

Tarbert self catering accommodation in Shannon Estuary, County Kerry sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Activities close by include golf . Prices at Tarbert start from £180 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Tarbert


Sleeps 6 Golf close by

Bwthyn Yr Afon in Benllech, Gwynedd, North Wales

Bwthyn Yr Afon, Benllech

Breaks in GwyneddNorth Wales

Bwthyn Yr Afon self catering accommodation in Benllech, Gwynedd sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . Prices at Bwthyn Yr Afon start from £324 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Bwthyn Yr Afon


Sleeps 4 Garden

Muckross in Lakes of Killarney, County Kerry, Ireland-South

Muckross, Lakes of Killarney

Breaks in County KerryIreland-South

Muckross self catering accommodation in Lakes of Killarney, County Kerry sleeps 11. This 5 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . Activities close by include golf fishing . Muckross does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Muckross start from £397 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Muckross


Sleeps 10 or more Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by Open fire or wood burner Luxury self catering

34 Flesk Grove- Ballycasheen in Killarney, County Kerry, Ireland South

34 Flesk Grove- Ballycasheen, Killarney

Breaks in County KerryIreland South

34 Flesk Grove- Ballycasheen self catering accommodation in Killarney, County Kerry sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at 34 Flesk Grove- Ballycasheen start from £220 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 34 Flesk Grove- Ballycasheen


Sleeps 6 Garden Open fire or wood burner

2 bedroom cottage in Somerton, Somerset, South West England

2 bedroom cottage, Somerton

Breaks in SomersetSouth West England

2 bedroom cottage 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 . Activities close by include fishing . 2 bedroom cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at 2 bedroom cottage start from £420 but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 2 bedroom cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Fishing close by Garden Luxury self catering

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

 

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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