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

Sandpiper Cottage in Whitby, North Yorkshire, North East England

Sandpiper Cottage, Whitby

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Sandpiper Cottage self catering accommodation in Whitby, North Yorkshire sleeps 5. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Sandpiper Cottage start from £309 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Sandpiper Cottage


Sleeps 4 Garden

2 bedroom apartment in Newquay, Cornwall, South West England

2 bedroom apartment, Newquay

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

2 bedroom apartment in South West England has a 5 star rating and can sleep up to 4. This 2 bedroom luxury apartment is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. 2 bedroom apartment is close to the beach. Prices at 2 bedroom apartment start from £475 For a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 2 bedroom apartment


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

Aglish in Blackwater Valley, County Waterford, Ireland-South

Aglish, Blackwater Valley

Breaks in County WaterfordIreland-South

Aglish self catering accommodation in Blackwater Valley, County Waterford sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Aglish start from £248 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Aglish


Sleeps 8 Fishing close by Golf close by

Priory Cottage in North Stoke, Somerset, South West England

Priory Cottage, North Stoke

Breaks in SomersetSouth West England

Priory Cottage self catering accommodation in North Stoke, Somerset sleeps 2. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Priory Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Priory Cottage start from £650 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Priory Cottage


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden

Candy Cottage in Llangollen, Denbighshire, North Wales

Candy Cottage, Llangollen

Breaks in DenbighshireNorth Wales

Candy Cottage self catering accommodation in Llangollen, Denbighshire sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Candy Cottage start from £239 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Candy Cottage


Sleeps 2 Garden Internet WIFI available

Killeigh in Tullamore, County Offaly, Ireland-East

Killeigh, Tullamore

Breaks in County OffalyIreland-East

Killeigh self catering accommodation in Tullamore, County Offaly sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Killeigh start from £225 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Killeigh


Sleeps 6 Fishing close by Golf close by

Glencolumbkille in Donegal Bay, County Donegal, Ireland-North

Glencolumbkille, Donegal Bay

Breaks in County DonegalIreland-North

Glencolumbkille self catering accommodation in Donegal Bay, County Donegal sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom luxury Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Glencolumbkille is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Glencolumbkille start from £296 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Glencolumbkille


Sleeps 8 Close to the Beach Fishing close by Golf close by Internet WIFI available Luxury self catering

6 bedroom cottage in Bude, Devon, South West England

6 bedroom cottage, Bude

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

6 bedroom cottage in South West England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 10. This 6 bedroom cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . 6 bedroom cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at 6 bedroom cottage start from £845 For a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 6 bedroom cottage


Sleeps 10 or more Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Uplands in Over Compton, Dorset, South West England

Uplands, Over Compton

Breaks in DorsetSouth West England

Uplands in South West England has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to 4. This 2 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Uplands start from £244 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Uplands


Sleeps 4 Garden Internet WIFI available

Kenmare in Kenmare Bay, County Kerry, Ireland-South

Kenmare, Kenmare Bay

Breaks in County KerryIreland-South

Kenmare self catering accommodation in Kenmare Bay, County Kerry sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Detached . Prices at Kenmare start from £304 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Kenmare


Sleeps 6

 

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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