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

Llondy in Betws-Y-Coed, Conwy, North Wales

Llondy, Betws-Y-Coed

Breaks in ConwyNorth Wales

Llondy in North Wales has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Llondy start from £245 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Llondy


Sleeps 2 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Ballybunion in Ballybunion, County Kerry, Ireland-South

Ballybunion, Ballybunion

Breaks in County KerryIreland-South

Ballybunion self catering accommodation in Ballybunion, County Kerry sleeps . This Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Ballybunion is close to the beach. Prices at Ballybunion start from £247 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ballybunion


Close to the Beach

The Owls House in Buryas Bridge, Cornwall, South West England

The Owls House, Buryas Bridge

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

The Owls House self catering accommodation in Buryas Bridge, Cornwall sleeps 4. This 3 bedroom Holiday Home is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Activities close by include fishing . Prices at The Owls House start from £351 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Owls House


Sleeps 4 Fishing close by Garden Open fire or wood burner

Peace in Wisemans Bridge, Pembrokeshire, South Wales

Peace, Wisemans Bridge

Breaks in PembrokeshireSouth Wales

Peace self catering accommodation in Wisemans Bridge, Pembrokeshire sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Lodge is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . Peace does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Peace start from £321 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Peace


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden

Curris Cottage in Kilcar, County Donegal, Ireland North

Curris Cottage, Kilcar

Breaks in County DonegalIreland North

Curris Cottage self catering accommodation in Kilcar, County Donegal sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Curris Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Curris Cottage start from £220 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Curris Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Clifden in Connemara, County Galway, Ireland-West

Clifden, Connemara

Breaks in County GalwayIreland-West

Clifden self catering accommodation in Connemara, County Galway sleeps 16. This 8 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . It also has Internet access. Clifden is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf . Clifden does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Clifden start from £1000 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Clifden


Sleeps 10 or more Close to the Beach Pet friendly Golf close by Internet WIFI available

Angel Nook in Glastonbury, Somerset, South West England

Angel Nook, Glastonbury

Breaks in SomersetSouth West England

Angel Nook self catering accommodation in Glastonbury, Somerset sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Angel Nook start from £255 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Angel Nook


Sleeps 2 Garden Internet WIFI available

2 bedroom cottage in Millbrook, Cornwall, South West England

2 bedroom cottage, Millbrook

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

2 bedroom cottage in South West England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 4. This 2 bedroom cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. 2 bedroom cottage is close to the beach. Prices at 2 bedroom cottage start from £370 For a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 2 bedroom cottage


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Internet WIFI available

1 bedroom apartment in Tavistock, Devon, South West England

1 bedroom apartment, Tavistock

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

1 bedroom apartment in South West England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include horse riding fishing . Prices at 1 bedroom apartment start from £255 For a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 1 bedroom apartment


Sleeps 2 Fishing close by Internet WIFI available Easy walking close by

3 bedroom bungalow in Tintagel, Cornwall, South West England

3 bedroom bungalow, Tintagel

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

3 bedroom bungalow in South West 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: Garden . It also has Internet access. 3 bedroom bungalow is close to the beach. 3 bedroom bungalow does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at 3 bedroom bungalow start from £435 but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 3 bedroom bungalow


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available 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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