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

Whimbrel Cottage in Southwold, Suffolk, East England

Whimbrel Cottage, Southwold

Breaks in SuffolkEast England

Whimbrel Cottage in East England has a 3 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: Detached Garden . Whimbrel Cottage is close to the beach. Activities close by include fishing . Prices at Whimbrel Cottage start from £371 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Whimbrel Cottage


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Fishing close by Garden

3 bedroom lodge in Bude, Cornwall, South West England

3 bedroom lodge, Bude

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

3 bedroom lodge in South West England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 6. This 3 bedroom lodge is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include horse riding fishing . 3 bedroom lodge does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at 3 bedroom lodge start from £495 For a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 3 bedroom lodge


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

Maple Lawn in Ballygarrett, County Wexford, Ireland South

Maple Lawn, Ballygarrett

Breaks in County WexfordIreland South

Maple Lawn self catering accommodation in Ballygarrett, County Wexford sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Maple Lawn does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Maple Lawn start from £203 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Maple Lawn


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Summerbourne in Rhosneigr, Isle of Anglesey, North Wales

Summerbourne, Rhosneigr

Breaks in Isle of AngleseyNorth Wales

Summerbourne in North Wales has a 5 star rating and can sleep up to 10. This 5 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Summerbourne does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Summerbourne start from £492 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Summerbourne


Sleeps 10 or more Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner Luxury self catering

Rosmuc in Connemara, County Galway, Ireland-West

Rosmuc, Connemara

Breaks in County GalwayIreland-West

Rosmuc self catering accommodation in Connemara, County Galway 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 Rosmuc start from £140 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Rosmuc


Sleeps 6 Fishing close by Golf close by Ideal for a romantic break

25 Ard Cahir in Louisburgh, County Mayo, Ireland West

25 Ard Cahir, Louisburgh

Breaks in County MayoIreland West

25 Ard Cahir self catering accommodation in Louisburgh, County Mayo sleeps 7. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . 25 Ard Cahir does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at 25 Ard Cahir start from £252 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 25 Ard Cahir


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

3 bedroom cottage in Holsworthy, Devon, South West England

3 bedroom cottage, Holsworthy

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

3 bedroom cottage 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: Detached Garden . 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 £425 For a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 3 bedroom cottage


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

The Byre in Leighton, Shropshire, West England

The Byre, Leighton

Breaks in ShropshireWest England

The Byre in West England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 2. This 1 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at The Byre start from £244 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Byre


Sleeps 2 Garden Internet WIFI available Luxury self catering

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

Fossa, Lakes of Killarney

Breaks in County KerryIreland-South

Fossa self catering accommodation in Lakes of Killarney, County Kerry sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Bungalow is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Detached . Activities close by include golf . Fossa does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Fossa start from £213 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Fossa


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Golf close by

Sandy Cottage in Linton, North Yorkshire, North East England

Sandy Cottage, Linton

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Sandy Cottage self catering accommodation in Linton, North Yorkshire sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Sandy Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Sandy Cottage start from £373 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Sandy Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available 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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