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

Millers Retreat in Bolsover, Derbyshire, Central England

Millers Retreat, Bolsover

Breaks in DerbyshireCentral England

Millers Retreat self catering accommodation in Bolsover, Derbyshire sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Millers Retreat does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Millers Retreat start from £220 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Millers Retreat


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

Ballina in Lough Derg, County Tipperary, Ireland-South

Ballina, Lough Derg

Breaks in County TipperaryIreland-South

Ballina self catering accommodation in Lough Derg, County Tipperary sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Ballina start from £180 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ballina


Sleeps 4 Fishing close by Golf close by Internet WIFI available

Hydeaway, 7 Grafton Towers in Salcombe, Devon, South West England

Hydeaway, 7 Grafton Towers, Salcombe

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Hydeaway, 7 Grafton Towers self catering accommodation in Salcombe, Devon sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays . Hydeaway, 7 Grafton Towers is close to the beach. Prices at Hydeaway, 7 Grafton Towers start from £416 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Hydeaway, 7 Grafton Towers


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Games room

No 20 Ring of Kerry in Kenmare, County Kerry, Ireland South

No 20 Ring of Kerry, Kenmare

Breaks in County KerryIreland South

No 20 Ring of Kerry self catering accommodation in Kenmare, County Kerry sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at No 20 Ring of Kerry start from £229 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about No 20 Ring of Kerry


Sleeps 6 Garden

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

Baronial Castle in Barnacarry, Argyll, West Scotland

Baronial Castle, Barnacarry

Breaks in ArgyllWest Scotland

Baronial Castle self catering accommodation in Barnacarry, Argyll sleeps 15. This 7 bedroom Castle is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Baronial Castle does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Baronial Castle start from £2 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Baronial Castle


Sleeps 10 or more Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Ideal for a romantic break Open fire or wood burner Games room

3 bedroom cottage in Challacombe, Devon, South West England

3 bedroom cottage, Challacombe

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

3 bedroom cottage in South West England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 5. 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. Prices at 3 bedroom cottage start from £420 For a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 3 bedroom cottage


Sleeps 4 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Historic Highland Castle in Drumnadrochit, Inverness-shire, Highlands Scotland

Historic Highland Castle, Drumnadrochit

Breaks in Inverness-shireHighlands Scotland

Historic Highland Castle self catering accommodation in Drumnadrochit, Inverness-shire sleeps 16. This 8 bedroom Castle is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Four poster bed Hot Tub Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include fishing . Historic Highland Castle does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Historic Highland Castle start from £1 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Historic Highland Castle


Sleeps 10 or more Pet friendly Fishing close by Garden Internet WIFI available Ideal for a romantic break Open fire or wood burner Hot tub Games room

Rose Barn in Chimney, Oxfordshire, Central England

Rose Barn, Chimney

Breaks in OxfordshireCentral England

Rose Barn self catering accommodation in Chimney, Oxfordshire sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Rose Barn does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Rose Barn start from £2815 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Rose Barn


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Galbally in Galtee Mountains, County Limerick, Ireland-South

Galbally, Galtee Mountains

Breaks in County LimerickIreland-South

Galbally self catering accommodation in Galtee Mountains, County Limerick sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include golf . Prices at Galbally start from £217 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Galbally


Sleeps 4 Golf close by Internet WIFI available

 

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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