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

3 Rosecraddoc Lodge in Liskeard, Cornwall, South West England

3 Rosecraddoc Lodge, Liskeard

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

3 Rosecraddoc Lodge self catering accommodation in Liskeard, Cornwall sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include fishing . 3 Rosecraddoc Lodge does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at 3 Rosecraddoc Lodge start from £285 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 3 Rosecraddoc Lodge


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Fishing close by Garden Internet WIFI available

Glencolumbkille in killybegs, County Donegal, Ireland-North

Glencolumbkille, killybegs

Breaks in County DonegalIreland-North

Glencolumbkille self catering accommodation in killybegs, County Donegal sleeps . This Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Glencolumbkille is close to the beach. Glencolumbkille does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Glencolumbkille start from £217 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Glencolumbkille


Close to the Beach Pet friendly Ideal for a romantic break

Gowran in Barrow Valley, County Kilkenny, Ireland-South

Gowran, Barrow Valley

Breaks in County KilkennyIreland-South

Gowran self catering accommodation in Barrow Valley, County Kilkenny sleeps 8. 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 . Gowran does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Gowran start from £223 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Gowran


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Golf close by Internet WIFI available

Doonbeg in Atlantic Coast, County Clare, Ireland-West

Doonbeg, Atlantic Coast

Breaks in County ClareIreland-West

Doonbeg self catering accommodation in Atlantic Coast, County Clare sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Doonbeg is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Doonbeg does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Doonbeg start from £201 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Doonbeg


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by Ideal for a romantic break

Portmagee in Ring of Kerry, County Kerry, Ireland-South

Portmagee, Ring of Kerry

Breaks in County KerryIreland-South

Portmagee self catering accommodation in Ring of Kerry, County Kerry sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Portmagee is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Portmagee start from £224 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Portmagee


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Fishing close by Golf close by

The Rest in Thorpe, Derbyshire, Central England

The Rest, Thorpe

Breaks in DerbyshireCentral England

The Rest in Central England has a 5 star rating and can sleep up to 5. This 3 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Hot Tub . It also has Internet access. Prices at The Rest start from £454 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Rest


Sleeps 4 Garden Internet WIFI available Hot tub Luxury self catering

Ballinrobe in Lough Mask, County Mayo, Ireland-West

Ballinrobe, Lough Mask

Breaks in County MayoIreland-West

Ballinrobe self catering accommodation in Lough Mask, County Mayo sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . Activities close by include golf fishing . Ballinrobe does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Ballinrobe start from £269 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ballinrobe


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by Open fire or wood burner

2 bedroom bungalow in Bodorgan, Isle of Anglesey, North Wales

2 bedroom bungalow, Bodorgan

Breaks in Isle of AngleseyNorth Wales

2 bedroom bungalow in North Wales has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to 6. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. 2 bedroom bungalow is close to the beach. 2 bedroom bungalow does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at 2 bedroom bungalow start from £325 but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 2 bedroom bungalow


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

Duncannon in Waterford Harbour, County Wexford, Ireland-South

Duncannon, Waterford Harbour

Breaks in County WexfordIreland-South

Duncannon self catering accommodation in Waterford Harbour, County Wexford sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom luxury Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Duncannon is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Duncannon does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Duncannon start from £342 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Duncannon


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

Quayside Cottage in Dartmouth, Devon, South West England

Quayside Cottage, Dartmouth

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Quayside Cottage self catering accommodation in Dartmouth, Devon sleeps 6. This Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Quayside Cottage start from £626 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected Quayside Cottage customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about Quayside Cottage


Sleeps 6 Open fire or wood burner Games room Quayside Cottage Customer Feedback and Reviews

 

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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