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

Omagh in Sperrin Mountains, County Tyrone, Ireland-North

Omagh, Sperrin Mountains

Breaks in County TyroneIreland-North

Omagh self catering accommodation in Sperrin Mountains, County Tyrone sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Omagh start from £225 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Omagh


Sleeps 2 Fishing close by Golf close by

Field Cottage and Annexe in Pershore, Worcestershire, West England

Field Cottage and Annexe, Pershore

Breaks in WorcestershireWest England

Field Cottage and Annexe self catering accommodation in Pershore, Worcestershire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at Field Cottage and Annexe start from £446 for a short break but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Field Cottage and Annexe


Sleeps 4 Garden Internet WIFI available Ideal for a romantic break Open fire or wood burner Easy walking close by

The Barn at Goosetree Farm in Buxton, Derbyshire, Central England

The Barn at Goosetree Farm, Buxton

Breaks in DerbyshireCentral England

The Barn at Goosetree Farm self catering accommodation in Buxton, Derbyshire sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at The Barn at Goosetree Farm start from £281 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Barn at Goosetree Farm


Sleeps 2 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Valonia in Cromer Lighthouse, Norfolk, East England

Valonia, Cromer Lighthouse

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

Valonia self catering accommodation in Cromer Lighthouse, Norfolk sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Valonia is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf . Prices at Valonia start from £443 for a short break but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Valonia


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Golf close by Garden Ideal for a romantic break

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

Ballinskelligs, Ring of Kerry

Breaks in County KerryIreland-South

Ballinskelligs self catering accommodation in Ring of Kerry, County Kerry sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Ballinskelligs is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Ballinskelligs start from £244 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ballinskelligs


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Fishing close by Golf close by Internet WIFI available

The Old Church Room in Saxmundham, Suffolk, East England

The Old Church Room, Saxmundham

Breaks in SuffolkEast England

The Old Church Room in East England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. The Old Church Room is close to the beach. Prices at The Old Church Room start from £299 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Old Church Room


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

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

Sneem, Ring of Kerry

Breaks in County KerryIreland-South

Sneem self catering accommodation in Ring of Kerry, County Kerry sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Activities close by include golf fishing . Sneem does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Sneem start from £180 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Sneem


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by

Meenaneary in Donegal Bay, County Donegal, Ireland-North

Meenaneary, Donegal Bay

Breaks in County DonegalIreland-North

Meenaneary self catering accommodation in Donegal Bay, County Donegal sleeps 8. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Meenaneary is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Meenaneary does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Meenaneary start from £203 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Meenaneary


Sleeps 8 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by

Firkin Cottage in Wymondham, Norfolk, East England

Firkin Cottage, Wymondham

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

Firkin Cottage self catering accommodation in Wymondham, Norfolk sleeps 3. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Firkin Cottage start from £244 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Firkin Cottage


Sleeps 2 Garden Internet WIFI available

Jennys Cottage in Diggle, Derbyshire, Central England

Jennys Cottage, Diggle

Breaks in DerbyshireCentral England

Jennys Cottage self catering accommodation in Diggle, Derbyshire sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Jennys Cottage start from £237 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Jennys Cottage


Sleeps 2 Garden 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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