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

Mountshannon in Lough Derg, County Clare, Ireland-West

Mountshannon, Lough Derg

Breaks in County ClareIreland-West

Mountshannon self catering accommodation in Lough Derg, County Clare sleeps 5. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Prices at Mountshannon start from £290 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Mountshannon


Sleeps 4

Old Orchard Cottage in Allerthorpe, North Yorkshire, North East England

Old Orchard Cottage, Allerthorpe

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Old Orchard Cottage self catering accommodation in Allerthorpe, North Yorkshire sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Old Orchard Cottage start from £280 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Old Orchard Cottage


Sleeps 6 Garden Internet WIFI available

Fox Ghyll in Bolton-By-Bowland, Lancashire, North West England

Fox Ghyll, Bolton-By-Bowland

Breaks in LancashireNorth West England

Fox Ghyll self catering accommodation in Bolton-By-Bowland, Lancashire sleeps 9. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at Fox Ghyll start from £1033 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Fox Ghyll


Sleeps 8 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Eagles Nest in St Agnes, Cornwall, South West England

Eagles Nest, St Agnes

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Eagles Nest self catering accommodation in St Agnes, Cornwall sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Holiday Home is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Eagles Nest is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Eagles Nest start from £292 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Eagles Nest


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

3 bedroom cottage in Appledore, Devon, South West England

3 bedroom cottage, Appledore

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 a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . 3 bedroom cottage is close to the beach. Activities close by include horse riding . Prices at 3 bedroom cottage start from £435 For a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 3 bedroom cottage


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Garden

Soma in Southwold, Suffolk, East England

Soma, Southwold

Breaks in SuffolkEast England

Soma in East England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 6. This 4 bedroom Bungalow is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Soma is close to the beach. Activities close by include fishing . Prices at Soma start from £408 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Soma


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Fishing close by Garden Internet WIFI available

Tarbert in Shannon Estuary, County Kerry, Ireland-South

Tarbert, Shannon Estuary

Breaks in County KerryIreland-South

Tarbert self catering accommodation in Shannon Estuary, County Kerry sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Activities close by include golf . Prices at Tarbert start from £180 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Tarbert


Sleeps 6 Golf close by

Meenteog in Glenbeigh, County Kerry, Ireland South

Meenteog, Glenbeigh

Breaks in County KerryIreland South

Meenteog self catering accommodation in Glenbeigh, County Kerry sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Meenteog start from £252 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Meenteog


Sleeps 6 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Sea View in Greenodd, Cumbria, North West England

Sea View, Greenodd

Breaks in CumbriaNorth West England

Sea View in North West England has a 5 star rating and can sleep up to 5. This 2 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Sea View does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Sea View start from £263 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Sea View


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Luxury self catering

Hawkshead in Bowness, Cumbria, North West England

Hawkshead, Bowness

Breaks in CumbriaNorth West England

Hawkshead in North West England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 6. This 2 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . It also has Internet access. Prices at Hawkshead start from £502 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Hawkshead


Sleeps 6 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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