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

Barley Moo in St Kew, Cornwall, South West England

Barley Moo, St Kew

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Barley Moo self catering accommodation in St Kew, Cornwall sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Holiday Home is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Detached Garden . Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Barley Moo start from £329 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Barley Moo


Sleeps 4 Fishing close by Golf close by Garden

Malinhead in Malin Head, County Donegal, Ireland-North

Malinhead, Malin Head

Breaks in County DonegalIreland-North

Malinhead self catering accommodation in Malin Head, County Donegal sleeps 7. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Malinhead is close to the beach. Activities close by include fishing . Prices at Malinhead start from £269 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Malinhead


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Fishing close by Ideal for a romantic break

2 bedroom holiday home in Holsworthy, Devon, South West England

2 bedroom holiday home, Holsworthy

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

2 bedroom holiday home in South West England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 4. This 2 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Swimming Pool . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include fishing . Prices at 2 bedroom holiday home start from £325 but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 2 bedroom holiday home


Sleeps 4 Indoor pool Fishing close by Garden Internet WIFI available Luxury self catering

1 bedroom cottage in Wells, Somerset, South West England

1 bedroom cottage, Wells

Breaks in SomersetSouth West England

1 bedroom cottage in South West England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 2. This 1 bedroom cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. 1 bedroom cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at 1 bedroom cottage start from £305 For a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 1 bedroom cottage


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Internet WIFI available Ideal for a romantic break Open fire or wood burner

Boyle in Lough Key, County Roscommon, Ireland-West

Boyle, Lough Key

Breaks in County RoscommonIreland-West

Boyle self catering accommodation in Lough Key, County Roscommon sleeps 4. This 2 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 . Prices at Boyle start from £208 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Boyle


Sleeps 4 Fishing close by Golf close by Ideal for a romantic break Open fire or wood burner

Causeway House in Holy Island, Northumberland, North East England

Causeway House, Holy Island

Breaks in NorthumberlandNorth East England

Causeway House self catering accommodation in Holy Island, Northumberland sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . Causeway House does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Causeway House start from £302 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Causeway House


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden

The Coach House in Lowick, Northumberland, North East England

The Coach House, Lowick

Breaks in NorthumberlandNorth East England

The Coach House in North East England has a 5 star rating and can sleep up to 6. This 3 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. The Coach House does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Coach House start from £319 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Coach House


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner Luxury self catering

Hause Hall Farm in Hallin Fell, Cumbria, North West England

Hause Hall Farm, Hallin Fell

Breaks in CumbriaNorth West England

Hause Hall Farm self catering accommodation in Hallin Fell, Cumbria sleeps 10. This 5 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . It also has Internet access. Hause Hall Farm does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Hause Hall Farm start from £1268 for a short break but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Hause Hall Farm


Sleeps 10 or more Pet friendly Internet WIFI available Easy walking close by

Mulranny in Atlantic Coast, County Mayo, Ireland-West

Mulranny, Atlantic Coast

Breaks in County MayoIreland-West

Mulranny self catering accommodation in Atlantic Coast, County Mayo sleeps 9. This 4 bedroom luxury Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . Mulranny is close to the beach. Prices at Mulranny start from £281 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Mulranny


Sleeps 8 Close to the Beach Open fire or wood burner Luxury self catering

Coach House Barn in Ewhurst Green, East Sussex, South East England

Coach House Barn, Ewhurst Green

Breaks in East SussexSouth East England

Coach House Barn self catering accommodation in Ewhurst Green, East Sussex sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . It also has Internet access. Prices at Coach House Barn start from £274 for a short break but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Coach House Barn


Sleeps 2 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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