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

Highland Shooting Lodge in Lairg, Sutherland, Highlands Scotland

Highland Shooting Lodge, Lairg

Breaks in SutherlandHighlands Scotland

Highland Shooting Lodge self catering accommodation in Lairg, Sutherland sleeps 10. This 5 bedroom Lodge is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Four poster bed Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Highland Shooting Lodge does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Highland Shooting Lodge start from £1 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Highland Shooting Lodge


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

Willow Brook Cottage in Harleston, Norfolk, East England

Willow Brook Cottage, Harleston

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

Willow Brook Cottage self catering accommodation in Harleston, Norfolk sleeps 3. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Willow Brook Cottage start from £280 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Willow Brook Cottage


Sleeps 2 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Tranquillity in Luxulyan, Cornwall, South West England

Tranquillity, Luxulyan

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Tranquillity self catering accommodation in Luxulyan, Cornwall sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Holiday Home is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Detached Hot Tub . It also has Internet access. Prices at Tranquillity start from £237 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Tranquillity


Sleeps 2 Internet WIFI available Hot tub

Kenmare in Kenmare, County Kerry, Ireland-South

Kenmare, Kenmare

Breaks in County KerryIreland-South

Kenmare self catering accommodation in Kenmare, County Kerry sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom luxury Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Kenmare is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Kenmare start from £416 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Kenmare


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Fishing close by Golf close by Internet WIFI available Luxury self catering

Clearwater in Instow, Devon, South West England

Clearwater, Instow

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Clearwater in South West England has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to 2. This 1 bedroom Apartment is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Four poster bed . It also has Internet access. Clearwater is close to the beach. Activities close by include fishing . Prices at Clearwater start from £252 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Clearwater


Sleeps 2 Close to the Beach Fishing close by Internet WIFI available

Mountrath in Slieve Bloom Mountains, County Laois, Ireland-East

Mountrath, Slieve Bloom Mountains

Breaks in County LaoisIreland-East

Mountrath self catering accommodation in Slieve Bloom Mountains, County Laois 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 Mountrath start from £281 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Mountrath


Sleeps 4 Golf close by Internet WIFI available Ideal for a romantic break

Belturbet in Lough Erne, County Cavan, Ireland-East

Belturbet, Lough Erne

Breaks in County CavanIreland-East

Belturbet self catering accommodation in Lough Erne, County Cavan 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 fishing . Belturbet does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Belturbet start from £218 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Belturbet


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by Internet WIFI available

Owl Cottage in Umberleigh, Devon, South West England

Owl Cottage, Umberleigh

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Owl Cottage in South West England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . Owl Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Owl Cottage start from £321 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Owl Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Open fire or wood burner

Woodford in Lough Derg, County Galway, Ireland-West

Woodford, Lough Derg

Breaks in County GalwayIreland-West

Woodford self catering accommodation in Lough Derg, County Galway sleeps 9. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Activities close by include golf fishing . Woodford does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Woodford start from £416 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Woodford


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by

Melody Cottage in Great Ryburgh, Norfolk, East England

Melody Cottage, Great Ryburgh

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

Melody Cottage self catering accommodation in Great Ryburgh, Norfolk sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Melody Cottage start from £299 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Melody Cottage


Sleeps 6 Garden 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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