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

The Gatehouse in Bridgnorth, Shropshire, West England

The Gatehouse, Bridgnorth

Breaks in ShropshireWest England

The Gatehouse self catering accommodation in Bridgnorth, Shropshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at The Gatehouse start from £582 for a short break but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Gatehouse


Sleeps 4 Internet WIFI available Ideal for a romantic break Open fire or wood burner

Highcliff Cottage in Sennen, Cornwall, South West England

Highcliff Cottage, Sennen

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Highcliff Cottage self catering accommodation in Sennen, Cornwall sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Highcliff Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Highcliff Cottage start from £375 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Highcliff Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

Waterford in Tramore Bay, County Waterford, Ireland-South

Waterford, Tramore Bay

Breaks in County WaterfordIreland-South

Waterford self catering accommodation in Tramore Bay, County Waterford sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Activities close by include golf . Waterford does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Waterford start from £265 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Waterford


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Golf close by

No 1 The Byre in Ashford, County Wicklow, Ireland East

No 1 The Byre, Ashford

Breaks in County WicklowIreland East

No 1 The Byre self catering accommodation in Ashford, County Wicklow sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . No 1 The Byre does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at No 1 The Byre start from £213 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about No 1 The Byre


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden

3 Little Beach in Woolacombe, Devon, South West England

3 Little Beach, Woolacombe

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

3 Little Beach in South West England has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to 4. This 2 bedroom Apartment is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. 3 Little Beach is close to the beach. 3 Little Beach does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at 3 Little Beach start from £365 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 3 Little Beach


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Internet WIFI available

Bat Roost in Fakenham, Norfolk, East England

Bat Roost, Fakenham

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

Bat Roost in East England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 10. This 5 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Bat Roost start from £1022 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected Bat Roost customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about Bat Roost


Sleeps 10 or more Garden Open fire or wood burner Bat Roost Customer Feedback and Reviews

Rowan Cottage in Aberaeron, Ceredigion, Mid Wales

Rowan Cottage, Aberaeron

Breaks in CeredigionMid Wales

Rowan Cottage self catering accommodation in Aberaeron, Ceredigion sleeps 3. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . Rowan Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Rowan Cottage start from £250 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Rowan Cottage


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden

Coombe Cottage in Salcombe, Devon, South West England

Coombe Cottage, Salcombe

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Coombe Cottage self catering accommodation in Salcombe, Devon sleeps 6. This Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . Coombe Cottage is close to the beach. Prices at Coombe Cottage start from £470 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected Coombe Cottage customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about Coombe Cottage


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Open fire or wood burner Games room Coombe Cottage Customer Feedback and Reviews

Old Post Office Street Cottage in Cahersiveen, County Kerry, Ireland South

Old Post Office Street Cottage, Cahersiveen

Breaks in County KerryIreland South

Old Post Office Street Cottage self catering accommodation in Cahersiveen, County Kerry sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Old Post Office Street Cottage start from £280 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Old Post Office Street Cottage


Sleeps 8 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Greencastle in Inishowen Peninsula, County Donegal, Ireland-North

Greencastle, Inishowen Peninsula

Breaks in County DonegalIreland-North

Greencastle self catering accommodation in Inishowen Peninsula, County Donegal sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Greencastle is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Greencastle does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Greencastle start from £258 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Greencastle


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

 

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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