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

Cob Loaf Cottage in Fowey, Cornwall, South West England

Cob Loaf Cottage, Fowey

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Cob Loaf Cottage self catering accommodation in Fowey, 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. Activities close by include fishing . Cob Loaf Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Cob Loaf Cottage start from £292 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Cob Loaf Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Fishing close by Garden Internet WIFI available

Kingsley Cottage in Hickling, Norfolk, East England

Kingsley Cottage, Hickling

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

Kingsley Cottage in East England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Kingsley Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Kingsley Cottage start from £399 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected Kingsley Cottage customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about Kingsley Cottage


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner Kingsley Cottage Customer Feedback and Reviews

3 bedroom holiday home in Dartmouth, Devon, South West England

3 bedroom holiday home, Dartmouth

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

3 bedroom holiday home in South West England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. 3 bedroom holiday home is close to the beach. Prices at 3 bedroom holiday home start from £495 For a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 3 bedroom holiday home


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Garden Internet WIFI available

The Gaolhouse in Thetford, Norfolk, East England

The Gaolhouse, Thetford

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

The Gaolhouse self catering accommodation in Thetford, Norfolk sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at The Gaolhouse start from £269 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Gaolhouse


Sleeps 4 Garden

Ceol Na Mara in Ventry, County Kerry, Ireland South

Ceol Na Mara, Ventry

Breaks in County KerryIreland South

Ceol Na Mara self catering accommodation in Ventry, County Kerry sleeps 6. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Ceol Na Mara start from £215 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ceol Na Mara


Sleeps 6 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Willow Brook Barn in Asterton, Shropshire, West England

Willow Brook Barn, Asterton

Breaks in ShropshireWest England

Willow Brook Barn self catering accommodation in Asterton, Shropshire sleeps 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. Willow Brook Barn does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Willow Brook Barn start from £275 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Willow Brook Barn


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Nells Cottage in Stradbally, County Waterford, Ireland South

Nells Cottage, Stradbally

Breaks in County WaterfordIreland South

Nells Cottage self catering accommodation in Stradbally, County Waterford sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . Prices at Nells Cottage start from £276 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Nells Cottage


Sleeps 6 Garden

West Shaw Cote Cottage in Askrigg, North Yorkshire, North East England

West Shaw Cote Cottage, Askrigg

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

West Shaw Cote Cottage self catering accommodation in Askrigg, North Yorkshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at West Shaw Cote Cottage start from £245 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about West Shaw Cote Cottage


Sleeps 4 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Killarney in Lakes of Killarney, County Kerry, Ireland-South

Killarney, Lakes of Killarney

Breaks in County KerryIreland-South

Killarney self catering accommodation in Lakes of Killarney, County Kerry sleeps 8. This 5 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include golf . Killarney does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Killarney start from £500 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Killarney


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Golf close by Internet WIFI available

Dublin in Dublin City, County Dublin, Ireland-East

Dublin, Dublin City

Breaks in County DublinIreland-East

Dublin self catering accommodation in Dublin City, County Dublin sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom luxury Apartment is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Dublin is close to the beach. Prices at Dublin start from £765 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Dublin


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach 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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