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

Mollies Cottage in Manorhamilton, County Leitrim, Ireland West

Mollies Cottage, Manorhamilton

Breaks in County LeitrimIreland West

Mollies Cottage self catering accommodation in Manorhamilton, County Leitrim sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Mollies Cottage start from £235 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Mollies Cottage


Sleeps 4 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Ridding House in Stanhope, County Durham, North East England

Ridding House, Stanhope

Breaks in County DurhamNorth East England

Ridding House self catering accommodation in Stanhope, County Durham sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Ridding House does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Ridding House start from £299 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ridding House


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner Games room

Penntir in Mawgan Porth, Cornwall, South West England

Penntir, Mawgan Porth

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Penntir self catering accommodation in Mawgan Porth, Cornwall sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Swimming Pool . It also has Internet access. Penntir is close to the beach. Prices at Penntir start from £450 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Penntir


Sleeps 4 Indoor pool Close to the Beach Internet WIFI available

Farrs Coach House in Beaminster, Dorset, South West England

Farrs Coach House, Beaminster

Breaks in DorsetSouth West England

Farrs Coach House self catering accommodation in Beaminster, Dorset sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Farrs Coach House is close to the beach. Prices at Farrs Coach House start from £303 for a short break but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Farrs Coach House


Sleeps 2 Close to the Beach Garden Ideal for a romantic break

4 bedroom cottage in St Fillans, , Central Scotland

4 bedroom cottage, St Fillans

Breaks in Central Scotland

4 bedroom cottage in Central Scotland has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . 4 bedroom cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at 4 bedroom cottage start from £535 but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 4 bedroom cottage


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Open fire or wood burner

Killorglin in Ring of Kerry, County Kerry, Ireland-South

Killorglin, Ring of Kerry

Breaks in County KerryIreland-South

Killorglin self catering accommodation in Ring of Kerry, County Kerry sleeps 6. This 3 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 Killorglin start from £248 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Killorglin


Sleeps 6 Fishing close by Golf close by Open fire or wood burner

Bwthyn Bach in Church Bay, Isle of Anglesey, North Wales

Bwthyn Bach, Church Bay

Breaks in Isle of AngleseyNorth Wales

Bwthyn Bach in North Wales has a 5 star rating and can sleep up to 4. This 2 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Bwthyn Bach does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Bwthyn Bach start from £430 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Bwthyn Bach


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Luxury self catering

Willow Cottage in Goonhavern, Cornwall, South West England

Willow Cottage, Goonhavern

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Willow Cottage in South West England has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at Willow Cottage start from £359 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Willow Cottage


Sleeps 6 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

3 bedroom lodge in Appledore, Devon, South West England

3 bedroom lodge, Appledore

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

3 bedroom lodge in South West England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 5. This 3 bedroom lodge is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . 3 bedroom lodge is close to the beach. Prices at 3 bedroom lodge start from £315 For a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 3 bedroom lodge


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Garden

1 bedroom apartment in Launceston, Cornwall, South West England

1 bedroom apartment, Launceston

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

1 bedroom apartment in South West England has a 3 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: Detached . It also has Internet access. Prices at 1 bedroom apartment start from £255 For a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 1 bedroom apartment


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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