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

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

Ballinskelligs, Ring of Kerry

Breaks in County KerryIreland-South

Ballinskelligs self catering accommodation in Ring of Kerry, County Kerry sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached . Ballinskelligs is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Ballinskelligs start from £269 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ballinskelligs


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

Kilkieran in Galway Bay, County Galway, Ireland-West

Kilkieran, Galway Bay

Breaks in County GalwayIreland-West

Kilkieran self catering accommodation in Galway Bay, County Galway sleeps 3. This 2 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Kilkieran is close to the beach. Activities close by include fishing . Kilkieran does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Kilkieran start from £217 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Kilkieran


Sleeps 2 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Fishing close by Internet WIFI available Ideal for a romantic break

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

Cahersiveen, Ring of Kerry

Breaks in County KerryIreland-South

Cahersiveen self catering accommodation in Ring of Kerry, County Kerry sleeps 3. This 2 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Activities close by include golf fishing . Cahersiveen does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Cahersiveen start from £166 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Cahersiveen


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by

South Corner in Instow, Devon, South West England

South Corner, Instow

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

South Corner 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 . South Corner is close to the beach. South Corner does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at South Corner start from £489 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about South Corner


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Pet friendly

Kenmare in Kenmare Bay, County Kerry, Ireland-South

Kenmare, Kenmare Bay

Breaks in County KerryIreland-South

Kenmare self catering accommodation in Kenmare Bay, County Kerry sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Activities close by include golf . Prices at Kenmare start from £278 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Kenmare


Sleeps 6 Golf close by

2 bedroom cottage in Bude, Devon, South West England

2 bedroom cottage, Bude

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

2 bedroom cottage in South West England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to . This cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Detached . It also has Internet access. It is listed as wheelchair accessible but please check direct prior to booking. Prices at 2 bedroom cottage start from £325 For a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 2 bedroom cottage


Disabled/Wheelchair Access Internet WIFI available

Quayside House in Scarborough, North Yorkshire, North East England

Quayside House, Scarborough

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Quayside House self catering accommodation in Scarborough, North Yorkshire sleeps 9. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . Prices at Quayside House start from £430 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Quayside House


Sleeps 8 Garden Games room

The Stilehouse Apartment in Menith Wood, Worcestershire, West England

The Stilehouse Apartment, Menith Wood

Breaks in WorcestershireWest England

The Stilehouse Apartment self catering accommodation in Menith Wood, Worcestershire sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Activities close by include fishing . Prices at The Stilehouse Apartment start from £230 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Stilehouse Apartment


Sleeps 2 Fishing close by Garden

Wick Court in Arlingham, Gloucestershire, South West England

Wick Court, Arlingham

Breaks in GloucestershireSouth West England

Wick Court self catering accommodation in Arlingham, Gloucestershire sleeps 4. This 6 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Wick Court start from £3105 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Wick Court


Sleeps 4 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Greenacres in Iken, Suffolk, East England

Greenacres, Iken

Breaks in SuffolkEast England

Greenacres in East 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 . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include horse riding . Greenacres does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Greenacres start from £244 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Greenacres


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly 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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