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

Glencolumbkille in Donegal Bay, County Donegal, Ireland-North

Glencolumbkille, Donegal Bay

Breaks in County DonegalIreland-North

Glencolumbkille self catering accommodation in Donegal Bay, County Donegal sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Glencolumbkille is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Glencolumbkille start from £281 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Glencolumbkille


Sleeps 8 Close to the Beach Fishing close by Golf close by

Stoneley in Stoney Middleton, Derbyshire, Central England

Stoneley, Stoney Middleton

Breaks in DerbyshireCentral England

Stoneley self catering accommodation in Stoney Middleton, Derbyshire sleeps 9. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Stoneley does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Stoneley start from £520 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Stoneley


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

6 Tarifa in Bigbury-On-Sea, Devon, South West England

6 Tarifa, Bigbury-On-Sea

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

6 Tarifa self catering accommodation in Bigbury-On-Sea, Devon sleeps 6. This luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . It also has Internet access. 6 Tarifa is close to the beach. Prices at 6 Tarifa start from £510 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected 6 Tarifa customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about 6 Tarifa


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Internet WIFI available Games room Luxury self catering 6 Tarifa Customer Feedback and Reviews

Homestead in Coalbrookdale, Shropshire, West England

Homestead, Coalbrookdale

Breaks in ShropshireWest England

Homestead self catering accommodation in Coalbrookdale, Shropshire sleeps 8. 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 Homestead start from £404 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Homestead


Sleeps 8 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

4 bedroom cottage in St Agnes, Cornwall, South West England

4 bedroom cottage, St Agnes

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

4 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 . 4 bedroom cottage is close to the beach. Prices at 4 bedroom cottage start from £570 For a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 4 bedroom cottage


Close to the Beach

Reevey Garden Cottage in Kempsford, Gloucestershire, South West England

Reevey Garden Cottage, Kempsford

Breaks in GloucestershireSouth West England

Reevey Garden Cottage self catering accommodation in Kempsford, Gloucestershire sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Swimming Pool Open Fire/woodburner . Reevey Garden Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Reevey Garden Cottage start from £788 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Reevey Garden Cottage


Sleeps 6 Indoor pool Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Rosmuc in Connemara, County Galway, Ireland-West

Rosmuc, Connemara

Breaks in County GalwayIreland-West

Rosmuc self catering accommodation in Connemara, County Galway sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Activities close by include fishing . Rosmuc does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Rosmuc start from £248 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Rosmuc


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Fishing close by Ideal for a romantic break

Grange Farmhouse in Fethard-On-Sea, County Wexford, Ireland South

Grange Farmhouse, Fethard-On-Sea

Breaks in County WexfordIreland South

Grange Farmhouse self catering accommodation in Fethard-On-Sea, County Wexford sleeps 9. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Grange Farmhouse does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Grange Farmhouse start from £260 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Grange Farmhouse


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Swift Nick in Thornton-Le-Moor, North Yorkshire, North East England

Swift Nick, Thornton-Le-Moor

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Swift Nick in North East England has a 5 star rating and can sleep up to 7. This 2 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Swift Nick start from £443 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Swift Nick


Sleeps 6 Garden Open fire or wood burner Luxury self catering

Riverside Cottage in Saxmundham, Suffolk, East England

Riverside Cottage, Saxmundham

Breaks in SuffolkEast England

Riverside Cottage in East England has a 3 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: Detached Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Riverside Cottage start from £311 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Riverside Cottage


Sleeps 4 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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