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

Ballylickey in Beara Peninsula, County Cork, Ireland-South

Ballylickey, Beara Peninsula

Breaks in County CorkIreland-South

Ballylickey self catering accommodation in Beara Peninsula, County Cork sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Ballylickey is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Ballylickey start from £306 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ballylickey


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Fishing close by Golf close by

Spanish Point in Atlantic Coast, County Clare, Ireland-West

Spanish Point, Atlantic Coast

Breaks in County ClareIreland-West

Spanish Point self catering accommodation in Atlantic Coast, County Clare sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . Spanish Point is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Spanish Point does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Spanish Point start from £279 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Spanish Point


Sleeps 8 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by Open fire or wood burner

Spiddal in Galway Bay, County Galway, Ireland-West

Spiddal, Galway Bay

Breaks in County GalwayIreland-West

Spiddal self catering accommodation in Galway Bay, County Galway sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Activities close by include fishing . Spiddal does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Spiddal start from £236 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Spiddal


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Fishing close by

3 bedroom cottage in Ilfracombe, Devon, South West England

3 bedroom cottage, Ilfracombe

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

3 bedroom cottage 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 . 3 bedroom cottage is close to the beach. Prices at 3 bedroom cottage start from £475 For a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 3 bedroom cottage


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach

Rosemary Cottage in Tavistock, Devon, South West England

Rosemary Cottage, Tavistock

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Rosemary Cottage self catering accommodation in Tavistock, Devon sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Rosemary Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Rosemary Cottage start from £282 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Rosemary Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

Pentire Farm Wing in New Polzeath, Cornwall, South West England

Pentire Farm Wing, New Polzeath

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Pentire Farm Wing self catering accommodation in New Polzeath, Cornwall sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Holiday Home is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Pentire Farm Wing does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Pentire Farm Wing start from £425 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Pentire Farm Wing


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Shillelagh in Wicklow Mountains, County Wicklow, Ireland-East

Shillelagh, Wicklow Mountains

Breaks in County WicklowIreland-East

Shillelagh self catering accommodation in Wicklow Mountains, County Wicklow sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include golf . Prices at Shillelagh start from £354 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Shillelagh


Sleeps 4 Golf close by Internet WIFI available Ideal for a romantic break Luxury self catering

Recess in Connemara, County Galway, Ireland-West

Recess, Connemara

Breaks in County GalwayIreland-West

Recess 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 golf fishing . Recess does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Recess start from £234 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Recess


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by

Cysgod-y-Coed in Llanbedr, Gwynedd, North Wales

Cysgod-y-Coed, Llanbedr

Breaks in GwyneddNorth Wales

Cysgod-y-Coed self catering accommodation in Llanbedr, Gwynedd sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Cysgod-y-Coed start from £271 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Cysgod-y-Coed


Sleeps 2 Garden

1 bedroom cottage in Moreton-in-Marsh, Gloucestershire, South West England

1 bedroom cottage, Moreton-in-Marsh

Breaks in GloucestershireSouth West England

1 bedroom cottage in South West England has a 5 star rating and can sleep up to 2. This 1 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. 1 bedroom cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at 1 bedroom cottage start from £495 but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 1 bedroom cottage


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Ideal for a romantic break Open fire or wood burner 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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