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

Renvyle in Connemara, County Galway, Ireland-West

Renvyle, Connemara

Breaks in County GalwayIreland-West

Renvyle self catering accommodation in Connemara, County Galway sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . It also has Internet access. Renvyle is close to the beach. Renvyle does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Renvyle start from £375 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Renvyle


Sleeps 8 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Internet WIFI available Ideal for a romantic break Luxury self catering

2 bedroom apartment in Westward Ho, Devon, South West England

2 bedroom apartment, Westward Ho

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

2 bedroom apartment in South West England has a 5 star rating and can sleep up to 4. This 2 bedroom luxury apartment is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. 2 bedroom apartment is close to the beach. Activities close by include horse riding . Prices at 2 bedroom apartment start from £515 For a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 2 bedroom apartment


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Internet WIFI available Luxury self catering

Glenfrughart in Portree, Isle of Skye, Highlands Scotland

Glenfrughart, Portree

Breaks in Isle of SkyeHighlands Scotland

Glenfrughart self catering accommodation in Portree, Isle of Skye sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Glenfrughart start from £325 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Glenfrughart


Sleeps 4 Garden Internet WIFI available

The Old Fishermans Hut in Southwold, Suffolk, East England

The Old Fishermans Hut, Southwold

Breaks in SuffolkEast England

The Old Fishermans Hut in East England has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to 2. This 0 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Detached . The Old Fishermans Hut is close to the beach. Activities close by include fishing . Prices at The Old Fishermans Hut start from £286 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Old Fishermans Hut


Sleeps 2 Close to the Beach Fishing close by

Astee in Ballybunion, County Kerry, Ireland-South

Astee, Ballybunion

Breaks in County KerryIreland-South

Astee self catering accommodation in Ballybunion, County Kerry sleeps 9. This 4 bedroom luxury Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Astee is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf . Prices at Astee start from £416 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Astee


Sleeps 8 Close to the Beach Golf close by Internet WIFI available Luxury self catering

No 5 Murton White House in Berwick-Upon-Tweed, Northumberland, North East England

No 5 Murton White House, Berwick-Upon-Tweed

Breaks in NorthumberlandNorth East England

No 5 Murton White House in North East England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 6. This 3 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. No 5 Murton White House does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at No 5 Murton White House start from £282 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about No 5 Murton White House


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Luxury self catering

Abbeyfeale in River Feale, County Limerick, Ireland-South

Abbeyfeale, River Feale

Breaks in County LimerickIreland-South

Abbeyfeale self catering accommodation in River Feale, County Limerick 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 . Prices at Abbeyfeale start from £243 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Abbeyfeale


Sleeps 6 Golf close by Open fire or wood burner

Greenway in Bishops Castle, Shropshire, West England

Greenway, Bishops Castle

Breaks in ShropshireWest England

Greenway self catering accommodation in Bishops Castle, Shropshire sleeps 4. This 1 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays . It also has Internet access. Prices at Greenway start from £225 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Greenway


Sleeps 4 Internet WIFI available

Nant yr Hendre in Pentre Celyn, Flintshire, North Wales

Nant yr Hendre, Pentre Celyn

Breaks in FlintshireNorth Wales

Nant yr Hendre self catering accommodation in Pentre Celyn, Flintshire sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Hot Tub Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at Nant yr Hendre start from £371 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Nant yr Hendre


Sleeps 6 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner Hot tub

Radharc Na Mara in Glengarriff, County Cork, Ireland South

Radharc Na Mara, Glengarriff

Breaks in County CorkIreland South

Radharc Na Mara in Ireland South has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 6. This 4 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Radharc Na Mara start from £253 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Radharc Na Mara


Sleeps 6 Garden 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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