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

Killarney in Lakes of Killarney, County Kerry, Ireland-South

Killarney, Lakes of Killarney

Breaks in County KerryIreland-South

Killarney self catering accommodation in Lakes of Killarney, County Kerry sleeps 5. This 2 bedroom Apartment is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include golf . Prices at Killarney start from £250 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Killarney


Sleeps 4 Golf close by Internet WIFI available

Lodge in Whichford, Oxfordshire, Central England

Lodge, Whichford

Breaks in OxfordshireCentral England

Lodge self catering accommodation in Whichford, Oxfordshire sleeps 6. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Lodge does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Lodge start from £758 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Lodge


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

2 bedroom holiday home in Barnstaple, Devon, South West England

2 bedroom holiday home, Barnstaple

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

2 bedroom holiday home in South West England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 3. This 2 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Swimming Pool . It also has Internet access. Prices at 2 bedroom holiday home start from £355 but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 2 bedroom holiday home


Sleeps 2 Indoor pool Internet WIFI available Luxury self catering

2 The Court in Kinsale, County Cork, Ireland South

2 The Court, Kinsale

Breaks in County CorkIreland South

2 The Court self catering accommodation in Kinsale, County Cork sleeps 6. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at 2 The Court start from £303 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 2 The Court


Sleeps 6 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Laurel Bank Cottage in Embsay, North Yorkshire, North East England

Laurel Bank Cottage, Embsay

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Laurel Bank Cottage self catering accommodation in Embsay, North Yorkshire sleeps 12. This 5 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Laurel Bank Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Laurel Bank Cottage start from £577 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Laurel Bank Cottage


Sleeps 10 or more Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

2 bedroom holiday home in Cowbridge, Vale of Glamorgan, South Wales

2 bedroom holiday home, Cowbridge

Breaks in Vale of GlamorganSouth Wales

2 bedroom holiday home in South Wales has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 4. This 2 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . 2 bedroom holiday home is close to the beach. Prices at 2 bedroom holiday home start from £370 but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 2 bedroom holiday home


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Ideal for a romantic break Luxury self catering

Midsummer Cottage in Cley-next-the-Sea, Norfolk, East England

Midsummer Cottage, Cley-next-the-Sea

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

Midsummer Cottage in East England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . Midsummer Cottage is close to the beach. Prices at Midsummer Cottage start from £420 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected Midsummer Cottage customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about Midsummer Cottage


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Garden Midsummer Cottage Customer Feedback and Reviews

Dingle in Dingle Peninsula, County Kerry, Ireland-South

Dingle, Dingle Peninsula

Breaks in County KerryIreland-South

Dingle self catering accommodation in Dingle Peninsula, County Kerry sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom luxury Lodge is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Dingle is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Dingle does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Dingle start from £541 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Dingle


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner Luxury self catering

Yr Hen Llaethdy in Newcastle Emlyn, Conwy, North Wales

Yr Hen Llaethdy, Newcastle Emlyn

Breaks in ConwyNorth Wales

Yr Hen Llaethdy 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 Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Yr Hen Llaethdy does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Yr Hen Llaethdy start from £308 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Yr Hen Llaethdy


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner Luxury self catering

The Nook - Kings Inn Steading in Carnwath, Lanarkshire, South West Scotland

The Nook - Kings Inn Steading, Carnwath

Breaks in LanarkshireSouth West Scotland

The Nook - Kings Inn Steading self catering accommodation in Carnwath, Lanarkshire sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at The Nook - Kings Inn Steading start from £225 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Nook - Kings Inn Steading


Sleeps 2 Garden

 

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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