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

Keel in Achill Island, County Mayo, Ireland-West

Keel, Achill Island

Breaks in County MayoIreland-West

Keel self catering accommodation in Achill Island, County Mayo sleeps 10. This 5 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Keel is close to the beach. Prices at Keel start from £416 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Keel


Sleeps 10 or more Close to the Beach

Hillside in Hythe, Kent, South East England

Hillside, Hythe

Breaks in KentSouth East England

Hillside self catering accommodation in Hythe, Kent sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Hillside is close to the beach. Prices at Hillside start from £346 for a short break but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Hillside


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Ideal for a romantic break

Mole Hill Cottage in Alderholt, Dorset, South West England

Mole Hill Cottage, Alderholt

Breaks in DorsetSouth West England

Mole Hill Cottage self catering accommodation in Alderholt, Dorset sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Mole Hill Cottage start from £244 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Mole Hill Cottage


Sleeps 2 Garden

The Farmhouse in Dunmanway, County Cork, Ireland South

The Farmhouse, Dunmanway

Breaks in County CorkIreland South

The Farmhouse self catering accommodation in Dunmanway, County Cork sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at The Farmhouse start from £228 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Farmhouse


Sleeps 6 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Gateside in Newton Upon Rawcliffe, North Yorkshire, North East England

Gateside, Newton Upon Rawcliffe

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Gateside in North East England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 5. This 3 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at Gateside start from £332 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Gateside


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

3 bedroom cottage in Bude, Cornwall, South West England

3 bedroom cottage, Bude

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

3 bedroom cottage in South West England has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to 6. This 3 bedroom cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. 3 bedroom cottage is close to the beach. Activities close by include fishing . 3 bedroom cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at 3 bedroom cottage start from £435 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 Pet friendly Fishing close by Internet WIFI available

Pontoon in Lough Conn, County Mayo, Ireland-West

Pontoon, Lough Conn

Breaks in County MayoIreland-West

Pontoon self catering accommodation in Lough Conn, County Mayo sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . Pontoon is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Pontoon does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Pontoon start from £222 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Pontoon


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by Open fire or wood burner

Roundstone in Connemara, County Galway, Ireland-West

Roundstone, Connemara

Breaks in County GalwayIreland-West

Roundstone self catering accommodation in Connemara, County Galway sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Activities close by include golf . Prices at Roundstone start from £203 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Roundstone


Sleeps 4 Golf close by Ideal for a romantic break

Lletty in Colwyn Bay, Conwy, North Wales

Lletty, Colwyn Bay

Breaks in ConwyNorth Wales

Lletty self catering accommodation in Colwyn Bay, Conwy sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Lletty is close to the beach. Activities close by include fishing . Lletty does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Lletty start from £397 for a short break but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Lletty


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Fishing close by Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner Easy walking close by

Buttercup Cottage in Somerford Keynes, Gloucestershire, South West England

Buttercup Cottage, Somerford Keynes

Breaks in GloucestershireSouth West England

Buttercup Cottage self catering accommodation in Somerford Keynes, Gloucestershire sleeps 4. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Swimming Pool Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at Buttercup Cottage start from £736 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Buttercup Cottage


Sleeps 4 Indoor pool Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

 

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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