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

2 North Crest House in Salcombe, Devon, South West England

2 North Crest House, Salcombe

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

2 North Crest House self catering accommodation in Salcombe, Devon sleeps 5. This Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays . 2 North Crest House is close to the beach. Prices at 2 North Crest House start from £442 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 2 North Crest House


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Games room

Duncannon in Waterford Harbour, County Wexford, Ireland-South

Duncannon, Waterford Harbour

Breaks in County WexfordIreland-South

Duncannon self catering accommodation in Waterford Harbour, County Wexford sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Duncannon is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Duncannon start from £264 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Duncannon


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Fishing close by Golf close by Ideal for a romantic break

25 Burgh Island Causeway in Bigbury-on-Sea, Devon, South West England

25 Burgh Island Causeway, Bigbury-on-Sea

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

25 Burgh Island Causeway self catering accommodation in Bigbury-on-Sea, Devon sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Swimming Pool . It also has Internet access. 25 Burgh Island Causeway is close to the beach. Prices at 25 Burgh Island Causeway start from £531 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected 25 Burgh Island Causeway customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about 25 Burgh Island Causeway


Sleeps 4 Indoor pool Close to the Beach Internet WIFI available 25 Burgh Island Causeway Customer Feedback and Reviews

Aghills in Skibbereen, County Cork, Ireland South

Aghills, Skibbereen

Breaks in County CorkIreland South

Aghills self catering accommodation in Skibbereen, County Cork sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Aghills does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Aghills start from £274 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Aghills


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Miss Murphys House in Teignmouth, Devon, South West England

Miss Murphys House, Teignmouth

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Miss Murphys House self catering accommodation in Teignmouth, Devon sleeps 12. This 5 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Miss Murphys House start from £511 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Miss Murphys House


Sleeps 10 or more Garden

2 bedroom cottage in Bude, Cornwall, South West England

2 bedroom cottage, Bude

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

2 bedroom cottage in South West England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to . This cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. 2 bedroom cottage is close to the beach. Prices at 2 bedroom cottage start from £395 For a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 2 bedroom cottage


Close to the Beach Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Ballinrobe in Lough Mask, County Mayo, Ireland-West

Ballinrobe, Lough Mask

Breaks in County MayoIreland-West

Ballinrobe self catering accommodation in Lough Mask, County Mayo sleeps 7. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Activities close by include golf fishing . Ballinrobe does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Ballinrobe start from £230 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ballinrobe


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

St Michaels Cottage in St Michael South Elmham, Suffolk, East England

St Michaels Cottage, St Michael South Elmham

Breaks in SuffolkEast England

St Michaels Cottage self catering accommodation in St Michael South Elmham, Suffolk 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. St Michaels Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at St Michaels Cottage start from £320 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about St Michaels Cottage


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

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

3 bedroom apartment, Westward Ho

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

3 bedroom apartment in South West England has a 5 star rating and can sleep up to 6. This 3 bedroom luxury apartment is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. 3 bedroom apartment is close to the beach. Prices at 3 bedroom apartment start from £570 For a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 3 bedroom apartment


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Internet WIFI available Luxury self catering

Mossy Nook in Bowness, Cumbria, North West England

Mossy Nook, Bowness

Breaks in CumbriaNorth West England

Mossy Nook self catering accommodation in Bowness, Cumbria sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Mossy Nook start from £299 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Mossy Nook


Sleeps 2 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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