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

The Cottage in Grafham, Cambridgeshire, East England

The Cottage, Grafham

Breaks in CambridgeshireEast England

The Cottage self catering accommodation in Grafham, Cambridgeshire sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Swimming Pool . Activities close by include fishing . Prices at The Cottage start from £347 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Cottage


Sleeps 6 Indoor pool Fishing close by Garden

Lakeside Cottage 2 in Achill Island, County Mayo, Ireland West

Lakeside Cottage 2, Achill Island

Breaks in County MayoIreland West

Lakeside Cottage 2 self catering accommodation in Achill Island, County Mayo sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . It also has Internet access. Prices at Lakeside Cottage 2 start from £192 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Lakeside Cottage 2


Sleeps 4 Internet WIFI available

1 bedroom holiday home in Bude, Cornwall, South West England

1 bedroom holiday home, Bude

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

1 bedroom holiday home in South West England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 2. This 1 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at 1 bedroom holiday home start from £305 but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 1 bedroom holiday home


Sleeps 2 Garden Internet WIFI available Luxury self catering

Loughrea in Lough Derg, County Galway, Ireland-West

Loughrea, Lough Derg

Breaks in County GalwayIreland-West

Loughrea self catering accommodation in Lough Derg, County Galway sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include golf . Loughrea does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Loughrea start from £213 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Loughrea


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Golf close by Internet WIFI available

Glendalough Brook in Laragh, County Wicklow, Ireland East

Glendalough Brook, Laragh

Breaks in County WicklowIreland East

Glendalough Brook in Ireland East has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . Glendalough Brook does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Glendalough Brook start from £220 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Glendalough Brook


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden

3 bedroom cottage in Bude, Devon, South West England

3 bedroom cottage, Bude

Breaks in DevonSouth 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 and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . 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 £370 For a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 3 bedroom cottage


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Greystead Old Church in Bellingham, Northumberland, North East England

Greystead Old Church, Bellingham

Breaks in NorthumberlandNorth East England

Greystead Old Church self catering accommodation in Bellingham, Northumberland sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Greystead Old Church does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Greystead Old Church start from £445 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Greystead Old Church


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

2 bedroom cottage in Lyme Regis, Somerset, South West England

2 bedroom cottage, Lyme Regis

Breaks in SomersetSouth West England

2 bedroom cottage in South West England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 2. This 2 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. 2 bedroom cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at 2 bedroom cottage start from £325 but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 2 bedroom cottage


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Luxury self catering

Broadford in Ennis, County Clare, Ireland-West

Broadford, Ennis

Breaks in County ClareIreland-West

Broadford self catering accommodation in Ennis, County Clare 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 fishing . Broadford does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Broadford start from £228 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Broadford


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by Ideal for a romantic break Open fire or wood burner

Killybegs in Killybegs, County Donegal, Ireland-North

Killybegs, Killybegs

Breaks in County DonegalIreland-North

Killybegs self catering accommodation in Killybegs, County Donegal sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Killybegs is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Killybegs does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Killybegs start from £223 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Killybegs


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