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

Rathsnagadan Cottage in Inistioge, County Kilkenny, Ireland South

Rathsnagadan Cottage, Inistioge

Breaks in County KilkennyIreland South

Rathsnagadan Cottage self catering accommodation in Inistioge, County Kilkenny sleeps 5. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Activities close by include fishing . Prices at Rathsnagadan Cottage start from £198 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Rathsnagadan Cottage


Sleeps 4 Fishing close by Garden Open fire or wood burner

Doolin in Cliffs of Moher, County Clare, Ireland-West

Doolin, Cliffs of Moher

Breaks in County ClareIreland-West

Doolin self catering accommodation in Cliffs of Moher, County Clare sleeps . This Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . Doolin is close to the beach. Doolin does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Doolin start from £313 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Doolin


Close to the Beach Pet friendly Open fire or wood burner

Casatara 2 in Ardara, County Donegal, Ireland North

Casatara 2, Ardara

Breaks in County DonegalIreland North

Casatara 2 self catering accommodation in Ardara, County Donegal sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Casatara 2 does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Casatara 2 start from £192 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Casatara 2


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden

Heavenly View in Eskdale, Cumbria, North West England

Heavenly View, Eskdale

Breaks in CumbriaNorth West England

Heavenly View self catering accommodation in Eskdale, Cumbria sleeps 11. This 5 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at Heavenly View start from £930 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Heavenly View


Sleeps 10 or more Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Vine Barn in Eaton-Under-Heywood, Shropshire, Central England

Vine Barn, Eaton-Under-Heywood

Breaks in ShropshireCentral England

Vine Barn self catering accommodation in Eaton-Under-Heywood, Shropshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Vine Barn does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Vine Barn start from £255 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Vine Barn


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden

Guillemot in North Hallsands, Devon, South West England

Guillemot, North Hallsands

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Guillemot self catering accommodation in North Hallsands, Devon sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Guillemot is close to the beach. Guillemot does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Guillemot start from £759 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected Guillemot customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about Guillemot


Sleeps 8 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner Games room Luxury self catering Guillemot Customer Feedback and Reviews

Boxtree Barn in East Allington, Devon, South West England

Boxtree Barn, East Allington

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Boxtree Barn self catering accommodation in East Allington, Devon sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Swimming Pool Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Boxtree Barn does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Boxtree Barn start from £414 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Boxtree Barn


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

2 bedroom cottage in Crediton, Devon, South West England

2 bedroom cottage, Crediton

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

2 bedroom cottage in South West England has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . 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 £305 but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 2 bedroom cottage


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

1 bedroom cottage in Clovelly, Devon, South West England

1 bedroom cottage, Clovelly

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

1 bedroom cottage in South West England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to . This cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. 1 bedroom cottage is close to the beach. Prices at 1 bedroom cottage start from £305 For a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 1 bedroom cottage


Close to the Beach Garden Internet WIFI available Ideal for a romantic break

Ebor House in Brompton-By-Sawdon, North Yorkshire, North East England

Ebor House, Brompton-By-Sawdon

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Ebor House self catering accommodation in Brompton-By-Sawdon, North Yorkshire sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Ebor House start from £312 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ebor House


Sleeps 6 Garden 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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