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

Sykes House Cottage in Halford, Shropshire, West England

Sykes House Cottage, Halford

Breaks in ShropshireWest England

Sykes House Cottage self catering accommodation in Halford, Shropshire sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Sykes House Cottage start from £358 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Sykes House Cottage


Sleeps 4 Garden

The Philcot in Port Isaac, Cornwall, South West England

The Philcot, Port Isaac

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

The Philcot self catering accommodation in Port Isaac, Cornwall sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Bungalow is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include fishing . Prices at The Philcot start from £398 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Philcot


Sleeps 6 Fishing close by Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

5 Castle View in Manorhamilton, County Leitrim, Ireland West

5 Castle View, Manorhamilton

Breaks in County LeitrimIreland West

5 Castle View self catering accommodation in Manorhamilton, County Leitrim sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at 5 Castle View start from £274 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 5 Castle View


Sleeps 6 Garden Open fire or wood burner

The Orangery in Upton-upon-Severn, Worcestershire, West England

The Orangery, Upton-upon-Severn

Breaks in WorcestershireWest England

The Orangery self catering accommodation in Upton-upon-Severn, Worcestershire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Swimming Pool Hot Tub Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. The Orangery does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Orangery start from £355 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Orangery


Sleeps 4 Indoor pool Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner Hot tub Games room

Eagles Crest Cottage in Killorglin, County Kerry, Ireland South

Eagles Crest Cottage, Killorglin

Breaks in County KerryIreland South

Eagles Crest Cottage self catering accommodation in Killorglin, County Kerry sleeps 3. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Eagles Crest Cottage start from £146 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Eagles Crest Cottage


Sleeps 2 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Ardgroom in Beara Peninsula, County Cork, Ireland-South

Ardgroom, Beara Peninsula

Breaks in County CorkIreland-South

Ardgroom self catering accommodation in Beara Peninsula, County Cork sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Ardgroom is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Ardgroom start from £277 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ardgroom


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Fishing close by Golf close by Internet WIFI available

Whitegate in Lough Derg, County Clare, Ireland-West

Whitegate, Lough Derg

Breaks in County ClareIreland-West

Whitegate self catering accommodation in Lough Derg, County Clare sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Activities close by include golf fishing . Whitegate does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Whitegate start from £180 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Whitegate


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by

Prospect Cottage in Combe Martin, Devon, South West England

Prospect Cottage, Combe Martin

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Prospect Cottage in South West England has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Prospect Cottage is close to the beach. Prospect Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Prospect Cottage start from £270 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Prospect Cottage


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Pet friendly

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

1 bedroom holiday home, Callington

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 Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at 1 bedroom holiday home start from £290 For a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 1 bedroom holiday home


Sleeps 2 Garden Internet WIFI available Ideal for a romantic break

The Mushroom House in Tenby, Pembrokeshire, South Wales

The Mushroom House, Tenby

Breaks in PembrokeshireSouth Wales

The Mushroom House in South Wales has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 2. This 1 bedroom luxury Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at The Mushroom House start from £288 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Mushroom House


Sleeps 2 Garden Internet WIFI available Luxury self catering

 

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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