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

Georgian Country House in Turnberry, Ayrshire, South West Scotland

Georgian Country House, Turnberry

Breaks in AyrshireSouth West Scotland

Georgian Country House self catering accommodation in Turnberry, Ayrshire sleeps 12. This 6 bedroom Country House is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Georgian Country House does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Georgian Country House start from £1 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Georgian Country House


Sleeps 10 or more Pet friendly Internet WIFI available Ideal for a romantic break Open fire or wood burner Games room

The Old Barn in Farley, Derbyshire, Central England

The Old Barn, Farley

Breaks in DerbyshireCentral England

The Old Barn self catering accommodation in Farley, Derbyshire sleeps 12. This 5 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at The Old Barn start from £495 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Old Barn


Sleeps 10 or more Garden Open fire or wood burner

The Retreat in Washfield, Devon, South West England

The Retreat, Washfield

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

The Retreat in South West England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 4. This 2 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Swimming Pool Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at The Retreat start from £314 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Retreat


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

Bobs End in Kingsbridge, Devon, South West England

Bobs End, Kingsbridge

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Bobs End self catering accommodation in Kingsbridge, Devon sleeps 6. This Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Bobs End start from £459 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Bobs End


Sleeps 6 Open fire or wood burner Games room

6 Harbour View in Duncannon, County Wexford, Ireland South

6 Harbour View, Duncannon

Breaks in County WexfordIreland South

6 Harbour View self catering accommodation in Duncannon, County Wexford sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Prices at 6 Harbour View start from £255 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 6 Harbour View


Sleeps 6

Old Post Office Street Cottage in Cahersiveen, County Kerry, Ireland South

Old Post Office Street Cottage, Cahersiveen

Breaks in County KerryIreland South

Old Post Office Street Cottage self catering accommodation in Cahersiveen, County Kerry sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Old Post Office Street Cottage start from £280 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Old Post Office Street Cottage


Sleeps 8 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Louisburgh in Atlantic Coast, County Mayo, Ireland-West

Louisburgh, Atlantic Coast

Breaks in County MayoIreland-West

Louisburgh self catering accommodation in Atlantic Coast, County Mayo sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Apartment is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Louisburgh is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf . Prices at Louisburgh start from £313 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Louisburgh


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

Recess in Connemara, County Galway, Ireland-West

Recess, Connemara

Breaks in County GalwayIreland-West

Recess self catering accommodation in Connemara, County Galway sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Activities close by include golf fishing . Recess does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Recess start from £234 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Recess


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by

Millers Cottage in Llandysul, Ceredigion, Mid Wales

Millers Cottage, Llandysul

Breaks in CeredigionMid Wales

Millers Cottage self catering accommodation in Llandysul, Ceredigion sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Hot Tub Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Millers Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Millers Cottage start from £345 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Millers Cottage


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

Gorse View Cottage in Tully, County Galway, Ireland West

Gorse View Cottage, Tully

Breaks in County GalwayIreland West

Gorse View Cottage self catering accommodation in Tully, County Galway sleeps 6. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Gorse View Cottage start from £247 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Gorse View Cottage


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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