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

Millside Chase in Chirnside, Berwickshire, Borders Scotland

Millside Chase, Chirnside

Breaks in BerwickshireBorders Scotland

Millside Chase self catering accommodation in Chirnside, Berwickshire sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays . Prices at Millside Chase start from £300 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Millside Chase


Sleeps 6

5 bedroom cottage in Bude, Cornwall, South West England

5 bedroom cottage, Bude

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

5 bedroom cottage in South West England has a 5 star rating and can sleep up to 10. This 5 bedroom luxury cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. 5 bedroom cottage is close to the beach. Prices at 5 bedroom cottage start from £845 For a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 5 bedroom cottage


Sleeps 10 or more Close to the Beach Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner Luxury self catering

Castletownshend in Skibbereen, County Cork, Ireland-South

Castletownshend, Skibbereen

Breaks in County CorkIreland-South

Castletownshend self catering accommodation in Skibbereen, County Cork sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Castletownshend is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Castletownshend does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Castletownshend start from £273 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Castletownshend


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

Glenbeigh in Ring of Kerry, County Kerry, Ireland-South

Glenbeigh, Ring of Kerry

Breaks in County KerryIreland-South

Glenbeigh self catering accommodation in Ring of Kerry, County Kerry sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . Glenbeigh is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Glenbeigh does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Glenbeigh start from £253 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Glenbeigh


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by Open fire or wood burner

2 bedroom cottage in Appledore, Devon, South West England

2 bedroom cottage, Appledore

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

2 bedroom cottage in South West England has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to 3. This 2 bedroom cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . 2 bedroom cottage is close to the beach. 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 £290 For a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 2 bedroom cottage


Sleeps 2 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Open fire or wood burner

Mulgrave Cottage in Port Mulgrave, North Yorkshire, North East England

Mulgrave Cottage, Port Mulgrave

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Mulgrave Cottage self catering accommodation in Port Mulgrave, North Yorkshire sleeps 5. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Mulgrave Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Mulgrave Cottage start from £259 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Mulgrave Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Creevy Cottage in Cliffoney, County Sligo, Ireland West

Creevy Cottage, Cliffoney

Breaks in County SligoIreland West

Creevy Cottage self catering accommodation in Cliffoney, County Sligo sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Creevy Cottage start from £258 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Creevy Cottage


Sleeps 6 Garden Open fire or wood burner

The Old Chapel in Fadmoor, North Yorkshire, North East England

The Old Chapel, Fadmoor

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

The Old Chapel self catering accommodation in Fadmoor, North Yorkshire 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. Prices at The Old Chapel start from £309 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Old Chapel


Sleeps 6 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Westport in Clew Bay, County Mayo, Ireland-West

Westport, Clew Bay

Breaks in County MayoIreland-West

Westport self catering accommodation in Clew Bay, County Mayo sleeps 9. This 4 bedroom luxury 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 . Prices at Westport start from £416 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Westport


Sleeps 8 Fishing close by Golf close by Open fire or wood burner Luxury self catering

Buzzard Heights in Bridgwater, Somerset, South West England

Buzzard Heights, Bridgwater

Breaks in SomersetSouth West England

Buzzard Heights in South West England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 6. This 2 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Buzzard Heights start from £327 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Buzzard Heights


Sleeps 6 Garden Open fire or wood burner 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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