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

Plover Cottage in Trenale, Cornwall, South West England

Plover Cottage, Trenale

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Plover Cottage self catering accommodation in Trenale, Cornwall sleeps 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. Plover Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Plover Cottage start from £277 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Plover Cottage


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

The Long Barn in Goathland, East Yorkshire, North East England

The Long Barn, Goathland

Breaks in East YorkshireNorth East England

The Long Barn self catering accommodation in Goathland, East Yorkshire sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. The Long Barn does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Long Barn start from £399 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Long Barn


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

Cloonaquinn in Manorhamilton, County Leitrim, Ireland West

Cloonaquinn, Manorhamilton

Breaks in County LeitrimIreland West

Cloonaquinn self catering accommodation in Manorhamilton, County Leitrim sleeps 17. This 7 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Cloonaquinn start from £450 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Cloonaquinn


Sleeps 10 or more Garden Open fire or wood burner

Quay Cottage in Hope Cove, Devon, South West England

Quay Cottage, Hope Cove

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Quay Cottage self catering accommodation in Hope Cove, Devon sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Quay Cottage is close to the beach. Prices at Quay Cottage start from £405 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected Quay Cottage customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about Quay Cottage


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Games room Quay Cottage Customer Feedback and Reviews

Roney Beach in East Coast, County Wexford, Ireland-South

Roney Beach, East Coast

Breaks in County WexfordIreland-South

Roney Beach self catering accommodation in East Coast, County Wexford sleeps 12. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . Roney Beach is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Roney Beach does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Roney Beach start from £253 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Roney Beach


Sleeps 10 or more Close to the Beach Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by Ideal for a romantic break Open fire or wood burner

Ballydehob in Mizen Head, County Cork, Ireland-South

Ballydehob, Mizen Head

Breaks in County CorkIreland-South

Ballydehob self catering accommodation in Mizen Head, County Cork sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Ballydehob start from £169 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ballydehob


Sleeps 6 Fishing close by Golf close by

The Old Sunday School in Alston, Cumbria, North West England

The Old Sunday School, Alston

Breaks in CumbriaNorth West England

The Old Sunday School self catering accommodation in Alston, Cumbria sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . The Old Sunday School does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Old Sunday School start from £275 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Old Sunday School


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden

Black Streme Cottage in Kilflynn, County Kerry, Ireland South

Black Streme Cottage, Kilflynn

Breaks in County KerryIreland South

Black Streme Cottage self catering accommodation in Kilflynn, County Kerry sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Black Streme Cottage start from £208 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Black Streme Cottage


Sleeps 6 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Dunbar Cottage in Parracombe, Devon, South West England

Dunbar Cottage, Parracombe

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Dunbar Cottage in South West England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Dunbar Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Dunbar Cottage start from £344 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Dunbar Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

Delias Cottage in Ballinrobe, County Mayo, Ireland West

Delias Cottage, Ballinrobe

Breaks in County MayoIreland West

Delias Cottage in Ireland West has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 8. This 4 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Delias Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Delias Cottage start from £280 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Delias Cottage


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available 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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