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

Ballyconneely in Galway Bay, County Galway, Ireland-West

Ballyconneely, Galway Bay

Breaks in County GalwayIreland-West

Ballyconneely self catering accommodation in Galway Bay, County Galway sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Ballyconneely is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Ballyconneely start from £222 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ballyconneely


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Fishing close by Golf close by

Gloss Farmhouse in Lauragh, County Kerry, Ireland South

Gloss Farmhouse, Lauragh

Breaks in County KerryIreland South

Gloss Farmhouse self catering accommodation in Lauragh, County Kerry sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Gloss Farmhouse start from £279 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Gloss Farmhouse


Sleeps 6 Garden Open fire or wood burner

4 bedroom cottage in Aberaeron, Ceredigion, Mid Wales

4 bedroom cottage, Aberaeron

Breaks in CeredigionMid Wales

4 bedroom cottage in Mid Wales has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 6. This 4 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. 4 bedroom cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at 4 bedroom cottage start from £395 but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 4 bedroom cottage


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner Luxury self catering

Lochside Cottage in Dunvegan, Isle of Skye, Highlands Scotland

Lochside Cottage, Dunvegan

Breaks in Isle of SkyeHighlands Scotland

Lochside Cottage self catering accommodation in Dunvegan, Isle of Skye sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at Lochside Cottage start from £374 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Lochside Cottage


Sleeps 8 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Bray Cottage in Sidmouth, Devon, South West England

Bray Cottage, Sidmouth

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Bray Cottage self catering accommodation in Sidmouth, Devon sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Bray Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Bray Cottage start from £245 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Bray Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden

Tarbert in Shannon Estuary, County Kerry, Ireland-South

Tarbert, Shannon Estuary

Breaks in County KerryIreland-South

Tarbert self catering accommodation in Shannon Estuary, County Kerry sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom luxury Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Activities close by include golf fishing . Tarbert does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Tarbert start from £295 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Tarbert


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by Luxury self catering

Cronkeerin Thatched Cottage in Ardara, County Donegal, Ireland North

Cronkeerin Thatched Cottage, Ardara

Breaks in County DonegalIreland North

Cronkeerin Thatched Cottage self catering accommodation in Ardara, County Donegal sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Cronkeerin Thatched Cottage start from £199 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Cronkeerin Thatched Cottage


Sleeps 4 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Corries Cottage in Little Walsingham, Norfolk, East England

Corries Cottage, Little Walsingham

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

Corries Cottage self catering accommodation in Little Walsingham, Norfolk sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Corries Cottage is close to the beach. Prices at Corries Cottage start from £372 for a short break but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Corries Cottage


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Garden Internet WIFI available

4 bedroom cottage in Torrington, Devon, South West England

4 bedroom cottage, Torrington

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

4 bedroom cottage in South West England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 8. This 4 bedroom cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Prices at 4 bedroom cottage start from £455 For a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 4 bedroom cottage


Sleeps 8 Internet WIFI available

Inverallan House in Grantown-On-Spey, Inverness-shire, Highlands Scotland

Inverallan House, Grantown-On-Spey

Breaks in Inverness-shireHighlands Scotland

Inverallan House self catering accommodation in Grantown-On-Spey, Inverness-shire sleeps 15. This 7 bedroom Cottage 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 . Inverallan House does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Inverallan House start from £1795 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Inverallan House


Sleeps 10 or more Pet friendly Fishing close by Garden Internet WIFI available 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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