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

OBriens Cottage in Bantry, County Cork, Ireland South

OBriens Cottage, Bantry

Breaks in County CorkIreland South

OBriens Cottage self catering accommodation in Bantry, County Cork sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at OBriens Cottage start from £176 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about OBriens Cottage


Sleeps 4 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Pimpernel in Stoke by Nayland, Suffolk, East England

Pimpernel, Stoke by Nayland

Breaks in SuffolkEast England

Pimpernel self catering accommodation in Stoke by Nayland, Suffolk sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Swimming Pool Hot Tub . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Pimpernel start from £450 for a short break but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Pimpernel


Sleeps 4 Indoor pool Fishing close by Golf close by Internet WIFI available Ideal for a romantic break Hot tub Easy walking close by

Mountcharles in Donegal Bay, County Donegal, Ireland-North

Mountcharles, Donegal Bay

Breaks in County DonegalIreland-North

Mountcharles self catering accommodation in Donegal Bay, County Donegal sleeps 12. This 5 bedroom luxury Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Mountcharles is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Mountcharles does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Mountcharles start from £321 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Mountcharles


Sleeps 10 or more Close to the Beach Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by Internet WIFI available Luxury self catering

2 bedroom apartment in Newquay, Cornwall, South West England

2 bedroom apartment, Newquay

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

2 bedroom apartment in South West England has a 5 star rating and can sleep up to 4. This 2 bedroom luxury apartment is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. 2 bedroom apartment is close to the beach. Prices at 2 bedroom apartment start from £475 For a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 2 bedroom apartment


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Internet WIFI available Luxury self catering

Cregaminnis in Perranporth, Cornwall, South West England

Cregaminnis, Perranporth

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Cregaminnis self catering accommodation in Perranporth, Cornwall sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Activities close by include golf . Cregaminnis does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Cregaminnis start from £378 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Cregaminnis


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Golf close by Garden Open fire or wood burner

Bat Roost in Fakenham, Norfolk, East England

Bat Roost, Fakenham

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

Bat Roost in East England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 10. This 5 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Bat Roost start from £1022 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected Bat Roost customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about Bat Roost


Sleeps 10 or more Garden Open fire or wood burner Bat Roost Customer Feedback and Reviews

The Shepherds Hut in Aberdovey, Gwynedd, North Wales

The Shepherds Hut, Aberdovey

Breaks in GwyneddNorth Wales

The Shepherds Hut self catering accommodation in Aberdovey, Gwynedd sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at The Shepherds Hut start from £265 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Shepherds Hut


Sleeps 2 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Blue Mackerel in Mevagissey, Cornwall, South West England

Blue Mackerel, Mevagissey

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Blue Mackerel self catering accommodation in Mevagissey, Cornwall sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Holiday Home is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include golf fishing . Blue Mackerel does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Blue Mackerel start from £394 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Blue Mackerel


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by Internet WIFI available

Cuffesgrange in Kilkenny, County Kilkenny, Ireland-South

Cuffesgrange, Kilkenny

Breaks in County KilkennyIreland-South

Cuffesgrange self catering accommodation in Kilkenny, County Kilkenny sleeps 3. This 2 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Cuffesgrange does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Cuffesgrange start from £214 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Cuffesgrange


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Internet WIFI available

The Coach House in Wolfscastle, Pembrokeshire, South Wales

The Coach House, Wolfscastle

Breaks in PembrokeshireSouth Wales

The Coach House self catering accommodation in Wolfscastle, Pembrokeshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . The Coach House does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Coach House start from £287 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Coach House


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly 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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