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

Dingle in Dingle Peninsula, County Kerry, Ireland-South

Dingle, Dingle Peninsula

Breaks in County KerryIreland-South

Dingle self catering accommodation in Dingle Peninsula, County Kerry sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Apartment is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Activities close by include golf . Prices at Dingle start from £238 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Dingle


Sleeps 2 Golf close by

Valentia Island in Valentia Island, County Kerry, Ireland-South

Valentia Island, Valentia Island

Breaks in County KerryIreland-South

Valentia Island self catering accommodation in Valentia Island, County Kerry sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Valentia Island is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Valentia Island start from £217 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Valentia Island


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Fishing close by Golf close by Ideal for a romantic break

Plasmelyn Twt in St Dogmaels, Ceredigion, Mid Wales

Plasmelyn Twt, St Dogmaels

Breaks in CeredigionMid Wales

Plasmelyn Twt self catering accommodation in St Dogmaels, Ceredigion sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Plasmelyn Twt does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Plasmelyn Twt start from £244 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Plasmelyn Twt


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

Eudon Burnell Cottage in Bridgnorth, Shropshire, West England

Eudon Burnell Cottage, Bridgnorth

Breaks in ShropshireWest England

Eudon Burnell Cottage in West England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 5. This 3 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Eudon Burnell Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Eudon Burnell Cottage start from £295 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Eudon Burnell Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner Luxury self catering

Seven Bays in St Merryn, Cornwall, South West England

Seven Bays, St Merryn

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Seven Bays self catering accommodation in St Merryn, Cornwall sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Seven Bays does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Seven Bays start from £351 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Seven Bays


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

Castle Apartment (reduced) in Montrose, Angus, East Scotland

Castle Apartment (reduced), Montrose

Breaks in AngusEast Scotland

Castle Apartment (reduced) self catering accommodation in Montrose, Angus sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Castle Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Castle Apartment (reduced) does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Castle Apartment (reduced) start from £940 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Castle Apartment (reduced)


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Ideal for a romantic break Open fire or wood burner

Jollys Cottage in Goodrich, Herefordshire, West England

Jollys Cottage, Goodrich

Breaks in HerefordshireWest England

Jollys Cottage self catering accommodation in Goodrich, Herefordshire sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Jollys Cottage start from £254 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Jollys Cottage


Sleeps 2 Garden Internet WIFI available

Gweebarra House in Lettermacaward, County Donegal, Ireland North

Gweebarra House, Lettermacaward

Breaks in County DonegalIreland North

Gweebarra House self catering accommodation in Lettermacaward, County Donegal sleeps 9. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Gweebarra House start from £319 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Gweebarra House


Sleeps 8 Garden Open fire or wood burner Games room

Cill Na Breac in Glenbeigh, County Kerry, Ireland South

Cill Na Breac, Glenbeigh

Breaks in County KerryIreland South

Cill Na Breac in Ireland South has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to 7. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Cill Na Breac does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Cill Na Breac start from £236 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Cill Na Breac


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Flora Dora in Mylor Bridge, Cornwall, South West England

Flora Dora, Mylor Bridge

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Flora Dora self catering accommodation in Mylor Bridge, Cornwall sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Bungalow is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Detached Garden . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include golf horse riding . Flora Dora does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Flora Dora start from £386 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Flora Dora


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Golf close by Garden Internet WIFI available

 

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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