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

Annacarty in Glen of Aherlow, County Tipperary, Ireland-South

Annacarty, Glen of Aherlow

Breaks in County TipperaryIreland-South

Annacarty self catering accommodation in Glen of Aherlow, County Tipperary sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include golf fishing . Annacarty does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Annacarty start from £208 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Annacarty


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by Internet WIFI available Ideal for a romantic break

Waters Edge in Dunvegan, Isle of Skye, Highlands Scotland

Waters Edge, Dunvegan

Breaks in Isle of SkyeHighlands Scotland

Waters Edge 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 . It also has Internet access. Prices at Waters Edge start from £374 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Waters Edge


Sleeps 8 Garden Internet WIFI available

2 bedroom cottage in Bude, Cornwall, South West England

2 bedroom cottage, Bude

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

2 bedroom cottage in South West England has a 5 star rating and can sleep up to 4. This 2 bedroom luxury cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Detached Garden Hot Tub . It also has Internet access. 2 bedroom cottage is close to the beach. Prices at 2 bedroom cottage start from £420 For a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 2 bedroom cottage


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

Drumconrath in Ardee, County Meath, Ireland-East

Drumconrath, Ardee

Breaks in County MeathIreland-East

Drumconrath self catering accommodation in Ardee, County Meath sleeps 5. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Drumconrath does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Drumconrath start from £243 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Drumconrath


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly

4 Thurlestone Rock Apartments in Kingsbridge, Devon, South West England

4 Thurlestone Rock Apartments, Kingsbridge

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

4 Thurlestone Rock Apartments self catering accommodation in Kingsbridge, Devon sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Swimming Pool . 4 Thurlestone Rock Apartments is close to the beach. Prices at 4 Thurlestone Rock Apartments start from £557 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected 4 Thurlestone Rock Apartments customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about 4 Thurlestone Rock Apartments


Sleeps 6 Indoor pool Close to the Beach Games room 4 Thurlestone Rock Apartments Customer Feedback and Reviews

The Old Forge in Rye, East Sussex, South East England

The Old Forge, Rye

Breaks in East SussexSouth East England

The Old Forge self catering accommodation in Rye, East Sussex sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at The Old Forge start from £369 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Old Forge


Sleeps 6 Garden Internet WIFI available

Kilcrohane in Sheeps Head Peninsula, County Cork, Ireland-South

Kilcrohane, Sheeps Head Peninsula

Breaks in County CorkIreland-South

Kilcrohane self catering accommodation in Sheeps Head Peninsula, County Cork sleeps 3. This 1 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Kilcrohane is close to the beach. Activities close by include fishing . Prices at Kilcrohane start from £174 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Kilcrohane


Sleeps 2 Close to the Beach Fishing close by Internet WIFI available Ideal for a romantic break

Trem Y Gloch in Llanbedr, Gwynedd, North Wales

Trem Y Gloch, Llanbedr

Breaks in GwyneddNorth Wales

Trem Y Gloch self catering accommodation in Llanbedr, Gwynedd sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Trem Y Gloch start from £275 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Trem Y Gloch


Sleeps 4 Garden

Longfellow in Goodrich, Herefordshire, West England

Longfellow, Goodrich

Breaks in HerefordshireWest England

Longfellow self catering accommodation in Goodrich, Herefordshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Longfellow does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Longfellow start from £275 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Longfellow


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

Alderlane Cottage in Wexford Town, County Wexford, Ireland South

Alderlane Cottage, Wexford Town

Breaks in County WexfordIreland South

Alderlane Cottage self catering accommodation in Wexford Town, County Wexford sleeps 4. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Alderlane Cottage start from £193 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Alderlane Cottage


Sleeps 4 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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