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

Clonakilty in Clonakilty, County Cork, Ireland-South

Clonakilty, Clonakilty

Breaks in County CorkIreland-South

Clonakilty self catering accommodation in Clonakilty, County Cork sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Clonakilty is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Clonakilty start from £180 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Clonakilty


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

Stranacorcoragh in Derrybeg, County Donegal, Ireland North

Stranacorcoragh, Derrybeg

Breaks in County DonegalIreland North

Stranacorcoragh self catering accommodation in Derrybeg, County Donegal sleeps 11. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Stranacorcoragh start from £296 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Stranacorcoragh


Sleeps 10 or more Garden

Sunningdale in Norham, Berwickshire, Borders Scotland

Sunningdale, Norham

Breaks in BerwickshireBorders Scotland

Sunningdale self catering accommodation in Norham, Berwickshire sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at Sunningdale start from £303 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Sunningdale


Sleeps 6 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Croft Cottage in Goonhavern, Cornwall, South West England

Croft Cottage, Goonhavern

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Croft Cottage self catering accommodation in Goonhavern, Cornwall sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Croft Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Croft Cottage start from £297 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Croft Cottage


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

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

3 bedroom lodge in Appledore, Devon, South West England

3 bedroom lodge, Appledore

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

3 bedroom lodge in South West England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 5. This 3 bedroom lodge is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . 3 bedroom lodge is close to the beach. Prices at 3 bedroom lodge start from £315 For a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 3 bedroom lodge


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Garden

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 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Dingle start from £327 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Dingle


Sleeps 6 Fishing close by Golf close by

Yeo Cottage in Barnstaple, Devon, South West England

Yeo Cottage, Barnstaple

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Yeo Cottage in South West England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Garden Hot Tub . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include horse riding . Yeo Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Yeo Cottage start from £313 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Yeo Cottage


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Hot tub

5 Thurlestone Beach Apartments in Thurlestone, Devon, South West England

5 Thurlestone Beach Apartments, Thurlestone

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

5 Thurlestone Beach Apartments self catering accommodation in Thurlestone, Devon sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom luxury Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays . It also has Internet access. 5 Thurlestone Beach Apartments is close to the beach. 5 Thurlestone Beach Apartments does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at 5 Thurlestone Beach Apartments start from £510 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected 5 Thurlestone Beach Apartments customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about 5 Thurlestone Beach Apartments


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Internet WIFI available Games room Luxury self catering 5 Thurlestone Beach Apartments Customer Feedback and Reviews

Bushmills in Antrim Coast, County Antrim, Ireland-North

Bushmills, Antrim Coast

Breaks in County AntrimIreland-North

Bushmills self catering accommodation in Antrim Coast, County Antrim sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Bushmills is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Bushmills start from £275 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Bushmills


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Fishing close by Golf close by

 

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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