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

Ballyduff in Ballybunion, County Kerry, Ireland-South

Ballyduff, Ballybunion

Breaks in County KerryIreland-South

Ballyduff self catering accommodation in Ballybunion, County Kerry sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Bungalow is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . Ballyduff is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Ballyduff does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Ballyduff start from £273 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ballyduff


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by Open fire or wood burner

Lavender Cottage in Neston, Cheshire, North West England

Lavender Cottage, Neston

Breaks in CheshireNorth West England

Lavender Cottage self catering accommodation in Neston, Cheshire sleeps 5. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Lavender Cottage start from £283 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Lavender Cottage


Sleeps 4 Garden Internet WIFI available

The Granary in Tal Y Llyn, Gwynedd, North Wales

The Granary, Tal Y Llyn

Breaks in GwyneddNorth Wales

The Granary self catering accommodation in Tal Y Llyn, Gwynedd sleeps 5. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at The Granary start from £237 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Granary


Sleeps 4 Garden Open fire or wood burner

The Old Rectory in Barnstaple, Devon, South West England

The Old Rectory, Barnstaple

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

The Old Rectory self catering accommodation in Barnstaple, Devon sleeps 10. This 5 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Swimming Pool Hot Tub . It also has Internet access. The Old Rectory is close to the beach. Prices at The Old Rectory start from £895 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Old Rectory


Sleeps 10 or more Indoor pool Close to the Beach Garden Internet WIFI available Hot tub Games room

1 bedroom cottage in Woolacombe, Devon, South West England

1 bedroom cottage, Woolacombe

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

1 bedroom cottage in South West England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 2. This 1 bedroom cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. 1 bedroom cottage is close to the beach. Prices at 1 bedroom cottage start from £305 For a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 1 bedroom cottage


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

Mill House Barn in Erpingham, Norfolk, East England

Mill House Barn, Erpingham

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

Mill House Barn in East England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 2. This 1 bedroom Apartment is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Detached . Prices at Mill House Barn start from £275 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected Mill House Barn customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about Mill House Barn


Sleeps 2 Mill House Barn Customer Feedback and Reviews

Cwm Yr Afon Cottage in Llanbedr, Gwynedd, North Wales

Cwm Yr Afon Cottage, Llanbedr

Breaks in GwyneddNorth Wales

Cwm Yr Afon Cottage self catering accommodation in Llanbedr, Gwynedd sleeps 3. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Cwm Yr Afon Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Cwm Yr Afon Cottage start from £228 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Cwm Yr Afon Cottage


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Arberth in Holyhead, Isle of Anglesey, North Wales

Arberth, Holyhead

Breaks in Isle of AngleseyNorth Wales

Arberth self catering accommodation in Holyhead, Isle of Anglesey sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . Prices at Arberth start from £309 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Arberth


Sleeps 6 Garden Games room

Roseville in Ahascragh, County Galway, Ireland West

Roseville, Ahascragh

Breaks in County GalwayIreland West

Roseville self catering accommodation in Ahascragh, County Galway sleeps 6. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Roseville start from £212 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Roseville


Sleeps 6 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Bramleys in Croyde, Devon, South West England

Bramleys, Croyde

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Bramleys in South West England has a 3 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: Detached Garden . It also has Internet access. Bramleys is close to the beach. Prices at Bramleys start from £443 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Bramleys


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach 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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