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

Apple Barn in East Portlemouth, Devon, South West England

Apple Barn, East Portlemouth

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Apple Barn self catering accommodation in East Portlemouth, Devon sleeps 6. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Apple Barn is close to the beach. Apple Barn does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Apple Barn start from £346 for a short break but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Apple Barn


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner Easy walking close by

Ebrenn in Mawgan Porth, Cornwall, South West England

Ebrenn, Mawgan Porth

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Ebrenn self catering accommodation in Mawgan Porth, Cornwall sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Swimming Pool . It also has Internet access. Ebrenn is close to the beach. Prices at Ebrenn start from £450 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ebrenn


Sleeps 4 Indoor pool Close to the Beach Internet WIFI available

3 bedroom cottage in Lynton, Devon, South West England

3 bedroom cottage, Lynton

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

3 bedroom cottage in South West England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 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 . It also has Internet access. 3 bedroom cottage is close to the beach. Prices at 3 bedroom cottage start from £455 For a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 3 bedroom cottage


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Hillcrest in Glenbeigh, County Kerry, Ireland South

Hillcrest, Glenbeigh

Breaks in County KerryIreland South

Hillcrest self catering accommodation in Glenbeigh, County Kerry sleeps 12. This 6 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Hillcrest start from £326 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Hillcrest


Sleeps 10 or more Garden Open fire or wood burner

3 bedroom cottage in Lulworth, Dorset, South West England

3 bedroom cottage, Lulworth

Breaks in DorsetSouth West England

3 bedroom 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 . It also has Internet access. 3 bedroom cottage is close to the beach. Activities close by include horse riding . Prices at 3 bedroom cottage start from £600 For a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 3 bedroom cottage


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Internet WIFI available

The Loft in St Keverne, Cornwall, South West England

The Loft, St Keverne

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

The Loft self catering accommodation in St Keverne, Cornwall sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at The Loft start from £242 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Loft


Sleeps 2 Garden

Hickeys Cottage in Knockanore, County Waterford, Ireland South

Hickeys Cottage, Knockanore

Breaks in County WaterfordIreland South

Hickeys Cottage self catering accommodation in Knockanore, County Waterford sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Hickeys Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Hickeys Cottage start from £209 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Hickeys Cottage


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

1 bedroom cottage in Calstock, Cornwall, South West England

1 bedroom cottage, Calstock

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

1 bedroom cottage in South West England has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to . This cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at 1 bedroom cottage start from £290 For a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 1 bedroom cottage


Garden Internet WIFI available

Riverwalk House in Castlemaine, County Kerry, Ireland South

Riverwalk House, Castlemaine

Breaks in County KerryIreland South

Riverwalk House self catering accommodation in Castlemaine, County Kerry sleeps 7. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Riverwalk House start from £231 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Riverwalk House


Sleeps 6 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Miltown in Lakes of Killarney, County Kerry, Ireland-South

Miltown, Lakes of Killarney

Breaks in County KerryIreland-South

Miltown self catering accommodation in Lakes of Killarney, County Kerry sleeps 13. This 6 bedroom luxury Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Activities close by include golf fishing . Miltown does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Miltown start from £270 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Miltown


Sleeps 10 or more Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by Luxury self catering

 

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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