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

The Stable in Matlock, Derbyshire, Central England

The Stable, Matlock

Breaks in DerbyshireCentral England

The Stable self catering accommodation in Matlock, Derbyshire sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Prices at The Stable start from £229 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Stable


Sleeps 2

The Hayloft in Stratford-Upon-Avon, Warwickshire, Central England

The Hayloft, Stratford-Upon-Avon

Breaks in WarwickshireCentral England

The Hayloft self catering accommodation in Stratford-Upon-Avon, Warwickshire sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include fishing . Prices at The Hayloft start from £330 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Hayloft


Sleeps 2 Fishing close by Garden Internet WIFI available

Dunkineely in Donegal Bay, County Donegal, Ireland-North

Dunkineely, Donegal Bay

Breaks in County DonegalIreland-North

Dunkineely self catering accommodation in Donegal Bay, County Donegal sleeps 7. This 2 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . Dunkineely is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf . Dunkineely does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Dunkineely start from £273 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Dunkineely


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

38 Lisfannon Heights in Buncrana, County Donegal, Ireland North

38 Lisfannon Heights, Buncrana

Breaks in County DonegalIreland North

38 Lisfannon Heights self catering accommodation in Buncrana, County Donegal sleeps 7. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at 38 Lisfannon Heights start from £230 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 38 Lisfannon Heights


Sleeps 6 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Glenbeigh in Ring of Kerry, County Kerry, Ireland-South

Glenbeigh, Ring of Kerry

Breaks in County KerryIreland-South

Glenbeigh self catering accommodation in Ring of Kerry, County Kerry sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Glenbeigh is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Glenbeigh start from £224 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Glenbeigh


Sleeps 8 Close to the Beach Fishing close by Golf close by

1 Ocean View in Freshwater, Isle of Wight, South East England

1 Ocean View, Freshwater

Breaks in Isle of WightSouth East England

1 Ocean View self catering accommodation in Freshwater, Isle of Wight sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at 1 Ocean View start from £379 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 1 Ocean View


Sleeps 6 Garden Internet WIFI available

Carraroe in Galway Bay, County Galway, Ireland-West

Carraroe, Galway Bay

Breaks in County GalwayIreland-West

Carraroe self catering accommodation in Galway Bay, County Galway sleeps 4. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Carraroe is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Carraroe start from £201 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Carraroe


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

Lower Gew in Ladock, Cornwall, South West England

Lower Gew, Ladock

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Lower Gew self catering accommodation in Ladock, Cornwall sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Lower Gew is close to the beach. Prices at Lower Gew start from £273 for a short break but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Lower Gew


Sleeps 2 Close to the Beach Garden Ideal for a romantic break Easy walking close by

Dovecote Cottage in Hornsea, East Yorkshire, North East England

Dovecote Cottage, Hornsea

Breaks in East YorkshireNorth East England

Dovecote Cottage self catering accommodation in Hornsea, East Yorkshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Dovecote Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Dovecote Cottage start from £270 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Dovecote Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden

Eventide in Kingsand, Cornwall, South West England

Eventide, Kingsand

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Eventide self catering accommodation in Kingsand, Cornwall sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include golf . Eventide does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Eventide start from £331 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Eventide


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Golf close by Internet WIFI available 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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