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

Oyster Lodge in Kinvara, County Galway, Ireland West

Oyster Lodge, Kinvara

Breaks in County GalwayIreland West

Oyster Lodge self catering accommodation in Kinvara, County Galway sleeps 9. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Oyster Lodge does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Oyster Lodge start from £255 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Oyster Lodge


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Traditional Country House in Newtonmore, Inverness-shire, Highlands Scotland

Traditional Country House, Newtonmore

Breaks in Inverness-shireHighlands Scotland

Traditional Country House self catering accommodation in Newtonmore, Inverness-shire sleeps 11. This 5 bedroom Country House is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . Traditional Country House does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Traditional Country House start from £550 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Traditional Country House


Sleeps 10 or more Pet friendly Ideal for a romantic break Open fire or wood burner

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

Caherdaniel, Ring of Kerry

Breaks in County KerryIreland-South

Caherdaniel 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 and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Caherdaniel is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf . Caherdaniel does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Caherdaniel start from £207 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Caherdaniel


Sleeps 8 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Golf close by Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Kingfisher Cottage in Friston, Suffolk, East England

Kingfisher Cottage, Friston

Breaks in SuffolkEast England

Kingfisher Cottage in East England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include horse riding fishing . Prices at Kingfisher Cottage start from £395 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Kingfisher Cottage


Sleeps 4 Fishing close by Garden Internet WIFI available

The Old Smithy in St Columb Major, Cornwall, South West England

The Old Smithy, St Columb Major

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

The Old Smithy self catering accommodation in St Columb Major, Cornwall sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. The Old Smithy does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Old Smithy start from £303 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Old Smithy


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

The Nook in Benllech, Gwynedd, North Wales

The Nook, Benllech

Breaks in GwyneddNorth Wales

The Nook self catering accommodation in Benllech, Gwynedd sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. The Nook does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Nook start from £310 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Nook


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

2 bedroom cottage in Crediton, Devon, South West England

2 bedroom cottage, Crediton

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

2 bedroom cottage in South West England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 5. This 2 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. 2 bedroom cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at 2 bedroom cottage start from £305 but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 2 bedroom cottage


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

Saffron Cottage in Mevagissey, Cornwall, South West England

Saffron Cottage, Mevagissey

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Saffron Cottage self catering accommodation in Mevagissey, Cornwall sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Prices at Saffron Cottage start from £319 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Saffron Cottage


Sleeps 6

Mayoabbey in Plains of Mayo, County Mayo, Ireland-West

Mayoabbey, Plains of Mayo

Breaks in County MayoIreland-West

Mayoabbey self catering accommodation in Plains of Mayo, County Mayo sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Apartment is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Activities close by include fishing . Prices at Mayoabbey start from £135 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Mayoabbey


Sleeps 2 Fishing close by

Lyndhurst Cottage in Beadnell, Northumberland, North East England

Lyndhurst Cottage, Beadnell

Breaks in NorthumberlandNorth East England

Lyndhurst Cottage self catering accommodation in Beadnell, Northumberland sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Lyndhurst Cottage start from £333 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Lyndhurst Cottage


Sleeps 4 Garden

 

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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