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

Lundy View Cottage in Great Torrington, Devon, South West England

Lundy View Cottage, Great Torrington

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Lundy View Cottage in South West England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 4. This 2 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Lundy View Cottage start from £292 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Lundy View Cottage


Sleeps 4 Garden Internet WIFI available Luxury self catering

Gweedore in Gweedore Bay, County Donegal, Ireland-North

Gweedore, Gweedore Bay

Breaks in County DonegalIreland-North

Gweedore self catering accommodation in Gweedore Bay, County Donegal sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Gweedore is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Gweedore does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Gweedore start from £180 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Gweedore


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

12 The Lawn in Castletownsend, County Cork, Ireland South

12 The Lawn, Castletownsend

Breaks in County CorkIreland South

12 The Lawn self catering accommodation in Castletownsend, County Cork sleeps 7. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at 12 The Lawn start from £258 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 12 The Lawn


Sleeps 6 Garden Open fire or wood burner

2 bedroom holiday home in Bude, Cornwall, South West England

2 bedroom holiday home, Bude

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

2 bedroom holiday home in South West 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. 2 bedroom holiday home is close to the beach. Prices at 2 bedroom holiday home start from £370 For a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 2 bedroom holiday home


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Garden Internet WIFI available Easy walking close by

4 bedroom cottage in Barnstaple, Devon, South West England

4 bedroom cottage, Barnstaple

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

4 bedroom cottage in South West England has a 5 star rating and can sleep up to 8. This 4 bedroom luxury cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include horse riding fishing . 4 bedroom cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at 4 bedroom cottage start from £490 For a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 4 bedroom cottage


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Fishing close by Internet WIFI available Luxury self catering

Clock Cottage in East Rudham, Norfolk, East England

Clock Cottage, East Rudham

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

Clock Cottage self catering accommodation in East Rudham, Norfolk sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Clock Cottage start from £346 for a short break but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Clock Cottage


Sleeps 6 Garden Open fire or wood burner

An Tseanthig in Dingle, County Kerry, Ireland South

An Tseanthig, Dingle

Breaks in County KerryIreland South

An Tseanthig self catering accommodation in Dingle, County Kerry sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at An Tseanthig start from £231 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about An Tseanthig


Sleeps 6 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Abbeydorney in Tralee Town, County Kerry, Ireland-South

Abbeydorney, Tralee Town

Breaks in County KerryIreland-South

Abbeydorney self catering accommodation in Tralee Town, County Kerry sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Apartment is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include golf . Abbeydorney does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Abbeydorney start from £174 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Abbeydorney


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Golf close by Internet WIFI available

Dorvil in Mawgan Porth, Cornwall, South West England

Dorvil, Mawgan Porth

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Dorvil 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. Dorvil is close to the beach. Prices at Dorvil start from £425 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Dorvil


Sleeps 4 Indoor pool Close to the Beach Internet WIFI available

Louisburgh in Atlantic Coast, County Mayo, Ireland-West

Louisburgh, Atlantic Coast

Breaks in County MayoIreland-West

Louisburgh self catering accommodation in Atlantic Coast, County Mayo sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Louisburgh is close to the beach. Activities close by include fishing . Louisburgh does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Louisburgh start from £300 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Louisburgh


Sleeps 8 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Fishing 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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