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

Ballybay in Castleblayney, County Monaghan, Ireland-East

Ballybay, Castleblayney

Breaks in County MonaghanIreland-East

Ballybay self catering accommodation in Castleblayney, County Monaghan sleeps 9. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include golf fishing . Ballybay does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Ballybay start from £224 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ballybay


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by Internet WIFI available

Laburnum Cottage in Kirkby Stephen, Cumbria, North West England

Laburnum Cottage, Kirkby Stephen

Breaks in CumbriaNorth West England

Laburnum Cottage self catering accommodation in Kirkby Stephen, Cumbria sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . It also has Internet access. Prices at Laburnum Cottage start from £259 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Laburnum Cottage


Sleeps 2 Internet WIFI available

Cabin 14- Felmoor Park in Felmoor Park, Northumbria,

Cabin 14- Felmoor Park, Felmoor Park

Breaks in Northumbria

Cabin 14- Felmoor Park self catering accommodation in Felmoor Park, Northumbria sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Lodge is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached . Cabin 14- Felmoor Park does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Cabin 14- Felmoor Park start from £253 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Cabin 14- Felmoor Park


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly

The Hop House in Braunton, Devon, South West England

The Hop House, Braunton

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

The Hop House 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 and features include: Detached Garden . The Hop House does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Hop House start from £270 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Hop House


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden

Easter Urray in Muir Of Ord, Inverness-shire, Highlands Scotland

Easter Urray, Muir Of Ord

Breaks in Inverness-shireHighlands Scotland

Easter Urray self catering accommodation in Muir Of Ord, Inverness-shire sleeps 10. This 5 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Easter Urray does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Easter Urray start from £835 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Easter Urray


Sleeps 10 or more Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Bay Flat in Saundersfoot, Pembrokeshire, South Wales

Bay Flat, Saundersfoot

Breaks in PembrokeshireSouth Wales

Bay Flat self catering accommodation in Saundersfoot, Pembrokeshire sleeps 7. This 4 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays . It also has Internet access. Prices at Bay Flat start from £444 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Bay Flat


Sleeps 6 Internet WIFI available

The Byre in Smeeth, Kent, South East England

The Byre, Smeeth

Breaks in KentSouth East England

The Byre self catering accommodation in Smeeth, Kent sleeps 4. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Swimming Pool . Activities close by include fishing . Prices at The Byre start from £276 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Byre


Sleeps 4 Indoor pool Fishing close by Garden

Ahakista in Bantry, County Cork, Ireland-South

Ahakista, Bantry

Breaks in County CorkIreland-South

Ahakista self catering accommodation in Bantry, County Cork sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Ahakista is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Ahakista does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Ahakista start from £248 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ahakista


Sleeps 8 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by Internet WIFI available

Mountshannon in Lough Derg, County Clare, Ireland-West

Mountshannon, Lough Derg

Breaks in County ClareIreland-West

Mountshannon self catering accommodation in Lough Derg, County Clare sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include golf fishing . Mountshannon does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Mountshannon start from £216 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Mountshannon


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by Internet WIFI available

The Manor House in Stroud, Gloucestershire, South West England

The Manor House, Stroud

Breaks in GloucestershireSouth West England

The Manor House self catering accommodation in Stroud, Gloucestershire sleeps 14. This Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Swimming Pool . Prices at The Manor House start from £1515 but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Manor House


Sleeps 10 or more Indoor pool Garden Easy walking 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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