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

Ventry in Dingle Peninsula, County Kerry, Ireland-South

Ventry, Dingle Peninsula

Breaks in County KerryIreland-South

Ventry self catering accommodation in Dingle Peninsula, County Kerry sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Ventry is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Ventry start from £223 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ventry


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Fishing close by Golf close by

Riverstown in Lough Arrow, County Sligo, Ireland-West

Riverstown, Lough Arrow

Breaks in County SligoIreland-West

Riverstown self catering accommodation in Lough Arrow, County Sligo 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 . Riverstown does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Riverstown start from £218 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Riverstown


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

1 bedroom holiday home in Wroxham, Norfolk, East England

1 bedroom holiday home, Wroxham

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

1 bedroom holiday home in East England has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Activities close by include fishing . Prices at 1 bedroom holiday home start from £258 but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 1 bedroom holiday home


Sleeps 2 Fishing close by Garden

Foxford in River Moy, County Mayo, Ireland-West

Foxford, River Moy

Breaks in County MayoIreland-West

Foxford self catering accommodation in River Moy, County Mayo sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . Activities close by include golf fishing . Foxford does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Foxford start from £239 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Foxford


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by Open fire or wood burner

Stable End in Bucknell, Shropshire, West England

Stable End, Bucknell

Breaks in ShropshireWest England

Stable End self catering accommodation in Bucknell, Shropshire sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Stable End start from £261 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Stable End


Sleeps 2 Garden

5 Castle Quay in Kinsale, County Cork, Ireland South

5 Castle Quay, Kinsale

Breaks in County CorkIreland South

5 Castle Quay in Ireland South has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 6. This 3 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . Prices at 5 Castle Quay start from £325 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 5 Castle Quay


Sleeps 6 Garden Luxury self catering

Doohoma in Blacksod Bay, County Mayo, Ireland-West

Doohoma, Blacksod Bay

Breaks in County MayoIreland-West

Doohoma self catering accommodation in Blacksod Bay, County Mayo sleeps 10. This 5 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Doohoma is close to the beach. Doohoma does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Doohoma start from £331 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Doohoma


Sleeps 10 or more Close to the Beach Pet friendly Internet WIFI available

Cider Press in Ilmington, Warwickshire, Central England

Cider Press, Ilmington

Breaks in WarwickshireCentral England

Cider Press self catering accommodation in Ilmington, Warwickshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Cider Press does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Cider Press start from £397 for a short break but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Cider Press


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner Easy walking close by

Sherfield Cottage in Snape, Suffolk, East England

Sherfield Cottage, Snape

Breaks in SuffolkEast England

Sherfield Cottage in East England has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to 6. This 4 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. Sherfield Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Sherfield Cottage start from £395 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Sherfield Cottage


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

Hardstone Barn in Launceston, Cornwall, South West England

Hardstone Barn, Launceston

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Hardstone Barn self catering accommodation in Launceston, Cornwall sleeps 10. This 5 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Hardstone Barn does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Hardstone Barn start from £435 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Hardstone Barn


Sleeps 10 or more Pet friendly Garden 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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