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 End House Apartment in Salcombe, Devon, South West England

The End House Apartment, Salcombe

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

The End House Apartment self catering accommodation in Salcombe, Devon sleeps 3. This 2 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays . It also has Internet access. Prices at The End House Apartment start from £380 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The End House Apartment


Sleeps 2 Internet WIFI available

Hafod Cottage in Cemaes Bay, Isle of Anglesey, North Wales

Hafod Cottage, Cemaes Bay

Breaks in Isle of AngleseyNorth Wales

Hafod Cottage self catering accommodation in Cemaes Bay, Isle of Anglesey sleeps 3. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Hafod Cottage start from £263 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Hafod Cottage


Sleeps 2 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Shillelagh in Wicklow Mountains, County Wicklow, Ireland-East

Shillelagh, Wicklow Mountains

Breaks in County WicklowIreland-East

Shillelagh self catering accommodation in Wicklow Mountains, County Wicklow sleeps 6. 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 . Shillelagh does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Shillelagh start from £261 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Shillelagh


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Golf close by Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

3 bedroom cottage in Westward Ho, Devon, South West England

3 bedroom cottage, Westward Ho

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

3 bedroom cottage in South West England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 6. This 3 bedroom cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Swimming Pool . It also has Internet access. 3 bedroom cottage is close to the beach. Prices at 3 bedroom cottage start from £540 For a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 3 bedroom cottage


Sleeps 6 Indoor pool Close to the Beach Internet WIFI available

Kestrel Hall in Newmarket, County Cork, Ireland South

Kestrel Hall, Newmarket

Breaks in County CorkIreland South

Kestrel Hall self catering accommodation in Newmarket, County Cork sleeps 10. This 5 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Kestrel Hall does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Kestrel Hall start from £285 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Kestrel Hall


Sleeps 10 or more Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner Games room

6 Union Square in Broadstairs, Kent, South East England

6 Union Square, Broadstairs

Breaks in KentSouth East England

6 Union Square self catering accommodation in Broadstairs, Kent sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. 6 Union Square does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at 6 Union Square start from £349 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 6 Union Square


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

Maggi Roes in Fethard-On-Sea, County Wexford, Ireland South

Maggi Roes, Fethard-On-Sea

Breaks in County WexfordIreland South

Maggi Roes self catering accommodation in Fethard-On-Sea, County Wexford sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Maggi Roes does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Maggi Roes start from £220 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Maggi Roes


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Querrin in Shannon Estuary, County Clare, Ireland-West

Querrin, Shannon Estuary

Breaks in County ClareIreland-West

Querrin self catering accommodation in Shannon Estuary, County Clare sleeps 10. This 4 bedroom luxury Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Querrin is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Querrin start from £279 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Querrin


Sleeps 10 or more Close to the Beach Fishing close by Golf close by Internet WIFI available Ideal for a romantic break Luxury self catering

Inglenook Cottage in Market Drayton, Shropshire, West England

Inglenook Cottage, Market Drayton

Breaks in ShropshireWest England

Inglenook Cottage self catering accommodation in Market Drayton, Shropshire sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Four poster bed Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Inglenook Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Inglenook Cottage start from £410 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Inglenook Cottage


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

Little Stalls in Kemble, Gloucestershire, South West England

Little Stalls, Kemble

Breaks in GloucestershireSouth West England

Little Stalls self catering accommodation in Kemble, Gloucestershire sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . Little Stalls does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Little Stalls start from £484 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Little Stalls


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly 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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