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

Primrose Cottage in Kings Nympton, Devon, South West England

Primrose Cottage, Kings Nympton

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Primrose Cottage self catering accommodation in Kings Nympton, Devon sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at Primrose Cottage start from £291 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Primrose Cottage


Sleeps 4 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

2 bedroom bungalow in Plymouth, South Devon, South West England

2 bedroom bungalow, Plymouth

Breaks in South DevonSouth West England

2 bedroom bungalow in South West England has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Swimming Pool Open Fire/woodburner . Activities close by include fishing . 2 bedroom bungalow does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at 2 bedroom bungalow start from £380 but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 2 bedroom bungalow


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

The Arches in Farndale, North Yorkshire, North East England

The Arches, Farndale

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

The Arches self catering accommodation in Farndale, North Yorkshire sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Four poster bed Open Fire/woodburner . The Arches does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Arches start from £282 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Arches


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Ceol Na Nean in Sneem, County Kerry, Ireland South

Ceol Na Nean, Sneem

Breaks in County KerryIreland South

Ceol Na Nean in Ireland South has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Ceol Na Nean does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Ceol Na Nean start from £252 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ceol Na Nean


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Bay Tree Cottage in East Allington, Devon, South West England

Bay Tree Cottage, East Allington

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Bay Tree Cottage self catering accommodation in East Allington, Devon sleeps 4. This Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Swimming Pool Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Bay Tree Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Bay Tree Cottage start from £329 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Bay Tree Cottage


Sleeps 4 Indoor pool Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

The Old Rectory and Coach House in North Tuddenham, Norfolk, East England

The Old Rectory and Coach House, North Tuddenham

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

The Old Rectory and Coach House self catering accommodation in North Tuddenham, Norfolk sleeps 20. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include golf fishing . The Old Rectory and Coach House does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Old Rectory and Coach House start from £1961 for a short break but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Old Rectory and Coach House


Sleeps 10 or more Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner Games room

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 4. This 2 bedroom Apartment is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Louisburgh is close to the beach. Louisburgh does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Louisburgh start from £201 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Louisburgh


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Internet WIFI available Ideal for a romantic break

Norton Marsh Mill in Reedham, Norfolk, East England

Norton Marsh Mill, Reedham

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

Norton Marsh Mill in East England has a 2 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: Detached Garden . Prices at Norton Marsh Mill start from £360 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Norton Marsh Mill


Sleeps 4 Garden

Kilkeel in Carlingford Lough, County Down, Ireland-North

Kilkeel, Carlingford Lough

Breaks in County DownIreland-North

Kilkeel self catering accommodation in Carlingford Lough, County Down sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Kilkeel start from £271 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Kilkeel


Sleeps 4 Fishing close by Golf close by

Cwm Derw Cottage in Llanafan Fawr, Powys, Mid Wales

Cwm Derw Cottage, Llanafan Fawr

Breaks in PowysMid Wales

Cwm Derw Cottage self catering accommodation in Llanafan Fawr, Powys sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Cwm Derw Cottage start from £244 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Cwm Derw Cottage


Sleeps 2 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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