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

Ballinskelligs in Ring of Kerry, County Kerry, Ireland-South

Ballinskelligs, Ring of Kerry

Breaks in County KerryIreland-South

Ballinskelligs self catering accommodation in Ring of Kerry, County Kerry sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Ballinskelligs is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Ballinskelligs start from £225 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ballinskelligs


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

Carrowcroy in Lough Key, County Sligo, Ireland-West

Carrowcroy, Lough Key

Breaks in County SligoIreland-West

Carrowcroy self catering accommodation in Lough Key, County Sligo sleeps 10. This 5 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include fishing . Prices at Carrowcroy start from £279 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Carrowcroy


Sleeps 10 or more Fishing close by Internet WIFI available

2 bedroom bungalow in Bewdley, Shropshire, West England

2 bedroom bungalow, Bewdley

Breaks in ShropshireWest England

2 bedroom bungalow in 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: Garden . 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 £320 but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 2 bedroom bungalow


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Fishing close by Garden

Laundry Cottage in Evershot, Dorset, South West England

Laundry Cottage, Evershot

Breaks in DorsetSouth West England

Laundry Cottage self catering accommodation in Evershot, Dorset sleeps 4. This Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Laundry Cottage is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf . Laundry Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Laundry Cottage start from £530 but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Laundry Cottage


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Golf close by Garden Ideal for a romantic break Open fire or wood burner Easy walking close by

Cragg Cottage in Lindale, Cumbria, North West England

Cragg Cottage, Lindale

Breaks in CumbriaNorth West England

Cragg Cottage self catering accommodation in Lindale, Cumbria sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Cragg Cottage start from £263 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Cragg Cottage


Sleeps 4 Garden Open fire or wood burner

The Lookout in Embleton, Northumberland, North East England

The Lookout, Embleton

Breaks in NorthumberlandNorth East England

The Lookout self catering accommodation in Embleton, Northumberland sleeps 12. This 6 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at The Lookout start from £1195 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Lookout


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

The Stables in Sturminster Newton, Dorset, South West England

The Stables, Sturminster Newton

Breaks in DorsetSouth West England

The Stables 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. The Stables does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Stables start from £291 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Stables


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Luxury self catering

Kinlough in Lough Melvin, County Leitrim, Ireland-West

Kinlough, Lough Melvin

Breaks in County LeitrimIreland-West

Kinlough self catering accommodation in Lough Melvin, County Leitrim sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Kinlough is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Kinlough does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Kinlough start from £365 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Kinlough


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

Kites Cottage in Croeslan, Ceredigion, Mid Wales

Kites Cottage, Croeslan

Breaks in CeredigionMid Wales

Kites Cottage self catering accommodation in Croeslan, Ceredigion sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Kites Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Kites Cottage start from £238 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Kites Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden

Post Box Cottage in Upper Dowdeswell, Gloucestershire, South West England

Post Box Cottage, Upper Dowdeswell

Breaks in GloucestershireSouth West England

Post Box Cottage self catering accommodation in Upper Dowdeswell, Gloucestershire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . It also has Internet access. Prices at Post Box Cottage start from £290 for a short break but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Post Box Cottage


Sleeps 4 Internet WIFI available 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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