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

Kilmuckridge in East Coast, County Wexford, Ireland-South

Kilmuckridge, East Coast

Breaks in County WexfordIreland-South

Kilmuckridge self catering accommodation in East Coast, County Wexford sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Activities close by include golf . Prices at Kilmuckridge start from £238 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Kilmuckridge


Sleeps 4 Golf close by

Bell Harbour in Burren National Park, County Clare, Ireland-West

Bell Harbour, Burren National Park

Breaks in County ClareIreland-West

Bell Harbour self catering accommodation in Burren National Park, County Clare sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Bell Harbour start from £306 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Bell Harbour


Sleeps 6 Fishing close by Golf close by

Walnut Tree Cottage in Symonds Yat, Herefordshire, West England

Walnut Tree Cottage, Symonds Yat

Breaks in HerefordshireWest England

Walnut Tree Cottage self catering accommodation in Symonds Yat, Herefordshire sleeps 14. This 6 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include fishing . Walnut Tree Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Walnut Tree Cottage start from £910 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Walnut Tree Cottage


Sleeps 10 or more Pet friendly Fishing close by Garden Internet WIFI available

Bridge View Cottage in Scarriff, County Clare, Ireland West

Bridge View Cottage, Scarriff

Breaks in County ClareIreland West

Bridge View Cottage self catering accommodation in Scarriff, County Clare sleeps 6. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Activities close by include fishing . Prices at Bridge View Cottage start from £228 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Bridge View Cottage


Sleeps 6 Fishing close by Garden Open fire or wood burner

Seascape (Hope Cove) in Hope Cove, Devon, South West England

Seascape (Hope Cove), Hope Cove

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Seascape (Hope Cove) self catering accommodation in Hope Cove, Devon sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Bungalow is a perfect base for your holidays . Seascape (Hope Cove) is close to the beach. Seascape (Hope Cove) does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Seascape (Hope Cove) start from £363 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Seascape (Hope Cove)


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Games room

The White House in Great Snoring, Norfolk, East England

The White House, Great Snoring

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

The White House in East England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Detached Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at The White House start from £586 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected The White House customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about The White House


Sleeps 8 Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner The White House Customer Feedback and Reviews

Doohoma in Tullaghan Bay, County Mayo, Ireland-West

Doohoma, Tullaghan Bay

Breaks in County MayoIreland-West

Doohoma self catering accommodation in Tullaghan Bay, County Mayo sleeps 12. This 6 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. Activities close by include golf fishing . 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 Fishing close by Golf close by Internet WIFI available

Drumcliffe in Benbulben, County Sligo, Ireland-West

Drumcliffe, Benbulben

Breaks in County SligoIreland-West

Drumcliffe self catering accommodation in Benbulben, County Sligo sleeps 4. This 2 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 . Drumcliffe does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Drumcliffe start from £217 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Drumcliffe


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by Internet WIFI available Ideal for a romantic break

The Old Cottage in Wadebridge, Cornwall, South West England

The Old Cottage, Wadebridge

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

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


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Windwhistle in St Martin's, Cornwall, South West England

Windwhistle, St Martin's

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Windwhistle self catering accommodation in St Martin's, Cornwall sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Bungalow is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Activities close by include fishing . Windwhistle does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Windwhistle start from £357 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Windwhistle


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Fishing close by 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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