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

Bees Cottage in Aldeburgh, Suffolk, East England

Bees Cottage, Aldeburgh

Breaks in SuffolkEast England

Bees Cottage in East England has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to 3. This 2 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Garden . Bees Cottage is close to the beach. Prices at Bees Cottage start from £330 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Bees Cottage


Sleeps 2 Close to the Beach Garden

4 Island Quay in Salcombe, Devon, South West England

4 Island Quay, Salcombe

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

4 Island Quay self catering accommodation in Salcombe, Devon sleeps 5. This Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . 4 Island Quay is close to the beach. Prices at 4 Island Quay start from £414 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 4 Island Quay


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Games room

Sunnybrae East Cottage in Healaugh, North Yorkshire, North East England

Sunnybrae East Cottage, Healaugh

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Sunnybrae East Cottage self catering accommodation in Healaugh, North Yorkshire sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Sunnybrae East Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Sunnybrae East Cottage start from £323 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Sunnybrae East Cottage


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

Golden Lion Barn in Thursford, Norfolk, East England

Golden Lion Barn, Thursford

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

Golden Lion Barn in East England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Golden Lion Barn does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Golden Lion Barn start from £390 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected Golden Lion Barn customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about Golden Lion Barn


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Golden Lion Barn Customer Feedback and Reviews

Old Police Station in Rhosneigr, Isle of Anglesey, North Wales

Old Police Station, Rhosneigr

Breaks in Isle of AngleseyNorth Wales

Old Police Station self catering accommodation in Rhosneigr, Isle of Anglesey sleeps 10. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at Old Police Station start from £450 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Old Police Station


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

Ballydavid in Dingle Peninsula, County Kerry, Ireland-South

Ballydavid, Dingle Peninsula

Breaks in County KerryIreland-South

Ballydavid 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 and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . Ballydavid is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Ballydavid does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Ballydavid start from £196 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ballydavid


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by Open fire or wood burner

Mayoabbey in Plains of Mayo, County Mayo, Ireland-West

Mayoabbey, Plains of Mayo

Breaks in County MayoIreland-West

Mayoabbey self catering accommodation in Plains of Mayo, County Mayo sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Apartment is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Activities close by include fishing . Prices at Mayoabbey start from £135 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Mayoabbey


Sleeps 2 Fishing close by

Randel in Bassenthwaite, Cumbria, North West England

Randel, Bassenthwaite

Breaks in CumbriaNorth West England

Randel in North West 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 . Randel does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Randel start from £249 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Randel


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden Games room

Tober Mor in Ferns, County Wexford, Ireland South

Tober Mor, Ferns

Breaks in County WexfordIreland South

Tober Mor self catering accommodation in Ferns, County Wexford sleeps 9. This 6 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Tober Mor does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Tober Mor start from £334 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Tober Mor


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Blue Harbour in Burry Port, Carmarthenshire, South Wales

Blue Harbour, Burry Port

Breaks in CarmarthenshireSouth Wales

Blue Harbour self catering accommodation in Burry Port, Carmarthenshire sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Blue Harbour start from £454 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Blue Harbour


Sleeps 6 Garden Internet WIFI available

 

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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