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

3 bedroom holiday home in Minehead, Somerset, South West England

3 bedroom holiday home, Minehead

Breaks in SomersetSouth West England

3 bedroom holiday home in South West England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to . This luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . 3 bedroom holiday home is close to the beach. Prices at 3 bedroom holiday home start from £435 but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 3 bedroom holiday home


Close to the Beach Garden Luxury self catering

The Nutshell in Edingthorpe, Norfolk, East England

The Nutshell, Edingthorpe

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

The Nutshell in East England has a 3 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 Open Fire/woodburner . The Nutshell does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Nutshell start from £312 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected The Nutshell customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about The Nutshell


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner The Nutshell Customer Feedback and Reviews

The Byre in Wearhead, County Durham, North East England

The Byre, Wearhead

Breaks in County DurhamNorth East England

The Byre self catering accommodation in Wearhead, County Durham sleeps 3. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at The Byre start from £235 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Byre


Sleeps 2 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Whalebone Cottage in Whitby, North Yorkshire, North East England

Whalebone Cottage, Whitby

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Whalebone Cottage in North East England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 8. This 4 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Activities close by include fishing . Whalebone Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Whalebone Cottage start from £348 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Whalebone Cottage


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Fishing close by Garden Luxury self catering

4 bedroom holiday home in Holt, Norfolk, East England

4 bedroom holiday home, Holt

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

4 bedroom holiday home in East England has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to 7. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . 4 bedroom holiday home does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at 4 bedroom holiday home start from £524 but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 4 bedroom holiday home


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden

Bourne Cottage in Weybourne, Norfolk, East England

Bourne Cottage, Weybourne

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

Bourne Cottage in East England has a 3 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: Garden . Bourne Cottage is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf . Prices at Bourne Cottage start from £342 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected Bourne Cottage customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about Bourne Cottage


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Golf close by Garden Bourne Cottage Customer Feedback and Reviews

2 bedroom bungalow in Dalwhinnie, Highlands, Highlands Scotland

2 bedroom bungalow, Dalwhinnie

Breaks in HighlandsHighlands Scotland

2 bedroom bungalow in Highlands Scotland has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to . This Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Activities close by include fishing . Prices at 2 bedroom bungalow start from £278 but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 2 bedroom bungalow


Fishing close by Garden

The Annexe in Gayton, Norfolk, East England

The Annexe, Gayton

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

The Annexe in East England has a 3 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: Garden . The Annexe does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Annexe start from £312 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected The Annexe customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about The Annexe


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden The Annexe Customer Feedback and Reviews

Llys-y-Gân in Fishguard, Pembrokeshire, South Wales

Llys-y-Gân, Fishguard

Breaks in PembrokeshireSouth Wales

Llys-y-Gân in South Wales has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 6. This 3 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Llys-y-Gân start from £307 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Llys-y-Gân


Sleeps 6 Garden Internet WIFI available Luxury self catering

1 bedroom cottage in Bideford, Devon, South West England

1 bedroom cottage, Bideford

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

1 bedroom cottage in South West England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 2. This 1 bedroom cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . 1 bedroom cottage is close to the beach. Prices at 1 bedroom cottage start from £280 For a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 1 bedroom cottage


Sleeps 2 Close to the Beach

 

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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