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

Parsons Lodge in Long Stratton, Norfolk, East England

Parsons Lodge, Long Stratton

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

Parsons Lodge in East England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 4. This 2 bedroom Lodge is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Parsons Lodge start from £372 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected Parsons Lodge customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about Parsons Lodge


Sleeps 4 Garden Internet WIFI available Parsons Lodge Customer Feedback and Reviews

Beachgetaway in Rhosneigr, Isle of Anglesey, North Wales

Beachgetaway, Rhosneigr

Breaks in Isle of AngleseyNorth Wales

Beachgetaway self catering accommodation in Rhosneigr, Isle of Anglesey sleeps 10. This 5 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Hot Tub . It also has Internet access. Beachgetaway does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Beachgetaway start from £492 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Beachgetaway


Sleeps 10 or more Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Hot tub

Wynnville in Embsay, North Yorkshire, North East England

Wynnville, Embsay

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Wynnville self catering accommodation in Embsay, North Yorkshire sleeps 3. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Wynnville start from £249 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Wynnville


Sleeps 2 Garden Internet WIFI available

Priory House in Barnstaple, Devon, South West England

Priory House, Barnstaple

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Priory House self catering accommodation in Barnstaple, Devon sleeps 12. This 5 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Detached Garden . It also has Internet access. Priory House is close to the beach. Priory House does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Priory House start from £1059 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Priory House


Sleeps 10 or more Close to the Beach Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

The Cottage in Castlebar, County Mayo, Ireland West

The Cottage, Castlebar

Breaks in County MayoIreland West

The Cottage self catering accommodation in Castlebar, County Mayo sleeps 4. 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 Cottage start from £203 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Cottage


Sleeps 4 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Stour Hill Barn in West Stour, Dorset, South West England

Stour Hill Barn, West Stour

Breaks in DorsetSouth West England

Stour Hill Barn self catering accommodation in West Stour, Dorset sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Four poster bed Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at Stour Hill Barn start from £419 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Stour Hill Barn


Sleeps 8 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

The Townhouse in Kirkcudbright, Kirkcudbrightshire, South West Scotland

The Townhouse, Kirkcudbright

Breaks in KirkcudbrightshireSouth West Scotland

The Townhouse in South West Scotland 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 . Prices at The Townhouse start from £358 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Townhouse


Sleeps 8 Garden Luxury self catering

Keel in Achill Island, County Mayo, Ireland-West

Keel, Achill Island

Breaks in County MayoIreland-West

Keel self catering accommodation in Achill Island, County Mayo sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Keel is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf . Keel does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Keel start from £248 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Keel


Sleeps 8 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Golf close by

The Granary in Thirsk, North Yorkshire, North East England

The Granary, Thirsk

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

The Granary self catering accommodation in Thirsk, North Yorkshire sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at The Granary start from £311 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Granary


Sleeps 6 Garden Internet WIFI available

Shellseekers in Southwold, Suffolk, East England

Shellseekers, Southwold

Breaks in SuffolkEast England

Shellseekers in East England has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to 4. This 2 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays . Shellseekers is close to the beach. Prices at Shellseekers start from £379 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Shellseekers


Sleeps 4 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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