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

Oakfield Road in Aylsham, Norfolk, East England

Oakfield Road, Aylsham

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

Oakfield Road in East England has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to 6. This 4 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Garden . Prices at Oakfield Road start from £407 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Oakfield Road


Sleeps 6 Garden

River Cottage in Touraneena, County Waterford, Ireland South

River Cottage, Touraneena

Breaks in County WaterfordIreland South

River Cottage self catering accommodation in Touraneena, County Waterford sleeps 9. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . River Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at River Cottage start from £282 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about River Cottage


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

2 bedroom holiday home in Weymouth, Dorset, South West England

2 bedroom holiday home, Weymouth

Breaks in DorsetSouth West England

2 bedroom holiday home in South West England has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to 3. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . 2 bedroom holiday home is close to the beach. 2 bedroom holiday home does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at 2 bedroom holiday home start from £325 but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 2 bedroom holiday home


Sleeps 2 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Garden

The Granary in Sibton Green, Suffolk, East England

The Granary, Sibton Green

Breaks in SuffolkEast England

The Granary self catering accommodation in Sibton Green, Suffolk 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 Granary start from £346 for a short break but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Granary


Sleeps 4 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

4 bedroom cottage in Boscastle, Cornwall, South West England

4 bedroom cottage, Boscastle

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

4 bedroom cottage in South West England has a 5 star rating and can sleep up to 8. This 4 bedroom luxury cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Swimming Pool . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include fishing . It is listed as wheelchair accessible but please check direct prior to booking. Prices at 4 bedroom cottage start from £600 For a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 4 bedroom cottage


Sleeps 8 Disabled/Wheelchair Access Indoor pool Fishing close by Internet WIFI available Luxury self catering

Bramble Cottage in Maryport, Cumbria, North West England

Bramble Cottage, Maryport

Breaks in CumbriaNorth West England

Bramble Cottage self catering accommodation in Maryport, Cumbria sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at Bramble Cottage start from £481 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Bramble Cottage


Sleeps 8 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner Games room

The Meadow Cottage in Great Ayton, North Yorkshire, North East England

The Meadow Cottage, Great Ayton

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

The Meadow Cottage self catering accommodation in Great Ayton, North Yorkshire sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . The Meadow Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Meadow Cottage start from £260 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Meadow Cottage


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden Games room

The Granary in Maulds Meaburn, Cumbria, North West England

The Granary, Maulds Meaburn

Breaks in CumbriaNorth West England

The Granary self catering accommodation in Maulds Meaburn, Cumbria sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. The Granary does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Granary start from £254 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Granary


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Ballycastle in Antrim Coast, County Antrim, Ireland-North

Ballycastle, Antrim Coast

Breaks in County AntrimIreland-North

Ballycastle self catering accommodation in Antrim Coast, County Antrim sleeps 12. This 5 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Ballycastle is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Ballycastle start from £750 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ballycastle


Sleeps 10 or more Close to the Beach Fishing close by Golf close by Internet WIFI available

Malthouse Lodge in Heacham, Norfolk, East England

Malthouse Lodge, Heacham

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

Malthouse 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: Detached Garden . It also has Internet access. Malthouse Lodge is close to the beach. Malthouse Lodge does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Malthouse Lodge start from £407 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected Malthouse Lodge customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about Malthouse Lodge


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Malthouse Lodge Customer Feedback and Reviews

 

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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