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

Beachcomb in Bacton, Norfolk, East England

Beachcomb, Bacton

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

Beachcomb in East England has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to 6. This 3 bedroom Bungalow is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Detached Garden . Beachcomb is close to the beach. Beachcomb does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Beachcomb start from £340 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected Beachcomb customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about Beachcomb


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Garden Beachcomb Customer Feedback and Reviews

Gowran in Barrow Valley, County Kilkenny, Ireland-South

Gowran, Barrow Valley

Breaks in County KilkennyIreland-South

Gowran self catering accommodation in Barrow Valley, County Kilkenny sleeps 8. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include golf . Gowran does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Gowran start from £223 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Gowran


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Golf close by Internet WIFI available

Vanguard in Whitby Lighthouse, North Yorkshire, North East England

Vanguard, Whitby Lighthouse

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Vanguard self catering accommodation in Whitby Lighthouse, North Yorkshire sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Vanguard is close to the beach. Vanguard does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Vanguard start from £483 for a short break but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Vanguard


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Garden Ideal for a romantic break Easy walking close by

The Abandoned Cottage in Prixford, Devon, South West England

The Abandoned Cottage, Prixford

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

The Abandoned Cottage self catering accommodation in Prixford, Devon sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. The Abandoned Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Abandoned Cottage start from £408 for a short break but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Abandoned Cottage


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Seaview in Moelfre, Isle of Anglesey, North Wales

Seaview, Moelfre

Breaks in Isle of AngleseyNorth Wales

Seaview self catering accommodation in Moelfre, Isle of Anglesey sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Seaview does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Seaview start from £325 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Seaview


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Stapledon Lodge in East Anstey, Devon, South West England

Stapledon Lodge, East Anstey

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Stapledon Lodge self catering accommodation in East Anstey, Devon sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Stapledon Lodge does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Stapledon Lodge start from £278 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Stapledon Lodge


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

Langdale in Subberthwaite, Cumbria, North West England

Langdale, Subberthwaite

Breaks in CumbriaNorth West England

Langdale in North West England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 2. This 1 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Langdale does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Langdale start from £265 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Langdale


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden Luxury self catering

Ballycastle in Giants Causeway, County Antrim, Ireland-North

Ballycastle, Giants Causeway

Breaks in County AntrimIreland-North

Ballycastle self catering accommodation in Giants Causeway, County Antrim sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . Ballycastle is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Ballycastle does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Ballycastle start from £269 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ballycastle


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

Bay Cottage in Aldeburgh, Suffolk, East England

Bay Cottage, Aldeburgh

Breaks in SuffolkEast England

Bay Cottage in East England has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Bay Cottage is close to the beach. Bay Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Bay Cottage start from £295 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Bay Cottage


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

2 bedroom cottage in Brixham, Devon, South West England

2 bedroom cottage, Brixham

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

2 bedroom cottage in South West England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 4. This 2 bedroom luxury cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . 2 bedroom cottage is close to the beach. Prices at 2 bedroom cottage start from £435 For a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 2 bedroom cottage


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Luxury self catering

 

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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