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

Truffle Lodge in Alburgh, Suffolk, East England

Truffle Lodge, Alburgh

Breaks in SuffolkEast England

Truffle Lodge self catering accommodation in Alburgh, Suffolk sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Truffle Lodge does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Truffle Lodge start from £216 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Truffle Lodge


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden

Coopers Retreat in Sheringham, Norfolk, East England

Coopers Retreat, Sheringham

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

Coopers Retreat 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: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Coopers Retreat is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf . Prices at Coopers Retreat start from £372 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected Coopers Retreat customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about Coopers Retreat


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Golf close by Garden Open fire or wood burner Coopers Retreat Customer Feedback and Reviews

Ballyedmond in East Coast, County Wexford, Ireland-South

Ballyedmond, East Coast

Breaks in County WexfordIreland-South

Ballyedmond self catering accommodation in East Coast, County Wexford sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Activities close by include golf . Prices at Ballyedmond start from £234 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ballyedmond


Sleeps 4 Golf close by Ideal for a romantic break

Sunny Halt in Minehead, Somerset, South West England

Sunny Halt, Minehead

Breaks in SomersetSouth West England

Sunny Halt in South West England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 2. This 1 bedroom luxury Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Sunny Halt start from £263 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Sunny Halt


Sleeps 2 Garden Luxury self catering

The Granary in Craven Arms, Shropshire, West England

The Granary, Craven Arms

Breaks in ShropshireWest England

The Granary in West England has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to 4. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . The Granary does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Granary start from £245 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Granary


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden

Ilex House in Sizewell, Suffolk, East England

Ilex House, Sizewell

Breaks in SuffolkEast England

Ilex House in East England has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Ilex House is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf . Ilex House does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Ilex House start from £284 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ilex House


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Golf close by Garden Open fire or wood burner

Castle with Great Hall in Airth, Stirlingshire, Central Scotland

Castle with Great Hall, Airth

Breaks in StirlingshireCentral Scotland

Castle with Great Hall self catering accommodation in Airth, Stirlingshire sleeps 10. This 4 bedroom Castle is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Four poster bed Open Fire/woodburner . Castle with Great Hall does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Castle with Great Hall start from £1 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Castle with Great Hall


Sleeps 10 or more Pet friendly Garden Ideal for a romantic break Open fire or wood burner

High Tide in Filey, North Yorkshire, North East England

High Tide, Filey

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

High Tide self catering accommodation in Filey, North Yorkshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Swimming Pool . Activities close by include fishing . Prices at High Tide start from £261 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about High Tide


Sleeps 4 Indoor pool Fishing close by Garden

3 bedroom holiday home in Sidmouth, Devon, South West England

3 bedroom holiday home, Sidmouth

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

3 bedroom holiday home in South West England 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: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at 3 bedroom holiday home start from £495 but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 3 bedroom holiday home


Sleeps 6 Garden Internet WIFI available Luxury self catering

Corner Cottage in Burford, Oxfordshire, Central England

Corner Cottage, Burford

Breaks in OxfordshireCentral England

Corner Cottage self catering accommodation in Burford, Oxfordshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Corner Cottage start from £803 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Corner Cottage


Sleeps 4 Garden Open fire or wood burner

 

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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