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

Seaford House in Southwold, Suffolk, East England

Seaford House, Southwold

Breaks in SuffolkEast England

Seaford House 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 . Seaford House is close to the beach. Seaford House does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Seaford House start from £409 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Seaford House


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

The Granary Cottage in Blackwell, Gloucestershire, South West England

The Granary Cottage, Blackwell

Breaks in GloucestershireSouth West England

The Granary Cottage self catering accommodation in Blackwell, Gloucestershire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . It also has Internet access. The Granary Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Granary Cottage start from £615 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Granary Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

Threshing Barn in Tiverton, Devon, South West England

Threshing Barn, Tiverton

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Threshing Barn in South West England has a 4 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. Threshing Barn is close to the beach. Activities close by include fishing . Threshing Barn does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Threshing Barn start from £312 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Threshing Barn


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

3 bedroom cottage in Helford, Cornwall, South West England

3 bedroom cottage, Helford

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

3 bedroom cottage in South West England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 6. This 3 bedroom cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . 3 bedroom cottage is close to the beach. Activities close by include horse riding . Prices at 3 bedroom cottage start from £400 For a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 3 bedroom cottage


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach

3 bedroom holiday home in Caerleon, Gwent, South Wales

3 bedroom holiday home, Caerleon

Breaks in GwentSouth Wales

3 bedroom holiday home in South Wales has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include fishing . 3 bedroom holiday home does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at 3 bedroom holiday home start from £370 but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 3 bedroom holiday home


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

Whimbrel Cottage in Southwold, Suffolk, East England

Whimbrel Cottage, Southwold

Breaks in SuffolkEast England

Whimbrel 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: Detached Garden . Whimbrel Cottage is close to the beach. Activities close by include fishing . Prices at Whimbrel Cottage start from £371 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Whimbrel Cottage


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Fishing close by Garden

2 bedroom cottage in St Agnes, Cornwall, South West England

2 bedroom cottage, St Agnes

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

2 bedroom cottage in South West England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to . This cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. 2 bedroom cottage is close to the beach. Prices at 2 bedroom cottage start from £260 For a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 2 bedroom cottage


Close to the Beach Internet WIFI available

Easkey in Atlantic Coast, County Sligo, Ireland-West

Easkey, Atlantic Coast

Breaks in County SligoIreland-West

Easkey self catering accommodation in Atlantic Coast, County Sligo sleeps 5. This 2 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include golf . Easkey does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Easkey start from £201 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Easkey


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Golf close by Internet WIFI available

The Moors House in South Zeal, Devon, South West England

The Moors House, South Zeal

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

The Moors House self catering accommodation in South Zeal, Devon sleeps 10. This 5 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at The Moors House start from £483 for a short break but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Moors House


Sleeps 10 or more Fishing close by Golf close by Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner Easy walking close by

Staddlestones Cottage in Stow-on-the-Wold, Oxfordshire, Central England

Staddlestones Cottage, Stow-on-the-Wold

Breaks in OxfordshireCentral England

Staddlestones Cottage self catering accommodation in Stow-on-the-Wold, Oxfordshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Staddlestones Cottage start from £647 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Staddlestones Cottage


Sleeps 4 Garden

 

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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