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

Happidays in Eccles Beach, Norfolk, East England

Happidays, Eccles Beach

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

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


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

1 bedroom cottage in Glastonbury, Somerset, South West England

1 bedroom cottage, Glastonbury

Breaks in SomersetSouth West England

1 bedroom cottage in South West England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 2. This 1 bedroom cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Detached . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include horse riding . Prices at 1 bedroom cottage start from £300 For a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 1 bedroom cottage


Sleeps 2 Internet WIFI available

1 Tirlaughan Brae in Carrigart, County Donegal, Ireland North

1 Tirlaughan Brae, Carrigart

Breaks in County DonegalIreland North

1 Tirlaughan Brae self catering accommodation in Carrigart, County Donegal sleeps 7. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at 1 Tirlaughan Brae start from £252 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 1 Tirlaughan Brae


Sleeps 6 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Ballina in Lough Conn, County Mayo, Ireland-West

Ballina, Lough Conn

Breaks in County MayoIreland-West

Ballina self catering accommodation in Lough Conn, County Mayo sleeps 8. This 5 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Ballina is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Ballina start from £416 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ballina


Sleeps 8 Close to the Beach Fishing close by Golf close by

The Cabin in Minnis Bay, Kent, South East England

The Cabin, Minnis Bay

Breaks in KentSouth East England

The Cabin self catering accommodation in Minnis Bay, Kent sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at The Cabin start from £320 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Cabin


Sleeps 4 Garden Open fire or wood burner Games room

Boxtree Barn in East Allington, Devon, South West England

Boxtree Barn, East Allington

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Boxtree Barn self catering accommodation in East Allington, Devon sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Swimming Pool Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Boxtree Barn does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Boxtree Barn start from £414 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Boxtree Barn


Sleeps 4 Indoor pool Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Moon River in Dartmouth, Devon, South West England

Moon River, Dartmouth

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Moon River self catering accommodation in Dartmouth, Devon sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Bungalow is a perfect base for your holidays . Prices at Moon River start from £437 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected Moon River customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about Moon River


Sleeps 6 Games room Moon River Customer Feedback and Reviews

Kiltealy in Blackstairs Mountains, County Wexford, Ireland-South

Kiltealy, Blackstairs Mountains

Breaks in County WexfordIreland-South

Kiltealy self catering accommodation in Blackstairs Mountains, County Wexford sleeps 6. 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 fishing . Kiltealy does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Kiltealy start from £224 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Kiltealy


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by Internet WIFI available

8 The Haven in Thorpeness, Suffolk, East England

8 The Haven, Thorpeness

Breaks in SuffolkEast England

8 The Haven in East England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 8. This 5 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. 8 The Haven is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf . Prices at 8 The Haven start from £648 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 8 The Haven


Sleeps 8 Close to the Beach Golf close by Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Salmon Cottage in Llanwrthwl, Powys, Mid Wales

Salmon Cottage, Llanwrthwl

Breaks in PowysMid Wales

Salmon Cottage in Mid Wales has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Activities close by include fishing . Prices at Salmon Cottage start from £245 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Salmon Cottage


Sleeps 4 Fishing close by 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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