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

5 Blackshore in Southwold, Suffolk, East England

5 Blackshore, Southwold

Breaks in SuffolkEast England

5 Blackshore in East 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 Open Fire/woodburner . 5 Blackshore is close to the beach. Activities close by include fishing . Prices at 5 Blackshore start from £462 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 5 Blackshore


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Fishing close by Garden Open fire or wood burner

Brandon Barn in Strumpshaw, Norfolk, East England

Brandon Barn, Strumpshaw

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

Brandon Barn in East 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 Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Brandon Barn start from £261 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Brandon Barn


Sleeps 2 Garden Internet WIFI available

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

Dabbins Cottage in Ruthwell, Dumfries and Galloway, South West Scotland

Dabbins Cottage, Ruthwell

Breaks in Dumfries and GallowaySouth West Scotland

Dabbins Cottage self catering accommodation in Ruthwell, Dumfries and Galloway sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . Dabbins Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Dabbins Cottage start from £302 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Dabbins Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Open fire or wood burner

Ballylickey in Beara Peninsula, County Cork, Ireland-South

Ballylickey, Beara Peninsula

Breaks in County CorkIreland-South

Ballylickey self catering accommodation in Beara Peninsula, County Cork sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . It also has Internet access. Ballylickey is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Ballylickey does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Ballylickey start from £257 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ballylickey


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by Internet WIFI available Ideal for a romantic break

The Cottage in East Ruston, Norfolk, East England

The Cottage, East Ruston

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

The Cottage self catering accommodation in East Ruston, Norfolk sleeps 7. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . The Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Cottage start from £327 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Cottage


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Keepers Cottage 4 in Hillfield, Devon, South West England

Keepers Cottage 4, Hillfield

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Keepers Cottage 4 self catering accommodation in Hillfield, Devon sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Swimming Pool Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at Keepers Cottage 4 start from £390 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected Keepers Cottage 4 customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about Keepers Cottage 4


Sleeps 4 Indoor pool Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner Games room Luxury self catering Keepers Cottage 4 Customer Feedback and Reviews

1 bedroom holiday home in Glastonbury, Somerset, South West England

1 bedroom holiday home, Glastonbury

Breaks in SomersetSouth West England

1 bedroom holiday home in South 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 . It also has Internet access. Prices at 1 bedroom holiday home start from £280 but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 1 bedroom holiday home


Sleeps 2 Garden Internet WIFI available Luxury self catering

3 bedroom bungalow in Aberystwyth, Ceredigion, Mid Wales

3 bedroom bungalow, Aberystwyth

Breaks in CeredigionMid Wales

3 bedroom bungalow in Mid Wales 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 . 3 bedroom bungalow does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at 3 bedroom bungalow start from £515 but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 3 bedroom bungalow


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Luxury self catering

Corner Cottage in Appledore, Devon, South West England

Corner Cottage, Appledore

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Corner Cottage in South West England has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Corner Cottage is close to the beach. Prices at Corner Cottage start from £252 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Corner Cottage


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach

 

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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