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

4 bedroom cottage in Dunbar, East Lothian, Borders Scotland

4 bedroom cottage, Dunbar

Breaks in East LothianBorders Scotland

4 bedroom cottage in Borders Scotland has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to . This Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . 4 bedroom cottage is close to the beach. Prices at 4 bedroom cottage start from £395 but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 4 bedroom cottage


Close to the Beach Garden

Coach House Barn in Ewhurst Green, East Sussex, South East England

Coach House Barn, Ewhurst Green

Breaks in East SussexSouth East England

Coach House Barn self catering accommodation in Ewhurst Green, East Sussex sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . It also has Internet access. Prices at Coach House Barn start from £274 for a short break but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Coach House Barn


Sleeps 2 Internet WIFI available

Clematis Cottage in Lavenham, Suffolk, East England

Clematis Cottage, Lavenham

Breaks in SuffolkEast England

Clematis Cottage in East 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 and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Clematis Cottage is close to the beach. Prices at Clematis Cottage start from £295 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Clematis Cottage


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Garden Open fire or wood burner

Scarlet in Stoke by Nayland, Suffolk, East England

Scarlet, Stoke by Nayland

Breaks in SuffolkEast England

Scarlet self catering accommodation in Stoke by Nayland, Suffolk sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Swimming Pool Hot Tub . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Scarlet start from £520 for a short break but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Scarlet


Sleeps 4 Indoor pool Fishing close by Golf close by Internet WIFI available Ideal for a romantic break Hot tub Easy walking close by

Carn Cottage in Long Preston, North Yorkshire, North East England

Carn Cottage, Long Preston

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Carn Cottage self catering accommodation in Long Preston, North Yorkshire sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at Carn Cottage start from £255 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Carn Cottage


Sleeps 2 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

2 bedroom cottage in Ilfracombe, Devon, South West England

2 bedroom cottage, Ilfracombe

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 cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. 2 bedroom cottage is close to the beach. Activities close by include horse riding . 2 bedroom cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at 2 bedroom cottage start from £395 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 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Oyster Catcher Cottage in Burnham Deepdale, Norfolk, East England

Oyster Catcher Cottage, Burnham Deepdale

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

Oyster Catcher Cottage 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 . Oyster Catcher Cottage is close to the beach. Oyster Catcher Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Oyster Catcher Cottage start from £485 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected Oyster Catcher Cottage customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about Oyster Catcher Cottage


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner Oyster Catcher Cottage Customer Feedback and Reviews

Albion Cottage in Tresparrett, Cornwall, South West England

Albion Cottage, Tresparrett

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Albion Cottage self catering accommodation in Tresparrett, Cornwall sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Albion Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Albion Cottage start from £319 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Albion Cottage


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Internet WIFI available

2 bedroom holiday home in Barnstaple, Devon, South West England

2 bedroom holiday home, Barnstaple

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

2 bedroom holiday home 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 and features include: Swimming Pool . It also has Internet access. Prices at 2 bedroom holiday home start from £380 but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 2 bedroom holiday home


Sleeps 4 Indoor pool Internet WIFI available Luxury self catering

Portmagee in Ring of Kerry, County Kerry, Ireland-South

Portmagee, Ring of Kerry

Breaks in County KerryIreland-South

Portmagee self catering accommodation in Ring of Kerry, County Kerry sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Portmagee is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Portmagee start from £224 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Portmagee


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Fishing close by Golf close by

 

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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