January Cottages to beat the Winter Blues

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
Near Bank Cottage, St Abbs
Breaks in BerwickshireBorders Scotland
Near Bank Cottage self catering accommodation in St Abbs, Berwickshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Near Bank Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Near Bank Cottage start from £273 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Near Bank Cottage
Annagassan, Dundalk Bay
Breaks in County LouthIreland-East
Annagassan self catering accommodation in Dundalk Bay, County Louth sleeps 7. This 4 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Annagassan is close to the beach. Activities close by include fishing . Annagassan does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Annagassan start from £375 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Annagassan
Holly House, Southwold
Breaks in SuffolkEast England
Holly House in East England has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to 7. This 4 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Detached Garden . Holly House is close to the beach. Holly House does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Holly House start from £419 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Holly House
Corbett Cottage, Berwick-Upon-Tweed
Breaks in NorthumberlandNorth East England
Corbett Cottage self catering accommodation in Berwick-Upon-Tweed, Northumberland sleeps 3. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Corbett Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Corbett Cottage start from £265 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Corbett Cottage
Railway Cottage, Glenbeigh
Breaks in County KerryIreland South
Railway Cottage self catering accommodation in Glenbeigh, County Kerry sleeps 7. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Railway Cottage start from £319 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Railway Cottage
2 The Oaks, Hoarwithy
Breaks in HerefordshireWest England
2 The Oaks self catering accommodation in Hoarwithy, Herefordshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at 2 The Oaks start from £290 for a short break but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 2 The Oaks
Sutton House, Westport
Breaks in County MayoIreland West
Sutton House self catering accommodation in Westport, County Mayo sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Sutton House start from £144 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Sutton House
12a East Row, Holbrook
Breaks in SuffolkEast England
12a East Row self catering accommodation in Holbrook, Suffolk sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . 12a East Row does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at 12a East Row start from £237 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 12a East Row
1 bedroom cottage, Helston
Breaks in CornwallSouth 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 . It also has Internet access. 1 bedroom cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at 1 bedroom cottage start from £305 For a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 1 bedroom cottage
The Mill House, Alberbury
Breaks in ShropshireWest England
The Mill House self catering accommodation in Alberbury, Shropshire sleeps 12. This 6 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Hot Tub Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at The Mill House start from £760 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Mill House
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:
- British and Irish Gardens
- County Shows and Fairs
- Festivals and Events
- UK Sporting and Social Events
- English Holiday Attractions
- Scottish Holiday Attractions
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