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

47 Daphne Road in Woodbridge, Suffolk, East England

47 Daphne Road, Woodbridge

Breaks in SuffolkEast England

47 Daphne Road in East England has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . 47 Daphne Road does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at 47 Daphne Road start from £272 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 47 Daphne Road


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Ballyconneely in Galway Bay, County Galway, Ireland-West

Ballyconneely, Galway Bay

Breaks in County GalwayIreland-West

Ballyconneely self catering accommodation in Galway Bay, County Galway sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . Ballyconneely is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Ballyconneely start from £290 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ballyconneely


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

Alma Rise in Woodbridge, Suffolk, East England

Alma Rise, Woodbridge

Breaks in SuffolkEast England

Alma Rise in East England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 4. This 2 bedroom Apartment is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include horse riding . Prices at Alma Rise start from £265 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Alma Rise


Sleeps 4 Internet WIFI available

Old Coastguard Cottage in Downderry, Cornwall, South West England

Old Coastguard Cottage, Downderry

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Old Coastguard Cottage self catering accommodation in Downderry, Cornwall sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Old Coastguard Cottage start from £412 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Old Coastguard Cottage


Sleeps 4 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Underwood Bungalow in Tintern, Monmouthshire, South Wales

Underwood Bungalow, Tintern

Breaks in MonmouthshireSouth Wales

Underwood Bungalow self catering accommodation in Tintern, Monmouthshire sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Underwood Bungalow does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Underwood Bungalow start from £329 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Underwood Bungalow


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden

Oriel Cottage in Muddiford, Devon, South West England

Oriel Cottage, Muddiford

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Oriel Cottage in South West England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 5. This 2 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Garden Hot Tub Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Oriel Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Oriel Cottage start from £285 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Oriel Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner Hot tub

Carraroe in Galway Bay, County Galway, Ireland-West

Carraroe, Galway Bay

Breaks in County GalwayIreland-West

Carraroe self catering accommodation in Galway Bay, County Galway sleeps 4. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Carraroe is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Carraroe start from £201 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Carraroe


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Fishing close by Golf close by

Nicholson Cottage in Happisburgh, Norfolk, East England

Nicholson Cottage, Happisburgh

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

Nicholson Cottage in East 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 . It also has Internet access. Nicholson Cottage is close to the beach. Prices at Nicholson Cottage start from £361 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected Nicholson Cottage customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about Nicholson Cottage


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Garden Internet WIFI available Nicholson Cottage Customer Feedback and Reviews

Woodhill in Eggleston, County Durham, North East England

Woodhill, Eggleston

Breaks in County DurhamNorth East England

Woodhill self catering accommodation in Eggleston, County Durham sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Woodhill does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Woodhill start from £250 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Woodhill


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Butterwick in Staindrop, County Durham, North East England

Butterwick, Staindrop

Breaks in County DurhamNorth East England

Butterwick in North East England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 5. This 2 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Four poster bed . Butterwick does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Butterwick start from £270 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Butterwick


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Luxury self catering

 

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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