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

Thief Hole Barn in Thornton-Le-Moor, North Yorkshire, North East England

Thief Hole Barn, Thornton-Le-Moor

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Thief Hole Barn in North East England has a 5 star rating and can sleep up to 9. This 4 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Four poster bed Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Thief Hole Barn start from £681 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Thief Hole Barn


Sleeps 8 Garden Open fire or wood burner Luxury self catering

Clonbur in Lough Corrib, County Galway, Ireland-West

Clonbur, Lough Corrib

Breaks in County GalwayIreland-West

Clonbur self catering accommodation in Lough Corrib, County Galway sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Clonbur start from £300 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Clonbur


Sleeps 8 Fishing close by Golf close by

Old Bank House in Cark In Cartmel , Cumbria, North West England

Old Bank House, Cark In Cartmel

Breaks in CumbriaNorth West England

Old Bank House in North West England has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to 11. This 6 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Old Bank House does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Old Bank House start from £510 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Old Bank House


Sleeps 10 or more Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

1 bedroom apartment in Charlestown, Cornwall, South West England

1 bedroom apartment, Charlestown

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

1 bedroom apartment in South West England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 2. This 1 bedroom luxury Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays . 1 bedroom apartment is close to the beach. Prices at 1 bedroom apartment start from £315 but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 1 bedroom apartment


Sleeps 2 Close to the Beach Luxury self catering

Hillymouth in Ilfracombe, Devon, South West England

Hillymouth, Ilfracombe

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Hillymouth self catering accommodation in Ilfracombe, Devon sleeps 6. This 2 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Hillymouth does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Hillymouth start from £285 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Hillymouth


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Games room

No 50 Valley Lodge in Gunnislake, Cornwall, South West England

No 50 Valley Lodge, Gunnislake

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

No 50 Valley Lodge self catering accommodation in Gunnislake, Cornwall sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Swimming Pool . No 50 Valley Lodge does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at No 50 Valley Lodge start from £303 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about No 50 Valley Lodge


Sleeps 6 Indoor pool Pet friendly

Portstewart in Antrim Coast, County Antrim, Ireland-North

Portstewart, Antrim Coast

Breaks in County AntrimIreland-North

Portstewart self catering accommodation in Antrim Coast, County Antrim sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Portstewart is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Portstewart does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Portstewart start from £390 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Portstewart


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by Internet WIFI available

Old Station Farm in Malton, North Yorkshire, North East England

Old Station Farm, Malton

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Old Station Farm self catering accommodation in Malton, North Yorkshire sleeps 15. This 6 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Four poster bed Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Old Station Farm does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Old Station Farm start from £1025 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Old Station Farm


Sleeps 10 or more Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Dean Head House in Ilkley, West Yorkshire, North West England

Dean Head House, Ilkley

Breaks in West YorkshireNorth West England

Dean Head House self catering accommodation in Ilkley, West Yorkshire sleeps 15. This 7 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at Dean Head House start from £935 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Dean Head House


Sleeps 10 or more Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner Games room

Castlemaine in Dingle Peninsula, County Kerry, Ireland-South

Castlemaine, Dingle Peninsula

Breaks in County KerryIreland-South

Castlemaine self catering accommodation in Dingle Peninsula, County Kerry sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Apartment is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Castlemaine does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Castlemaine start from £169 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Castlemaine


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Internet WIFI available Ideal for a romantic break Open fire or wood burner

 

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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