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

The Ark in Southwold, Suffolk, East England

The Ark, Southwold

Breaks in SuffolkEast England

The Ark in East England has a 3 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: Garden . The Ark is close to the beach. Activities close by include fishing . Prices at The Ark start from £237 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Ark


Sleeps 2 Close to the Beach Fishing close by Garden

Cornfield Lodge in Northallerton, North Yorkshire, North East England

Cornfield Lodge, Northallerton

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Cornfield Lodge self catering accommodation in Northallerton, North Yorkshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Lodge is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Cornfield Lodge start from £327 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Cornfield Lodge


Sleeps 4 Garden Internet WIFI available

Belle Hill Cottage in Giggleswick, North Yorkshire, North East England

Belle Hill Cottage, Giggleswick

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Belle Hill Cottage self catering accommodation in Giggleswick, North Yorkshire sleeps 5. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . It also has Internet access. Prices at Belle Hill Cottage start from £307 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Belle Hill Cottage


Sleeps 4 Internet WIFI available

Quayside House in Scarborough, North Yorkshire, North East England

Quayside House, Scarborough

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Quayside House self catering accommodation in Scarborough, North Yorkshire sleeps 9. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . Prices at Quayside House start from £430 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Quayside House


Sleeps 8 Garden Games room

Goldfinch in Milford Haven, Pembrokeshire, South Wales

Goldfinch, Milford Haven

Breaks in PembrokeshireSouth Wales

Goldfinch self catering accommodation in Milford Haven, Pembrokeshire sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Goldfinch does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Goldfinch start from £378 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Goldfinch


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

Carraige na Farraige in Achill Island, County Mayo, Ireland West

Carraige na Farraige, Achill Island

Breaks in County MayoIreland West

Carraige na Farraige self catering accommodation in Achill Island, County Mayo sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Carraige na Farraige start from £195 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Carraige na Farraige


Sleeps 4 Garden

2 bedroom cottage in Welcombe, Devon, South West England

2 bedroom cottage, Welcombe

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

2 bedroom cottage in South West England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 6. This 2 bedroom cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Hot Tub . It also has Internet access. 2 bedroom cottage is close to the beach. Prices at 2 bedroom cottage start from £455 For a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 2 bedroom cottage


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Internet WIFI available Hot tub

Mill Wheel Cottage in Hartshorne, Derbyshire, Central England

Mill Wheel Cottage, Hartshorne

Breaks in DerbyshireCentral England

Mill Wheel Cottage self catering accommodation in Hartshorne, Derbyshire 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. Mill Wheel Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Mill Wheel Cottage start from £229 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Mill Wheel Cottage


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

2 The Villa in Ilfracombe, Devon, South West England

2 The Villa, Ilfracombe

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

2 The Villa self catering accommodation in Ilfracombe, Devon sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays . Prices at 2 The Villa start from £333 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 2 The Villa


Sleeps 6

Dingle in Dingle Peninsula, County Kerry, Ireland-South

Dingle, Dingle Peninsula

Breaks in County KerryIreland-South

Dingle self catering accommodation in Dingle Peninsula, County Kerry sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Dingle start from £313 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Dingle


Sleeps 6 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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