January weekend breaks in the UK
The start of year treat you’ve been searching for
Weekends away in January 2024 with an uplifting feel
Sneak off and start the new year hunkered down in the heart of the forest. Sip your morning coffee surrounded by birdsong and ease yourself into a refreshing staycation that ticks all the boxes.
Get the best of the great outdoors with all the comforts of indoors
- 1-2 guests1 bedrooms
Golden Oak Hideaway
Let time slow down in nature. Relax in secluded simplicity, just the two of you with a cosy log burner and private outdoor hot tub.
Hot tub
Log burner
Barbecue
- 1-8 guests1-4 bedrooms
Golden Oak
Your home from home nestled in the forest. Fire up the barbecue for a winter feast then curl up on the sofa and unwind completely.
Hot tub
Log burner
Barbecue
- 1-10 guests4-5 bedrooms
Golden Oak Treehouse
Get together with friends and family for an authentic forest experience with an additional bedroom across a rope bridge.
Hot tub
Log burner
Barbecue
The real magic of January getaways
Let the forest take you a world away from the everyday. To a world of stargazing, snowball fights and celebrations with friends and family. Make it extra special with a welcome hamper, sparkling brunches and long soaks in the hot tub.
Whether you’re searching for cosy get-togethers by the log burner or epic adventures in the great outdoors, discover a world of timeless winter magic on long weekend breaks in January.
Make your January getaways your own
Easy to add-on extras
Winter Warmers
Top the Winter Lights with a tasty treat, for a limited time only. Pre-book and save 15% on a posh dog, fries and drink, or yummy hot waffle with Kelly’s ice cream. End the evening with your mini-feast in the Forest Retreat, or grab and go for a meal under the stars. Winter Warmers are available at Blackwood Forest and Forest of Dean.
In-cabin delivery
Explore our food and drink options and tuck into freshly baked pizza, mouth-watering curries and local craft gin. Take your pick and we’ll deliver it straight to your cabin doorstep.
In-cabin entertainment
Kick back on your squashy sofa and keep everyone entertained with premium WIFI and unlimited access to new-release movies, TV and sky channels.
In-cabin spa treatments
Carve out time to soothe both body and mind. Choose from a range of calming spa treatments — all with an expert therapist in the privacy of your cabin.
Kiln dried logs
Snuggle up, stay cosy and curl up next to your log burner. Pre-book your starter kit and we’ll make sure there’s wood stocked up in your cabin ready for your arrival.
Map & torch
Uncover the best winter routes and trails, as well as tips on how to get there. We’ve included a torch as we run a ‘dark skies’ policy on our locations.
Movie night treats
A marathon of movies. Sweet treats at your fingertips. On your squashy sofa. Dramatic forest views. Winter evenings don’t get much better.
Wander through our winter lights
Take a wintery walk on our mini woodland trail
Step into a sparkling corner of the forest, alight with twinkling lights and woodland animals. Under the moonlit sky, there’s no better place to find your festive #ForestFeeling. Back this year at Blackwood Forest and new to the Forest of Dean for 2023.
Start planning your January escape
Read our blog posts below to get inspired
10 reasons to visit Scotland in the winter
How to identify animal tracks in the snow
January species: Barn Owl
Stargazing in the forest
The festival of winter walks
Winter in the forest
