Farm Stay UK’s best winter wonderland stays for you and your partner

16 January 2026 (Last updated: 16 Jan 2026 12:42)

If you have started the new year dreaming of a winter wonderland, look no further than Farm Stay UK.

While we can’t always guarantee snow, we can promise a warm and cosy welcome for you and your partner from our cooperative of members.

So, whether you’re looking for nights under starry skies from the comfort of your private hot tub, crisp woodland walks with your four-legged friend or cosy evenings curled up in front of a log fire, you can browse our collection of hundreds of farm stays which are designed with two in mind.

 

Why choose a winter Farm Stay?

Each season in the British countryside is magical in its own right, but winter is particularly special. As the Earth quietly slumbers, a sense of quiet and calm takes over, blanketing the fields and hedgerows in frost. 

But, look a little closer, and you will soon find that plenty is going on. From Song thrushes feasting on berries, Red squirrels searching for their long-buried stores and pheasants standing out starkly against the ploughed fields to farmers trimming hedges and coppicing woodlands.

And while the rest of the world thinks of the winter as lean, we know better. Larders are stuffed with game pies, hot jacket potatoes are roasting on the fire, and the autumn’s hedgerow bounty is still steeping, ready for a cold winter’s night.

And at Farm Stay, our members love nothing more than sharing their wares. Expect welcome packs stuffed with fresh produce and hearty breakfasts or evening meals hot from the farm kitchen.

 

Seasonal seclusion

One of the biggest appeals of a Farm Stay in winter is getting away from the rest of the world. We are all a bit socially fatigued after the festive season, so a quiet countryside break for two is the perfect way to reset before the spring, without the hustle and bustle of other tourists or the pressure to do anything other than relax.

Take a quiet stroll across the fields, watch the sunrise or set, snuggled under a blanket with a hot cuppa, and stand in awe underneath the stars (or if you’re lucky, the Northern Lights) as thousands emerge as the night draws in.

Then stay cosy in your self-catering cottage, cabin or B&B, which are fully equipped with logs for the fire (where applicable), cosy beds and kitchens stocked with all the essentials for a comfortable and relaxed stay.

 

The best rates

As winter is a quieter season, it is often the most friendly on your pocket as well. By booking direct with our members, you not only get the best rates without any hidden fees, but you will also find many offers, seasonal or late booking discounts, ensuring you get the best prices of the year, which you can then put towards a romantic meal in a cosy pub or luxury extras to make your stay even more special.

 

Five Farm Stays ideal for a winter wonderland break

While we have hundreds of cosy Farm Stays for two across the UK listed on our website, here are five we’ve selected for a wonderfully wintery countryside escape.

The Barn, Blarghour Farm Cottages

The Barn at Blarghour Farm Cottages in Argyll is a one-bedroom “upside down” barn conversion with a kitchen, lounge and diner on the top floor overlooking the stunning Loch Awe.

Sit in “awe” of the night skies above the Loch from the comfort of the lounge or watch Red squirrels or Red deer foraging for nuts and acorns close to the Barn.

The Loch itself is only a five-minute walk from the Barn, with a bench and firepit on the shore - perfect for toasting marshmallows.

And to make the season even more magical, a winter discount is available. Seven nights in the Barn in January costs as little as £460 when booked direct.

 

Eden Holiday Hideaways 

Eden Holidays Hideaways are three chic chalets in Kelso on the Scottish Borders, each sleeping four but ideal for two.

Watch the weather roll in over the Cheviot hills on the southern horizon from the woodfired hot tub, the swinging chairs, the relaxing sofa or the king-size bed.

Watch as hares lop through the fence, small birds chatter in the garden or barn owls float by on the hunt.

If you’re feeling energetic, take a walk along the meandering Eden Water, over the wooden bridge and on to the River Tweed if you fancy a longer stretch of legs, or instead, loop back along a treelined avenue for a game of tennis on the all-weather surface or a game of padel in the indoor Padel Court nearby.

Or simply relax in front of the smart TV.

Seven nights in January start from £1,015 when booked direct.
 

The Old Byre, Fornside Farm Cottages

Imagine snuggling up in a stone cottage on the foothills of the Hevellyn Range in the stunning Lake District after a day exploring the picturesque local towns and villages.

The Old Byre at Fornside Farm Cottages is just that. The Grade II stone barn conversion is joined to the 17th-century farmhouse on a working hill farm.

Cosy up in front of a crackling log fire after exploring Keswick, Grasmere or Ambleside or hitting the hiking trails from the farm or across the Lakes.

Fuel up with farm-fresh eggs in the morning before a day of exploring on foot or by bike, with cycle storage available.

A seven-night stay in January costs £602.

 

Meadowscape

Soak under the stars in an outdoor bathtub big enough for two at Meadowscape in Worcestershire.

Named after its stunning view across the meadows, it is the ideal winter escape in the Midlands.

The cabin is spacious and designed as a retreat from the world, where you can tuck yourself away for a few days. Or, if you’d like to head into society, Tenbury Wells is just a couple of miles away and has plenty of bars and restaurants to choose from.

A two-night stay in Meadowscape in January, when booked directly, is £330.

 

Gatcombe Farm

Wake up to the wild south coast at Gatcombe Farm in Devon.

Just a few miles from the Jurassic Coast and the World Heritage Coastline of Beer and Branscombe, the bed and breakfast on a working dairy farm offers hearty home and locally sourced farmhouse fare each morning.

Relax in front of the inglenook fireplace in the guest lounge, or chill out in your ensuite bedroom with satellite TV.

Stays start from £100 per night.