GOT the January blues? That’s nothing a cosy cottage can’t fix.
And if you book right now, you can bag a top bargain, as UK holiday sites are slashing their prices for not just January, but the rest of the year too.
Here, Sophie Swietochowski shares her best deals for staycation rentals, from country homes close to pubs with roaring fireplaces to timber-beamed properties with rural walks right on your doorstep.
FLORENCE SPRINGS LAKESIDE LODGES, Tenby
HOSEASONS currently has up to 30 per cent off on more than 50,000 breaks, including dates in the summer.
Those on a budget will be spoilt for choice, with more than 130,000 properties available for under £250 per break.
Each of the sleek lodges comes with a modern kitchen/living room complete with fireplace and overlooks a grand lake, bordered by reeds that attract wildlife.
The site even has three friendly alpacas.
Private verandas are kitted out with hot tubs – perfect for cosy nights in.
GO: A seven-night self-catered stay, sleeping up to four guests, is £399, down from £509.
See hoseasons.co.uk.
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WEAVER’S COTTAGE Yorkshire Dales
AVID ramblers should look no further than Weaver’s Cottage, a small but charming holiday home right on the edge of the Yorkshire Dales.
Right now, you can bag 30 per cent off all stays booked before February 2, with up to £300 off the total on cottages.com.
Split across three levels and with a cosy log burner, the two-bedroom property is ideal for hunkering down during winter, while the enclosed garden’s furniture is perfect for soaking up the sun in summer.
On top of scenic walking trails, there’s horse riding and great fishing sites nearby.
GO: Seven nights’ self-catering is from £465, reduced from £705, sleeping up to four.
BARLEY COTTAGE Axminster, Devon
LOOKING to whizz off straight away?
Sykes Cottages has some corking deals for January, with almost £500 off some properties.
The South West is gorgeous at this time of year, with fewer crowds and more space to roam.
Check into the six-person Barley Cottage in Axminster, a 15-minute drive from the coast.
The home features three snug bedrooms and an outdoor barbecue hut with a firepit that will keep you toasty throughout the winter nights.
If you don’t fancy cooking, there are several pubs just over a mile away, including the Castle Inn, which has weekly deals such as a burger, chips and a drink for a tenner or curry night which will set you back £12.99.
GO: Seven nights’ self-catering is from £824, reduced from £909, for arrival on January 16.
See sykescottages.co.uk.
ROBIN COTTAGE Bourton-on-the-water, Cotswolds
FEWER UK spots say cosy staycation quite like the Cotswolds.
Luckily for you, Cotswold Cottages is slashing the price of all 2026 stays by 20 per cent, with dates available in the school holidays too.
Just make sure you book by January 31.
Robin Cottage is tucked away in the rural village of Bourton-on-the-Water, which straddles the River Windrush.
It has exposed brick walls, an open fire and great views of the water.
It’s well suited to couples, with just one bedroom, and the delights of the village are all within walking distance, including the Cotswolds Motoring Museum, where you can delve into the history of 20th-century vehicles.
GO: Three nights’ self-catering is from £442.55, down from £590.
See boundless.co.uk.
ASHLEA POOL LODGES Craven Arms, Shropshire
FOR those wanting to reconnect with nature, Ashlea Pool Lodges has it all.
Buried in the rolling hills of Shropshire, this Hoseasons site has lodges overlooking a tranquil lake, thick woodland for roaming and wildlife in every direction you turn.
The activities are abundant, too, with walking trails, cycling routes and fishing spots all nearby.
The holiday park is included in Hoseasons 30-per-cent-off deal, so you can bag yourself a decent price as long as you book before February 2.
Each of the lodges blends seamlessly with its surroundings, thanks to wooden panelling on the walls and floor-to-ceiling windows looking out over leafy trees.
There’s an onsite cafe selling homemade scones, tempting cakes and creamy milkshakes, as well as a pizzeria.
GO: Seven nights’ self-catering in a six-person lodge is from £399, down from £499.
See hoseasons.co.uk.