Winter Breaks in Berkshire
Canalside walks, crisp countryside and cosy evenings in your own private hot tub. Leave the everyday behind with a peaceful winter break at Cherry Bird Lodge Escape.
Escape to Berkshire this winter
A world away from the norm
There is something wonderfully peaceful about the Berkshire countryside in winter.
Mornings are crisp, the countryside is quiet and the towpath beside the Kennet & Avon Canal takes on an altogether slower pace. Wrap up warm and head outside, explore nearby Newbury or venture further into the North Wessex Downs before retreating to the warmth of your lodge.
Or stay cosy, pour another hot drink and admire the winter landscape from the comfort of your lodge before sinking into the warm bubbles of your private hot tub.
Winter breaks at a glance
CANALSIDE WANDERS
Step straight from Cherry Bird onto the towpath beside the Kennet & Avon Canal for peaceful winter walks surrounded by nature.
PRIVATE HOT TUBS
Cold winter air and warm bubbling water are a pretty perfect combination. Our holiday lodges come with their own private hot tubs, so you can soak away the day beneath the winter sky.
DOGS COME TOO
Winter adventures are even better with your four-legged companion. Cherry Bird is dog-friendly and dogs can stay free, so nobody needs to miss out
Winter holidays in Berkshire
Discover a quieter side to the countryside
Winter has a way of slowing everything down. Animals tuck themselves away, the countryside quietens down and the towpaths are peaceful. Mornings begin softly with mist hanging over the landscape whilst dark evenings give you every excuse to retreat indoors together.
At Cherry Bird Lodge Escape, you can enjoy all of this without feeling miles from anywhere.
Our peaceful parkland sits on the outskirts of Newbury, with the Kennet & Avon Canal beside us and the Racecourse right on our doorstep. The North Wessex Downs are within easy reach too, while London is less than an hour away when you fancy swapping countryside calm for a day in the city.
Your winter escape plan
Winter Canalside Walks
From your lodge to the towpath
One of the loveliest things about staying at Cherry Bird is just how easy it is to get outside.
From the park you can access the towpath beside the Kennet & Avon Canal, where a gentle winter wander takes you alongside the water and through the surrounding countryside.
Look out for birdlife, watch the occasional boat drift past and simply enjoy being somewhere quieter for a while.
Sometimes the best winter walks aren't about the destination at all.
Explore the North Wessex Downs
Wide landscapes and big skies
The wider landscape around Cherry Bird gives walkers a choice of open countryside, woodland, heathland and riverside routes, making it easy to experience a different side of Berkshire each day. But when you really feel like stretching your legs, head for the sweeping North Wessex Downs.
Winter brigns a whole atmosphere to this stunning area. Frost-kissed, bare trees and wide-open skies make this a wonderful time to be out in your walking boots exploring.
And knowing there's a hot tub waiting when you get back certainly helps.
Winter days in Newbury
Country town charm, just moments away
When you fancy swapping your walking boots for shops, cafés and a long lunch, Newbury is right on Cherry Bird's doorstep, meaning you can enjoy the best of both worlds.
Spend the morning exploring this historic market town, uncovering its history, browsing the shops and finding somewhere cosy for lunch.
And with Newbury Racecourse next door, you might even be able to add a day at the races to your winter escape.
Winter hot tub breaks in Berkshire
Cold air, warm bubbles
If there was ever a season made for hot tubs, it's winter.
After a crisp countryside walk or a day exploring, head back to your lodge, pull on your soft robe and sink beneath the bubbles.
Feel the warmth. Watch the steam rise into the cool evening air. Look up as daylight fades across the Berkshire countryside and the stars begin to decorate the sky.
No schedules, no background noise and no need to rush off. Just the luxury of soaking up the peaceful surrounding in your own little sanctuary, a far cry from busy everyday lives.
Cosy Christmas breaks in Berkshire
Enjoy a beautifully simple Christmas
What if Christmas involved a little less rushing around?
Take a break from the festive chaos with an escape to Cherry Bird where you can spend the festive season tucked away in the Berkshire countryside.
Bring the presents. Pack your favourite food and drinks. Pull on your Christmas pyjamas and make yourself at home.
Head outside for a crisp morning walk beside the canal before returning for a long lunch. Play board games, snuggle down for some Christmas films and perhaps open something fizzy.
Then finish Christmas Day outside in your private hot tub beneath the winter sky. No complicated plans or pressure. Just the people you love and time to enjoy being together.
Picture your winter in Berkshire
Winter inspiration
Make more of your Berkshire escape
Our Berkshire highlights
Choose Berkshire this winter
Your countryside escape is waiting
Leave busy days behind and escape somewhere altogether quieter this winter.
Stroll the canal towpath, explore the Berkshire countryside, spend a day in Newbury, venture into London or simply stay exactly where you are.
Whether you bring the family, someone special or just bring the dog. Cherry Bird is the ideal place to while away a winters day, sinking into the soothing warmth of your hot tub as day light fades.
So this winter choose to slow down and switch off. Cherry Bird is calling.