September in the Forest of Dean is when the woods start to reveal their best secrets. Every path seems to hold a little surprise — juicy blackberries, a patch of chanterelles or the first chestnuts.
At The Roost Luxury Cabins, you’re perfectly placed for a forage-and-feast escape. Step out of your cabin and within minutes you’re wandering through the most enchanting forests.
What you might stumble across
Blackberries & elderberries: Hedgerows overflowing with tart, juicy jewels.
Mushrooms: Chanterelles, ceps, puffballs — nature’s very own autumn bounty.
Nuts: Hazelnuts and sweet chestnuts waiting patiently in the leaf litter.
Wild herbs: Nettles, yarrow and sorrel adding a zesty little kick.
It’s less about filling your fridge and more about the thrill of the find. Foraging is part scavenger hunt, part meditation — a chance to slow down.
Back at your cabin
The best bit? Bringing your spoils home. Imagine: mushrooms sizzling in butter on the fire bowl, berries bubbling cooking into a crumble, or simply a foraged handful of chestnuts roasted over the fire. All with a glass of something local. .
Enjoy cooking on the firebowl
A little word of wisdom
Not everything in the forest is friendly, so make sure you’re 100% sure before you pick. Take only what you need, leave plenty for the wildlife..
Slow days, wild finds
A stay at The Roost is about slipping into the rhythm of the woods — long walks, short naps, slow suppers. Add a little foraging to the mix, and you’ll feel even more connected to the forest.
So bring your basket, pull on your wellies, and come see what September has tucked away under the trees.
The forest is calling — and it’s delicious.