Ediths Cottage

08/06/2024

You can't miss Mary Rose Young's pottery, it is a 20 minute walk through the woods and is THE place to go for a ray of sunshine on a cloudy day.

23/05/2024

More beavers released into the Forest. Will be exciting to see how they change the landscape.

11/05/2024

Did you see it?! I missed it!!

For those of you who didn’t manage to stay up to see the lights last night…. What a vista from Symonds Yat! 🌌

(📸: Cormac Downes shared in Snapshots of Your Herefordshire)

15/04/2024

There are some cracking good walks coming up with the Coleford Area Walking Festival 11 - 19th May. Kicking off with a tour of the Forest (you can walk to the meeting point from Edith's), highlights include a nature and foraging family walk and a pub crawl (and you get a free pint if you make it all the way!). Lots more info on attached link.
We have availability from 11 - 16 May

This annual festival is based in and around the town of Coleford in the Forest of Dean with walks organised for all abilities ages and capabilities. Most walks are priced at £5 each (three walks are free) or you can buy a Freedom Pass for £20 and join us for any walk.

09/04/2024

Wondering what it is like in the Forest? This article visits some of our favourite places, its pretty much spot on and Bus 27 and the Robin both pick up in Parkend.
https://www.theguardian.com/travel/2024/apr/08/a-car-free-trip-to-the-forest-of-dean-a-moss-cloaked-corner-of-ancient-england?fbclid=IwAR08mLzKCcin0gfapbXMC8XN4K4do1Hharakixq0MYUapBP0UZwpMoX7Clo_aem_AceWguK3lA7cHyvglSnWQMmKw707qNjhZJ1jOnnSx8J8cshzWohHdacqdxoT8sPPr_7EbnwLwd6bWnSDlHJflkJ4

Trains, buses, cycle routes and footpaths lead to magical scenery and magnificent wildlife in a landscape steeped in history

08/04/2024

There are some excellent events 3-12 May as part of Wye Valley River Festival including right on our doorstep a chance to celebrate the dawn chorus at Nagshead and join with artists and musicians at Beechenhurst to 'weave the woods'. And if you have ever wondered about how your food is grown Regen Ben (he is brilliant) is hosting a farm walk and supper.

The latest events from the Wye Valley River Festival, celebrating the landscape of the Wye Valley and promoting eco awareness.

03/04/2024

Dean Forest Cycles " lovely and friendly, value for money cycle hire" Thank you for looking after our guests this week!

01/04/2024

It's gone a bit 'April Showery', but don't let that stop you getting out for a walk with your besties.

29/03/2024

Fancy making memories?
Set your alarm clock and join the RSPB guided Dawn Chorus walk at 5 am on 5th May to hear the woodland come alive. We are only a 20 min walk away and the cottage is available!

Join the Reserve Warden on a Dawn Chorus walk through the old oak woodland of Nagshead nature reserve. National Dawn Chorus Day is filled with the songs and sou

28/03/2024

If you are coming to the Forest this Summer, here is a chance to win tickets to the ever wonderful Puzzlewood. Competition ends 7 April.

Puzzlewood is now open everyday and to celebrate we're running a competition to win 4 free tickets!

Go to our competition page to learn more and enter:
https://bit.ly/43CJP0Z

Competition Terms & Conditions
By entering you confirm that you are over 18 years old and resident in the UK. If the winner has already bought tickets, we will provide a voucher to spend in the café. No purchase necessary. Competition ends at midday on 7 April 2024 and the winner will be drawn randomly and notified directly within 48 hours via private message or email and announced on a story. Multiple entries are not permitted. There is no cash alternative. Facebook and Instagram do not endorse and are not associated with this competition.

The Forest of Dean and Wye Valley

27/03/2024

Reviews of the local apple juice looking good.
Thanks George ❤️🍏❤️

25/03/2024

We love our traditional old orchards in West Gloucestershire - and it has been an Appletastic week. Restorative pruning of old trees to let the light and air in, sourced some lovely local organic apple juice from Ragmans Farm for our guests and enjoyed some cider at The Fountain Inn Trellech pie night. Cheers!

22/03/2024

Roll up! Roll up! Perfect Easter stop off on your walk to the Devil's Pulpit and ancient woodland overlooking Tintern Abbey and the Wye.

17/03/2024

Bright pink in the garden today. Bumble bees were loving it.

11/03/2024

Who loves a bargain? It is National Lottery Open week with free entry into loads of interesting places - we are off for a day out to National Trust Tyntesfield .
See what's on near you via the link below.

National Lottery Open Week 2024 is our way of thanking you, our players 💙 Hundreds of amazing places across the UK are taking part, including Kenilworth Castle which is offering free entry on 16th & 17th March.

9th-17th March.

Find out more 👉https://www.national-lottery.co.uk/yourticketunlocks
Ts&Cs apply. 18+

10/03/2024

A lovely article showcasing the daffs, Ross, Newent and surrounding 'golden triangle' accessible from the local bus route.

The Herefordshire-Gloucestershire border is famous for its spring flower displays, and a new community-run bus service is the perfect way to explore

09/03/2024

Bit chilly in the Forest this morning. We took Dan for a spin and a coffee at Peter's Cross picnic spot on the A48.

06/03/2024

It's Brimstone Butterfly Day!!! I've just seen a whopper fly past my head on the most beautiful blue spring day.

02/03/2024

Cold out. Cosy in!

27/01/2024

Whitemead Park is a family friendly holiday park just 10 mins walk away. Open to the public, their refurbed restaurant is looking great!

25/01/2024

A great way to get out with the family For Free, valid until March 8 the family pass admits up to 2 adults and 3 children. Voucher in the Daily Mirror & Sunday Mirror until 28 Jan. Could be handy for half term!

Take a stroll in winter wonderland, spot wildlife and connect with nature when you escape into winter with your free National Trust family day pass

02/01/2024

Make it a Happy New Year at Edith's Cottage and The Fountain Inn, Parkend Come for a long weekend and a bottomless brunch - 20th January! Cheers.

We couldn’t resist, Bottomless Brunch is back!🥂

On Saturday 20th of January we will be hosting bottomless brunch, 90 minutes of brunch & bottomless Prosecco, mimosas & bellinis for £25.00✨

Booking, meal pre order & a £10 deposit per person will be required

Direct message or call 01594 562189 and speak to Courtney to book!🍾

07/12/2023

It has been a cold wet and miserable day here in the Forest. Nowhere better to be than in Scoff's Coffee House in Coleford for lunch. The celeriac and truffle oil soup was indeed "fantastic!"

18/11/2023

The warm wet weather has been great for fungi - I've just found 'devil's fingers', which erupt from a jelly egg. Honestly looks like an alien!! It is supposed to smell of rotting flesh and attracts flies - I didn't think it was too bad. Considered rare in the UK, I've submitted a record to the county environmental record centre.

15/11/2023

A brisk walk along the river cliff followed by a great coffee and cake at Lydney Harbour's café. Winter hours 9 am - 3 pm every day :-)