Boutique woodland details, direct forest access, and thoughtful outdoor luxuries designed for absolute adult-only relaxation
Ancient Forest Trails: The Green Lane
The Roost Retreats sits directly on the boundary line of the ancient Forest of Dean. Footpaths from Your Door: Step past our gates directly onto a green lane. From here, hundreds of miles of quiet, winding woodland trails open up instantly. Some of our favourite walks are mapped out for you in our digital guest book. The OS Explorer Advantage: Every guest property is equipped with an Ordnance Survey Ranger map, unlocking custom paths, hidden valleys, and local historic trails without ever needing to start your car.
The Wild Swimming Pool
The centerpiece of our outdoor wellness landscape is our dedicated, unheated natural pool, designed to rejuvenate your body and mind. Pure, Plant-Filtered Water: Built as a living rainwater ecosystem, this chemical-free oasis is naturally purified by native aquatic reeds and locally quarried gravel. Exclusive, Private Bookings: To preserve absolute peace, you can reserve private 45-minute swimming sessions entirely to yourself through your digital Guest Book. The Full Water Story: Discover safety guidelines, our strict pre-swim shower ritual, and calendar booking details on our dedicated Wild Swimming Pool Page.
Our Orchard
We believe in preserving the historic agricultural footprint of our site. Our hand-built cabins sit nestled directly within what was once a traditional orchard area. We have intentionally retained and introduced Gloucestershire varieties of apple & pear trees across the top of the site.
Posh Pooches
The Warm Dog Wash. We don’t just tolerate dogs; we intentionally cater to them. After exploring the muddy trails of the forest, your companion can enjoy our outdoor dog wellness station. The Warm Electric Shower: No freezing garden hoses or cold buckets. Our purpose-built dog wash features an instant electric warm water shower with a specialised massaging shower head. Effortless Mud Removal: Easily rinse away the forest grit with warm water before stepping back into your luxury property to relax by the wood burner.
The Dark-Sky Oasis
Because of our ecologically sensitive location, the entire estate operates under a low-impact light policy to protect the rare local population of Lesser Horseshoe Bats. By eliminating harsh artificial glare and preventing light spill at night, we preserve an atmosphere of absolute nocturnal stillness. This creates astargazing haven where you can enjoy unfiltered, crystalline views of the constellations directly from your private outdoor spa facilities or secluded decks.
Practical Luxury
Our site assets are designed to keep your holiday seamless, private, and fully prepared for adventure. EV Charging Bays: Our main car park features a dedicated bank of three shared untethered EV chargers, allowing you to top up your vehicle effortlessly right on-site using clean energy.
Secure Bike Shed
For those exploring the Forest of Dean’s world-class cycling trails, our heavy-duty, lockable estate bike shed provides ultimate peace of mind for your high-end gear.
