Mushroom breaks in Wales

Breaks

These mushroom breaks are aimed at the beginner with an interest in edible fungi. By day you stroll through spectacular Mid-Wales scenery, looking for delicious species while shuddering at those to avoid. At night, guests enjoy wine, a tasting session and a fungal feast. Groups are limited to 10 and we are based in the friendly three-star Horseshoes guesthouse in the little market town of Rhayader.

Mushrooms are a wild harvest, so we cannot guarantee results, but we would usually expect to find around two dozen edible varieties, including porcini; bay-, orange birch-, larch- and pine boletes; shaggy ink caps; parasols; chanterelles; blewits; fairy ring champignons; amethyst and common deceivers; field-, oyster- and hedgehog mushrooms; puffballs, cauliflower- and beefsteak fungus. Along the way we would also see a range of poisonous species, ranging from the unpleasant (e.g. sickeners) to the deadly (e.g. destroying angel).

imageEvery two-day break includes all hotel accommodation; meals; guidebook; hand-made basket; collecting knife and local transport.

Mid-week breaks cost £295 per person (£145 deposit), while weekend breaks cost £325 (£165). Single bookings are subject to a £30 supplement. Discounts for children and group bookings are available - and private parties are also welcome. For further details and bookings call 01597 811168.

2010 Dates

Since our first break in 1997, demand has grown steadily. This year we have six breaks spread across the height of the mushroom season. The crop will depend entirely on the weather conditions in late summer and early autumn, but even in a dry year we would normally expect to find at least a dozen edible species, while in a good year this could easily top 30.

                                          Elan Valley Hotel

                                          6 – 8 October

 

                                  The Horseshoes Guest House


                            29 Sep – 1 October     15 – 17 October

                             

To book please go to our booking page

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Following last year’s great success, once again I have a slightly different package for more independent groups. These will be based in self-catering accommodation, but include all the main elements of my normal package, with lunches and evening meals prepared by a local chef. The cost is £250 per person, based on bookings from two groups of four - six. For further details and possible dates, phone 01597 811168 .