The Speech House
The Speech House
Built in 1676 as a hunting lodge for King Charles II, the Speech House Hotel has been refurbished to offer modern facilities and luxurious rooms while retaining its period features. The Speech House is located 5 miles from the Wye Valley in the heart of the Forest of Dean. Rooms are set in the main house or in the courtyard, with many offering forest views and some with four-poster beds. All rooms are decorated in a traditional style and have TVs with Freeview and tea and coffee-making facilities. The Verderer’s Court restaurant has beamed ceilings and offers modern European cuisine. The Orangery serves lighter meals and snacks. The Speech House is 10 minutes’ drive from the Dean Forest Steam Railway and the Dean Heritage Center. Chepstow Castle and town center, as well as Gloucester with its historic docks are a 30-minute drive away. Cheltenham is a 40-minute drive from the hotel and there is easy access to the M4 and M5 motorways.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.
Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap
Most popular amenities
- Free parking
- Free Wifi
- 2 restaurants
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Room service
- Family rooms
- Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
- Bar
SustainabilityThis property has 1 third-party sustainability certification.
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United States“It was quaint, the food was great, the staff were super friendly and helpful!” 
Hayley
United Kingdom“Parking was very easy. The whole place had a cosy feel about it and the staff were extremely friendly and helpful! All very clean, tidy and warm in the main building. Lots of choice at breakfast and a very cosy reading room - a good idea!”
Chiara United Kingdom“Rooms and facilities to stay there with my dog, food was very good and staff all lovely.”- Janet United States“A great hotel in the middle of the Forest of Deam. Easy driving access to sites within the Forest and historic sites along the Welsh border including Tintern Abbey, Raglan Castle, and Chepstow Castle. The food was excellent in both the Orangery...”
Babita United Kingdom“The room was to a very good standard, nicely decorated. The bed was comfortable. Dinner was to a high standrad and breakfast was too. The staff were very friendly and checked inbetween both my meals if everything was ok and whether I needed...”
Stewart United Kingdom“Good location and good breakfast with easy parking for our two motorbikes”
Rich United Kingdom“Dinner in the Verderers Restaurant and staff superb. Forest of Dean unbeatable. Facilities and room first class”- Karen United Kingdom“Warm welcome on arrival. Our room was very comfortable and everything was as expected. Good heating and we had a hand basin each! Food was excellent”
- Susan United Kingdom“Fantastic hotel and great location within the Forest of Dean where we went on superb walks. Excellent food especially Sunday lunch”
Alan United Kingdom“The staff were all excellent. Loved the food, morning and evening. Amazing history to the place!”
Hotel area info
Restaurants2 Restaurants On Site
- Verderers
- CuisineBritish • International
- Open forDinner
- AmbienceTraditional • Modern
- Dietary optionsVegetarian
- The Orangery
- CuisineBritish • International
- AmbienceFamily-friendly
- Dietary optionsVegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free
Amenities of The Speech HouseGreat facilities! Review score, 8.3
Most popular amenities
- Free parking
- Free Wifi
- 2 restaurants
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Room service
- Family rooms
- Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
- Bar
Bathroom
- Toilet paper
- Towels
- Bathtub or shower
- Private bathroom
- Toilet
- Free toiletries
- Hairdryer
- Shower
Bedroom
- Linens
- Wardrobe or closet
Outdoors
- Picnic area
- Outdoor furniture
- Garden
Kitchen
- Electric kettle
Room Amenities
- Socket near the bed
- Clothes rack
PetsPets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.
Activities
- Bicycle rentalAdditional charge
- Hiking
Media & Technology
- Flat-screen TV
- Satellite channels
- TV
Food & Drink
- Coffee house on site
- Kids' meals
- Snack bar
- Bar
- Restaurant
- Tea/Coffee maker
InternetWifi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
ParkingFree private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
- Accessible parking
Front Desk Services
- Baggage storage
- 24-hour front desk
Entertainment & Family Services
- Board games/Puzzles
Cleaning Services
- Daily housekeeping
Business Facilities
- Fax/PhotocopyingAdditional charge
- Meeting/Banquet facilities
Safety & security
- Fire extinguishers
- CCTV outside property
- Smoke alarms
- Key access
- Safe
General
- Pet bowls
- Pet basket
- Smoke-free property
- Wake-up service
- Heating
- Packed lunches
- Carpeted
- Family rooms
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Wake-up service/Alarm clock
- Room service
Languages Spoken
- English
- French
House rulesThe Speech House takes special requests – add in the next step!
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
Children 16 and above will be charged as adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.
Crib and extra bed policies
Prices for cribs and extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.
The number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.
All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.
The fine printMust-know information for guests at this property
Guests are required to show a credit card upon check-in.
There is likely to be music until 24:00 on the weekends, which can be heard from some rooms.
For group bookings, the first nights accommodations will be taken 24 hours prior to arrival at the hotel.
Please note pets are allowed on ground floor courtyard rooms only; excluding four poster rooms.
Charges of £15 per dog per night will be applied.
This property offers 24-hour room service. Between 21:00 - 07:00 it is sandwiches only.
Please note that payments are made on arrival at the hotel. Accepted Payment Methods- Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Maestro and Solo. The hotel does not accept Delta Card Payments.
Please inform The Speech House of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
FAQs about The Speech House
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The Speech House is 2.9 miles from the center of Coleford. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
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Guests staying at The Speech House can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.0).
Breakfast option(s) include:
- Full English/Irish
- Vegetarian
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Check-in at The Speech House is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:30 AM.
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Room options at The Speech House include:
- Twin/Double
- Double
- Family
- Twin
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The prices at The Speech House may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel"s policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.
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The Speech House offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):
- Hiking
- Bicycle rental
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The Speech House has 2 restaurants:
- The Orangery
- Verderers
