The Speech House - "A Bespoke Hotel" -

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 situated 5 miles from the Wye Valley in the heart of the forest.

Most bedrooms have forest views and several have four-poster beds. All rooms are decorated in a traditional style and have TVs with Freeview and free Wi-Fi.

The Verderer’s Court restaurant has beamed ceilings and offers modern British cuisine. The Orangery serves light meals and afternoon tea and a bar is also available.

The Speech House is 10 minutes’ drive from the Dean Forest Steam Railway and the Dean Heritage Centre. Chepstow Castle and town centre and Gloucester with its historic docks are a 30-minute drive away.

Rooms: 33

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Hotel Facilities

General

Bar – 24-Hour Front Desk – Garden – Rooms/Facilities for Disabled Guests – Heating – All Public and Private spaces non-smoking – Restaurant (à la carte) – Snack Bar

Activities

Golf Course (within 3 km) – Hiking

Services

Meeting/Banquet Facilities – Laundry – Bridal Suite – Bicycle Rental – Packed Lunches – Fax/Photocopying

Internet

Wi-fi is available in public areas and is free of charge.

Guest Parking

Free public parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

Travel information

From Monmouth: Turn off a40 on to the a466 to Chepstow. Take left over bridge, a4136 signposted Forest of Dean. At traffic lights turn right on b4228, signposted Coleford. In Coleford centre go left at lights on the b4208, signposted Speech House. Take third right, signposted Speech House. From Ross on Wye: Leave Ross on A40 towards Gloucester. After 3 miles turn right, signposted Drybrook. Go through Drybrook. At T junction turn left. At next junction turn right. After 2 miles turn left, signposted Lydney. At next junction turn left. Speech House is at the top of the hill. From M5 Gloucester: Leave motorway at junction 11. Follow A40/ A48 signs for Chepstow. Once on the A48, continue to Westbury on Severn. Take third right after village A4151 Cinderford. Go right through Littledean, and at top of hill bear left on B4226 to Speech House. The Speech House is 7 miles from Westbury on Severn. From M4 and Chepstow: Leave M4 for the M48 to Chepstow. Leave M48 at junction 2, and proceed through Chepstow on A48 to Lydney. Bypass Lyndney on A48, and proceed to Blakeney. In Blakeney, take first left after The Cock Inn. Proceed for 3 miles to top of hill. Turn right to Speech House.

Important information

There is likely to be music until 24:00 on the weekends, which can be heard from some rooms.

A 25% deposit may be required to confirm bookings and will be required for group bookings. Holiday cottage lets are available on a short term or weekly basis. All bookings are subject to the hotel's standard terms and conditions.