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.

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Property Highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.2)

Breakfast Info

Full English/Irish, Vegetarian

Free private parking available at the hotel


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 king bed
2 twin beds
and
1 full bed
1 king bed
2 twin beds
or
1 full bed
1 full bed
or
2 twin beds
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Property practices

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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.1
Facilities
8.2
Cleanliness
8.7
Comfort
8.6
Value for money
7.9
Location
9.2
Free WiFi
7.9
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Hayley
    United Kingdom 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 United Kingdom
    Rooms and facilities to stay there with my dog, food was very good and staff all lovely.
  • Janet
    United States of America United States of America
    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...

Hotel area info

Restaurants
2 Restaurants On Site

  • Verderers
    • Cuisine
      British • International
    • Open for
      Dinner
    • Ambience
      Traditional • Modern
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian
  • The Orangery
    • Cuisine
      British • International
    • Ambience
      Family-friendly
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free

Amenities of The Speech House
Great facilities! Review score, 8.2

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
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.
Activities
  • Bicycle rental
    Additional 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
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free 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/Photocopying
    Additional 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 rules

The Speech House takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

From 2:00 PM to 12:00 AM

Check-out

From 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

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

0 - 1 years
Extra bed upon request
£20 per child, per night
Crib upon request
Free
2 - 12 years
Extra bed upon request
£20 per child, per night

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.

No age restriction

There's no age requirement for check-in

Pets

Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.

Groups

When booking more than 5 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Maestro Mastercard Visa Solo American Express Cash is not accepted The Speech House accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The fine print
Must-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

  • The Speech House is 2.9 miles from the center of Coleford. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Check-in at The Speech House is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:30 AM.

  • The Speech House offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Hiking
    • Bicycle rental

  • The Speech House has 2 restaurants:

    • Verderers
    • The Orangery

  • 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.

  • Room options at The Speech House include:

    • Twin/Double
    • Double
    • Family
    • Twin

  • Guests staying at The Speech House can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.8).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Full English/Irish
    • Vegetarian