Hotel The Speech House
Nr Coleford, The Forest Of Dean, Coleford, GL16 7EL, United Kingdom –
Excellent location — rated 9.1/10! (score from 414 reviews)
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The Speech House
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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 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 serves lighter meals and snacks.
The Speech House is 10 minutes’ drive from the Steam Railway and the Dean Heritage Centre. Chepstow Castle and town centre, 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 particularly like the location — they rated it 9.1 for a two-person trip.
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Good for couples - they rate the facilities 8.1 for two-person stays.
Guests love...
“friendly staff”
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“courtyard room”
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“great breakfast”
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Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.1)
Breakfast info
Full English/Irish
Very good coffee!
Free WiFi
Free private parking available at the hotel
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Main House Four Poster
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Hotel surroundings
– Guests loved walking around the neighbourhood!Closest landmarks *
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Puzzlewood3.1 miles
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Monmouth Castle5.9 miles
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St Briavel's Castle6.1 miles
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Westbury Court Garden6.2 miles
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Wilton Castle7.8 miles
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Tintern Abbey9.3 miles
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Skenfrith Castle11.1 miles
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Michaelwood Services M511.6 miles
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Chepstow Castle12.3 miles
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Chepstow Racecourse12.3 miles
Restaurants and markets *
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Gavellers Cafe Cafe/bar0.8 miles
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Costcutter Supermarket2.7 miles
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Your Local Supermarket3 miles
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Lotus Restaurant3.1 miles
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The Corner Bakery & Coffee Shop Cafe/bar3.2 miles
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Sophia's Pizza Restaurant3.3 miles
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Lidl Supermarket3.3 miles
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White Horse Inn Restaurant4.3 miles
Natural beauty *
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Speech House Lake Lake0.7 miles
Closest airports *
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Gloucestershire Airport17.5 miles
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Bristol Airport29.9 miles
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Cardiff Airport44.1 miles
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Kingsholm Stadium14 miles
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Kingscote Barn15.2 miles
What travellers love about this location
“Superb location, friendly staff, very good food”
United Kingdom“Location was handy for walking and biking.”
United Kingdom“Excellent location, helpful staff and great breakfast selection. ”
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Restaurant
Cuisine: British, International
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Facilities of The Speech House Great facilities! Review score, 8.2
Most popular facilities
Outdoors
- Picnic area
- Outdoor furniture
- Garden
Pets
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Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.
Activities
- Hiking
- Bicycle rental (additional charge)
Food & Drink
- On-site coffee house
- Kid meals
- Snack bar
- Bar
- Restaurant
Internet
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Free! WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
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Free! Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
- Accessible parking
Reception services
- Luggage storage
- 24-hour front desk
Entertainment and family services
- Board games/puzzles
Cleaning services
- Daily housekeeping
- Laundry
Business facilities
- Fax/photocopying Additional charge
- Meeting/banquet facilities
General
- Pet bowls
- Pet basket
- Non-smoking throughout
- Heating
- Packed lunches
- Safety deposit box
- Bridal suite
- VIP room facilities
- Family rooms
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Newspapers
- Room service
Languages spoken
- English
- French
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Cancellation/
prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.
Children and beds
Children of any age are welcome.
Children aged 13 years and above are considered adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.
| 0 - 1 year |
Can use a cot
upon request
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FREE |
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Can use an extra bed
upon request
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£20 per child, per night | |
| 2 - 12 years |
Can use an extra bed
upon request
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£20 per child, per night |
The maximum number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the room you choose. Please check your selected room for the maximum capacity.
All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.
Groups
When booking more than 5 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
The Speech House accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.
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.
Please note pets are allowed on ground floor courtyard rooms only; excluding four poster rooms.
This property offers 24-hour room service. Between 21:00 - 07:00 it is sandwiches only.
Please inform The Speech House in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.
FAQs about The Speech House
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The Speech House has 1 restaurants:
- Restaurant
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The prices at The Speech House may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.
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Check-in at The Speech House is from 14:00, and check-out is until 10:30.
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Guests staying at The Speech House can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 9.0).
Breakfast option(s) include:
- Full English/Irish
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In total, there are 11 rooms at The Speech House.
Find out more about the rooms and availability by entering your dates.
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The Speech House offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):
- Hiking
- Bicycle rental (additional charge)
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Room options at The Speech House include:
- Twin/Double
- Double
- Family
- Twin
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The following parking options are available to guests staying at The Speech House (subject to availability):
- Parking
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Private parking
- Accessible parking
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From the nearest airport, you can get to The Speech House by:
- Car 70 minutes
