Name: The Speech House
Address: Nr Coleford, The Forest Of Dean, Coleford, GL16 7EL, United Kingdom, Nr Coleford, The Forest Of Dean, Gloucestershire, GL16 7EL, UK
Price range: Prices for upcoming dates start at £89 per night (We Price Match)
Rating: 8.5

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The Speech House

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We stayed in a courtyard twin room, which had 2 twin beds and a double. The staff were friendly and efficient, the room very comfortable, breakfast perfect and a restaurant lunch just right. Top marks.

Jenny, United Kingdom

Excellent facilities for dogs, immediate access to exercise area. Restaurant good and orangery good for lunch

Robert, United Kingdom

This is our second visit. We had a room in the cottage with our dog which was very comfy and spacious with a very large bathroom. Staff are extremely helpful and the food is fab, with good portion sizes and an all you can eat breakfast. The added bonus is that you are yards away from the forest of dean and its many walks.

Lesley-anne, United Kingdom

Staff were very friendly, The Orangery food was delicious, I recommend the ploughmans! Rooms were well appointed and quite spacious. Ideal for a get away from it all break in the forest.

Susan, United Kingdom

I liked the location we were given of the courtroom as we had our pet dog with us so able to let out

Sharron, United Kingdom

Rooms newly decorated very plush. Bed comfy. Breakfast excellent value. Extremely helpful and friendly staff. This was our fourth stay here. It won't be our last.

Julie, United Kingdom

Very friendly staff character of the place lots of interesting history .

Kathryn, United Kingdom

Excellent place with friendly helpful staff in an excellent location

Michael, United Kingdom

Lovely place. Staff very good Food lovely. All in all would go back

Michael, United Kingdom

The cosy room which I booked the bed was amazing beautiful the room was lovely and warm. Staff were kind courteous helpful and smiling. Breakfast was very yummy lots of choice. Hotel steeped in history lots better than a 'modern boutique ' style this had Character. Well done. Lovely stay would defiantly recommend it.

Mary, United Kingdom

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9.2

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 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 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 for a two-person trip.

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	Standard Courtyard Double Room 1 double bed	Show prices
댴 Private bathroom Room size: 269 ft² Located in the courtyard next to the main hotel, these modern, comfortable rooms include a TV, tea/coffee-making facilities and a seating area. There is a bathroom with a hairdryer. Some rooms offer forest views and some have Wi-Fi access. Please note these rooms are accessed by stairs. Room facilities: TV, Telephone, Hairdryer, Seating Area, Free toiletries, Toilet, Bathroom, Heating, Bath or Shower, Carpeted, Alarm clock, Electric kettle, Wardrobe/Closet, Towels Check-in + / / Check-in date Check-out + / / Check-out date Rooms Adults Children
	Courtyard Four Poster 1 double bed	Show prices
댴 Private bathroom Room size: 269 ft² Located in the courtyard next to the main hotel, these spacious, modern rooms have a king-size four-poster bed, a seating area with a TV, tea and coffee-making facilities and a large bathroom with a hairdryer. Some rooms offer forest views and some have Wi-Fi access. Room facilities: TV, Telephone, Hairdryer, Radio, Seating Area, Free toiletries, Toilet, Bathroom, Heating, Bath or Shower, Carpeted, Sofa, Electric kettle, Wardrobe/Closet, Towels Check-in + / / Check-in date Check-out + / / Check-out date Rooms Adults Children
	Master Four Poster 1 double bed	Show prices
댴 Private bathroom Room size: 269 ft² These rooms with a four-poster bed are located in the main hotel. These modern and comfortable rooms include a period style decor, tea/coffee making facilities and a seating area. Some rooms have access to free Wi-Fi. Some rooms offer forest views, these are available upon request. Room facilities: TV, Telephone, Hairdryer, Radio, Seating Area, Free toiletries, Toilet, Bathroom, Bath or Shower, Carpeted, Sofa, Electric kettle, Wardrobe/Closet, Towels Check-in + / / Check-in date Check-out + / / Check-out date Rooms Adults Children
	Junior Double or Twin Suite 1 large double bed	Show prices
댴 Private bathroom Room size: 269 ft² These rooms are located in the main hotel. These modern and comfortable rooms include a TV, tea/coffee making facilities, hairdryer and seating area. Some rooms have access to free Wi-Fi. These rooms feature a separate sitting area which contains a sofa bed. Please note that these rooms are accessed by stairs This room can be set up with either a double or two single beds, please specify your preference when booking. Room facilities: TV, Telephone, Hairdryer, Seating Area, Free toiletries, Toilet, Bathroom, Heating, Bath or Shower, Carpeted, Electric kettle, Wardrobe/Closet, Towels Check-in + / / Check-in date Check-out + / / Check-out date Rooms Adults Children
	Main House Double/Twin 2 single beds	Show prices
댴 Private bathroom Room size: 269 ft² These rooms are located in the main hotel. These modern and comfortable rooms include a TV, tea/coffee making facilities, hairdryer and seating area. Some rooms have access to free Wi-Fi. Some rooms offer forest views, these are available upon request. Please note that these rooms are accessed by stairs Room facilities: TV, Telephone, Hairdryer, Seating Area, Free toiletries, Toilet, Bathroom, Bath or Shower, Carpeted, Electric kettle, Wardrobe/Closet, Towels Someone just booked this Check-in + / / Check-in date Check-out + / / Check-out date Rooms Adults Children
	Main House Four Poster 1 extra-large double bed	Show prices
댴 Private bathroom Room size: 269 ft² These rooms with a four-poster bed are located in the courtyard next to the hotel. These modern and comfortable rooms include a TV, tea/coffee making facilities, hairdryer and seating area. Some rooms have access to free Wi-Fi. Some rooms offer forest views, these are available upon request. Please note that these rooms are accessed by stairs Room facilities: TV, Telephone, Hairdryer, Seating Area, Free toiletries, Toilet, Bathroom, Heating, Bath or Shower, Carpeted, Sofa, Electric kettle, Wardrobe/Closet, Towels Check-in + / / Check-in date Check-out + / / Check-out date Rooms Adults Children
	Main House Double Superior 1 large double bed	Show prices
댴 Private bathroom Room size: 269 ft² These rooms are located in the main hotel. These modern and comfortable rooms include a TV, tea/coffee making facilities, hairdryer and seating area. Some rooms have access to free Wi-Fi. Some rooms offer forest views, these are available upon request. Please note that these rooms are accessed by stairs Room facilities: TV, Telephone, Hairdryer, Seating Area, Free toiletries, Toilet, Bathroom, Heating, Bath or Shower, Carpeted, Electric kettle, Wardrobe/Closet, Towels Check-in + / / Check-in date Check-out + / / Check-out date Rooms Adults Children
	Main House Attic Double 1 large double bed	Show prices
댴 Private bathroom Room size: 269 ft² Located in the main hotel, these traditional rooms have a king-size bed, period-style décor, tea and coffee-making facilities and a TV. Some rooms offer forest views and some have Wi-Fi access. Room facilities: TV, Telephone, Hairdryer, Seating Area, Free toiletries, Toilet, Bathroom, Heating, Bath or Shower, Carpeted, Electric kettle, Wardrobe/Closet, Towels Check-in + / / Check-in date Check-out + / / Check-out date Rooms Adults Children
	Standard Courtyard Twin 2 single beds	Show prices
댴 Private bathroom Room size: 269 ft² Located in the courtyard next to the main hotel, these modern rooms include a TV, tea and coffee-making facilities. The bathroom has a hairdryer. Some rooms offer forest views and some have Wi-Fi access. Room facilities: TV, Telephone, Hairdryer, Radio, Free toiletries, Toilet, Bathroom, Heating, Bath or Shower, Carpeted, Electric kettle, Wardrobe/Closet, Towels Check-in + / / Check-in date Check-out + / / Check-out date Rooms Adults Children
+ Max adults: 2 Max children: 2 (up to 6 years of age)	Courtyard Family Room 2 single beds and 1 double bed	Show prices
댴 Private bathroom Room size: 269 ft² These rooms are located in the courtyard next to the hotel. These modern and comfortable rooms include 1 double and 2 single beds and an en suite bathroom with shower. The room also offers tea/coffee making facilities, hairdryer and a TV. Some rooms have access to free Wi-Fi. Some rooms offer forest views, these are available upon request. Room facilities: TV, Telephone, Hairdryer, Free toiletries, Toilet, Bathroom, Heating, Bath or Shower, Carpeted, Electric kettle, Wardrobe/Closet, Towels Check-in + / / Check-in date Check-out + / / Check-out date Rooms Adults Children

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Closest landmarks

Puzzlewood 3.1 miles
Monmouth Castle 5.9 miles
Westbury Court Garden 6.2 miles
Wilton Castle 7.8 miles
Tintern Abbey 9.3 miles
Skenfrith Castle 11.1 miles
Michaelwood Services M5 11.6 miles
Chepstow Castle 12.3 miles
Chepstow Racecourse 12.3 miles

Restaurants and markets

Gavellers Cafe Cafe/bar 0.8 miles
Costcutter Supermarket 2.7 miles
Your Local Supermarket 3 miles
Lotus Restaurant 3.1 miles
The Corner Bakery & Coffee Shop Cafe/bar 3.2 miles
Sophia's Pizza Restaurant 3.3 miles
Lidl Supermarket 3.3 miles
White Horse Inn Restaurant 4.3 miles

Natural beauty

Speech House Lake Lake 0.7 miles

Closest airports

Bristol Airport 29.9 miles
Cardiff Airport 44.1 miles
Birmingham Airport 56.7 miles

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Children and extra beds

All children are welcome.

Free! All children under 2 years stay free of charge for children's cots/cribs.

All further older children or adults are charged GBP 20 per night for extra beds.

The maximum number of extra beds in a room is 1.

Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.

Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

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Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.

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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 flour courtyard rooms only; excluding four poster rooms.

This property offers 24-hour room service. Between 21:00 - 07:00 it is sandwiches only.

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8.5
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8.3
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8.9
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8.1
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9.2
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7.6
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25 June 2017

Penelope
USA
7.9

Good
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Standard Courtyard Twin
- • Stayed 1 night
눉Our room was quite small. However, price was right, and we stayed on a canal boat with a tiny cabin, so we obviously can deal with small.
눇Excellent breakfast in very attractive meeting room.
25 June 2017

Ian
South Africa
7.1

“Forest of Dean best”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Main House Double/Twin
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
눉Service was a bit slow
눇Great location and friendly staff
24 June 2017

Jenny
United Kingdom
10

“Highly recommended”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Standard Courtyard Twin
- • Stayed 2 nights
눉The weather could have been better!!! I don't cope at all well with heat, and there were record-breaking temperatures during our stay. Of course the hotel couldn't do anything about that, except possibly offering the use of a fan. A small fridge would be useful.
눇We stayed in a courtyard twin room, which had 2 twin beds and a double. The staff were friendly and efficient, the room very comfortable, breakfast perfect and a restaurant lunch just right. Top marks.
20 June 2017

Christine
United Kingdom
8.3

“Lovely character hotel, great location.”
- • Group of friends
- • Standard Courtyard Twin
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
눉Shower in ensuite was not good, more of a mist than a shower!
눇Efficient helpful staff. Delightful character hotel; attractive comfortable room, lovely Orangery and garden. Good breakfast choice.
20 June 2017

Mahesh
United Kingdom

2 helpful votes
6.3

“Quaint Residence”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Main House Double Superior
- • Stayed 2 nights
눉More light in room 10, extra bottles of shower gel in the bathroom. Bottles of water would have been nice, but these had to be purchased. Needs a little TLC in all areas.
눇Breakfast was wonderful, buffet on a Sunday but a choice on Monday from the breakfast menu. Hannah the receptionist was cheerful and helpful. The bar/restaurant staff were very attentive. The garden was wonderful.
12 June 2017

Phil
United Kingdom
9.6

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Group of friends
- • 2 rooms
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
눉Dated bathrooms
눇Amazing location and a great building
10 June 2017

Janet
United Kingdom
4.2

Disappointing
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Standard Courtyard Twin
- • Stayed 1 night
눉In the bar staff not helpful and one occasion rude to the public, many members of staff but not really doing a job, breakfast was not good due to the warmers not being on hence all hot food was cold, did not clear tables quickly as other customers were hanging around waiting for tables for us sitting felt very uncomfortable to witness
눇Bed comfy
8 June 2017

Robert
United Kingdom
10

Exceptional
- • With a pet
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Standard Courtyard Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
눇Excellent facilities for dogs, immediate access to exercise area. Restaurant good and orangery good for lunch
6 June 2017

Lesley-anne
United Kingdom
10

“A lovely place to stay”
- • With a pet
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Standard Courtyard Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
눉Nothing
눇This is our second visit. We had a room in the cottage with our dog which was very comfy and spacious with a very large bathroom. Staff are extremely helpful and the food is fab, with good portion sizes and an all you can eat breakfast. The added bonus is that you are yards away from the forest of dean and its many walks.
31 May 2017

Iain
Spain
3.8

“Very poor value for money.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Group of friends
- • Standard Courtyard Double Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
눉At £100 per night the room was very very small and located what appeared to be a converted outbuilding chalet style. Although clean the decor was in need of attention with damage to bathroom fittings and mould inside the shower and grouting. The breakfast was served in warming dishes and had obviously been pre cooked a long while before hand.
16 May 2017

Anonymous
United Kingdom
8.8

“Friendly, helpful staff”
- • Business trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Standard Courtyard Double Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
눉One small thing that spoilt my comfort was that the little window on the door didn't allow me to make the room as dark as I would have liked during the night. Also, wifi in the rooms would be useful - it's not practical to work in the bar.
눇The staff were both friendly and helpful. I left a valuable item in the room, by mistake, when I left. It was found & returned promptly. As the room opened onto the car park, I didn't have to negotiate a myriad of fire doors, so common in most hotels I stay in.
10 May 2017

Susan
United Kingdom
10

“Short weekend break”
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Standard Courtyard Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
눇Staff were very friendly, The Orangery food was delicious, I recommend the ploughmans! Rooms were well appointed and quite spacious. Ideal for a get away from it all break in the forest.
30 April 2017

Accurist
United Kingdom
8.3

Very good
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Standard Courtyard Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
눉Room size was adequate...just!
눇Cosy, clean and comfortable. Delicious breakfast
26 April 2017

Lawrence
United Kingdom
7.1

“reasonable accomodation”
- • Couple
- • Main House Attic Double
- • Stayed 1 night
눉bathroom shower failed to stay fix on wall, difficult to use
눇breakfast good, building atmospheric, great location
25 April 2017

Anonymous
United Kingdom
10

Exceptional
- • Family with young children
- • Standard Courtyard Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
눇Excellent breakfast

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