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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  • Is it dog friendly room

    yes, though there is an additional charge of £10 per pet per night.


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    Asked about: Courtyard Family Room • Answered on August 25, 2019
  • Do you offer vegan meals?

    We do have a vegetarian and vegan menu with starters, mains and desserts which can be served in both restaurants


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    Answered on November 18, 2019
  • Are dogs allowed to be with you for breakfast or dinner in a bar area? Thanks

    Our orangery is dog friendly so if you would like breakfast with your dog just let us know on check in so that we can lay a table. We also serve dinner on a walk in service in the orangery.


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    Answered on February 29, 2020
  • Which rooms are dog friendly

    Our courtyard doubles, courtyard twins, family rooms and cottage rooms are all dog friendly.


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    Asked about: Standard Courtyard Double Room • Answered on January 11, 2020
  • What is the nearest station to the hotel?

    The closest train station would be either Gloucester or Lydney which are about the same distance


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    Answered on May 23, 2021
  • Are the dog friendly rooms ground floor and easy access for elderly.

    our dog friendly rooms are our courtyard doubles, twins and family rooms which are all ground floor


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    Asked about: Standard Courtyard Double Room • Answered on July 16, 2021
  • Hello, what time do you serve breakfast on Sunday, please? Thank you very much

    On weekends we serve breakfast between 8am and 10am


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    Answered on October 8, 2021
  • Please could you tell me the size of the double bed in the cosy courtyard room, or whether there is a twin bed option. Thanks Jon Collis

    The bed would be a standard double, but we do also have cosy courtyard twins


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    Answered on October 8, 2021
  • do i need to book for the orangery

    the orangery runs on a walk in service only


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    Answered on October 2, 2020
  • Hello, are dogs allowed?

    yes in selected rooms as well as the orangery and garden


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    Asked about: Cozy Courtyard Double Room • Answered on November 1, 2021
  • hello is breakfast included in the price?

    If you select the option for bed and breakfast then it would be included but room only would just be the room


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    Answered on August 30, 2020
  • Hi do you offer a vegan menu thank you

    Yes we have a vegan menu which was put together originally for our functions but which now can be used in the restaurants.


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    Answered on June 1, 2020
  • Do you have a travel cot available?

    We do have travel cots available to be used in the rooms on request.


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    Asked about: Main House Attic Double • Answered on August 13, 2021
  • What rooms do you allow dogs in Looking to stay three nights this weekend ! Or do you have separate kennels

    We allow dogs in our stand courtyard double and twin rooms as well as our family rooms. we don't have kennels


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    Answered on August 22, 2020
  • Do the courtyard rooms have walk in showers?

    our standard doubles, twins and family rooms do but not our courtyard 4 posters.


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    Answered on November 1, 2021
  • Do you have a disabled room available?

    We have one courtyard twin room with a wet room style bathroom


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    Answered on November 1, 2021
  • Hi there - do you have any dog-friendly rooms available please for 2 nights next week, Aug 31 & Sept 1? I can't see any Courtyard rooms on the site. Thank you

    We're fully booked for the bank holiday weekend hence there isn't any courtyard rooms showing up


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    Answered on August 30, 2020
  • IS THERE A LIFT IS THERE A GROUND FLOOR ROOO

    I'm afraid we don't have a lift due to being a listed building, however we do have ground floor, courtyard rooms.


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    Answered on January 11, 2020
  • Can you dine with your fog

    Our orangery runs a bar type menu and is dog friendly. Its available on a walk in service only


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    Asked about: Standard Courtyard Double Room • Answered on January 11, 2020
  • Do you have a ground floor or accessible room please?

    We have a variety of courtyard rooms which are all accessed directly from the car park. We also have a stand courtyard twin room that has a wet room style bathroom and is wheelchair accessible


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Hotel surroundings *
Guests loved walking around the neighborhood!
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What's nearby
  • Puzzlewood
    3.1 miles
  • Clearwell Castle
    4.1 miles
  • Monmouth Castle
    5.9 miles
  • St Briavel's Castle
    6.1 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
Restaurants & cafes
  • Cafe/Bar Gavellers Cafe
    0.8 miles
  • Restaurant Lotus
    3.1 miles
  • Cafe/Bar The Corner Bakery & Coffee Shop
    3.2 miles
  • Restaurant Sophia's Pizza
    3.3 miles
  • Restaurant White Horse Inn
    4.3 miles
Natural Beauty
  • Lake Speech House Lake
    0.7 miles
Closest Airports
  • Gloucestershire Airport
    17.5 miles
  • Bristol Airport
    29.9 miles
  • Cardiff Airport
    44.1 miles
How to get to The Speech House from Bristol Airport
    Car
    Free parking is available.
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1 Restaurant On Site

    Restaurant

    Food: British, International

Amenities of The Speech House
Outdoors
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Garden
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.
Activities
  • Hiking
Food & Drink
  • Coffee house on site
  • Kids' meals
  • Snack bar
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
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
  • Laundry
Business Facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying Additional charge
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • Smoke alarms
  • Safe
General
  • Pet bowls
  • Pet basket
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Packed lunches
  • Family rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Room service
Languages Spoken
  • English
  • French
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Check-in

2:00 PM - 12:00 AM

Check-out

7:00 AM - 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 are considered 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 year
Crib by request
Free
Extra bed by request
£20 per child, per night
2 - 12 years
Extra bed by request
£20 per child, per night

Additional fees are not calculated automatically in the total cost and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The maximum number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the room you choose. Double-check your selected room for the maximum capacity.

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 The Speech House accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The fine print

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 £10 per dog per night will be applied

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

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), wearing a face mask is mandatory in all indoor common areas.

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

  • Room options at The Speech House include:

    • Twin/Double
    • Double
    • Family
    • Twin

  • The Speech House has 1 restaurant:

    • Restaurant

  • From the nearest airport, you can get to The Speech House by:

    • Car 1h 10min

  • 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.

  • Guests staying at The Speech House can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 9.2).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Full English/Irish

  • The Speech House is 2.9 miles from the center of Coleford.

  • 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

  • The following parking options are available to guests staying at The Speech House (subject to availability):

    • Parking on site
    • Private Parking
    • Parking
    • Accessible parking
    • Free parking