The Speech House
Nr Coleford, The Forest Of Dean, Coleford, GL16 7EL, United Kingdom – Excellent location - show map
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 9.1 for a two-person trip.
Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap
- Free parking
- Free WiFi
- Facilities for disabled guests
- 2 restaurants
- Room service
- Family rooms
- Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
- Bar
Availability
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Property practices
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See what guests loved the most:
- RachelUnited Kingdom“A lovely, traditional Lodge with nice facilities. The staff were EXCEPTIONAL!!!!! Friendly, Professional, Humorous, At Ease with their guests. To name a few; Tracey, Debbie, Adrian, Tori, Anna, Jayne and many more.”
- PatrickUnited Kingdom“The whole experience was relaxing in a beautiful historical setting.”
- AngusUnited Kingdom“Excellent. Hot, well-cooked bacon, eggs, mushrooms, tomatoes, hash browns, sausages, baked beans. The staff were excellent, too. Helpful, courteous, good sense of humour and, when I had a disappointment it was dealt with by management...”
Hotel surroundings
Restaurants2 restaurants on site
- Verderers
- CuisineBritish • International
- Open forDinner
- AmbianceTraditional • Modern
- Dietary optionsVegetarian
- The Orangery
- CuisineBritish • International
- AmbianceFamily friendly
- Dietary optionsVegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free
Facilities of The Speech HouseGreat facilities! Review score, 8.2
- Free parking
- Free WiFi
- Facilities for disabled guests
- 2 restaurants
- Room service
- Family rooms
- Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
- Bar
- Toilet paper
- Towels
- Bath or shower
- Private bathroom
- Toilet
- Free toiletries
- Hairdryer
- Shower
- Linen
- Wardrobe or closet
- Picnic area
- Outdoor furniture
- Garden
- Electric kettle
- Socket near the bed
- Clothes rack
- Bicycle rentalAdditional charge
- Hiking
- Flat-screen TV
- Satellite channels
- TV
- Coffee house on site
- Kid meals
- Snack bar
- Bar
- Restaurant
- Tea/Coffee maker
- Accessible parking
- Luggage storage
- 24-hour front desk
- Board games/puzzles
- Daily housekeeping
- Fax/photocopyingAdditional charge
- Meeting/banquet facilities
- Fire extinguishers
- CCTV outside property
- Smoke alarms
- Key access
- Safety deposit box
- Pet bowls
- Pet basket
- Non-smoking throughout
- Wake-up service
- Heating
- Packed lunches
- Carpeted
- Family rooms
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Wake up service/Alarm clock
- Room service
- English
- French
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
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
Children 16 years and above will be charged as 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.
Cot and extra bed policies
Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.
The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.
All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.
No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.
Groups
When booking more than 5 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
Cash is not accepted The Speech House accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.
The fine printNeed-to-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 accommodation 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 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 2 restaurants:
- Verderers
- The Orangery
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Room options at The Speech House include:
- Twin/Double
- Double
- Family
- Twin
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The Speech House offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):
- Hiking
- Bicycle rental
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Guests staying at The Speech House can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.7).
Breakfast option(s) include:
- Full English/Irish
- Vegetarian
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The Speech House is 2.9 miles from the centre of Coleford. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
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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.