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Hotel The Speech House (formerly The Speech House - "A Bespoke Hotel" -)

Nr Coleford, The Forest Of Dean, Coleford, GL16 7EL (show map)

8.2

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Hotel Overview

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.

Formerly The Speech House - "A Bespoke Hotel" -

Before July 2019 The Speech House was known as The Speech House - "A Bespoke Hotel" -

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Standard Courtyard Double Room - enter dates to see room photos

Located in the courtyard next to the main hotel, these modern, comfortable rooms include a standard double bed with TV and tea/coffee-making facilities. Most rooms have access to free Wi-Fi. These rooms have easy access to the car park. These rooms are dog friendly.

Main House Double Superior - enter dates to see room photos

Located in the main hotel, these traditional rooms have a king-size bed, period-style décor, TV, tea/coffee making facilities, seating area and an en suite bathroom with shower over bath. Most rooms have access to free Wi-Fi. Please note that these rooms are accessed by stairs. Please note that dogs are not permitted in this room.

Junior 4 Poster - enter dates to see room photos

Located in the main hotel, these traditional rooms have a king-size four-poster bed, a seating area with a TV, tea/coffee-making facilities, and an en suite bathroom with shower over bath. Most rooms have access to free Wi-Fi. Please note that these rooms are accessed by stairs. Please note that dogs are not permitted in this room.

Courtyard Family Room - enter dates to see room photos

Located in the courtyard next to the main hotel, these spacious, modern and comfortable rooms include 1 double and 2 single beds and an en suite shower room. The room also offers tea/coffee making facilities, hairdryer and a TV. Most rooms have access to free Wi-Fi. These rooms have easy access to the car park. These rooms are dog friendly.

Master 4 Poster - enter dates to see room photos

Located in the main hotel, these rooms have special antique 7 foot wide, high beds with large TV stools to climb on beds. These rooms include a period style decor, tea/coffee making facilities, seating area, and an en suite bathroom with shower over bath. Most rooms have access to free Wi-Fi. Please note that these rooms are accessed by stairs. Please note that dogs are not permitted in this room.

Main House Double/Twin - enter dates to see room photos

Located in the main hotel, these traditional rooms have period-style décor, tea and coffee-making facilities, TV, seating area and an en suite bathroom with shower over bath. Most rooms have access to free Wi-Fi. Please note these rooms are accessed by stairs. Please advise on booking if a double or twin room is required. Please note that dogs are not permitted in this room.

Junior Double or Twin Suite - enter dates to see room photos

Located in the main hotel, these traditional rooms have period-style décor, tea and coffee-making facilities, TV, seating area and an en suite bathroom with shower over bath. 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 double or two single beds, please specify your preference when booking. Please note that dogs are not permitted in this room.

Courtyard 4 Poster - enter dates to see room photos

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, and tea/coffee-making facilities. The bathrooms have double vanity units and showers over deep baths. Most rooms have access to free Wi-Fi. These rooms have easy access to the car park. Please note that dogs are not permitted in this room.

Standard Courtyard Twin - enter dates to see room photos

Located in the courtyard next to the main hotel, these modern, comfortable rooms include two single beds with TV, tea/coffee-making facilities, and a walk in shower room en suite. Most rooms have access to free Wi-Fi. These rooms have easy access to the car park. These rooms are dog friendly.

Main House Attic Double - enter dates to see room photos

Located in the main hotel, these traditional rooms have a king-size bed, period-style décor, tea/coffee-making facilities, TV, seating area and an en suite bathroom with shower over bath. Most rooms have access to free Wi-Fi. Please note these rooms are accessed by stairs. Please note that dogs are not permitted in this room.

Cosy Courtyard Double Room - enter dates to see room photos

This double room has a electric kettle and tea/coffee maker. These rooms are pet friendly.

Cosy Courtyard Twin Room - enter dates to see room photos

This twin room features a tea/coffee maker, electric kettle and flat-screen TV. These rooms are pet friendly.

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Facilities of The Speech House

General
Free parking, On-site parking, Parking, Pets allowed, Private parking, WiFi everywhere

Activities
Hiking

Services
Free WiFi, Internet services, WiFi

Food & Drink
Bar, Packed lunches, Restaurant, Room service, Snack bar

Front-desk/reception area services
24-hour front desk, Luggage storage, Safety deposit box

Common areas
Garden

Cleaning services
Daily maid service

Business facilities
Fax/photocopying, Meeting/banquet facilities

Miscellaneous
Facilities for disabled guests, Family rooms, Heating, Non-smoking throughout

Room facilities [ These may vary room to room ]
Bath, Bath or Shower, Bathroom, Carpeted, Clothes rack, Electric kettle, Fan, Flat-screen TV, Free toiletries, Hairdryer, Heating, Linen, Radio, Satellite Channels, Seating Area, Shower, Sofa, Tea/Coffee Maker, Telephone, Toilet, Towels, TV, Upper floors accessible by stairs only, Wake Up Service/Alarm Clock, Wake-up service, Wardrobe/Closet

Last updated: 16 Jan 2025 - Update now

Hotel Policies

Check-In
From 14:00:00 hours

Check-Out
Untill 10:30:00 hours

Cancellation / Prepayment
Cancellation, prepayment and 'book now pay later' policies vary according to room type. Please check the room conditions when selecting your room above.

Accepted credit cards
The hotel reserves the right to pre-authorise credit cards 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 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 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.

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8.2

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Rich

“A short and outstanding stay in a first class Hotel”

10.0

15 Dec 2024

Dinner in the Verderers Restaurant and staff superb. Forest of Dean unbeatable. Facilities and room first class

JeanCM

“Superb”

10.0

01 Dec 2024

The lovely ambience and the food and friendly staff

Karen

“Good mini break”

9.0

29 Nov 2024

Warm welcome on arrival. Our room was very comfortable and everything was as expected. Good heating and we had a hand basin each! Food was excellent

Teri

“beautiful, definitely stay here but rooms in courtyard not with £172”

8.0

22 Nov 2024

it was beautiful. staff were super helpful. lovely garden and surroundings

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Hotel The Speech House (formerly The Speech House - "A Bespoke Hotel" -)

Nr Coleford, The Forest Of Dean, Coleford, GL16 7EL (show map)

Hotel Overview

Formerly The Speech House - "A Bespoke Hotel" -

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Rooms List

Standard Courtyard Double Room - enter dates to see room photos

Main House Double Superior - enter dates to see room photos

Junior 4 Poster - enter dates to see room photos

Courtyard Family Room - enter dates to see room photos

Master 4 Poster - enter dates to see room photos

Main House Double/Twin - enter dates to see room photos

Junior Double or Twin Suite - enter dates to see room photos

Courtyard 4 Poster - enter dates to see room photos

Standard Courtyard Twin - enter dates to see room photos

Main House Attic Double - enter dates to see room photos

Cosy Courtyard Double Room - enter dates to see room photos

Cosy Courtyard Twin Room - enter dates to see room photos

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“A short and outstanding stay in a first class Hotel”

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“Good mini break”

“beautiful, definitely stay here but rooms in courtyard not with £172”

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