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8.3 / 10 Guest Rating

The Speech House

Nr Coleford, The Forest Of Dean, Coleford, gb

The Speech House - main view

About the Property

Historic Charm and Modern Luxury

The Speech House Hotel, originally a hunting lodge for King Charles II, now offers modern facilities and luxurious rooms while preserving its period features. Situated in the heart of the Forest of Dean, just 5 miles from the stunning Wye Valley, this hotel is a perfect blend of history and comfort.

Elegant Accommodations and Dining

Choose from rooms in the main house or courtyard, some with forest views and four-poster beds. Enjoy traditional decor, Freeview TVs, and tea/coffee facilities. Indulge in modern European cuisine at the Verderer’s Court restaurant with its beamed ceilings, or opt for lighter fare at The Orangery.

Convenient Location for Exploring

Only a short drive from attractions like Dean Forest Steam Railway and Dean Heritage Centre, the hotel also provides easy access to Chepstow Castle, Gloucester, and Cheltenham. With proximity to the M4 and M5 motorways, The Speech House Hotel is an ideal base for exploring the region.

Book your stay now and experience the perfect blend of history and luxury at The Speech House Hotel.

Facilities & Amenities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Room service
Heating
Family rooms

Important Information

Check-in & Out

Check-in
Check-out10:30 AM

Property Notes

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 £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. A deposit may be required at the property.

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1 night · 2 adults

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Guest Reviews

8.3
Excellent625 verified reviews
AI Summary

Guests highly rate the friendly staff and frequently praise the good food.

Categories

Cleanliness8.0
Service8.8
Location8.8
Room Quality8.2
Amenities8.4
Value for Money7.5
Food and Beverage8.7
Overall Experience8.3

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CherylgbGB
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family_with_children
Standard Room
Stayed in Mar 22, 2026

"Warm and friendly hotel"

9.0

Every one of the hotel staff we met were really friendly and welcoming. The whole ambience was very warm and relaxed. We loved all the history attached to the building - really interesting to learn about the Verderers Court. Our room was a really good size and had everything we needed. Everything was very clean and the bed very comfortable. The food in the Orangery was good and the breakfast was excellent. We really enjoyed our stay and will definitely return at some point.

The only small niggle was the shower. The water pressure was very weak, but this was probably not helped by the fact that we were on the top floor.

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AlangbGB
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family_with_children
Standard Room
Stayed in Mar 22, 2026

"Exceptional"

10.0
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DavidgbGB
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couple
Standard Room
Stayed in Mar 21, 2026

"Friendly good value"

8.0

Nice room Friendly staff Nice food

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HeathergbGB
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solo_traveller
Standard Room
Stayed in Mar 19, 2026

"Exceptional"

9.0
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LeegbGB
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couple
Standard Room
Stayed in Mar 14, 2026

"Exceptional"

9.0
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LisagbGB
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extended_group
Standard Room
Stayed in Mar 12, 2026

"A lovely hotel in a great location to explore the forest of dean"

9.0

Great location. Friendly staff. Comfortable bed and good shower. Lovely breakfast

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HinnagbGB
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couple
Standard Room
Stayed in Mar 7, 2026

"Wonderful birthday trip, definitely recommend the hot chocolate - its was yummy!"

9.0

Location, genuinely dog friendly, food and drink

Would of been ideal if dog friendly rooms included a bath!

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JamesgbGB
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solo_traveller
Standard Room
Stayed in Mar 6, 2026

"Exceptional"

10.0
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JeromegbGB
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couple
Standard Room
Stayed in Feb 12, 2026

"Exceptional"

9.0
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HooyveldgbGB
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couple
Standard Room
Stayed in Jan 26, 2026

"a two night stay"

5.0

waitress service and bar staff - all young people had very good customer skills, polite and courteous. Breakfast on first day - a good old fashioned 'full English' was great

buffet breakfast on 2nd day 1st evening meal in restaurant - trying too hard with menu, presentation of food was good but too many mixtures of flavours/spices hiding taste of true foods. Waiting staff and cleaning staff (room) very polite and helpful.

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