The Speech House Hotel
Hotel in Forest of Dean
3-Star Hotel
Reasons to book
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Includes essentialsGarden, Internet / Wifi, TV and more
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About this hotel
Hotel in Coleford with 2 restaurants and a 24-hour front desk
Along with 2 restaurants, this smoke-free hotel has a bar/lounge and a snack bar/deli. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, 24-hour room service, a meeting room, and dry cleaning are onsite.
The Speech House Hotel offers 35 accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. Televisions come with digital channels.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Along with 2 restaurants, this smoke-free hotel has a bar/lounge and a snack bar/deli. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, 24-hour room service, a meeting room, and dry cleaning are onsite.
The Speech House Hotel offers 35 accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. Televisions come with digital channels.
Bathrooms include bathrobes, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Amenities
Internet / Wifi
Laundry
TV
Garden
Map of Forest of Dean
Available Rooms
Standard Courtyard Double
1 Double • 269 ft²
Sleeps 3
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Courtyard 4 Poster
1 Double • 269 ft²
Sleeps 3
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Main House Attic Double
1 Double • 194 ft²
Sleeps 3
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Main House Double/Twin
1 Double • 269 ft²
Sleeps 3
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Courtyard Family (2 Children)
1 Double • 2 Single • 269 ft²
Sleeps 3
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Ratings and reviews
5.0 / 10.0
Wonderful conforming hotel with a real air of grace
Meal with friends then a nights stay in the cosy cottage
Wonderful comforts warm and cosy with all beautiful kept x
3.0 / 10.0
Just an overnight stay, nothing special, A very basic room. Quite dark as windows obscured by scaffolding.
5.0 / 10.0
Had a great one night stay here while working away. Staff friendly & welcoming throughout the stay. Had dinner in the orangery which was really nice food & drink.
3.0 / 10.0
Fantastic location. Restaurant pleasant and friendly staff especially the young lady that sat us to our table and took our order, The food I had was very nice although my hubby’s steak was not of good quality. The cosy courtyard room was quite small. A little tired but we wasn’t looking for posh. My big problem is having to pay £60 for 2 dogs 2 nights when they had very little floor space to be comfortable sleeping on there beds. There’s no special cleaning in this dog friendly room so why the high price for them to stay.
4.0 / 10.0
Great hotel, clean, beautiful place, but walls are too thin. I could hear everything from my neighbours
5.0 / 10.0
Just a very nice place to stay
5.0 / 10.0
Staff were cheerful and very helpful would definitely stay here again
5.0 / 10.0
I’ve stayed at speech house multiple times and it never disappoints
4.0 / 10.0
Unfortunately there was a wedding at the property, the dining area was very loud and overrun with wedding guests. We were put in a room right next to the venue and the music was blaring out till midnight - not great when you were up at 6am to travel to The Forest of Dean and then can’t sleep till after the wedding has finished. Very disappointing and now I am very tired for my drive home!!
4.0 / 10.0
Parts of the hotel are looking tired. Room had not been properly dusted (dust and cobwebs present). Staff were really friendly and helpful. Food was very good.
10.0 / 10.0
The staff is what made our stay great. They were all very friendly and made us feel welcome.
3.0 / 10.0
Room was very small and run down. needed a clean and a good paint .
5.0 / 10.0
Another very comfortable stay.
5.0 / 10.0
All good, nice breakfast
5.0 / 10.0
Nice hotel, nice setting ( take an eye mask,light getting in room at night, that’s the trouble with curtain poles and curtains with eyelet holes)
Lovely breakfast very filling so much choice
4.0 / 10.0
Steeped in history.
Bang smack in the Forest of Dean & very doggy friendly.
The history needs to remain in the hotel bar & restaurant but the bedrooms & bathrooms certainly need to be updated.
Menu mediocre but sufficient for visiting but you wouldn’t book a table & go out of your way to eat there.
10.0 / 10.0
The attention to detail, both with the helpfulness of the staff and the restoration of such a classic historical building.
As the four poster bed was so high, there was even a stool provided to help you climb in.
The room felt of its period in every way, but the bathroom was fully up to date.
4.0 / 10.0
The Resturant food was very good indeed. We had a delightful evening meal with attractively priced wine. The ‘four poster’ room was large and well equipped. Just missing water and dressing gowns.
10.0 / 10.0
Very friendly staff, good clean hotel in a good position for walking
8.0 / 10.0
Nice property, friendly staff. Showers need temperature stabilisers. Overall good place to stay
1.0 / 10.0
Charged twice and very slow. But the food excellent
4.0 / 10.0
Pleasant and helpful staff. Courtyard rooms compact, but enough room for our stay, with comfy beds. Be aware all courtyard rooms are dog friendly. Lovely breakfast with plenty of choice.
5.0 / 10.0
Relaxed, enjoyable; brilliant woodland walking with our dog. Food was excellent. We have stayed here many times, and look forward to our next visit.
5.0 / 10.0
Another excellent stay at Speech House. Great food, comfortable room and the best staff.
5.0 / 10.0
Another great stay at Speech House. Comfortable room, excellent service and great food.
5.0 / 10.0
A regular haunt whenever we return to the Forest and always good to stay. Customer service always excellent. Comfortable rooms and great food. Very dog friendly.
10.0 / 10.0
Beautiful setting in the Forest. Great service and lovely staff.
8.0 / 10.0
Great afternoon tea and breakfast.
Walls a bit too thin in Garden rooms
3.0 / 10.0
Basic but clean. Evening meal was nice. Stayed in a cottage room - bit dated and small bed, but ok for a night.
8.0 / 10.0
Service excellent staff polite and attentive breakfast had a good choice
10.0 / 10.0
We only stayed for 1 night but found the experience excellent. Staff were very efficient and friendly. Would definitely stay again if in the area.
8.0 / 10.0
Great place
Food exceeded expectation
Staff friendly and warm
10.0 / 10.0
I have stayed here before and it never disappointing the staff are friendly and room's are immaculate.
The food is excellent with a good choice on the menu. Will return again in the Autumn 🍁.
5.0 / 10.0
Lovely rooms great parking great location.
5.0 / 10.0
This trip was to see a part of the country we had never visited and to see how well our newly re-homed little dog adjusted to being away. We could not have chosen a more dog friendly hotel and everyone made us and Daisy so welcome. A particular mention to Chaz and Anna who really made our stay feel special. It's a lovely hotel in a beautiful part of the world and even the weather was kind. The food was amazing and nothing was too much trouble.
Thank you to everyone.
10.0 / 10.0
This was our second visit to The Speech House. The first was a few years ago as part of a large walking group. On this occasion we had been meeting friends for a lunch a few miles away and wanted a single night stopover. We enjoyed a snack evening meal in The Orangery and made good use of the reading room. It was a bit of a shock the next morning to wake up finding the grounds covered in snow but that gave a magical appearance to the property and the surrounding area. A thoroughly enjoyable stay, albeit very brief.
8.0 / 10.0
We had a one night stay, the courtyard room was compact but comfortable.
The bathroom needed a revamp, although it was functional
Staff were friendly and the breakfast was excellent.would stay again
5.0 / 10.0
Always the best place to stay in the Forest
5.0 / 10.0
Speech House used to be my local restaurant and these days I stay when visiting family who still live in the forest. Service is always friendly and of a traditional style with the Orangery being a favourite of my dog. Food always of good quality and they do not skimp on service or quantity. Great to see some new local staff and especially impressed with both Annie and Jayne who both excelled in their respective roles.
5.0 / 10.0
Been passing this place over a number of years since 1974, and just finished an overnight stay.
Long overdue and defo coming back again.
FAQs
How much does this hotel cost compared to others in Forest of Dean?
The average price for a rental in Forest of Dean is R 1,991 per night. This rental is R 55 above the average.
Is parking included with this hotel?
Parking is not specified as an available amenity at The Speech House Hotel. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this hotel?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this hotel. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is The Speech House Hotel pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this hotel is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at The Speech House Hotel?
We found 4 amenities for this rental. This includes internet / wifi, laundry, tv, and garden.
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