Located in Coleford, The Speech House Hotel is in a regional park, within a 5-minute drive of Sculpture Trail and Hopewell Colliery. .This hotel is 3 mi (4.8 km) from Forest Hills Golf Club and 3 mi (4.9 km) from Go Ape at Forest of Dean, Gloucestershire.
What's nearby
Sculpture Trail - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
Puzzlewood - 8 min drive - 4.1 miles
Wye Valley - 10 min drive - 4.8 miles
Gloucester Docks - 41 min drive - 27.4 miles
Cabot Circus Shopping Centre - 58 min drive - 38.3 miles
Getting around
Lydney Station - 14 min drive
Bristol International Airport (BRS) - 76 min drive
Restaurants
‪The Dog House Micro Pub - ‬5 min drive
‪The Farmer’s Yard - ‬43 min drive
‪The Wyndham - ‬7 min drive
‪Hong Kong House Takeaway - ‬5 min drive
‪The Ugly Duckling - ‬11 min drive
About this property
The Speech House Hotel
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.
Make yourself at home in one of the 35 guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and coffee/tea makers.
Enjoy recreation amenities such as bicycles to rent or take in the view from a garden. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, a picnic area, and a banquet hall.
Enjoy British cuisine at The Orangery, one of the hotel's 2 restaurants, or stay in and take advantage of the 24-hour room service. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. Full breakfasts are served on weekdays from 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM and on weekends from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, a 24-hour front desk, and luggage storage. Free self parking is available onsite.
Full breakfasts are available for a surcharge on weekdays between 7:30 AM and 9:30 AM and on weekends between 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM.
The Speech House Hotel has 2 restaurants serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
The Verderers Court - This restaurant specializes in British cuisine and serves lunch and dinner. Reservations are required. Open daily.
The Carolean - This restaurant specializes in British cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Open daily.
24-hour room service is available.
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
Free self parking on site
Food and drink
Full breakfast available for a fee 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM on weekdays and 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends; GBP 15.95 for adults and GBP 7.95 for children
2 restaurants
A bar/lounge
Snack bar/deli
Restaurants on site
The Carolean
The Orangery
The Verderers Court
Things to do
Bicycle rentals
Family friendly
Laundry facilities
Snack bar/deli
Conveniences
24-hour front desk
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Newspapers in lobby
Safe at front desk
Guest services
Dry cleaning/laundry service
Housekeeping (daily)
Business services
Meeting room
Outdoors
Garden
In a regional park
Picnic area
Accessibility
No elevator
More
2 floors
Banquet hall
Built in 1669
Smoking not allowed
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
Bathrobes
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Towels provided
Entertainment
TV with digital channels
Food and drink
24-hour room service
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
More
Heating
Iron/ironing board on request
Phone
Safe
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Check-out
Check-out before 10:30 AM
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
Pets allowed for an extra charge of GBP 15 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets
Specific rooms only; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Food and water bowls are available
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 20.0 per night
Property payment types
Important information
Optional extras
Fee for full breakfast: approximately GBP 15.95 for adults and GBP 7.95 for children
Pet fee: GBP 15 per pet, per night
Service animals are exempt from fees
Rollaway bed fee: GBP 20.0 per night
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
Property is also known as
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Speech House Coleford
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The Speech House Hotel Reviews
Reviews
8.6
Excellent
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
Excellent breakfast choices, staff always very attentive if you have special requests. Parking was always easy and available. Room was quiet and comfortable. Will definitely stay again!
This is a lovely old-fashioned country hotel with a massive charm appeal. We stayed in a room in the cottage which was great with a sitting area as well as comfortable bedroom and bathroom.
Everything was in good condition though the age of the building meant some aspects were a little dated and keeping on top of repairs must be difficult - and due to location, the wifi was poor.
Breakfast was exceptional - cooked to order and of the highest quality - though the coffee was only filter style from an urn.
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and would recmmend - provided you are not looking for the latest mod-cons
Beavan
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified review
6/10 Okay
Roger
Mar 29, 2026
Unfortunately we were in the cottage which meant going up & down narrow stairs with suitcase. Nice clean bathroom & staff friendly.
Beautiful old hotel, very friendly staff and great food located in beautiful area
Melanie
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review
8/10 Good
John
May 12, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
We were in the cottage room 26 .we were the road side .There was nt a prolem as didnt hear the traffic .But the room needed updating .the bedroom was very small with 2 single beds .which probably would have been better with a double .the bathroom was also very small with shower over bath .But saying that it had everything that was needed .we just stayed the one night and only slept in the room .we found the hotel very well run nice staff. The bar lounge and dining rooms in the hotel was lovely .The breakfast was definitly worth it .very nice and plenty .I would stay again but probably would recommend staying in the hotel .
John
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review
10/10 Excellent
Tim
Jan 30, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Excellent staff, without exception they were polite, professional and smiled!
This is an old building so the room (14) had lovely old beams and views across the forest. Plenty of parking, easy check-in with welcoming receptionist