Nr Coleford, The Forest Of Dean, Coleford, GL16 7EL, United Kingdom
The Speech House Hotel was originally built in 1676 as a hunting lodge for King Charles II. It has been refurbished to provide modern facilities and luxurious rooms while keeping its period character. The hotel is situated in the heart of the Forest of Dean, 5 miles from the Wye Valley. Accommodations are located in the main house or courtyard buildings, with many rooms offering forest views and some featuring four-poster beds. All rooms are furnished in a traditional style and include a TV with Freeview and tea and coffee making facilities. The Verderer’s Court restaurant, with its beamed ceilings, serves modern European cuisine. Lighter meals and snacks are available in The Orangery. The hotel is a 10-minute drive from the Dean Forest Steam Railway and the Dean Heritage Center. Chepstow Castle and town center, as well as Gloucester with its historic docks, are within a 30-minute drive. Cheltenham is 40 minutes away by car, and there is easy access to the M4 and M5 motorways.
