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The Speech House Hotel

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A large stone building with multiple windows and a prominent entrance. - The Speech House Hotel (Coleford)
A four-poster bed with a canopy, a sitting area with a chair and a table, and a small side table with a lamp. - The Speech House Hotel (Coleford)
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Consider a stay at The Speech House Hotel and take advantage of a garden, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a bar. Active travelers can enjoy cycling at this hotel. At the two on-site restaurants, enjoy breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner, and British cuisine. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Business services

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A bedroom with a large bed, a nightstand, a dresser, and a chair. There is a window with a view of the outside.

Standard Courtyard Double

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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A four-poster bed with a wooden frame, a red and white checkered bedspread, and a floral pillow. There is a wooden nightstand with a lamp, a wooden dresser, and a chair with a floral curtain.

Courtyard 4 Poster

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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A neatly made bed with floral pillows, a blue throw blanket, and a wooden headboard.

Main House Attic Double

  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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A hotel room with a large bed, multiple pillows, a nightstand with a lamp, and floral wallpaper.

Main House Double/Twin

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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A bedroom with a four-poster bed, a chair, a bedside table with a lamp, and a window with curtains.

Courtyard Family (2 Children)

  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a TV.

Main House Double Superior

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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A dining area with a wooden table and chairs, a large wooden cabinet, and a bathroom with a tiled floor and a sink.

Master 4 Poster

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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A four-poster bed with a wooden frame, a red and white checkered bedspread, and a floral pillow. There is a wooden nightstand with a lamp, a wooden dresser, and a chair with a floral curtain.

Junior 4 Poster

  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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A neatly made bed with floral pillows, a red throw blanket, and a bouquet of lavender.

Junior Double or Twin

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a computer, a chair, and a window with curtains.

Standard Courtyard Twin

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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A hotel room with a bed, bedside table, lamp, window with curtains, radiator, and a desk with a computer and coffee maker.

Cosy Courtyard Double Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a TV, a chair, and a window with curtains.

Cosy Courtyard Twin Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Located in Coleford, The Speech House Hotel is in a rural area and in a regional park. Sculpture Trail and Dean Heritage Centre are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Littledean Jail and Goodrich Castle. The Cyril Hart Arboretum and Wenchford Picnic Site are also worth visiting. Kayaking and boat tours offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain biking and hiking/biking trails nearby. Visit our Coleford travel guide
Map
Speech House Road, Coleford, England, GL16 7EL

What's nearby

  • An ancient stone structure with large arches and columns, likely a historical building or cathedral.
    Wye Valley
    10 min drive - 4.8 miles
  • A large Gothic-style cathedral with tall spires and large stained glass windows.
    Gloucester Cathedral
    40 min drive - 27.2 miles
  • The Cyril Hart Arboretum
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Sculpture Trail
    9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Gloucester Quays
    41 min drive - 27.4 miles

Getting around

  • Lydney Station
    14 min drive
  • Bristol International Airport (BRS)
    76 min drive

Restaurants

  • Beechenhurst Lodge
    10 min walk
  • Beechenhurst Cafe
    10 min walk
  • Gamekeeper's Inn
    5 min drive
  • Hong Kong House Takeaway
    5 min drive
  • Cinderford Rugby Club
    6 min drive

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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

  • American Express
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

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

Frequently asked questions

Is The Speech House Hotel pet-friendly?

Yes, this hotel allows dogs (limit 2 total). There's a fee of GBP 15 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Speech House Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at The Speech House Hotel?

Check-out is at 10:30 AM.

Where is The Speech House Hotel located?

Situated in a regional park, this hotel is within a 15-minute walk of The Cyril Hart Arboretum and Sculpture Trail. Go Ape at Forest of Dean, Gloucestershire and Forest Hills Golf Club are also within 3 mi (5 km).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

The Speech House Hotel Reviews

8.6

Excellent

8.8

Cleanliness

8.8

Location

9.2

Staff & service

8.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 155 out of 314 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 100 out of 314 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 40 out of 314 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 15 out of 314 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 314 reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great room, full of character. Delicious food and lovely staff
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff very helpful, food okay, little bit hard getting to my room due to old building, and I have been ill 🤒 climbing stairs struggled, but I had a nice stay , enjoyed the breakfast,
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Excellent location for our visit to Dean Heretage Centre. Good buffet breakfast and evening meal
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Beautiful hotel steeped in history. Room was clean with good facilities; food was excellent.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Staff lovely. Location great. Enjoyed our stay
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good parking in the hart of the forest of dean Lovely dinner & breakfast Helpful staff
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were very friendly and helpful and the room was clean and cozy.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property was very welcoming, clean and the staff were all very good!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Friendly staff, good food in the restaurant, lots of parking, close to walking routes.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean and nice. Parking was very good and private. Food was very good and the staff attentive and pleasant.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Speech House is a lovely historic building in the most magnificent setting in the Forest of Dean. The staff was exceptional, the food was wonderful, parking was easy. The only downside was the size of our room being rather small.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Lovely friendly hotel. Excellent food.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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We were only there for one night but room was clean, parking good, staff very pleasant and breakfast excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Beautiful old hotel, very friendly staff and great food located in beautiful area
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
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8/10 Good

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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
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Unfortunately we were in the cottage which meant going up & down narrow stairs with suitcase. Nice clean bathroom & staff friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely location and unique hotel
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great place

Super stay and all staff were lovely
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff, good clean hotel in a good position for walking
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We only stayed one night, but had a lovely stay, lovely room, comfy bed, nice breakfast and friendly staff 😊
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place Food exceeded expectation Staff friendly and warm
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Always a nice place to stop over

Another very comfortable stay.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Cinderford stay

Lovely rooms great parking great location.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great stay, great location.

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.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024