The Speech House, Coleford (Gloucestershire)
About the Hotel
Varied Room Choices
The Speech House has modern rooms in the courtyard next to the main building, each with a TV and tea/coffee-making facilities. Options include rooms with a standard double bed, two single beds with a walk-in shower room, or a combination of one double and two single beds with a shower room. Dog-friendly rooms feature a king-size four-poster bed, a seating area with a TV, and a bathroom with double vanity units and showers over deep baths. Rooms in the main hotel have antique seven-foot-wide, high beds, period-style decor, a seating area, and a bathroom with a shower over the bath. Some rooms have king-size beds, and some include a separate sitting area with a sofa bed. The first-floor room features a seven-foot four-poster bed, a large bay window, and a dressing room. All rooms have heating and free toiletries. Some rooms have garden furniture, an electric kettle, an AM/FM alarm clock, and a carpeted floor. Please note that some rooms are accessed by stairs.
Dining Experiences
The Speech House offers dining options from relaxed meals in the Hunters bar or Orangery to fine dining in the Verderers' Restaurant. The Verderers' Court, a fine dining restaurant, has 2 AA Rosettes and offers seasonal dishes like Welsh Topside of Beef or Cod Loin. The Orangery and bar provide traditional pub food. Guests can enjoy Afternoon Tea with fine bone china and tiered cake stands. The 2 AA Rosette Kitchen team creates canapés. The hotel offers freshly cooked, locally sourced dishes and light bites, including home-baked sourdough pizzas and salads. The Verderers' room features hand-carved Verderers' Chairs and an open fireplace.
Leisure and Activities
The Speech House is near family-friendly activities such as Go Ape, canoeing on the River Wye, stand-up paddle boarding, rock climbing, and archery. The hotel is ideal for exploring the Royal Forest of Dean with dogs. The forest near the Speech House field offers opportunities for running, walking, and cycling. Soul Connection Yoga classes are available. Guests can enjoy the surrounding scenery for picnics or adventurous activities.
Location and Access
The Speech House is in the Forest of Dean, a few minutes' drive from Coleford. It is 35 km from Gloucestershire. Nearby landmarks include Beechenhurst (1 km), Cyril Hart Arboretum (1.5 km), RSPB Nagshead (4 km), Forest of Dean Sculpture Trail (1 km), Woorgreens Lake and Marsh (1 km), The Forest of Dean (1 km), The Forest of Dean (2 km) and Puzzlewood (5 km). The hotel is in a tranquil forest environment.
Services and Facilities
The Speech House Hotel has meeting and event facilities with four spaces available for hire. The modern Edwin Tauber Suite includes a full-equipped kitchen, a private bar and seating area, and space for 50-200 guests. The hotel offers a garden with private dining dens. A blog post is written by their Head of Dog Experience, Luca. Please note that dogs are not permitted in this room.
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Facilities
General
- No smoking on site
- Free Wi-Fi
- Parking
- Safe deposit box
- 24-hour reception
- Pets allowed
- Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
- Security
- Luggage storage
- Coffee shop
- Smoke detectors
- Fire extinguishers
- Key access
Sports & Fitness
- Hiking
Guest Parking
- Electric kettle
Services
- Pet amenities available
- Room service
- Housekeeping
Dining
- Restaurant
- Snack bar
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Picnic area/ Tables
- Packed lunches
Business
- Meeting/ Banquet facilities
- Fax/Photocopying
Children
- Cots
- Board games
- Children's menu
Spa & Leisure
- Garden area
Room features
- Wi-Fi in rooms
- Heating
- Sitting area
- Garden furniture
- Tea and coffee facilities
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Self-catering
- Electric kettle
Media
- Flat-screen TV
- AM/FM alarm clock
Room decor
- Carpeted floor
Location
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