The Speech House

Built in 1676 as a hunting lodge for King Charles II, the Speech House Hotel has been refurbished to offer modern facilities and luxurious rooms while retaining its period features. The Speech House is located 5 miles from the Wye Valley in the heart of the Forest of Dean.

Rooms are set in the main house or in the courtyard, with many offering forest views and some with four-poster beds. All rooms are decorated in a traditional style and have TVs with Freeview and tea and coffee-making facilities.

The Verderer’s Court restaurant has beamed ceilings and offers modern European cuisine. The Orangery serves lighter meals and snacks.

The Speech House is 10 minutes’ 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 a 30-minute drive away.

Cheltenham is a 40-minute drive from the hotel and there is easy access to the M4 and M5 motorways.

Guests are required to show a credit card upon check-in.

There is likely to be music until 24:00 on the weekends, which can be heard from some rooms.

For group bookings, the first nights accommodations will be taken 24 hours prior to arrival at the hotel.

Please note pets are allowed on ground floor courtyard rooms only; excluding four poster rooms.

Charges of £15 per dog per night will be applied.

This property offers 24-hour room service. Between 21:00 - 07:00 it is sandwiches only.

Please note that payments are made on arrival at the hotel. Accepted Payment Methods- Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Maestro and Solo. The hotel does not accept Delta Card Payments.Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.