About Us
Just a very short drive from the market town of Coleford, The Speech House Hotel is a culinary treat nestled in the heart of the Royal Forest of Dean.
The hotel has been awarded one AA Rosette and prides itself on sourcing and supporting quality local producers that showcase the area, wherever possible.
The beamed historic Verderers' is the hotel's fine-dining restaurant and reflects the room's continuing use as a courthouse for the Forest of Dean Verderers.
The Orangery provides a great spot for informal dining for a business lunch, a stop-off during sightseeing, or a reward after a refreshing dog walk in the forest. Serving morning coffee, lunches, traditional afternoon tea (3-6pm) and light suppers/bar food.
The Orangery offers an informal walk-in service so pre-booking is not necessary. Tables are subject to availability on the day.
All dietary requirements can be catered for and the hotel offers an imaginative range of vegetarian and vegan dishes throughout the year. The menus change regularly with the seasons under the talented guidance of Head Chef, Gareth Jenkins.
Private à la carte dining and functions can be hosted in the intimate Carolean Room.
There is also a cosy bar and pretty hotel garden with new heated dining dens. The restaurants and bar are open to both residents and non-residents.
Verderers' does not accept dogs. However, the more informal Orangery is dog friendly.
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Facilities
Other
- Afternoon tea
- Beer garden
- Children's menu
- Electric car charging point
- Serve lunch
- Take away service
Accessibility
- Disabled access
- Disabled toilets
Catering
- Breakfast available
- Evening meals
- Locally sourced produce
- Private rooms
- Special diets available
- Vegan
- Vegetarian
- Vegetarian diet available
Children
- Baby changing facilities
- Children welcome
COVID-19 Response
- Capacity limit
- Clear signage
- COVID-19 measures in place
- COVID-19 refund and cancellation policy in place
- Outside seating
- Queuing system
Leisure Facilities
- Free WIFI
Meeting, Conference & Wedding Facilities
- Bar area
- Board/Flipchart
- Facilities for conferencing
- Facilities for corporate hospitality
- Grounds for outdoor activities
- Helicopter landing
- Venue approved for civil marriage
Parking
- Free Parking
Property Facilities
- Dogs Accepted
- WiFi or internet access
Target Markets
- Accepts groups
- Coach parties accepted
- Eco-Friendly
Gradings
- 1 AA Rosettes Hotel
- 5 Food Standards Hygiene
Awards
- Trip Advisor Awards
Trip Advisor Certificate of Excellence - 2019 2019 - Visit Britain
We're Good to Go 2020 - The AA
AA COVID Confident Scheme 2021
Opening Times
* Mon - Sat 11.00 to 21.00; Sun 12.00 to 21.00.
