About Us
Nestled in the heart of the Royal Forest of Dean sits The Speech House Hotel, a former 17th century hunting lodge. The forest is literally on the doorstep and the hotel offers guests a warm welcome and original charm, combined with modern day hotel facilities.
The hotel has 35 comfortable en-suite bedrooms, half of which are in the historic main house, some with impressive antique master four-poster beds.
There are several dining options, from the informal Orangery to enjoy a tasty lunch or traditional Afternoon Tea, to the AA Rosette fine-dining restaurant set in the historic Verderers' Court Room. The hotel has a cosy bar area and pretty garden for drinks and alfresco lunches, with new heated dining dens.
Wedding venue with contemporary purpose-built function suite with private bar - capacity up to 200 people.
The hotel is children and dog friendly*.
Car parking on site with two EV charging points for hotel guests.
* Courtyard rooms are dog friendly and offer direct access from the car park.
Availability Search
Guide Prices
- Number of Units:
- 33
| Unit Type | Unit Tariff* |
|---|---|
| Courtyard Four Poster | £120.00 per room per night for bed & breakfast |
| Courtyard Twin or Double | £84.00 per room per night for bed & breakfast |
| Family Rooms | £125.00 per room per night for bed & breakfast |
| Junior Suite / Junior Four Poster | £130.00 per room per night for bed & breakfast |
| Main House Cosy Double | £110.00 per room per night for bed & breakfast |
| Master Four Poster | £190.00 per room per night for bed & breakfast |
| Superior Main House Double / Twin | £120.00 per room per night for bed & breakfast |
**These are guide prices. Prices vary according to season and availability. Prices are based on two sharing and include breakfast. Additional children are charged at £15 per night for children over 2. Children under 2 stay free of charge when sharing a room with adults. Dogs welcome, for an additional £10 per dog per night in our courtyard rooms.
Facilities
Other
- Electric car charging point
Accessibility
- Accessible Rooms
- Disabled facilities
- Elderly and less mobile - No lift in main hotel. Level access Courtyard rooms from car park with walk-in showers
- Part-time wheelchair users
- Wet rooms
Booking & Payment Details
- American Express accepted
- Christmas special programme
- Travel agent bookings
- Visa/Mastercard/Switch accepted
Catering
- Cooked Breakfast
- Evening meals
- Licenced (table or bar)
- Packed lunches provided - On request
- Restaurant open to non-residents
- Snacks/afternoon tea
- Special diets available
- Vegetarian diet available
Children
- Children welcome
- Cots available
- High chairs available
COVID-19 Response
- COVID-19 measures in place
- COVID-19 refund and cancellation policy in place
- Outside seating
- Socially distanced spaced seating
Heating Facilities
- Central heating
Languages
- Staff fluent in French
Laundry Facilities
- Ironing facilities
Leisure Facilities
- Cycles for hire
- Free WIFI
- Golf available (onsite or nearby)
- Secure cycle storage - Offered at customer's own risk
Meeting, Conference & Wedding Facilities
- Conference facilities
Occupancy
- Sleeps 20+
Parking
- Car Charging
- Free Parking on Site
Property Facilities
- Dogs Accepted
- Night porter
- Pet Friendly
- Television available
- WiFi or internet access
Room/Unit Facilities
- Bath
- Four poster bed
- Ground floor bedroom
- Hairdryer
- King-sized bed - Dependent on room booked
- Private facilities
- Shower
- Tea/coffee making in bedrooms
- Telephone
- Television
Site Features
- Building of historical interest
- Garden
Target Markets
- Accepts groups
- Coach parties accepted
- Eco-Friendly
- Single sex groups welcomed
Gradings
- 1 AA Rosettes Hotel
- 3 AA Stars Hotel
- 5 Food Standards Hygiene
Awards
- Trip Advisor Awards
Trip Advisor Green Leader Gold 2016 - 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
| Open Christmas |
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| Open New Year |
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* 24/7 Night Porter
Open to non-residents
