The Speech House Hotel, Coleford

Comfortably appointed bedrooms, several with four-poster beds have been tastefully refurbished and offer modern facilities while retaining their original charm, most overlooking the romantic wilderness of the surrounding Forest of Dean. The beamed Verderer's Court restaurant reflects the room's continuing use as a courthouse for the Foresters of Dean, while the more intimate Freeminers Restaurant maintains links with a unique Forest tradition.

Steeped in history, The Speech House Hotel has accommodated the Verderers Court for hundreds of years and has accommodated royalty such as Charles II. And if you are looking for a place to stay and enjoy the surrounding walking, cycling and local activities, then look no further.

The Speech House Hotel, Gloucestershire has a total of 37 rooms, mostly overlooking the wilderness of the surrounding Forest of Dean. 15 rooms are in the main building including 4 with four poster beds. Outside is the courtyard which is surrounded by 16 rooms which include: A newly built block of 5 rooms with modern bathrooms and four poster beds, 4 family rooms, 2 twin bedded rooms including one for disabled guests and 5 doubles with showers. Adjacent to the courtyard is The Cottage which is split into four apartments; one twin room and a lounge area; one double room plus area which can used for z-beds for children; two with one double room and one twin room.

The Speech House Hotel is located at the centre of the Forest of Dean, Gloucestershire. Surrounded by woodland walks it is also a perfect location for exploring by car. Nearby are attractions such as Symonds Yat and towns such as Coleford, Monmouth, Ross on Wye, Lydney and Chepstow.