Set in the heart of the Forest Of Dean the Speech House is a 31 bedroom hotel dating from 1676 when it was used as a hunting lodge for King Charles II. Within easy access of main road and rail links the Speech house is your ideal venue for easy access to the Gloucestershire countryside. The hotel can also arrange facilities for up to 150 people for weddings and conferences.

Location:
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.

Restaurants:

• The Freeminers Restaurant: The Freeminers Restaurant is a little more intimate than the Verderer restaurant which is also on site. It is ideal for romantic meals.
• The Speech House Bar: Bar food is available from The Speech House bar, along with morning coffe and light snacks.
• The Verderers Court Restaurant: The beamed Verderers Court restaurant reflects the rooms continuing use as a courthouse for the Foresters of Dean.

• Clearwell Caves: The Clearwell Caves provide a fantastic caving experience for those who enjoy adventure. 7.7 km away from the Speech House.
• DBC Leisure: DBC Leisure provides Clay shooting, air rifle, archery and tuition with friendly, experienced instructors.
• Royal Forest of Dean Angling Club: The Club, which is only 11.6 km from the property has the fishing rights on seven ponds and lakes in the forest, these ponds are well looked after and the fishing can at times be even better than on the river. The wonderful Forest of Dean scenery gives an added pleasure to fishing at Meadowcliffe Pool, Lightmoor, Marion's Pool, Steam Mills Lake, and others.
• Severn Wye Llama Trekking: Enjoy a walk with llamas and camels in the beautiful Forest of Dean at Severn Wye Llama Trekking 25.6 km from the Speech House.
• Severnvale Equestrian Centre: Severnvale Equestrian Centre is 21.6 km from the property, and is set in 60 acres of beautiful countryside. This approved Riding Centre at Chepstow offers both adult and children friendly, experienced and thoughtful instruction to complete beginners and experienced riders of top level alike, on well schooled horses and ponies.
• Forest Combat Paintballing: Set in the scenic Wye Valley, 9 km from the hotel, Forest Combat Paintballing offers an exciting and exhilarating adventure for all thrill seekers.
• Wye Pursuits: Only 10.6 km away is Wye Pursuits, the outdoor adventure company that offers a range of activities including, canoe hire, caving, white water rafting, multi activity courses, team building, climbing and abseiling.
• Go Ape!: Just 4 km away from the Speech House is Go Ape! an adventure course not for the faint hearted! Tackle a high wire forest adventure of challenging rope bridges, tarzan swings and zip slides 40 feet above the forest floor, ideal for friends, famillies and corporate groups. Go Ape! provides approximately three hours of fun, laughter and adventure up in the trees, as well as an exciting way to enjoy the forest.