Hotel The Speech House - Coleford

HOTEL OVERVIEW

hotel outside Set in the heart of the Forest Of Dean the Speech House dates from 1676 when it was used as a hunting lodge for King Charles II. The Hotel has 31 comfortably appointed bedrooms, several with four-poster beds which have been tastefully refurbished and offer modern facilities while retaining their original charm, most overlooking the romantic wilderness of the surrounding Forest of Dean. 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.

The Speech House is situated close to a wealth of activities to enjoy during your stay, only 4 km away is Go Ape! an adventure course complete with rope bridge, Tarzan swings and zip slides. Additionally Motiva Ropes Course, just 6.9 km from the hotel, provides a great range of team challenges from ground level up to 40 feet in the trees. 9 km from the hotel is Forest Combat Paintballing which offers an exciting and exhilarating adventure for all thrill seekers.

Keen mountain bikers can follow the varied tracks in the Forest of Dean, Wye Valley, Brecon Beacons and Black Mountains. Pedalaway is ideal for bike hire, situated 17.5 km away from the Speech House.

The nearby Clearwell Caves, 7.7 km from the property provide a fantastic caving experience. 11.6 km away from the hotel is the Royal Forest of Dean Angling Club offering excellent sport on various waters.

For those who love animals, 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.

Wye Pursuits is an outdoor adventure company only 10.6 km away which offers a range of activities including canoe hire, caving and white water rafting. Furthermore, Yeehaa Outdoors Ltd is situated 24.1 km from the property and provides a range of activities including climbing, canoeing, archery and guided walks.

LOCATION

map - how to reach

GUEST ROOMS

double room Each room at The Speech House is non-smoking, has an en-suite bathroom and contains the following amenities TV, radio, telephone, trouser press, coffee & tea making facilities, hairdryer and internet connection.

• Colour TV
• Direct dial phone
• Free coffee and tea making facilities

• Hairdryer in room
• Heating
• Non-smoking rooms

• Radio
• Telephone
• Wireless Internet connection

BREAKFAST

A full English breakfast is included in the room rate.

HOTEL FACILITIES

• Access for disabled
• Beauty salon
• Garden
• Recently renovated

• Room service - limited hour
• Front desk - safety deposit box
• Meeting room
• Massages

• Spa/wellness centre
• Free parking
• Restaurants

HOW TO REACH THE HOTEL

By car
Follow A48 to Blakeney. At the Cock Inn turn left towards Parkend. The hotel is aprrox 3 miles on your right hand side.

By train
Catch the train to Lydney, the train station is approximately 10.4 km from the property.

By airplane
From Bristol Airport, catch the Airport bus to Bristol Temple Meads, catch a train here to either Newport or Cheltenham Spa where you will be able to get on a train directly to Lydney.

By public transportation
Catch the number 30 bus from Gloucester Bus station or Coleford. and alight at The Speech House.

TRANSPORT SERVICES

• Free parking

The Hotel offers free parking to all guests. There are number 30 buses to Coleford and Gloucester that stop straight outside the Hotel.