The Speech House

Accommodation Description:
The Speech House Hotel in Gloucestershire is a 17th century former hunting lodge set in the heart of the Royal Forest of Dean.

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.

Our Pavilion Conference Centre, located in the hotel grounds offers privacy and exclusive use for up to 50 delegates.

Housing a main meeting room, 3 syndicates, kitchen, and tutors room it's idyllic.

Weddings can be held using a garden marquee or the Verderers Court with the whole occasion, from ceremony to accommodation, being held in this most pleasant and historic location.

There are a wealth of activities in the close surroundings of the Hotel suitable for children and adults alike these include the Clearwell Caves which provide a fantastic caving experience for those who enjoy adventure.

The site is only 7.7 km away from the Speech House.9.3 km away is DBC Leisure which provides Clay shooting and archery.Set in the scenic Wye Valley, 9 km from the hotel, Forest Combat Paintballing offers an exciting and exhilarating adventure for all thrill seekers.

Just 4 km away from the Speech House is Go Ape! an adventure course complete with rope bridge, tarzan swings and zip slides 40 feet above the forest floor.

Go Ape! provides laughter and adventure up in the trees, as well as an exciting way to enjoy the forest.Those who take delight in being around water should head to Monmouth Canoe & Activity Centre, 14.8 km from the hotel.

Hire canoes or kayaks by the half day, day or longer.

Alternative activities on site include problem solving, bridge building, team challenge events, raftbuilding, rockclimbing, abseiling or caving high above the river.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.Yeehaa Outdoors Ltd is situated 24.1 km from the property and provides a range of activities available including climbing, canoeing, archery, guided walks and bushcraft.If a team adventure in a safe environment is what you are looking for, Motiva Ropes Course is for you.

Here there are a great range of team challenges from ground level up to 40 feet in the trees.

Motiva Ropes Course is just 6.9 km from the hotel.Keen mountain bikers can follow the varied tracks in the Forest of Dean, Wye Valley, Brecon Beacons, Black Mountains.

For quality cycle hire of front suspension mountain bikes, road bikes and tandems Pedalaway is ideal, situated 17.5 km away from the Speech House.For the more daring, mountainboarding (hire and tuition available), mountain Biking and BMXing is available at Red Hill Extreme Sports, just 8 km from the property.Also nearby, at 11.6 km away from the hotel is the Royal Forest of Dean Angling Club which offers excellent sport on various water.

The Club 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.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.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.The Christian Adventure Centre offers an ideal venue for your group to gain confidence and self-esteem while experiencing adventure in the great outdoors, through challenging activities in a supportive Christian environment.

Situated just 8.4 km from the Speech House this adventure centre is nestled between the River Severn and River Wye in the beautiful Royal Forest of Dean.

From: £60.00
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Directions
From Monmouth: Turn off A40 on to the A466 to Chepstow. Take left over bridge A4136 signposted Forest of Dean. At traffic lights turn right on B4228, signposted Coleford. In Coleford centre go left at lights on the B4208, signposted Speech House. Take 3rd right signposted Speech House. From Ross on Wye: Leave Ross on A40 towards Gloucester. After 3 miles turn right signposted Drybrook. Go through Drybrook. At T junction, turn left. At next junction turn right. After 2 miles turn left, signposted Lydney. At next junction turn left. Speech House is at the top of the hill. From M5 Gloucester: Leave motorway at junction 11. Follow A40/A48 signs for Chepstow. Once on the A48, continue to Westbury on Severn. Take 3rd right after village A4151 Cinderford. Go right through Littledean and at top of hill bear left on B4226 to Speech House. The Speech House is 7 miles from Westbury on Severn. From M4 and Chepstow: Leave M4 for the M48 to Chepstow. Leave M48 at junction 2 and proceed through Chepstow on A48 to Lydney. Bypass Lyndney on A48 and proceed to Blakeney. In Blakeney, take 1st left after The Cock Inn. Proceed for 3 miles to top of hill, turn right to Speech House.

Facilities

• Hotel Non-Smoking Throughout
• Disabled Facilities
• Wedding License
• Car Parking Available On Site
• Wi-Fi Available
• Restaurant
• TV
• Safety Deposit Box
• Tea/Coffee making facilities in each room
• Hairdryer in each room
• Trouser press in each room
• Telephone In Each Room
• Wake Up Call Available
• Ground floor bedrooms
• Disabled Access Public Areas
• Disabled Access Bedrooms
• Disabled toilets on ground floor
• Wheelchair Access
• Wheelchair Access To Reception
• Wheelchair Access To Restaurant
• Wheelchair Access To Conference Rooms
• Wheelchair Access To Disabled Car Parking Spaces
• Lounge Menu
• Bar
• Radio

Cancellation Deadline
1 Days Prior to Arrival