Forest of Dean
£299—Forest of Dean: 3-night summer stays at historic lodge
Ross Palmer
Deal Expert
Why We Love This Deal
The Speech House is a historic property tucked away in the Forest of Dean. Originally a lodge for King Charles II, the house retains many of its 17th-century features. Three-night stays for two this summer are £299. Our research found savings of £109 on the direct flexible rates. This is a Club Offer, negotiated exclusively for our Club Members.
What's Included
- Valid for Sunday–Tuesday arrivals until 14 September, 2026
- Three nights' accommodation in a Superior Main House or Courtyard Four Poster Room (subject to availability on booking), with daily full English breakfast, for two
- Not available on 5, 10–13, 23–24 August; 7–8 September, 2026
More Reasons to Go
- The building dates from 1669 and was a hunting lodge for King Charles II. Today it's a hotel owned and operated by two generations of the Hands family.
- Verderers', the hotel's 2-AA-Rosette fine-dining restaurant, was originally Verderers Court. It was here that judicial officers passed judgement on any misdemeanours in the royal forest. Many of this room's original features remain from more than 300 years ago.
- The Orangery serves up some traditional pub favourites, light snacks, and afternoon tea.
- The Speech House sits beside the Wye Valley National Landscape. Symonds Yat Rock is a popular vantage point, with views of the River Wye. It is less than 15 minutes' drive from the hotel.
- Tintern Abbey, the subject of Wordsworth's famous poem, is around 25 minutes' drive away. Gloucester is a 30-minute drive, and the Cotswolds National Landscape is around 45 minutes away.
- Puzzlewood is a 14-acre site of moss-covered rock formations (called scowles) and gnarled old oaks. It inspired JRR Tolkein's Middle Earth and was a filming location in "Doctor Who". This atmospheric landscape is five minutes' walk away.