Clean room, polite staff, and quirky local golf loving characters in the bar that are a blast to…read morelisten too. (If you can understand them) Especially enjoyed their rant on "yanks". Haha, all harmless banter which made me smile. Enjoyable experience and I will most likely stay here again next time I'm in the forest.

Really lovely food at a great price, lots to choose from…read more They do a fantastic Sunday lunch that we would recommend to anyone. Staff are great and pub looks really nice.

Based outside of Coleford it is not accesible with public transport…read more Great pub for family days out, nice retaurant and great food. Staff are friendly and pub kept clean. Only problem was last time i vistied for a meal we were a party of 10 and all our food was cooked seperatly some were cooked in 20mins others had to wait over an hour.

Such a wonderful experience!…read more Although the food and setting was gorgeous, service felt unpretentious and wonderfully paced. The soundtrack for the afternoon was likewise; I think I expected some form of ambient trance and, this is not a joke, "Down in New Orleans" from Disney's "Princess and the Frog" played during our appetizer course (we thought this was hilarious and awesome). With regard to drinks, the seasonal Sorrel Daiquiri was my friend's favorite and the wine selection was very interesting with lots of English and Welsh options. I ordered off of the vegetarian menu and I didn't miss meat for a heartbeat--and, as a bonus, they grow, harvest, and serve a number of vegetables from their own property. It can feel like a financial investment, and it's certainly out of the way, but well worth it.

Stayed here in October 2015 with my husband as a special treat. He grew up in the area and had…read morewanted to return to try it - glad we did! A very warm welcome awaited us, and we were shown to our room where freshly-baked warm Welshcakes awaited us. I took a leisurely bath and got ready for our tasting menu dinner. The food was phenomenal - having eaten shortly beforehand at Tom Kitchin's in Edinburgh, aspects of this meal were even better. The canapes, the cocktails, the bread, the nice touch of the nettle macaron to send you off to bed - all amazing. The service was really exceptional, really fantastic. They were also happy to accommodate my dietary requirements and substitute dishes, which was great. The only downside to dinner was that the chef patron walked out of the kitchen and straight past us (and then back to kitchen) without greeting any of the diners - seemed a bit odd when he wasn't really that busy and there were only 4 of us. It didn't mar our enjoyment of the meal, but would have been an "icing on the cake" touch. The chap who was in charge of service was really brilliant - his recommendations were spot-on. The dining room is very small, only one other couple were dining at the same time of us - the atmosphere was a little weird as they appeared to have fallen out before dinner! But we had a great time, despite my partner having a terrible cold. We had a great night's sleep in the comfortable bed, and then breakfast next morning was another culinary triumph. I can't wait to go back soon!

In the heart of the Forest of Dean, Speech House Hotel is a delightful and welcoming 17th century…read morehunting lodge. We were here on this occasion for a celebratory meal in the Verderers Court Restaurant. We remembered the place having stayed in the hotel a couple of years prior. From booking to leaving, dining here was a pleasure. There were 8 of us (including a 9 year old nephew!). Starters included plump smoked mackerel, generous and chunky game pate, parma ham and melon and chunky shrimps in a marie rose dressing. Delicious, generous and delightfully 'English' - this food wasn't pretending to be anything else than good. Main courses included Wild Boar Tournedos in a Madeira and Star Anise jus, Duck Breast with plums and a Mushroom Risotto. Again, largely 'English' dishes (excepting the Risotto) done well and served in generous proportion. Puddings ranged from ice cream to Almond and Cherry Pithivier via Lemon Pannacotta Tart with Strawberries and Profiteroles with Chocolate - delicious, we all agreed. Price wise we did not feel cheated. Including a bottle of Chateuneuf du Pape, a couple of glasses of Cote du Rhone and a couple of Pints, we paid around £25 a head. The food and attentive service justified the price. Though the Speech House has had a slight makeover, the spirit of the place has not been lost. As with so much of the Forest of Dean, there is a palpable atmosphere . . . . a sense of being alone (in the nicest way). The comfort here more than makes up for any feeling of loneliness! Curl up after a hearty meal with a book or one of the many magazines or papers besides one of the many roaring fires. The Speech House is so called as in addition to being a hunting lodge and later an inn, it also functioned as the place where free miners and verderers (forest dwellers) came to have their disputes heard by the monarch or his/her representative. That sense of place and history still remains. It's a delight, long may it stay that way.

What a find! Driving through the Forest of Dean, we happened upon this historical spot. We…read moreexpected very little as we sat down in their quaint Orangery overlooking a jewelled green lawn and garden and even greener fields beyond. After yesterday's experience in Oxford we were wary when eying the menu and finding "cream tea" for only 5.95£ but three of us decided to risk it. It just felt right. It was perfect! The teas were delicious and hot (and the pots were ceramic and of the right size). Additional hot water was served on the side. The scones were warm and flaky. The clotted cream was just that - cream! Clotted! And the strawberry preserves were sweet perfection. Our server was attentive but not obsequious. The building was beautiful (having been constructed as a hunting lodge in the 17th century). If we'd had more time we would have stayed the night and spent more time. Highly recommended for those on a road trip!

Excellent Sunday roast. Mushroom soup was fantastic. Traditional roast pork and roast beef with…read moreperfectly roasted potatoes. Outstanding desert.

I have stayed at Wye Rapids a few times now and every time is better than the last. Comfy, clean…read morewith all the amenities you can ask for (including an amazing wood burning stove to keep you warm). If you want a relaxing few days away from the hustle and bustle, this location is perfect. You can cycle, walk or hire a canoe to venture out onto the fierce rapids or just take the boat across the river and settle down in the Saracens Head Pub with a local brewed beer and a bag of crisps. Beautiful scenery and forest walks, great pubs nearby and lots of peace and quiet. Check the website for availability.