Poolway is a small Manor House Hotel with seven bedrooms dating back to the 16th Century, with it's ancient beams and ambience hidden behind the Georgian facade. If you are looking for a short break, long weekend or a winter retreat we would be pleased to welcome you to Poolway, even if all you want to do is catch the train to Cardiff for some Christmas shopping. The menu offers simple grills and more imaginative choices, prepared by Michael, using fresh food, often locally produced, "the food is one of the reasons so many of you come back, or is it just my happy disposition?" Poolway is known locally for value and quality, we also offer a good draught lager & bitter with a selection of inexpensive wines from around the world.www.poolway.comPoolway House/Gloucester Rd, GL16 8BN

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.www.thespeechhouse.co.ukSpeech House Hotel/Nr Coleford, GL16 7EL

The Tudor Farmhouse Hotel provides award-winning accommodation for a relaxed and tranquil holiday in the Royal Forest of Dean and Wye Valley. The Hotel is ideally situated in the village of Clearwell within walking distance of Clearwell Castle and a short drive from many popular attractions around the Forest of Dean. The Tudor Farmhouse boasts twenty two well-appointed double and family size hotel rooms, all with en-suite facilities and some with four poster beds, jacuzzi corner baths and many other special features.www.tudorfarmhousehotel.co.ukHigh St Clearwell, GL16 8JS

The Wyndham Arms Hotel offers some of the finest accommodation in the Forest of Dean and Wye Valley and is a haven of peace and tranquillity in our 13th century former Manor house. Oozing with period features, log fires and rustic charm, The Wyndham Arms Hotel is situated in the picturesque village of Clearwell between the beautiful Wye Valley and the Royal Forest of Dean and offers the closest accommodation to Clearwell Castle.www.thewyndhamhotel.co.ukThe Cross Clearwell, GL16 8JT