About The Maynard
Situated in Grindleford within the Peak District National Park, The Maynard offers easy access to attractions such as Chatsworth House and the Peak Cavern. Facilities at this historic country hotel include two landscaped gardens and an outdoor terrace with seating.
Rooms feature widescreen Freeview TVs, free broadband access, writing desks, luxury bath products and hospitality trays with ground coffee and bottled water. All rooms are en-suite and superior rooms and suites add fluffy bathrobes and slippers.
Amenities include a sitting room, porter and laundry services and free parking. The hotel welcomes children and can accommodate dogs.
A cooked breakfast is included. Plus, the AA Rosette restaurant is open for lunch and dinner. Guests can also enjoy casual dining and drinks in the bar.
The Maynard lies within 15 miles of the Heights of Abraham and the Chestnut Centre (Otter, Owl & Wildlife). Alton Towers is an hour’s drive away.
Positive Reviews
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Quality rooms
Previous guests have been impressed with the quality of the rooms at the Maynard, commenting that the accommodation offers a sense of luxury. The rooms are found to be spacious and clean and as boasting a good selection of amenities including unexpected extras such as dimmable bathroom lights.
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Relaxed breakfast
Guests comment favourably about the standard of the breakfast served at this hotel, describing the food as of excellent quality and the service as friendly and attentive. Breakfast here seems to be a relaxed affair.
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Excellent location
Aside from the obvious attraction of the rural surroundings of the Peak District National Park, guests mention that the location of the Maynard offers a good base from which to explore the area's historic houses and gardens. Recommended restaurants are within a short drive.
Negative Reviews
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Some noise
Although noise doesn't appear to be a major issue at this hotel, guests do mention that they were able to hear people in the corridors. Others found that they were able to hear light traffic noise from the nearby road.
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Minor issues in bathrooms
Guests occasionally mention that they came across some minor examples of poor maintenance in the bathrooms. Those reported include cracked basins, poorly draining sinks and shower heads with a mind of their own. That said, issues such as these are not the norm.
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Occasional complaints about Wi-Fi
A small number of previous guests have found that the Wi-Fi signal wasn't all that strong in their room and, in some cases, non-existent. Although it doesn't seem to be a regular occurrence, there is a chance you may encounter issues.