The Maynard

Hotels
9 (1747 reviews)
The Maynard The main road , Grindleford Bridge , gb

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Terrace
Family rooms
Packed lunches
Non-smoking throughout
Concierge service
Allergy-free room
Kid meals
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Spacious rooms
Stunning views
Cons:
Understaffed during peak times
Issues with cleanliness

Categories

Cleanliness
8.58
Some positive remarks about cleanliness, but issues noted with room not being hoovered.
Service
8.55
Mixed sentiments; while some staff were praised, others had a poor attitude.
Location
9.59
Specific mentions of stunning views and lovely walks nearby.
Room Quality
9.04
Rooms were described as spacious and comfortable, although some issues noted.
Amenities
9.07
Positive remarks about facilities, but some services were deemed understaffed.
Value for Money
9.03
Considered overpriced by some guests, yet others found it a bargain.
Food and Beverage
8.58
Food described as very good but with some service flaws and limited coffee options.
Overall Experience
9.55
Majority positive sentiments with several guests expressing enjoyable experiences.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-08 11:15

Property Description

Luxurious Accommodation with Stunning Views

Beautiful Surroundings and Outdoor Activities

Delicious Dining Options and Relaxing Bar

Experience the ultimate retreat at The Maynard in Grindleford Bridge. Indulge in the comfort of our well-appointed rooms with picturesque views. Explore the breathtaking surroundings with hiking trails just steps away. After a day of adventure, unwind at our restaurant with delectable dishes or grab a drink at the cozy bar. Don't miss out on this perfect getaway. Book your stay at The Maynard now for a memorable experience.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM

Property Policies

  • Parking

    Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not possible).

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in the hotel rooms and is free of charge.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 2 years old stay for free when using an available cot.
    You haven't added any extra beds.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.

Location

Guest Reviews

9
Based on 1747 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.58
Service: 8.55
Location: 9.59
Room Quality: 9.04
Amenities: 9.07
Value for Money: 9.03
Food and Beverage: 8.58
Overall Experience: 9.55
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659iand • Family
10
Fantastic staff and food.
Pros:

What a lovely place this is, and the food was gorgeous.
Our waitress Rachel was fantastic and couldn't do enough for us, thank you Rachel.

2026-03-21 • via Tripadvisor
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Linda • family_with_children • gb
8
Pros:

Location was fantastic.
Evening meal was great

2026-03-20 • via Nuitee
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Jo • solo_traveller • gb
10
2026-03-20 • via Nuitee
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kevin • couple • gb
8
Lovely relaxing stay ideally suited to our needs for walking in the local area.
Pros:

Decor, ambience, facilities, very tasty evening meal and cooked breakfast.

Cons:

Wasn’t allowed to walk our dog on to the grass surrounding the hotel.

2026-03-18 • via Nuitee
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Jo • solo_traveller • gb
10
Great location. Great food.
Pros:

Loved the deco. The food was delicious. The staff so friendly and helpful.

2026-03-17 • via Nuitee
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Sue • couple • gb
10
Lovely restful break with food safe for me as a coeliac very reassuring that they are accredited to the coeliac society
Pros:

The views from the dining area and our room

Cons:

Could be cool in places and not enough seating in bar area when it gets busy

2026-03-17 • via Nuitee
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Thompj18 • Family
10
Fantastic restaurant and great service
Pros:

Great service and great food. The lamb shank was spectacular. Big thank you to our very good young waiter. Great views and a great beer garden.

2026-03-15 • via Tripadvisor
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Claire • couple • gb
9
2026-03-15 • via Nuitee
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suew830 • Couples • Southampton, Hampshire, England
10
Perfect Peak District break
Pros:

Excellent stay beautiful hotel welcoming staff and the food was delicious I have coeliac disease and the majority of meals can be made gluten free We will be back

2026-03-14 • via Tripadvisor
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Peter • solo_traveller • gb
9
2026-03-12 • via Nuitee
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ellisp_12 • Family • Llangefni, Anglesey, North Wales, Wales
6
Look out for parking charge
Pros:

We had passed the Maynard on several occasions and thought it looked lovely. So we made a quick stop for drinks. A week after stopping here for a drink on our way home we received a parking fine for £100. It had been dark when we arrived and we saw no notice. We weren’t informed that we needed to register our car number at reception. Obviously not going to stop here again.

2026-03-10 • via Tripadvisor
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Nicola • couple • gb
10
Pros:

Love the history and features of the Maynard combined with comfort and superb food

2026-03-09 • via Nuitee
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H6771HGterriw • Family
6
NO baby changing facilities - very disappointing
Pros:

Family Sunday lunch for a 60th birthday. Food & staff were great. However I found it very disappointing that for such a reputable venue that it has NO baby changing facilities. I was offered the disabled toilet but would still have to change my child on the toilet floor!

2026-03-08 • via Tripadvisor
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241melainem • Friends getaway • Derbyshire, England
8
Lovely place, good food but watch out for the parking fine.
Pros:

Lovely place inside as we went when it was dark . The food was very nice, the salad was so different and the chicken was delicious. Our waiter was excellent, very friendly and couldn’t do enough for myself and my friend . However recently I was very shocked to received a letter in the post of a £100 parking fine . After ringing up and speaking with the receptionist she informed me that there are signs in the car park and on reception about registering your vehicle on arrival. As it was pitch black and the lighting in the car park wasn’t good, neither my friend or myself saw this. In fact we could only just see the entrance to the hotel, not good at all. I suggest brighter lights or more of them. My friend booked in and nothing was said by the receptionist about registering and we certainly didn’t see anything. The lady on reception did cancel the fine and I also received confirmation of this . Very disappointing to get a fine and we would think twice now about returning as this has put us right off. Let’s hope the staff also remember to remind guests to register their car .

2026-03-08 • via Tripadvisor
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Shaun • solo_traveller • gb
9
2026-03-08 • via Nuitee
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LucyM409 • Family • London, England
10
The maynard
Pros:

We had a great time and would definitely return to this hotel. It was very comfortable and warm and all the staff were very welcoming and helpful. The food was great. We used the walks leaflet in the room to go on a beautiful walk straight from the door of the hotel. As there are another 5 walks to do we will need to return. I’m

2026-03-07 • via Tripadvisor
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Rebecca • family_with_children • gb
10
2026-03-07 • via Nuitee
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Carl • family_with_children • gb
9
Fabulous hotel
Pros:

Impressive historical building in the beautiful Peak District. Very comfortable, tastefully furnished room with spotlessly clean and modern facilities. Fabulous breakfast. Friendly and helpful staff.

Cons:

The only thing that bothered us was the shower. I got the hang of the basic controls eventually but the temperature fluctuated wildly between boiling hot and freezing cold. Hubby stepped in, thinking I was being an idiot but he couldn't work it either. There aren't any shops or places to eat if you're walking around the immediate area.

2026-03-06 • via Nuitee
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Alan • family_with_children • gb
10
Mid week break near Bakewell.
Pros:

Lovely room and pleasant staff. The food was great.

Cons:

Nothing.

2026-03-04 • via Nuitee
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Sally • couple • gb
7
Clean, comfortable and friendly but could be better for the price charged
Pros:

Friendly staff, comfortable bed, good food

Cons:

Noisy extractor fans outside our room and would have liked an option to choose fruit and cereals etc from a buffet. Was shocked that a cappuccino was an “extra” at breakfast!

2026-03-02 • via Nuitee