The Maynard

We attended a weeding on Thursday 6th August and stayed overnight in the hotel. Stunning venue in an amazing location, food service and facilities were top notch. The staff couldn't have been more attentive and catered to all our requirements even if they didn't fit their schedule which is true testament to a well run establishment. The room was absolutely amazing one of the best we've ever stayed in!

One quick note and this is not a criticism but I noticed some of the wood floors and carpets are in need of some cleaning/restoration. I only noticed as I work in this field so if you need a quote please feel free to reach out.

The charm of the architecture and the beautiful location

Excellent breakfast. Good food Friendly staff . Accessible carpark

We visited here for Sunday lunch for my Mum's birthday. Such a delightful experience. Harley our server was excellent! Very helpful with some dietary restrictions we have and super friendly and efficient. Made the whole experience a joy. The food was exceptional. We were very impressed and we will be back.

My wife and I had a great overnight stay and evening meal at The Maynard. It was a great place for a last minute break away from the kids even though we only live on the other side of the Peak District. This gave us both an opportunity to recharge and go for a walk to Alport Castles near to Ladybower (they're not Castles, they are an active geological feature, before any North American tourists complain).

The staff were extremely friendly and attentive from the moment we set foot inside the hotel. Even the waiting staff engaged with us while waiting at the reception desk to ensure we would be seen to shortly. I'm not one for people standing on ceremony, but it was a small gesture that was appreciated. We were also alerted to a wedding party breakfast in the morning and recommended to eat earlier to avoid the noise. Can't think of the last time staff were this considerate and attentive in the UK for a hotel of this price range. There is clearly a real pride in the reputation of The Maynard.

The room was clean and tidy and complimentary coffee and tea was available. I was pleasantly surprised to find that even the decaf coffee served in the restaurant and at breakfast was flavourful. This may seem like a very small positive observation, but in my view, so many hotels and restaurants don't hit the mark on coffee quality, let alone the decaf option. Top marks for this on a personal level.

We also had an evening meal and breakfast at the hotel and can't fault the hotel for the selection on offer. The gourmand desert selection is chef's choice, but well worth it as a sharer and comes with a drink of your choice (prices vary).

Overall, I would gladly return here again if the opportunity presents itself, even just for a meal in the restaurant. I didn't catch the name of anyone else at the hotel, but I'll give recognition to Harmonie for the service at dinner as she reflected the same quality of service given by all the staff.

A beautiful hotel and restaurant in a picturesque location. I took my friend for lunch for her birthday and we enjoyed delicious food in beautiful surroundings. The staff and management were extremely professional and gave us a very warm welcome and excellent service throughout. I can offer nothing but praise for the high quality food and service we received. We would highly recommend a visit to the Maynard to anyone and we would definitely return again.

The Maynard is beautiful property in a beautiful location and is the perfect lunch venue for a warm summer’s day. We were welcomed and shown into the restaurant, but we were unsure whether to choose a table or wait for one to be allocated. Having spoke to a second waitress, she confirmed that we could sit at the table of our choice.
The menu contains a wide range of nibbles, starters and mains and there is something there for every taste. The wine list was comprehensive and well priced, and our bottle of white was served at a perfect temperature. You will not go hungry, the portions are enormous. I had the duck which was well presented with a spring roll “on the side”. What was lacking was any carbohydrate, and a slightly smaller portion served alongside some new potatoes or rice would have been preferred. Nevertheless it was a lovely meal and unfortunately we did not have the appetite for desserts but did enjoy a good quality coffee.
I would give this restaurant 5 stars were it not for the painfully slow service. There appeared to be adequate staffing but there were huge gaps and the main course did not appear until some 75 minutes after being seated. I enjoy a meal not to be rushed, but this was too far at the opposite extreme. More visibility of staff so you can easily call someone would have helped the situation.

Booked for visit to Chatsworth House and a halfway stop on our journey further North. Great Value , friendly staff our room was lovely clean comfortable and great shower. The breakfast was top notch. Highly recommend

We stayed here for a wedding. I cannot rate the staff at this venue highly enough. From the courteous and friendly wedding team on the day but especially for those who helped us search for our missing car keys with kindness and patience till we located them. Our room was spacious and comfortable and the cooked to order breakfasts delicious.

Our 4th visit to the Maynard and as usual everything was great. A warm welcome with a reminder from Reception to enter the car registration into the display on the desk. The room was clean and nicely presented. Both our evening meal and breakfast were excellent. If you have a loyalty card ensure the waitress scans it at the end of your meal. I tried at checkout when paying the bill and was told it wasn't possible to add the points.

Hotel is fantastically located, and very close to Grindleford Railway Station providing good local service. The breakfast were excellent with plenty of choice, and the staff were friendly and helpful.

Great find.
Would highly recommend.
Very hospitable staff and warm welcoming reception ; we even got a cheeky room upgrade - thanks !!
Close proximity to the Grindleford station, which was useful because we travelled by train.
We hiked one of the recommended routes around the Peak District - the Stanage edge epic ; we even made it to Robin Hood’s cave.
We were very happy to return to the Maynard for some good food and drinks out on the veranda in the summer sun.
Should definitely like to return.

We visited for my husbands birthday for lunch. We had a table outside with glorious views, being Longbow Loyalty members we received a lovely bottle of sparkling wine (birthday gift) and the food was great. I must give a shout out to the gentleman waiter who looked after us, his manner, professionalism and service was exceptional

The staff and service were friendly and efficient, location great and the food was exceptional.