The Maynard

About The Maynard

The Maynard sits on the main road through Grindleford, a stone-built village on the eastern side of the Hope Valley. The Victorian building was put up by the Duke of Rutland's estate and has been a hotel for most of its life; a thorough refurbishment has brought the interiors up to a boutique standard without stripping out the original stonework and high ceilings.

Nineteen bedrooms are spread over two floors, most looking out across the valley towards Eyam Moor. Rooms are dressed in muted colours with good linen, White Company toiletries, coffee from a local roaster and organic still and sparkling water. Sizes vary from compact doubles up to larger rooms with seating areas and roll-top baths. A cooked breakfast is included in every rate, which is worth factoring in when comparing prices.

Downstairs there is a bar and a restaurant serving modern British food, with a menu that leans on Derbyshire suppliers and changes through the year. The outdoor terrace and beer garden are the strongest feature in good weather, with a long view down the valley. The Chatsworth Suite is a separate function space used for weddings and corporate events, so it is worth checking what is on if you want a quiet weekend.

Padley Gorge and the Longshaw Estate are both a short walk from the door, and the gritstone edges at Froggatt and Curbar are close by for climbers and scramblers. Grindleford station is a ten-minute walk, with trains to Sheffield and Manchester, and Chatsworth, Bakewell and Hathersage are all within fifteen minutes by car. It suits walkers, cyclists and couples wanting somewhere smarter than a pub but not formal.