The Maynard, Grindleford – Luxury Hotel In The Heart Of The Derbyshire

Set right across from the famous Padley Gorge, The Maynard is in a great location to hit this spot before the crowds arrive.

About the place

We have passed The Maynard many times, it’s a very imposing building and instantly recognisable. From the outside it looks very high end and we were unsure whether ‘walkers’ would be the type of audience they’d want in, but on checking in we found that staff were incredibly friendly, accommodating and the beer garden was just what we needed after a long day in the hills. They serve great food with locally sourced ingredients including estate venison and foraged woodland mushrooms.

The space

We stayed in a family room with a king size bed and a single bed in a separate room, which would make this a great choice for a couple with a child. The room was very comfortable, spacious and the corner bath with the woodland and far reaching views made for a very relaxing night. They have 19 different rooms from suites to singles to choose from, so theres something to suit everyone. The decor and detail in the communal areas was beautiful with many old features including stained glass windows looking out onto the amazing beer garden.

Location & walks nearby

Located in the beautiful village of Grindleford, The Maynard is the perfect location to start our Padley Gorge circular route and with many amazing walks just a short drive away, this would make a great base for a weekend exploring the Peak District.

Would we go back?

We absolutely loved this place, the food, the staff, the room and the location, it ticked all the boxes for us, we would definitely return.

🥾 Walks from the door

Padley Gorge – Ancient Woodland Walk From Grindleford Station

Easy–Moderate · 0.3 miles away

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Padley Gorge – An Ancient Woodland Walk Hidden In The Peak District

Easy–Moderate · 0.8 miles away

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Robin Hood’s Stoop & Little John’s Grave Walk From Hathersage

Moderate · 2.2 miles away

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POIs nearby

Granby Discovery Barn Full of information about the local areas flora, fauna and history 📍 1.2 miles away View on map → Ice Cream Van The perfect stop off on a hot day - cash only. 📍 1.2 miles away View on map → Robin Hood's Stoop Robin Hood shot an arrow from here to Little Johns grave 📍 2.4 miles away View on map → Little Johns Grave The resting place of Robin Hood's sidekick 📍 2.4 miles away View on map → Baslow Edge Highland Cows Often seen roaming along this edge but please keep your distance 📍 2.5 miles away View on map → Hathersage Stepping Stones Stepping stones across the River Derwent 📍 2.8 miles away View on map →