The Maynard, Grindleford - Reviews & Ratings
Main Road, Grindleford, S32 2HE
The Maynard, Grindleford
Boasting a peaceful location in the beautiful Peak District, this enchanting property, dating back over 100 years, has been extensively refurbished to offer mod... more
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Paul ( Mature couple)
from Eagle, lincoln , GB on October 17, 2007
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David ( Other)
from Benfleet , GB on July 3, 2007
The Maynard, Grindleford - Reviews & Ratings"Excellent food in a beautiful location" (99889842)
Good sized room
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Claire ( Mature couple)
from Brussels , BE on May 20, 2007
Very good food, extremely funny waiter. Nice superior double room with lots of space and very clean.
The website advertised drop-off service for walkers and made it sound as if we could get information about walking in the Peak District, but since the renovations the hotel seems to be focusing more on events such as weddings and away days, and we were directed to the Hathersage tourist office for information on walking - but there is no tourist office in Hathersage! Also when the room was cleaned the tea and toilet paper were not replenished, nor were we given fresh glasses in the bathroom
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Anonymous ( Group of adult friends)
on December 27, 2008
The Maynard, Grindleford - Reviews & Ratings"Friendly and helpful staff. A relaxed atmosphere and lovely to be able to stay in dog friendly hotel. The most superb location for walking." (107739403)
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Pamela ( Mature couple)
from Woolsthorpe, grantham , GB on May 9, 2007
The Maynard, Grindleford - Reviews & Ratings"We were generally satisfied with our stay and consider we got good value for money." (99954156)
View from our room. Aura of quality Food was good Plenty of parking
No fruit on offer at breakfast Leak in shower unit Lack of power in shower Sometimes difficult to communicate with staff
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Susan ( Mature couple)
from Huddersfield , GB on December 8, 2008
The Maynard, Grindleford - Reviews & Ratings"Too cold to stay at within the winter months." (107872723)
The staff were very profesional, friendly and happy to help with any queries/requests The food was of a very high standard,the evening meal served was excellent.
The hotel in places was quiet cold, especcially in the bedroom. (the bathroom radiator did not work at all) On nights where the weather drops below freezing this is not acceptable considering the cost of the stay, It was obvious to see that cut backs were being applied in the areas of gas & electric, but this should not be at the expense of paying guests,as it is not 'chep' to stay there in the first place.
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Anonymous ( Mature couple)
on April 21, 2007
The Maynard, Grindleford - Reviews & Ratings"Food was excellent. Small friendly hotel. Decor and presentation in common areas better than in the rooms. Excellent value for money booked as a package. Would be more than happy to stay here for a few nights as abase to further explore the Derbyshire countryside. Staff were approachable and helpful." (99948784)
The overall feel. The view. The seperate rooms.
Clock was wrong and couldn't be changed. Windows condensensed over which obstructed the excellent view.
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Anonymous ( Family with older children)
on November 29, 2008
bar and restaurant and food fantastic service very very good
dimmer switches for lights in rooms dont work very good. and we had two rooms both the same. painting in bathrooms of poor quality
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Anonymous ( Family with young children)
on April 18, 2007
The Maynard, Grindleford - Reviews & Ratings"We would have liked to have known how they are ruined the interior of the hotel, its like a spaceship inside and a beautiful old building outside! The bar was like any other bar in any city and felt very average. It was impossible to get any service at reception, there was never any one at the reception desk duing our entire stay! It seems so weird, surely they are aware that first impressions last. The restaurant manager was nice though, very chilled, everyone else was non english speaking or not around!" (99493691)
We loved the exterior of the hotel, its a beautiful old building. The food was very nice.
Unfortunately they had modernised the interior of this beautiful old hotel, it looked bizzare and cheap. The staff were dreadful, there was never anyone on reception, it felt like we were asking for too much when we just wanted to check in!!!
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Anonymous ( Same sex couple)
on November 26, 2008
The Maynard, Grindleford - Reviews & Ratings"Most relaxing & enjoyable." (107930431)
Very friendly staff, but not overfamiliar. Quiet hotel. Lovely large room.
Would have liked to have our room serviced on the Sunday as it was the one full day we were there. Would have been nice not to have had to make a bed for once & had clean towels.
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Anonymous ( Solo business traveller)
on November 24, 2008
The Maynard, Grindleford - Reviews & Ratings"Excellent value for money, high standard of accomodation" (107533181)
High standard of rooms, location of Hotel
Restaurant fairly expensive but good
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Anonymous ( Mature couple)
on November 21, 2008
The Maynard, Grindleford - Reviews & Ratings"I would ask for room 10 again - liked the spacious room but not sure about the waterfall type of bath - it makes hair washing a bit difficult ie you have to kneel on the floor and hang over the side of the bath under the flow of water" (107623957)
welcoming and friendly - very happy to lend us maps, walking books etc which we appreciated
although we were not there to watch TV it would have been nice to at least tune it in to watch the news - a less complicated system would be better
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Michael ( Solo leisure traveller)
from Norwich , GB on November 19, 2008
The Maynard, Grindleford - Reviews & Ratings"A splendid hotel and I will definitely stay there again." (107893523)
Very attractive setting, convenient to Peak District.
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Anonymous ( Young couple)
on November 10, 2008
The Maynard, Grindleford - Reviews & Ratings"Hotel has a good feeling overall and would recommend." (107753535)
Food in bar lovely. Decor welcoming and overall room standard good.
Cleanliness in bathroom was not up to expected standard - i.e; floor/corners/taps etc. Continental breakfast was below par for restaurant standard. Expected warm homemade croissants/pastries not supermarket shelf. Thought 10:30am checkout was a bit early!
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Anonymous ( Young couple)
on July 24, 2008
The Maynard, Grindleford - Reviews & Ratings"super duper" (108064880)
hotel decor customer service room facilities value for money
restaurant closed
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David ( Mature couple)
from Oahkam , GB on April 13, 2007
The Maynard, Grindleford - Reviews & Ratings"A charming location, the staff are really helpful and friendly. Nothing is a problem to them. The shower in our room was tepid on the first day and that is my only niggle. The hotel appears very popular as a wedding venue. I can understand why, the food in the restaurant or the bar is excellent and the staff really go that extra mile to make sure you are happy. We personally would recommend the Maynard for good value and good old fashioned service!" (99649397)
A hotel full of character, large car park, and offering all facilities.
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Anonymous ( Mature couple)
on March 15, 2007
The Maynard, Grindleford - Reviews & Ratings"We arrived late on Friday evening and initially had to wait to check in but after that everything else was fine and the service we received could not be faulted. We needed an early start next morning and the staff went out of their way to ensure that we had breakfast." (99688345)
Friendliness and willingness to help
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Carol ( Mature couple)
from Chipping campden , United Kingdom;GB on January 29, 2007
The Maynard, Grindleford - Reviews & Ratings"We could not fault the attentiveness of staff who were exceedingly helpful (we were the only guests on the first night of our stay). The food was excellent and not expensive. Some disarray downstairs with refurbishment in progress but this did not cause any problems at all. Smoke from the bar did drift into the dining area - but this will not be a problem when the new legislation comes into force in July and may not be a problem when the refurbished rooms are back in general use." (99511326)
Very helpful staff. Excellent food. Stunning location.
Decor of room a little tired but updating planned - refurbishment of communal rooms already in progress.
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Pat ( Mature couple)
from Reading , United Kingdom;GB on November 18, 2006
The Maynard, Grindleford - Reviews & Ratings"I wish we could have stayed longer at this hotel. Beautiful old Victorian hotel. Some furnishings seen better days but I think that contributes to its lovely relaxed atmosphere. Staff laid back and friendly. Breakfast beautifully done-perfect tablecloth, service, excellently presented food eaten in a room overlooking lovely scenery. We were going into Sheffield for a concert and the manager took great pains to draw us a map and explain the easiest route. My only niggle was the less than hot shower. Otherwise great." (99325308)
Lovely old building. Relaxed and comfortable. Friendly staff. Excellent breakfast.
Showers disappointingly lukewarm.
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Ian ( Family with young children)
from Peterborough , United Kingdom;GB on November 4, 2006
The Maynard, Grindleford - Reviews & Ratings"The hotel was let down by the issues surrounding the lack of hot water and poor service. In particular there was only 1 person serving at breakfast and this was obviously insufficient particularly at busy times. There was never anyone on reception and retrieving our room key became a problem, only solved by not handing it in !" (3305468380)
Breakfast conservatory has wonderful views of the valley and food was generally of a high standard
Due to problems with the boilers we had no hot water for two mornings. There was only ever 1 person serving at breakfast.
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Hazel ( Mature couple)
from Huntingdon , United Kingdom;GB on October 29, 2006
The food was excellent - interesting menu, well presented
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Steven ( Group of adult friends)
from Colchester , United Kingdom;GB on October 28, 2006
Hotel was very good overall the staff were polite and helpful, the food was amazing and the view from the superior rooms were beautiful.
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Hans ( Group of adult friends)
from Rosmalen , Netherlands;NL on September 1, 2006
The Maynard, Grindleford - Reviews & Ratings"The description on the site was the same as what we should like and what we have got. We are very content. My complements!" (3305246868)
beautifull envirement and garden; perfect rooms; building with style; nice and helpfull people; very good restaurant
nothing, it was perfect.
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Melanie ( Young couple)
from Uppingham , United Kingdom;GB on August 28, 2006
The Maynard, Grindleford - Reviews & Ratings"Our overall opinion of the hotel was good but it was let down by a few minor issues, eg staff weren't around when checking in or out also bar left unattended so had to wait for drinks. Overall cleanliness was good but the bathroom was grubby, shower curtain very dirty and sink not clean. The shower also did not work very well." (3305107468)
The room was very large with excellent views and the food was very good, great location
No one on reception when checking in or out, shower curtain dirty and bed linen very worn.
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Anonymous ( Mature couple)
on August 18, 2006
The Maynard, Grindleford - Reviews & Ratings"Lovely food, the restaurant was top class. Friendly staff, nothing too much for them. The room had been upgraded to a suite, which was a nice surprise. Will probably go back again to explore the region and will use this hotel as a base." (3304948481)
Everything - the hotel was lovely.
The weather!! The room had a superb view, but we could not see it!
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Matthew ( Solo business traveller)
from Wheathampstead , United Kingdom;GB on August 8, 2006
The Maynard, Grindleford - Reviews & Ratings"Bedrooms are comfortable and a good size, the food was excellent and the view over the country side was memberable. Local walks with time estimates and maps are provided." (3305140029)
Good food served with local beer - great views of the Peaks
No WiFi connection
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John ( Mature couple)
from Bottisham , United Kingdom;GB on August 2, 2006
We had a superior double with comfy sofa and good view. Decoration and window frames in need of attention. Good ensuite. Excellent dinner and friendly, attentive staff.
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Caroline ( Mature couple)
from Birmingham , United Kingdom;GB on July 31, 2006
The Maynard, Grindleford - Reviews & Ratings"Local ammenities,but otherwise everything was fully explained on web site" (3305043069)
comfortable,quiet,EXCELLANT FOOD,staff very attentive and thoughtful.
would have liked to see an hairdryer in the room,
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John ( Mature couple)
from Fareham , United Kingdom;GB on July 23, 2006
The Maynard, Grindleford - Reviews & Ratings"In general I was very happy with the facilities provided by the hotel. It is clear that the hotel needs some updating in both the fabric of the building and in the level of service, but at the price point everything was acceptable." (3304990615)
The hotel was a generally clean, friendly family hotel.
The music played in the public spaces was too repetative. I don't think I can face Norah Jones anymore!
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Anonymous ( Mature couple)
on July 20, 2006
The room was clean and tidy ansd the staff were well presented and very helpfull.The food was first class with and excellent choice.
Our room overlooked the road and there was oa lot of early morning noise.
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Anonymous ( Mature couple)
on July 13, 2006
The Maynard, Grindleford - Reviews & Ratings"Accommodation first class and the choice of food excellent both in quality and value." (3304824554)
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Anonymous ( Mature couple)
on June 11, 2006
The Maynard, Grindleford - Reviews & Ratings"we choose the hotel because of value for money. and its location, and was not disappointed in either." (3304706571)
excellent room (albert)with a superb view over the garden,good breakfast in a good resturant
we had an evening meal in the resturant although excellent food and service we did think
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Anonymous ( Young couple)
on June 7, 2006
The Maynard, Grindleford - Reviews & Ratings"Nice big room with amazing views. Choose to have food from bar menu instead of eating in restaurant. One meal was excellent and one was very poor. Spoke to waiter who quickly got the manager The manager delt with the matter very well, immediately advising us we would not be charged for the meal and buying us a drink." (3304777505)
Nice building. Great room with amazing views.
Shower was luke warm in the evening although was fine the following morning.
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Anonymous ( Young couple)
on May 9, 2006
The food was very nice.
We found the room rather noisy, and some of the furniture was broken and the tv remote control was missing. The staff althouh friendly and helpful were few and far between.
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Anonymous ( Young couple)
on October 23, 2007
The location was great and the staff very friendly.
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John ( Mature couple)
from Wigan , United Kingdom;GB on April 27, 2006
The Maynard, Grindleford - Reviews & Ratings"The hotel is a good position on a main road with plenty of car parking space. The staff are very helpfull, the bar is modern and plenty of choice of bar food and real ales." (3304569171)
No TV remote control in room.
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Melvyn ( Mature couple)
from Southampton , United Kingdom;GB on April 21, 2006
The Maynard, Grindleford - Reviews & Ratings"Food of good quality, but limited availability from bar menu on first (Sunday)evening. Breakfast range of cereals very limited, and not sufficient fruit put out (e.g. no grapefruit, prunes). Good service in bar and restaurant, but not good practice to hoover up nearby lounge while guests are eating breakfast. Many good features, but requires further upgrading and sharper household management." (3304432240)
Quiet, comfortable bed
Not always warm enough in the room
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Simon ( Young couple)
from Peterborough , United Kingdom;GB on April 19, 2006
Quiet and peaceful, lovely gardens and really friendly and helpful staff. The food and choice of drinks was first-class and the bar and restaurant staff really couldn't do enough to ensure we were happy and looked after
Our only slight complaint was a dripping tap in our en-suite bathroom that kept us awake a little longer than normal, otherwise the room was clean, the bed comfy and the whole experience superb.
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Michael ( Mature couple)
from Spaldwick , United Kingdom;GB on April 15, 2006
The Maynard, Grindleford - Reviews & Ratings"The people working at the Hotel were very very helpful. The breakfasts were excellent" (3304498666)
The view
Room appeared a little tired
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Neville ( Mature couple)
from New milton , United Kingdom;GB on April 11, 2006
The Maynard, Grindleford - Reviews & Ratings"superb food ,with very good presentation.hotel very informally run with helpful and friendly staff. room was lovely and had lovely views" (3304414625)
lovely room with superb views.staff very friendly , welcoming and helpful. the food both in the bar and restaurant was excellent and also beautifully presented.thoroughly enjoyed our break
shower in bathroom was'nt very efficient. could do with improvement
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Michael ( Mature couple)
from Doncaster , United Kingdom;GB on March 11, 2006
The Maynard, Grindleford - Reviews & Ratings"To summarise: Very pleasant stay with attentative staff. Good bar menu though not very large portions! Thoroughly recommend this hotel despite minor niggles." (3304336956)
Full of victorian charm. Fantastic view from the bedroom of the gardens. Very large, well heated room with secondary glazing, and EXTRA large bed. All public areas were clean and decorated to a decent standard. Excellent full english breakfast with attentative staff.
Some fixtures and fittings in our bedroom (Albert) were in need of attention. These being, wardrobe door would not stay closed, sink panel very loose, bulb missing from shaving mirror, no remote control for the tv.
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Anonymous ( Mature couple)
on February 27, 2006
The Maynard, Grindleford - Reviews & Ratings"Lovely location and views, very relaxing weekend." (3304139022)
lovely location, good views, spacious room and good facilities.
the breakfast on one of the mornings was very poor, the service was very bad as there was only one waiter on duty, and there was a shortage of the food choce for the continental breakfast, and no white bread for toast!
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Anonymous ( Young couple)
on November 29, 2005
The Maynard, Grindleford - Reviews & Ratings"unfortunately our stay was ruined because some of the guests were permitted to play loud music in the lounge until after 2am! we did request the music level be reduced by contacting reception but nothing was done about it. other guests need to be respected not just the drunken yobs!" (2991480)
good quality hotel
self service breakfast
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Anonymous ( Mature couple)
on November 25, 2005
The Maynard, Grindleford - Reviews & Ratings"This hotel is very clean and the staff were very friendly. We had to wait to check in but at the time the hotel was very busy with a function. We had to ask a member of staff to book in and book out. Apart from this we would recommend the Maynard Arms as overall it was excellent. The room and bathroom was wonderful" (2841826)
very clean and the staff were very friendly. The food was excellent
checking in and out
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Anonymous ( Young couple)
on November 23, 2005
The Maynard, Grindleford - Reviews & Ratings"Initial impressions were poor. It took ages for the water in the bathroom to heat up and the room felt very cold and damp. However, having wheeled the portable electric heater between the bedroom and louge area the room temperature was bearable. The whole bedroom and parts of the hotel definitely need redecorating. The staff were very helpful and the breakfast excellent. Again, the location of the hotel was perfect and the building itself is full of character but needs an awful lot of attention." (2951650)
lovely building full of character and immaculate lawns. Breakfast very good.
Bedroom icy, lack of heat meant it felt very damp and decor needs updating.
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Stanley ( Mature couple)
from Dereham , United Kingdom;GB on November 21, 2005
The Maynard, Grindleford - Reviews & Ratings"On balance we were disappointed. Room should have been checked and heating problem sorted before we arrived. We were not told in advance that the restaurant was fully booked for a private party on the second night of our stay. We were not offered anything other than an apology for the lack of heating on the first night." (2899587)
Lovely old building, good size room, wonderful views, friendly staff
Heating in room was not working on arrival at 9.30 pm. An electric was provided but woefully inadequate. Heating restored next day
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Roger ( Mature couple)
from Bodmin , United Kingdom;GB on November 5, 2005
The Maynard, Grindleford - Reviews & Ratings"The stay was very nice, and I do not wish to expand my previous comments." (2881254)
Good comfortable bed. Pleasant bathroom. Very nice dining area. Warm towels from the rail.
Shower was not easy to use, and did not give hot water. Reception could be better. A buffet style breakfast for continental. Bar meals were good. The room would benefit from being double glazed to keep out road noise. We did not find it easy to find our room. (We found ourselves inadvertantly barging in on a meeting!) We where not shown to our room, which would have been more acceptable
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Anonymous ( Solo business traveller)
on November 5, 2005
The Maynard, Grindleford - Reviews & Ratings"I didn't enjoy my stay, but there are some pluses before I moan. Location was fantastic the building from the outside looks great. Views from the dinning area were good, bar was clean and modern (surprising that it was modern expected an old traditional bar). Downside and there are a few; if we work backwards. Checkout took over 20mins we had to wait for the waitress serving breakfast to finish and then swipe our cards. Breakfast, people were complaining about the service or lack of, so I just grabbed some cereal. Waitress went passed didn't even offer coffee/tea, which most other hotels would when they see you come in. Hot water, well more warm water, a refreshing start for the morning! My view looked into the side of the building and a lot of vents. The building did have character but I would have swapped that for a good nights rest, you could hear door opening, people moving about. I think sound proofing wasn't around in those days. Finding reception, what a nightmare, tucked away in some cupboard, what was that all about? But the night receptionist was nice, offered assistance... I wouldn't stay there again, but I was shooting through, price was good, depends on the reason you are staying in that hotel. If you were staying there to see the sights and it was a central point. Maybe, I would look around a bit more though." (2899063)
It was in a quiet area and that is about all i an say about the things i liked.
Staff: there was one person, serving breakfast and doing reception. Wouldn't have surprised me if she was cooking and cleaning as well. Took me over 20 mins to check out
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Greg ( Mature couple)
from Hilton , United Kingdom;GB on November 1, 2005
The Maynard, Grindleford - Reviews & Ratings"we only stayed the one night but will come for a longer stay and plan visits in the area" (2883587)
relaxed atmosphere
reception
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Anonymous ( Young couple)
on October 8, 2005
The Maynard, Grindleford - Reviews & Ratings"We enjoyed our stay and other than a better shower could not have wished for anything else. Slight muddle with booking but that was down to own error." (2823975)
Good view from room, pleasant surroundings
shower needs attention
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Room was good, the bed very comfortable
The En-Suite facilities were a bit tired. The water was not very hot. The taps did not convert from bath supply to Shower supply properly which left an inadequate pressure to the shower supply. More water was being supplied/wasted to the bath than was going to the showerhead. The Heated towel rail had no heat to it. In fact, the electrical connection had been Bodged Up with some black insulation tape and looked borderline on being in a dangerous state. The windows had a towel rail but ne curtains which left a sense of a lack of privacy when using the bathroom during darkness. I know this is minor but only one out of the two ceiling lights worked which left the shower in the dark once the curtains were closed. I did not voice any complaints during my visit and realise that maybe i should have voiced some concerns at the time. If i had been stopping for more than 1 night then i may have been more inclined to have said something. The evening meal was good. The breakfast was quite good, i would have graded it as very good if everything had not been overcooked. We were both fortunate to own our own sets of teeth because if we had false ones then i think we may have struggled to have got through it !
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