Part of the Derbyshire Travel Guide on Britain Express, highlighting attractions, heritage, and tourism information.
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Accommodation in Grindleford, Derbyshire Part of the Derbyshire Travel Guide on Britain Express, highlighting attractions, heritage, and tourism information. |
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The MaynardA Hotel in Grindleford, DerbyshireMain Road Grindleford Derbyshire England S32 2HE
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Description:
From: £40.00 Set in glorious surroundings at the north eastern end of the DerwentHope valley in the Derbyshire Peak National Park, the hotel provides the perfect base for sight-seeing and walking holidays. With many notable attractions such as Chatsworth House, Haddon Hall and the lovely market town of Bakewell only a short drive away, landmarks like the dramatic ?gritstone edges? at Froggatt, Curbar and Stanage the Blue John caverns at Castleton and the twin dams on the DerwentLadybower Reservoirs - famously used during training for the WW2 Dambusters Raids - are also within easy reach. The Maynard has long been a popular base for walkers, ramblers and climbers, with a wide choice of walks, routes and climbs of varying distances and degrees of difficulty, all within easy reach of the hotel We also operate a walkers? drop-off and collect ?rescue? service, please call for details. Chatsworth house - ?the Palace of the Peaks? is home to the Duke and Duchess of Devonshire and is widely regarded as one of Britain?s best loved historic houses and estates. Together with the nearby Haddon Hall, Chatsworth was used as a location in the new film adaptation of Jane Austen?s ?Pride and Prejudice? Amongst the many local events that attract visitors are the traditional Derbyshire village well dressings, Chatsworth Horse Trials, Bakewell Show, and the Longshaw Sheepdog Trials.Recently refurbished to a very high standard, the hotel features an enviable restaurant offering a wide selection of excellent menus, together with a beautiful panoramic view. Tasty bar meals at lunchtimes and evenings can also be enjoyed on the sun deck The hotel is also renowned as a wonderful venue for Weddings and Receptions - elegant, friendly and welcoming. With 10 comfortable en suite bedrooms, The Maynard is the ideal choice for visitors looking for a holiday base for businesses needing a meeting or conference venue, or for local residents wanting a great night out or a party venue. Accommodation Rating: 3* (about ratings) Facilities
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Heritage Rated from 1- 5 (low-exceptional) on historic interest
Nearest Attractions Eyam Hall -
0.7 miles (Historic Building) Eyam Museum -
0.7 miles (Museum) Chatsworth -
4.7 miles (Historic House) Peveril Castle -
5 miles (Castle) Blue John Cavern -
5 miles (Family Attraction) Speedwell Cavern -
5 miles (Family Attraction) Treak Cliff Cavern -
5 miles (Family Attraction) Hob Hurst's House -
5.8 miles (Prehistoric Site) Haddon Hall -
6.9 miles (Historic House) Nine Ladies Stone Circle -
8.7 miles (Prehistoric Site) Nearby Towns & Villages to Visit Eyam -
1.6 miles away Bradwell -
4.9 miles away Bakewell -
5.8 miles away Sheffield -
9.4 miles away Matlock -
11.3 miles away Buxton -
11.6 miles away Rotherham -
15.3 miles away Barnsley -
18.8 miles away Directions: UK Hotels |
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HISTORY CORNERName the Historic attractionBritish Heritage AwardsCelebrate the best of British Heritage in our annual British History QuizThe fourth wife of Henry VIII, who agreed to marry her partly on the basis of a flattering portrait painted by Holbein This Day in British History12 February, 1554 Lady Jane Grey executed Grey became famous as the 'Nine Days Queen', a pawn in the ambitions of the Earl of Northumberland Monarch Mayhem |
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