The Maynard - Grindleford Bridge

The Maynard in Grindleford Bridge is a Peak District hotel that pairs a twice-Michelin-trained chef with the area's most-awarded wedding venue status. Its on-site pub, the Maynard Arms, serves cask ales and seasonal dishes, while the hotel's restaurant holds 2 AA Rosettes. Free parking and Wi-Fi come as standard.

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At the Maynard in Grindleford, guest rooms have rainfall showers, White Company toiletries, and tea and coffee making equipment. The superior family room accommodates two adults and two children, with a sofa bed and views over the valley. All rooms include a flat-screen TV and free Wi-Fi.

Dining at the Maynard

Chef Simon Flory, previously of Fischer's at Baslow Hall (a Michelin-starred property), leads the kitchen at the Maynard hotel. He sources meat from local farms and game from the surrounding estates. The menu includes Derbyshire oatcakes, Chatsworth Estate beef, and a Sunday roast carving trolley.

Events at the Maynard

The Maynard hotel's event space seats up to 120 guests for weddings and conferences. The space has its own bar, disabled access, and a private terrace. For weddings, the hotel's dedicated team can arrange everything from the license to the floral arrangements.

Around the Maynard

Opposite the Maynard Arms, a bus stop provides access to the 257 service to Sheffield and Bakewell. The hotel is a 10-minute drive from Chatsworth House and Haddon Hall. Bakewell, with its weekly farmers market, is 15 minutes away by car.

At the Maynard Arms

Weekend entertainment at the Maynard Arms features live music, themed dinner nights, and Sunday quizzes. The pub serves a cask ale selection including local brews from the Bradfield Brewery and the Sheffield CAMRA award winners. Outside, a terraced garden with views over the valley has seating for 40 people.

• In the Peak District National Park, the Maynard hotel pairs a 19th-century building with a chef whose résumé includes Michelin-starred kitchens.
• The Maynard Arms is one of the few wedding venues in the East Midlands recognized by The Wedding Industry Awards for Best Wedding Venue.
• At the Maynard in Grindleford, the hotel's locally sourced menu-think Chatsworth Estate beef and Derbyshire cheeses-changes with the seasons and can be paired with a 40-strong local gin list.
• The Maynard at Grindleford houses a dedicated suite for private events, accommodating up to 80 guests with its own bar and panoramic views over the Derwent Valley.