Makeney Hall Hotel
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Description
Set within 6 acres of manicured gardens and commanding stunning views across the Amber Valley, the Makeney Hall Hotel offers one of the most picturesque locations in Derbyshire. With the A6 close by it is just a short journey to many attractions including The Peak District National Park, Haddon Hall, Chatsworth and Alton Towers. The Makeney Hall Hotel is also within easy reach of all the shops and sights of Nottingham, Derby, Buxton and Ashbourne.
The hotel itself is a grand Victorian mansion which oozes elegance and sophistication from the moment you enter. Traditional decor flows throughout the halls, reception and into the Makeney Hall Hotel’s spacious, bright and airy guest rooms. Sleep easy and unwind with a large bed, en-suite bathroom, TV, WiFi internet access and refreshments tray in every room at the Makeney Hall Hotel.
After a day visiting the many local attractions return to the Makeney Hall Hotel for a relaxed drink in the comfortable bar and an exquisite evening meal in the hotel’s restaurant. Delectable English modern cuisine is accompanied by superb views of the hotel’s gardens, fine wines and friendly service to create a memorable meal.
Facilities
Hotel Facilities & Services
- Total Floors Number: 2
- Total Rooms Number: 46
- Non-Smoking throughout the hotel
- 24 hour front desk
- Lift to all Floors
- Multilingual Staff
Bedroom Facilities
- TV
- Tea and Coffee Making Facilities
- Wi-Fi
- Internet Access
- Room Service 24hr: Yes
- Hairdryer
- In Room Safe
- Non Smoking Rooms
- Ground Floor Rooms
- Direct Dial Telephone
- Complimentary Newspaper
- Iron/Ironing Board
- Trouser Press
- Laundry/Dry Cleaning Services
- Housekeeping (daily)
- Sofa Beds Children Only: 12
Parking
- Parking at Hotel Free: Yes
Travel Facilities
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Nearest Rail
- Name: DERBY
- Distance: 4 miles
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Nearest Airport
- Name: NOTTINGHAM EAST MIDLANDS
- Distance: 21 miles
Family Facilities
- Cots/Cribs Free: Yes
- Interconnecting Rooms
Bar and Restaurant
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Breakfast served from
- Saturday/Sunday: 08:00
- Monday to Friday: 07:00
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Breakfast served to
- Saturday/Sunday: 10:00
- Monday to Friday: 09:30
- Bar in Hotel
- Restaurant in hotel
- Children's Menu available
- Highchairs available
Pets
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Pets Allowed
- Types: Pets accepted on request with hotel
- Cost: £5.00 per night
Travel Facilities
- Nearest Rail Name: Derby Distance: 4 miles
- Nearest Airport Name: Nottingham East Midlands Distance: 21 miles
To view our full selection of accommodation in Derby & Notts Area, view our hotels in Derby & Notts Area page.
Reviews
SuperBreak Customer Rating
- Overall: SuperBreak Overall Rating: 4.1 out of 5 based on 31 reviews
- Sleep: SuperBreak Sleep Rating: 4.2 out of 5
- Breakfast: SuperBreak Breakfast Rating: 4.3 out of 5
- Staff: SuperBreak Staff Rating: 4.4 out of 5
- Location: SuperBreak Location Rating: 4.4 out of 5
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Relaxing weekend
Stay Date: 19/05/2018, a customer aged 65+ who stayed in this hotel wrote this review.
Great value hotel could do with a little attention in main areas painting etc. but our executive bedroom was fine. Beautiful grounds. Service was very good, food excellent and the staff were really good and helpful. Overall really good value would r… See more
Great value hotel could do with a little attention in main areas painting etc. but our executive bedroom was fine. Beautiful grounds. Service was very good, food excellent and the staff were really good and helpful. Overall really good value would return. Collapse
Overall Hotel Rating: 4 out of 5
Hotel Ratings:
- Destination: 5 out of 5
- Sleep: 4 out of 5
- Breakfast: 4 out of 5
- Staff: 5 out of 5
Attraction Tips:
- National arborietum: 5 out of 5
Dining Tips:
- Hotel: 5 out of 5
Dog friendly excellence
Stay Date: 12/01/2018, a customer aged 45-64 who stayed in this hotel wrote this review.
The hotel is cosy, clean and spacious. Staff were friendly and helpful. Afternoon tea was top notch! Very enjoyable stay. Great walking country. See more
The hotel is cosy, clean and spacious. Staff were friendly and helpful. Afternoon tea was top notch! Very enjoyable stay. Great walking country. Collapse
Overall Hotel Rating: 5 out of 5
Hotel Ratings:
- Destination: 5 out of 5
- Sleep: 5 out of 5
- Breakfast: 4 out of 5
- Staff: 5 out of 5
Derbyshire Break
Stay Date: 26/11/2017, a customer aged 65+ from Cheshire who stayed in this hotel wrote this review.
The Makeney Hall Hotel itself was a little tired but the food was very good and the staff very helpful and friendly. The two night stay was well worth the money. We visited Belpher, Matlock (most places were closed on Monday) and Bakewell, unfortunat… See more
The Makeney Hall Hotel itself was a little tired but the food was very good and the staff very helpful and friendly. The two night stay was well worth the money. We visited Belpher, Matlock (most places were closed on Monday) and Bakewell, unfortunately the bad weather prevented us travelling further. Collapse
Overall Hotel Rating: 3 out of 5
Hotel Ratings:
- Destination: 3 out of 5
- Sleep: 4 out of 5
- Breakfast: 4 out of 5
- Staff: 5 out of 5
Dining Tips:
- Hotel for both evening meals: 4 out of 5
- Wheatsheaf Bakewell: 4 out of 5
Two days in Derbyshire
Stay Date: 01/11/2017, a customer aged 65+ from United Kingdom who stayed in this hotel wrote this review.
Makeney Hall always great value - been 3 times. See more
Makeney Hall always great value - been 3 times. Collapse
Overall Hotel Rating: 4 out of 5
Hotel Ratings:
- Destination: 5 out of 5
- Sleep: 4 out of 5
- Breakfast: 5 out of 5
- Staff: 4 out of 5
Poor Hotel Stay
Stay Date: 16/02/2017, a customer aged 45-64 from Donington-on-Bain who stayed in this hotel wrote this review.
This was a poor hotel more a two star than a three. We wanted to stay around the Peak District and when booking you seemed to have difficulty finding a hotel that would take children which I thought was a little strange. The only one was the Makeney … See more
This was a poor hotel more a two star than a three. We wanted to stay around the Peak District and when booking you seemed to have difficulty finding a hotel that would take children which I thought was a little strange. The only one was the Makeney Hall. The hotel was tired both inside and out. Our bedroom was dirty and very dusty bet it still is in our room. This was just a poor experience all round. Overall very disappointed which is a shame as these vouchers were given to me as part of my retirement present. They say feedback is a gift I hope you use this gift wisely. One final point I think there should be some dress code in the restaurant for an evening meal. Is a Manchester United football shirt, trackie bottoms and training shoes really acceptable in a hotel where the bottles of wine start at £20 - I think not! Collapse
Overall Hotel Rating: 1 out of 5
Hotel Ratings:
- Destination: 1 out of 5
- Sleep: 1 out of 5
- Breakfast: 3 out of 5
- Staff: 3 out of 5
Attraction Tips:
- Ilam Park: 5 out of 5
- Sudbury: 5 out of 5
Dining Tips:
- Angelos: 5 out of 5
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Nice Building and grounds
Stay Date: 07/2019, James T wrote this review.
we booked this hotel last minute and were happy with it for our two night stay. breakfast was basic but reasonable. nice quiet area to walk around decor is a bit dated but staff were helpful and friendly.
we booked this hotel last minute and were happy with it for our two night stay. breakfast was basic but reasonable. nice quiet area to walk around decor is a bit dated but staff were helpful and friendly. Collapse
A nice surprise
Stay Date: 07/2019, Jane G wrote this review.
I booked this hotel whilst working abroad for a leading tour operator and then read the reviews. It was a mini break for me and my mum. Working as a holiday representative for many years I know how damming a bad review can be and I also know that mor… See more
I booked this hotel whilst working abroad for a leading tour operator and then read the reviews. It was a mini break for me and my mum. Working as a holiday representative for many years I know how damming a bad review can be and I also know that more people complain and spread the news than good opinions. This hotel has history, very pleasant and helpful staff, the food was amazing. Our room was clean ,nicely decorated had top quality curtains and shower gels etc. The beds were very comfortable and clean modern bedding. We were blown over with the price and value for money. We got bed and breakfast for 2 nights, one evening meal and afternoon tea for less than £100 each. I’ve been in the travel business for over 25 years so I feel I’m qualified to judge. Thank you to all staff Collapse
Two night midweek break
Stay Date: 06/2019, Odyssey249166 wrote this review.
We were given a 2 night Buyagift voucher and selected to use it at Makeney Hall.There wasn't a standard room available when I booked so we upgraded to a Superior room (£10 a night supplement ) , which was in the old hall building..The room was on a c… See more
We were given a 2 night Buyagift voucher and selected to use it at Makeney Hall.There wasn't a standard room available when I booked so we upgraded to a Superior room (£10 a night supplement ) , which was in the old hall building..The room was on a corner and was quite large and airy with windows on two walls.The bed was large and comfortable and there was a sofa , chairs and table as well as the standard furniture. Plenty of hot water and complimentary toiletries in the bathroom. The water pressure for the shower was a little disappointing but hey ho. Enjoyed the burger from the Drawing Room menu , which we ate in the conservatory as it wasn't busy. Very nice homemade burger with salad but maybe let down by the (frozen?) fries. Breakfast was a buffet meal with hot and cold items..I liked that there was fresh fruit available. Pots of tea and coffee were brought to the table by friendly staff. There was a Prom in one of the function rooms on the second night , but despite having both windows in the bedroom open , wasn't disturbed at all. If you were being picky , there are some signs of wear and tear but I enjoyed my stay and would be happy to return. Collapse
Wedding at Makeney
Stay Date: 06/2019, Freddy195 wrote this review.
Beautiful location and setting - assisted by beautiful weather. Excellent service by the staff even though delays were encountered by photographs as often happens at weddings ���� our meal was first class and served by professional staff. As dog lo… See more
Beautiful location and setting - assisted by beautiful weather. Excellent service by the staff even though delays were encountered by photographs as often happens at weddings ���� our meal was first class and served by professional staff. As dog lovers our retrievers were able to enjoy the wedding too and were allowed in the lounge and of course in the dog friendly bedrooms. I would recommend this venue as a lovely wedding setting. Collapse
OK but bit disappointing
Stay Date: 06/2019, Travisgud wrote this review.
Initial arrival looked ok...until you look closer. Quite tired and in need of ground tidying on approach. Old Manor House type property with newer Courtyard area attached. Nice rear aspect and conservatory where breakfast was served. Outdoor garden… See more
Initial arrival looked ok...until you look closer. Quite tired and in need of ground tidying on approach. Old Manor House type property with newer Courtyard area attached. Nice rear aspect and conservatory where breakfast was served. Outdoor garden venue for weddings, with open sided wooden structured gazebo. We were allocated a room in main building and I guess as it was on a voucher didn’t qualify for the considerably nicer rear aspect. Our room overlooked entrance and car park so everyone arriving with wheeled bags could be heard. It was also next to events lounge. We were lucky no weddings in progress whilst we were there as music and guest noise would DEFO have been heard. Room was nice and large and although Id requested a twin set up and reception confirmed on check in it was a twin, upon arrival it was set up as a King. We didn’t bother to get it changed which I’m sure they would have...but poor attention to detail. Hospitality tray in room was replenished as were used towels. No mat in the over bath shower which I found quite slippy. Plenty of storage, good size TV for room. Heard lady in adjoining room make her morning call each day and she could have been standing next to me. Breakfast in conservatory area which overlooked the garden. Pots of tea/coffee delivered to table but rest on self serve basis. Usual fayre but not best we’ve had. Eggs were mostly rock hard and bacon too on first morning. Toaster however was set just right, and didn’t require 2 tours. Staff all very pleasant. Property could be so much better..lost potential. Wouldn’t return. Good break to area overall based on discounted rate, but wouldn't think full rate warranted. Had 2 great meals at Bridge Inn down the road about 1 mile. Collapse
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