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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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
Makeney Hall Hotel
Stay Date: 12/08/2011, a customer who stayed in this hotel wrote this review.
A beautiful hotel in fantastic surroundings, staff were very pleasant and helpful, rooms were of an excellent standard. Could not find a fault even if i tried. See more
A beautiful hotel in fantastic surroundings, staff were very pleasant and helpful, rooms were of an excellent standard. Could not find a fault even if i tried. Collapse
Overall Hotel Rating: 5 out of 5
Hotel Ratings:
- Destination: 5 out of 5
- Sleep: 5 out of 5
- Breakfast: 5 out of 5
- Staff: 5 out of 5
Attraction Tips:
- Alton Towers: 5 out of 5
Short Break In Makeney Hall Hotel
Stay Date: 01/07/2010, a customer who stayed in this hotel wrote this review.
We chose this hotel as a base to visit National Trust properties. These were all easily acessable from the hotel. We were very impressed by the size of the bedroom, the large bathroom, furnishings and fittings. It made our stay very comfortable. See more
We chose this hotel as a base to visit National Trust properties. These were all easily acessable from the hotel. We were very impressed by the size of the bedroom, the large bathroom, furnishings and fittings. It made our stay very comfortable. 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: 4 out of 5
Attraction Tips:
- National Trust Calke Abbey: 4 out of 5
- National Trust Shugborough Hall: 5 out of 5
- National Trust Kedleston Hall: 4 out of 5
- National Trust Sudbury Hall & Museum Of Childhood: 4 out of 5
Lovely Break
Stay Date: 13/06/2010, a customer who stayed in this hotel wrote this review.
Makeney Hall was lovely and the surrounding area was a very peaceful and enjoyable place to spend a few days rest. See more
Makeney Hall was lovely and the surrounding area was a very peaceful and enjoyable place to spend a few days rest. 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: 4 out of 5
Attraction Tips:
- Milford: 5 out of 5
- Belper: 5 out of 5
Great Stay at Makeney Hall Hotel
Stay Date: 03/05/2009, a customer from SCUNTHORPE who stayed in this hotel wrote this review.
A very enjoyable weekend, very good accomadation and meals, staff very friendly and courteous cheater a clean and tidy city See more
A very enjoyable weekend, very good accomadation and meals, staff very friendly and courteous cheater a clean and tidy city Collapse
Overall Hotel Rating: 5 out of 5
Hotel Ratings:
- Destination: 5 out of 5
- Sleep: 4 out of 5
- Breakfast: 5 out of 5
- Staff: 5 out of 5
Attraction Tips:
- Buxton: 4 out of 5
- Bakewell: 4 out of 5
- Carsington Water: 4 out of 5
- Matlock: 4 out of 5
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'It's not my problem' - the staffs favourite phrase.
Stay Date: 05/2018, cluckyhen0 wrote this review.
Booked through Secret Escapes and was really looking forward to a great evening away. Check in was busy as a Baby Shower was just leaving and we were advised that we were not in the main building and that the room we were in had sustained water damag… See more
Booked through Secret Escapes and was really looking forward to a great evening away. Check in was busy as a Baby Shower was just leaving and we were advised that we were not in the main building and that the room we were in had sustained water damage in the hall caused by an overflowing shower but to compensate we would have a drink included with our evening meal. No biggy! The Annex had a lovely water feature - that wasn't turned on until 1205am (just what you need to hear at that time of the morning) and after going up the steps we noticed the room had a funky smell. The stain was certainly not one from the shower - see the photos. After looking through the other reviews below we can only assume the smell is down to the fact that dogs are allowed in the room - and as the stain was not present in our room on the review 6 days before our stay, maybe it was this dog that caused the stain? Having dropped our bags we decided to head for a quick drink and a seat in the garden area - which was absolutely littered with cigarette butts (one guest walked past and stated it was nice to see they had swept up since the day before). 2 benches for 3 tables! Visiting the main ladies next to the bar area was a hazard in itself with paper all over the floor, paper towels strewn around and each toilet in need of flushing. Our meal was booked for 7pm on the day we booked. The lady on the phone actually stated that our booking time was the first available sitting but when we arrived for our meal we were blunty and gruffly told that no, we hadn't booked for then and asked to leave. Nothing polite or accommodating in their mistake. As the sun was streaming into the conservatory I pointed out that the condiments were open and in direct sunlight next to an open door - as were the bread rolls. When we went down again we were seated in the conservatory so that my husband wasn't even able to see me due to the sun. The window ledge was covered in droppings/bugs and overall we just wanted to leave. The waitress had tights that thread bare and holey it was quite embarrassing. We did point out that the food should not be where it was and the droppings/bugs but this was just shrugged off. Meal was ok, certainly nothing to shout home about, but as the staff were so rude we just wanted to get up and go. Between courses I went to reception to advise them about the food left in full sunlight, uncovered (mayonnaise was one) and the droppings and was advised 'what do you want me to do about it? It's not my problem.' Said courtesy drink never appeared either. A walk around the grounds after showed that it is generally an uncared for hotel. Whilst indoors is shabby and in desperate need of a good clean the outside pond areas are stagnant and green, the grounds are littered with cig butts and empty glasses and there is generally no pride in the location. As the stain was so bad in the hall and we accidentally trod on it - and it was wet - we felt we had to place towels over incase of a trip to the loo in the night. Have a look at the towels after just sitting there for 8 hrs! Breakfast was actually quite pleasant. Staff were friendly and polite. Choice was ok. Scrambled Eggs were undercooked and the bacon needed a bit more colour but overall it was ok. Staff could have cleared empty tables away quicker as they floated around but overall it was ok. Unfortunately on check out we again advised new receptionist of the problems we had had and got the same '[it's not my problem' attitude. She advised the GM already knew of the stain and that she would be in touch - but we have heard nothing back. It is apparent that they place the emphasis on weddings here but that they do not have a good cleaning team to ensure that the areas where smokers are congregating is cleared, glasses are moved and grounds are cared for. The wet, stained, smelly room was appalling and was clearly not from the shower as the stain flow was in the wrong direction - would be nice if they cleared the drains occasionally too. I would highly recommend that you steer clear of this hotel. Collapse
Great food, expensivd drinks.
Stay Date: 05/2018, Guis wrote this review.
As expected, because we booked with "Secret Escapes" we were billeted in the annex (or Courtyard as reception described it) Hotel was busy with a "Baby Shower" and a wedding taking place. Stairs up to 1st floor, no lift, had a strange smell which was… See more
As expected, because we booked with "Secret Escapes" we were billeted in the annex (or Courtyard as reception described it) Hotel was busy with a "Baby Shower" and a wedding taking place. Stairs up to 1st floor, no lift, had a strange smell which was replicated in the room. A sort of wet dog smell. We later found the hotel is described as 'Dog Friendly' I would have preferred it to be 'People Friendly' If dogs are allowed in rooms, why not allocate some rooms for people and dogs and keep some just for people? Room can be described as functional and not luxurious, as is bathroom. However the shower is not a rain shower but more of light drizzle type with a fixed shower head only and not one with a detachable shower head. Water flow is far too low for efficient use which is just as well as the water drains away too slowly leading to paddling in water. Rooms are kept very clean with fresh towels each morning. Shame about the doggy smell! Public areas are as described elsewhere and are old and full of character! We had breakfast and dinner and service was perfect, quality of food is probably better than we have in any other hotel we have stayed at in the UK. Super breakfast and excellent dinners. The only disappointment is the price of drinks at the bar. 8 drinks, all but 1 a soft drink, for approaching £40.00 . This included a "Splash of lemonade" at £1.30. Seating in the garden area is very limited, although it would make a prime "afternoon tea" area. Hotel is described as non smoking in building and gardens but the patio was strewn with cigarette butts. So many that we asked staff if they could sweep them up. A girl arrived with a dust pan and hand brush as she said that was all she could find! It was nice to have an early morning and late evening walk around the beautiful gardens. Collapse
Perfect weekend escape
Stay Date: 05/2018, garys s wrote this review.
Spent the early May Bank Holiday at this gem of a hotel. Surrounded by beautiful countryside and on the doorstep of the Peak District. Booked a suite, room 47, and wow what a treat. Huge bathroom with both shower and deep bath. Separate lounge area a… See more
Spent the early May Bank Holiday at this gem of a hotel. Surrounded by beautiful countryside and on the doorstep of the Peak District. Booked a suite, room 47, and wow what a treat. Huge bathroom with both shower and deep bath. Separate lounge area and a little balcony, that although needed a lick of varnish or paint, was just perfect in the late afternoon sunshine and a cool drink. The hotel was rambling which is exactly what you’d expect from an old hall. Yes furniture and carpets a mixture of quality but for us this is part of the charm. The staff were so polite and friendly- another asset. The food was top notch throughout. Ate both nights and breakfast too. The conservatory in the evening sunshine overlooking the gardens was so relaxing. This place is perfect for the Peak District with Bakewell and Buxton both within an hours drive with stunning scenery. We will be back. Collapse
Can't understand the Bad Reviews
Stay Date: 05/2018, char18160 wrote this review.
Had such a lovely two night break in this hotel! The room was cosy, like a bedroom and en suite was clean and a decent size. We didn't manage to get up for breakfast ha, but we dined in the restaurant and the food was literally amazing. The steak was… See more
Had such a lovely two night break in this hotel! The room was cosy, like a bedroom and en suite was clean and a decent size. We didn't manage to get up for breakfast ha, but we dined in the restaurant and the food was literally amazing. The steak was cooked to perfection and the views overlooking the gardens was really nice whilst sipping a cocktail in the evening sun! £15 in a taxi to Derby, or 5 min drive to Belper.. Plenty to do around the area. Sad that our stay is over, and if we were ever back in the area I would happily go back, and recommend to family. Collapse
Needs a refurb
Stay Date: 03/2018, gill552018 wrote this review.
Beautiful building, such a shame the inside isnt as elegant as the outside. Desperately needs doing up, walls have scuff marks and paintwork chipped everywhere,furniture doesnt match in the dining room and looks shabby. Its so quiet too! I don't like… See more
Beautiful building, such a shame the inside isnt as elegant as the outside. Desperately needs doing up, walls have scuff marks and paintwork chipped everywhere,furniture doesnt match in the dining room and looks shabby. Its so quiet too! I don't like rowdy places but we felt as if we couldn't talk to each other in the bar area, it was deathly quiet!! Could do with a little background music to create an atmosphere. Very expensive. If the decor was nice it would have been a lot better. Our suite was ok but nothing exceptional, stayed in nicer rooms for less. We had our own sauna but not really keen on them so didnt use it. Prefer a hot tub☺. Comfy bed though, had a good sleep. Breakfast was ok. Collapse
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