Makeney Hall Hotel

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Scored 7.8
Rated good

Staff

9.0

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About this property

In 6 acres of landscaped gardens, this Victorian 4-star hotel has striking countryside views and a conservatory restaurant. Makeney Hall Hotel is just 15 minutes' drive from the city of Derby. Makeney Hall Hotel has 46 bedrooms, all elegantly decorated to a high standard. Guests can enjoy free Wi-Fi access, satellite TV, and facilities for making tea and coffee. Originally built as a Victorian country mansion, many charming original period features remain intact. The impressive conservatory restaurant is situated in the picturesque rear gardens, and the Lounge and Cocktail Bar also offers light meals. The Peak District can be reached in 30 minutes by car. Nearby attractions include Chatsworth House and Alton Towers, which is just 45 minutes’ drive from Makeney Hall Hotel.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.9 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular facilities

  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Room service
  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
  • Bar
  • Cot available on request

Property highlights

Perfect for a 3-night stay!

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.9)

Breakfast info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free, American, Buffet

  • Free private parking available at the hotel

Loyal customers

There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.

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Guests who stayed here loved

Dominic
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Excellent room upgrade. Kate on reception is always extremely welcoming and professional. In my opinion she is the face of Makeney hall. Due to my regular stays I was upgraded to luxurious suite w with beautiful views, a very...”
Marshall
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“We were looked after perfectly by Roger who was very well versed on the history of the hotel even though he'd only been there for 3 months”
Azmat
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ A Delightful Stay at Makeney Hall Hotel I recently enjoyed a two-day stay at Makeney Hall Hotel and was thoroughly impressed by its charm and character. The historic building and beautifully maintained grounds create an atmosphere of...”
Victoria
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Very friendly staff. Beautiful location, clean and tidy rooms. Food was stunning.”
Julia
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Breakfast ok but slow to refill hot food but there was a wedding party in so probably very busy. Had a room in the courtyard as had a dog with us but lovely large room and modern shower room. Woods to walk the dog. Staff very good and...”
Russ
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Staff amazing, especially the food service young lads. Food excellent and gardens beautiful.”
Alison
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The room was spacious. Bed and pillows were comfortable. Complimentary toiletries were in the bathroom. Hotel was set in lovely grounds.”
Penni
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Wonderful welcoming staff , very friendly from the moment we arrived”
Luke
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Beautiful grounds and very friendly staff who were more than happy to help with anything. The food was also delicious, both in the morning and in the evening.”
John
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Fantastic character building excellent food and staff rooms high standard extremely clean and large a great place”

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site
Restaurant #1
  • Cuisine
    British
  • Ambiance
    Family friendly • Traditional • Romantic
  • Dietary options
    Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

House rules

Makeney Hall Hotel takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 15:00 to 23:30
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 01:00 to 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please check what conditions may apply to each option when making your selection.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 4 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 1 year
Cot upon request
£10 per child, per night
2 years
Cot upon request
£10 per child, per night
Extra bed upon request
£10 per child, per night
3 - 17 years
Extra bed upon request
£10 per child, per night

Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.
Groups
When booking more than 6 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
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The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Weddings are hosted on most weekends. These are held in a separate part of the hotel but you may experience some noise if a band/disco is hosted. Bar areas may be busier than normal.

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Makeney Hall Hotel in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.