Makeney Hall Hotel - 4-Star Hotel in Derby

The on-site conservatory restaurant offers views over the rear gardens and serves a dynamic breakfast with hot and cold options. Afternoon tea is served in the conservatory, featuring freshly made sandwiches, scones, and cakes with tea and coffee refills. Themed dinner nights and a murder mystery dinner are held in the hotel, and special diet menus are available upon request.

The 46 bedrooms include Standard Doubles, Executive King Rooms, and the Strutt Suite with a private sauna. Rooms are equipped with satellite TV and tea and coffee making facilities, and some have walk-in showers or roll-in showers for wheelchair users. The hotel offers accessible rooms with emergency cords, grab rails, and raised toilets.

Set in 6 acres of landscaped gardens, the hotel has picnic areas and outdoor furniture for guest use. Walking tours are offered on the grounds, and the countryside views stretch toward Belper. The Peak District is a 30-minute drive away, and Chatsworth House and Alton Towers are within 45 minutes by car.

Pets are allowed for an extra charge, with a dog welcome pack provided on arrival. Dogs can accompany guests in the drawing room during breakfast, and dog bowls and treats are placed in the rooms. Family rooms are available, and kids' meals are offered in the restaurant.

Multiple meeting rooms accommodate up to 180 guests, with facilities for fax/photocopying and packed lunches. The hotel can host weddings and events, and the 24-hour front desk provides luggage storage and express check-in/check-out. Room service and a lounge and cocktail bar are available for guests.

Location: 15 minutes from Derby, 30 min to Peak District

Rooms: 46 bedrooms including Strutt Suite with sauna

Dining: Conservatory restaurant, afternoon tea, themed dinner nights

Pets: Dog welcome pack, breakfast in drawing room

Families: Family rooms, kids' meals, nearby attractions

Business: Meeting rooms for 180, 24-hour front desk, room service