Location was perfect for our trip. Chose the hotel because we wanted something out of town and with a country house hotel feel. Booking staff were so helpful with enquiries in advance. We arrived and book in was easy. Rooms were nice and well appointed and decor of the hotel was tasteful and featured original features. I requested an extra duvet and it appeared. We had booked dinner in the restaurant and the food menu of 2 to 3 courses was tasty, imaginative and well priced. The wine list was good. Service was great. Breakfast was also good and again staff very pleasant and friendly. We checked out and the receptionist helped my.mother to the car which was very sweet of her and much appreciated .

Room was a little chilly. The bedroom radiator was tepid. The bathroom cold. I needed to request an extra duvet for my bed (supplied). As expected the room was a little tired but otherwise itbwas well appointed. The shower pressure was pretty poor and despite keeping the shower curtain inside the bath, the bath was slighyly angled so that any water on its edges, ran to the end and poured onto the floor. Could be remedied. Bath had mould staining which again could be dealt with. Portions at dinner were massive. Appreciate HS2 people might need these but I think you could reduce the portion sizes by half and still keep punters happy. My mother had two chicken breasts when one would have sufficed.

We had a fab night at Makeney for my partners 40th birthday. We love Makeney because of the age of the building and because it has a lot of heart and soul. Despite being such an old building our room was toasty and warm. The junior suite we stayed in was beautiful and has an amazing view of ancient trees. This isn’t a flat pack hotel, it is a fabulous historical building. We always have dinner and the food is always great. The food when it arrived was really hot which we like. The staff can’t do enough to help you. We are returning soon and bringing our dog for the first time and we are looking forward to coming back. 😊

The room was lovely as was the location. We paid for an executive room overlooking the garden. The room was very spacious and tastefully decorated. Staff were on the whole friendly.

Some confusion surrounding lunches, we were staying for 2 nights ( Sat / Sun) but told they couldn't provide lunch on the Sunday, as they were not cooking lunches and the Afternoon Tea was fully booked by people not staying at the hotel. They advised they couldn't make any exceptions for guests staying at the hotel. We therefore had to make alternative arrangements. The restaurant was open in the evening and the meal was very nice, but just a shame they couldn't accommodate us at the lunchtime. We had been recommended to try a lovely pub called the Hollybush Inn as an alternative by our taxi driver, and it was not far from the hotel. Lovely pub food and Sunday lunches.

I stayed here last December and really enjoyed it. It's an excellent location for me and the good thing is they take pets whereas the Lion Hotel in Belper don't. We were only there one night and having the dog we couldn't stay in the main house but a room in the outside block which was fine. The room was extremely spacious and warm which was nice. The dog was allowed in certain parts of the main hotel. Front desk staff were excellent. It is a 5 minute walk from one of the best real ale pubs in Belper - The Hollybush Inn so a big plus.

Everything was fine but mentioned to the Receptionist on checking out that the toilet needed maintenance ashaving flushed the water kept running into the bowl.

Excellent location for my needs . Dog friendly, which was my main criteria.

Room needs upgrading. Some light didn't work or plug sockets ,when I tried to plug my appliances in.but did Work with the lamps that was already plugged in . The rooms showing on the booking site wasn't anything like what I received as far as decor or bathrooms.

Everything. The building a decor is very outdated however I love this type of style so to me it was amazing.. to me the furniture was beautiful 😍. It was valentines day so I phoned the hotel and asked if they could put a few petals on the bed and they did exactly what I asked for. I walked in with partner she didn't know and they had done a big love heart in red petals. ♥️ it went down a treat. Thank you Nikki for sorting it for me. Lovely Indian dining and pub just 5 minutes walk from the hotel. Food was beautiful and staff was amazing All In all both venues made it a special valentines evening for both me and my partner Would definitely and will go back to both places again

The rain 🌧 lol. Other than that perfect

Halted here on a solo trip, stayed 3 nights. Enjoyed my stay, beautiful walks around, baby bunnies, birds and scenery. I was lucky to hear owls hooting away at night fall. Special thanks to the housekeeping lady, she was so lovely, cleaned the room every single day, topped up lovely biscuits and supplies.

Beautiful buildings, lovely grounds, everything close by and accessible. Food was fabulous, staff very helpful. Toiletries in the bathroom and plenty of tea/coffee in the room. Nice quiet area to sit if there is a function on. Great breakfast.

The bedroom doors bang shut, they could do with slow closers for the safety of guests fingers and also to quieten down as people coming to bed late did not consider this. Walls in rooms quite thin so when plugs are put in in the next room this can be heard.

Superb and plentiful breakfast. Comfortable bed. Restaurant food is mostly good, although a chocolate brownie thing was overcooked but was replaced with no problem. Fish batter on one meal could've better cooked, as it was soggy. Fish was fine, I suspect oil not hot enough. Nice gardens, but why no seating on the lawns, just on the patio area?

Some of the décor could do with updating in places, where worn-looking, but overall I liked it.

The room was lovely and the bed was super comfy. The bath was deep so perfect for a long soak. Staff were so lovely and accommodating. The food was really lovely with very generous portions. Service was fab and the dining room very lovely. I would recommend anyone to stay there.

The room was a little too hot. It is tricky time of year with temperatures being up and down so I recognise it can be difficult to get the right temp for everyone. It’s not something that bothered me too much and wouldn’t stop me staying again.