The Maynard Becomes The Only Peak District Hotel And Restaurant With Coeliac UK Accreditation
Published On Sunday 30 Nov 2025 by Sticky Beak
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Believed to be the Peak District’s only hotel and restaurant with this status, the Hope Valley venue doubles down on inclusive, seasonal, locally-sourced dining.
The Maynard, one of the Peak District’s most popular hotel and restaurant destinations, has been officially accredited by Coeliac UK - a milestone that recognises the team’s dedication to safe, inclusive and flavour-led dining for guests who are coeliac and those who eat gluten-free.
The Coeliac UK Gluten Free Accreditation is awarded to venues that meet the charity’s strict standards across food preparation, handling, and staff training. It provides assurance that every meal marked gluten-free is prepared with care and confidence, from kitchen to table.
The Maynard is believed to be the only hotel and restaurant in the Peak District to hold this accreditation - a rare distinction that further cements its reputation as one of Derbyshire’s most welcoming and forward-thinking dining destinations.
Executive Chef, Adrian Gagea, has developed an autumn and winter menu that celebrates delicious local, seasonal ingredients while ensuring there’s no compromise for gluten-free guests.
Gluten free highlights include the Twice-Baked Cheese Soufflé with blue cheese sauce and rocket, Wild Mushroom and Thyme Arancini with roasted pepper velouté, Pan-Fried Duck Breast with cashew and hoisin sauce, and the Slow-Cooked Pork Ossobuco with roasted pumpkin and saffron risotto. Indulgent desserts such as the Winter Pavlova and Chocolate Brownie with Spiced Plum Mousse round out the gluten-free experience.
“Coeliac UK accreditation gives guests total confidence in both our food and our processes,” said Adrian. “Our aim is simple - to make gluten-free dining every bit as exciting, seasonal, and flavourful as the rest of our menu.”
Managing Director Rob Hattersley - who is coeliac - said the accreditation reflects a deeply personal commitment to inclusive dining: “We want every guest to feel completely confident. Gluten-free shouldn’t mean compromise, and at The Maynard it doesn’t.”
Nestled in the village of Grindleford in the heart of the Hope Valley, The Maynard is a stylish country hotel and restaurant that combines contemporary hospitality with a rich Peak District heritage. Just a short drive from Bakewell and Chatsworth, it’s a place where locals and visitors alike come together to enjoy modern British cooking that is seasonal, locally sourced and seriously tasty.
With 19 beautifully appointed bedrooms, a spacious bar and dining area, panoramic views across the National Park, and a long-standing reputation for excellence, The Maynard offers everything from breakfast, dinner and afternoon tea to Sunday lunches, and seasonal tasting menus.
The Maynard is also a much-loved wedding venue. The Coeliac UK accreditation adds extra reassurance for couples planning their wedding breakfast and for guests who are coeliac or gluten-free - ensuring menus can be tailored safely and deliciously for everyone at the table.
The Maynard is owned by independent Peak District hospitality business, Longbow Venues.
Bookings can be made at www.the-maynard.com or by calling 01433 424 110.
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