The Peacock at Rowsley

A beautiful old building with an interesting aged history. The staff were amazing, very friendly. We were looked after in our stay with passion from every member of staff we encountered. Our tasting menu that evening was truly wonderful and a fabulous wine and cocktail list that was very suitably priced and packed with some very interesting wines. We retired to our rooms for one of the best sleeps ever. The rooms had welcomed air-conditioning. Breakfast was equally good. Could not fault ThePeacock at Rowsley.

The recent refurbishment has been done really well, keeping the original charm while adding a fresh, modern look. The tasting menu was amazing, with delicious flavors in every dish. The wine pairing was spot on and made the meal even better. A big thank you to James for his excellent service—he was friendly, professional, and made the evening special. Highly recommend!

The staff was professional, friendly and accommodating. The room was beautiful and spacious. The bed was so comfortable it was difficult to leave it. Oh, and the grounds and garden are gorgeous—-right on a river with great views of stone bridges. Five stars all around!

My husband and I booked dinner at Peacock at Rowsley to celebrate our wedding anniversary; it was our very first time dining here and it couldn’t have been more special! Having previously worked at Longbow Venues, we were exited to see some familiar faces; and it truly felt like a warm homecoming. The evening exceeded all expectations, from the impecable service of Josh and his team to the beautiful setting and exquisite food. Thank you so much for making our celebration so memorable! 🖤

This place is just beautiful! I love a historic property and this one ticks all the boxes for me. We came for an anniversary lunch and it felt so special. A very pleasant glass of fizz in the garden followed by a lovely lunch indoors. Staff were friendly and helpful and we had a lovely welcome as well as an anniversary card on our table. I just hope I will be able to stay one day!

We've stayed at a number of hotels similar to The Peacock and can say confidently that it is best in class. Located just outside Bakewell, The Peacock sits comfortably beside the Derwent and has well kept grounds. It's beautifully decorated, spotlessly clean and somebody has excellent taste in period furniture. It fits with the 400 year old fabric and feel of the building. The welcome is remarkably warm and friendly, which sets the tone. Somehow they have managed to instil that je ne sais quoi with all of the guest-facing staff. That is a huge achievement in hospitality and not easy to either deliver or replicate. Well done team Peacock, it has been noticed and appreciated. Please keep it up. It makes a big difference. It's certainly worth eating here. The food is, without exception, first rate. A really nice touch was the unexpected amuse bouche with pre-dinner drinks in the bar. Breakfast also was fabulous and shouldn't be missed. Yes, it is a wee bit pricey. However, that is more than matched by the entire experience. I should also say that the pink SMEG kettle in the room was an inspired inclusion. It's light years ahead of the usual anonymous article placed as an afterthought in most hotel rooms. Quirky is good!