A 17th-century manor house with gardens overlooking the River Derwent and a hotel since 1832, The Peacock passed from the ownership of Lord Edward Manners to that of Derbyshire-based Longbow Venues (see The George at Hathersage and The Ashford Arms) in 2025. Retaining the ambience of country-house luxury, and following upgrades to the kitchen, restaurant, bar and lounge areas, ‘it is still very good’, says a trusted Guide reader. ‘The staff are excellent.' Bedrooms, from cosy singles, through doubles, superior, junior suites and the Executive Suite, blend tradition with modern comforts. All have air conditioning, 24-hour room service, ground coffee, fresh milk and Penhaligon toiletries. Junior suites feature a four-poster hand built on the Haddon Estate, a marble bathroom with bath and shower. At lunch the menu offers sandwiches and salad alongside dishes such as slow-cooked venison and ale stew, horseradish dumpling, pommes purée, greens and gravy; sesame tuna steak, hoisin & soy Asian salad. At night, it’s fine dining only. As well as exploring the Peak District by bike or on foot, guests can spend days fly fishing on the rivers Wye and Derwent, or visit stately Chatsworth and Haddon Hall.