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'A model of a modern country hotel' offering 'really excellent food' and 'comfortable, country-style bedrooms', this Peak District bolthole in a 17th-century manor house with gardens overlooking the River Derwent is surrounded by good walking country and in close proximity to Bakewell. Once owned by Lord and Lady Edward Manners, it was built for the steward of their stately home, Haddon Hall, and is full of tradition, and has plenty of art and antiques, a beamed bar, and four-posters in some of the bedrooms. 'Dinner is the main event', say our inspectors, starting with nibbles in the 'quaint bar, with a sparkling peacock image on the wall tiles'. In the restaurant, with its Mouseman tables, 'dishes are complex, carefully presented, well judged for portion size and very tasty'. In the bar, a lunch menu impressed another reader with its fish ('probably the best I have ever had outside Yorkshire'). After a generous breakfast, with an 'honourable mention for the toasted bacon sandwich', go hiking, visit Haddon Hall and Chatsworth House, or try fly fishing. (Peter Anderson, Tony and Ginny Ayers, and others)
The Peacock at Rowsley brings back its iconic Sunday lunch
The Peacock at Rowsley has proudly reintroduced its renowned Sunday lunch, crafted by Michelin-trained Head Chef Dan Smith. Featuring the finest seasonal, locally sourced ingredients, the set three-course menu includes dishes like Roast Derbyshire Beef Sirloin and Prune & Armagnac Bakewell Tart. Priced at £55, the meal is a celebration of tradition and quality. Served in a warm, elegant setting, guests can enjoy a relaxed dining experience. Book now at thepeacockatrowsley.com to savour this exceptional offering.
Tasting Menu Special Offer
Come and stay in a junior suite complete with a king-sized four poster bed, made locally on the Haddon Estate. Enjoying a tasting menu for 2 in the three AA Rosette restaurant where gastronomy sits at the core of the hotel, followed by breakfast the following day. The restaurant team are the proud bearers of three AA rosettes. The key behind each dish is the high-quality, seasonal and local quality ingredients, which Head Chef Dan Smith is passionate about. Michelin trained by Tom Aiken, Dan combines skill and creativity to merit the awards we have achieved. Available from £330 including accommodation, tasting menu for 2 and breakfast. Please mention The Good Hotel Guide when booking.
Hotel Details
Address
Bakewell Road, Rowsley, Derbyshire, DE4 2EB, England
Telephone
Bedroom
15.
Openings
closed Sun evenings, Monday open for drinks in the bar and accommodation only.
Background Music
in public rooms.
Children
not under 10 at weekends. No children's menu.
Dogs
not allowed.
Prices
B&B doubles from £125. À la carte or 8-course tasting menu £90, with optional wine pairing. Packages available.
Other Reviews
Facilities
lounge, bar, 2 dining rooms, private dining room, in-room smart TV, 1-acre garden on river, fishing rights, public areas wheelchair accessible, EV charging.
Location
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