The Peacock at Rowsley
A 4-star luxury Peak District hotel in a beautiful period building, located in the heart of Derbyshire
Bakewell Road, Derbyshire, UK DE4 2EB
Around the hotel
- Audible alarm system throughout
- Doors to public areas kept open
- Windows that open
Babies and young children
- Microwave
- Some rooms with baths
- Staff can access fridges for guests
Bathroom
- Strong smelling cleaning products avoided
Bedrooms
- At least one seat with rigid arms in bedrooms
- Blackout curtains
- Light switches reachable from bed
- Phones reachable from bed
- Synthetic bedding
Designated accessible public toilets
- Accessible public toilet has emergency alarm
- Accessible public toilet has emergency alarm reachable from toilet
- Accessible public toilet near restaurant
- In accessible public toilet, toilet paper reachable from toilet
Dining
- Dairy free, gluten free, nut free, fish and shellfish allergies can all be catered for
- Dairy free, gluten free, nut free, fish and shellfish allergies can all be catered for if informed in advance
- Wheelchair can fit under restaurant tables
Hotel Policy
- Designated spending area for service animals
- Familiarisation tour
- Fire extinguishers in public areas
- Hotel can refrigerate medication for guests
- Only service animals permitted
- Welcomes service animals
Outside the hotel
- Clearly marked accessible parking
- Drop off area with dropped kerb
- Level car park
- On-site car park
- Well lit car parking area
- Well lit entrance
Babies and young children
- Baby changing
- Cots
- Microwave
- More frequent waste removal for nappies available upon request
- Public toilets equipped with baby changing facilities
- Some rooms with baths
- Staff can access fridges for guests
- Staff can access microwaves for guests
Bedrooms
- Blackout curtains
Dining
- High chairs in hotel restaurant
Experience
- Park and/or children's play area nearby
- Play area
Hotel Policy
- No smoking throughout the hotel building
Dining
- Composting programme
- Some organic food
- Vegan menu choices
Energy/ Emissions
- Low energy consumption lighting
Experience
- Space reserved for nature
Hotel Policy
- Complimentary toiletries vegan
- Food and drink locally sourced wherever possible
- Goods and services locally sourced wherever possible
- Publicises and encourages use of local businesses
- Seasonal menu choices
- Some food grown on site
- Supports pro-environmental initiatives or organisations
Housekeeping
- Option to forego towels being laundered daily
Religious/cultural
- Vegetarian menu choices
Transport
- Bikes available to hire or borrow nearby
- Hotel within walking distance of public transport
Waste
- All glass recycled
- All paper recycled
- Alternative to PVC room key cards
- Complimentary toiletries in recycled/recyclable plastic packaging
- Recycling bins around hotel
Around the hotel
- Windows that open
Babies and young children
- Staff can access fridges for guests
Bathroom
- Strong smelling cleaning products avoided
Bedrooms
- Blackout curtains
Dining
- Dairy free, gluten free, nut free, fish and shellfish allergies can all be catered for if informed in advance
- Some organic food
- Vegan menu choices
Experience
- Space reserved for nature
- Views of nature from hotel
Hotel Policy
- Bed linen made from natural materials
- Food and drink locally sourced wherever possible
- Goods and services locally sourced wherever possible
- Hotel supports local organisations and/or charities
- No smoking throughout the hotel building
- Publicises and encourages use of local businesses
- Publicises and encourages use of public/eco friendly transport
- Seasonal menu choices
- Some food grown on site
- Supports pro-environmental initiatives or organisations
- Training and development opportunities for hotel employees
Religious/cultural
- Vegetarian menu choices
Imagine yourself as Lord or Lady of the Manor in this late 17th century manor house. A hotel since the 1830s and part of the Haddon Estate, the Peacock at Rowsley is owned by Lord and Lady Edward Manners who live at nearby Haddon Hall.This beautiful period building sits in the Peak District National Park, and guests will find themselves surrounded by antique furnishings – they may even find themselves luxuriating in a four-poster bed.
Lovers of the great outdoors will truly appreciate the hotel’s location, and the opportunities the area affords for an active break. Guests can immerse themselves in the history of the Peak District with exclusive guided tours and discounted admission to neighbouring Haddon Hall and Chatsworth House.
For food lovers, the restaurant team has been the proud bearer of three AA rosettes – the top 10% in the country – for a number of years, and hospitality is a big part of the hotel’s offering, with the latest AA inspection noting: “Hospitality was a perfect example of charming, attentive and friendly customer engagement, a memorable aspect of the stay.’’ Unsurprisingly, the Peacock at Rowsley holds 4 silver AA stars.
The Peacock at Rowsley is a fabulous destination for an active break, surrounded as it is by the stunning scenery of the Peak District. Guests don’t have to go far to enjoy the outdoors, as the hotel boasts a wonderful river-fronted garden – the perfect spot to relax after a day exploring the National Park.
And there’s more to enjoy simply by walking from the front door, with a hand-picked selection of circular walks that offer guests the chance to enjoy some of the best countryside that Derbyshire has to offer. If you prefer getting around on two wheels you’ll discover some famous cycling routes nearby, plus guests can take advantage of a discount on cycle hire from Hassop Station. Don’t miss the Monsal Trail, a traffic-free 8.5-mile stretch of railway line between Bakewell and Blackwell Junction near Buxton, where cyclists can find themselves pedalling through old railway tunnels and pausing to take in some spectacular views.
Golfers can avail themselves of free temporary membership and complimentary green fees at the nearby Bakewell Golf Club. The challenging golf course is just a few minutes’ drive from the hotel and commands striking views across the Derbyshire countryside.
Anglers, meanwhile, will find themselves spoilt for choice. Four rivers run through the Haddon Estate, providing more than 15 miles of fishing. None of them are stocked, so all fish are wild. In fact the Derbyshire Wye is the only river in the country with wild rainbow trout.
Head Chef Dan Smith is passionate about seasonal, high-quality ingredients, locally sourced and. where possible, serves truly local ingredients from the Peak District, including organically-reared beef and lamb from the Haddon Estate.
The hotel also stocks Miller Harris toiletries,which “strive to use natural ingredients (which are all ethically and sustainably sourced)’’. All Miller Harris products are vegan, free from phthalates, artificial colourants, parabens and formaldehydes. SLS and SLES free.
Can’t Miss Experiences
The three-AA rosette restaurant offers a real treat – a tasting menu with wine pairings on Friday and Saturday evenings