The Peacock at Rowsley

The location, room and staff...

Liked: Service
Disliked: Food service was not good , its took nearly an hour to get our main, and wondering this was 3courses arc£75 and 30 mins to get our breakfast

The staff where excellent. The...

Liked: Two of the items on the breakfast menu where not available. No bread or toast was offered. This would put me off a bed and breakfast return to this hotel.
Disliked: The breakfast. Bigger or better designed bathroom.

Derbyshire gem

Liked: Beautiful old building in a great location for visiting the local area and attractions
Disliked: Taxis and Ubers very difficult to get so make any bookings in advance.

Exceptional

Superb

Impeccable

Liked: I stayed at The Peacock in June 2025, it was the final stop on a 2 week European road trip that had taken me to and seen me stop at top class establishments in Koblenz, Baden-Baden, Strasbourg and Lièges. Without question, The Peacock was the top pick. Here’s why…1. On arrival I drove into a large, out of the way white gravelled car park. Someone had obviously thought about its design. Spacious enough so that people won’t dink their expensive cars because they can park a reasonable distance from each other, yet small enough to feel like an exclusive overnight guest. Nice. 2. After checking in I wasn’t handed my key and given directions, I was instead shown to my room by a member of staff. My room door was opened for me and the room had been pre-prepared for my arrival - a soft light was on, as was a quiet DAB radio providing classical background music. Nice. Forward planning in evidence again.3. Attention to detail. I was asked if I’d like a morning paper and alarm call. Would I like help carrying my luggage in? Everything was meticulously arranged. Items lined up. There was symmetry. Colours were coordinated. The furniture was expensive and in excellent condition. The temperature was perfect. The smell was pleasing. The staff were charming and in uniform. The dining rooms were beautiful. The plates were heavy. The cutlery was spotless. The wine glasses were delicate. Even the books on the shelves were spot on, hardbacks, and good ones… My point is, to achieve this level of excellence takes a lot of planning, carefully thought out and executed with precision over time. 4. My evening meal was superb. Quality ingredients that complemented each other creating dishes that worked. An excellent wine list too. The place I stayed at in Strasbourg had a Michelin star. The Peacock was better. I could go on, but you get my drift. The Peacock at Rowsley is the perfect example of a place that has got it right.

Top notch.

Liked: Excellent, friendly staff, lovely comfortable bed, scrupulously clean, quiet, all geared for relaxation and comfort. Superb food and drinks.
Disliked: Nothing. Couldn’t fault it.

Superb

Fabulous hotel in the Peak...

Liked: Excellent staff. Beautiful building. Lovely gardens.
Disliked: Drinks expensive.