The Peacock at Rowsley
Classic English country house with sharp contemporary design accents. Intimate and genuinely historic — log fires, antique oil paintings, oak 'Mousey Thompson' furnishings — but not stuffy. The vibe is refined without being precious.
Book your dinner slot when you reserve the room — the restaurant is popular and fills quickly
Why It Matters
One of only three three-AA-Rosette restaurants in Derbyshire, exclusive fly-fishing rights on the Haddon Estate's River Wye and River Derwent (the Wye is the only UK river to hold both wild rainbow and wild brown trout), and a building with an unbroken hospitality tradition since 1832.
Built in 1652 as a manor house for the steward of Haddon Hall, The Peacock at Rowsley became a hotel in 1832 and has been shaping itself ever since. It's a Grade II listed, 15-room boutique with Jacobean bones, antique furniture inherited from Haddon Hall and Belvoir Castle, and bold contemporary design touches — think velvet armchairs in magenta, teal feature walls, and four-poster beds handcrafted on the estate. The restaurant is the real draw: three AA Rosettes for eight consecutive years, Michelin Guide listed, and named Restaurant of the Year at the Westside & Southside Awards two years running. In 2025, the hotel passed from the Haddon Estate into the hands of Longbow Venues, an independent hospitality group committed to keeping heritage properties alive rather than glossing over them.
Where You'll Stay
5 room types available
Cosy Single Room
Compact but characterful, these ensuite singles are aimed at solo travellers who want heritage charm without overpaying for space. Antique furnishings, heritage-nod decor, and all standard in-room extras included.
Double Room
The entry-level double is warm and welcoming, with a queen-sized bed and ensuite bathroom. Individually decorated like every room in the hotel — rich fabrics, antique touches, marble-finish bathroom. Not huge, but well-appointed.
Queen
Executive Suite
The hotel's top suite — super-king bed, a separate sitting room, and a bespoke marble bathroom with both a freestanding bath and walk-in shower. The sitting room sofa converts to a sofa bed, making it the best option for a third guest or longer stays.
Super-KingJunior Suite
The standout room type for most guests — a king-sized four-poster bed handcrafted on the Haddon Estate gives it a genuine sense of occasion. Marble ensuite, bold colour accents, and a sofa bed in the lounge making it suitable for three.
King Four-PosterSuperior Room
More space, a super-king bed, and a bespoke marble ensuite bathroom — this is the step up that's worth taking for a longer stay. Individually styled with the same antique/contemporary mix as the rest of the hotel.
Super-KingThe Property
Eat & Drink
2 venues on property
Restaurant
Spa & Wellness
Treatment Menu
On Property
How you'll actually spend your days.
Hotel guests receive 20% off cycle hire at Hassop Station, the starting point for the Monsal Trail — an 8.5-mile traffic-free cycling route through Peak District scenery. Bike delivery to the hotel is also available via PeakEPedals.
Full-day guided fly fishing with Haddon Estate guides. Includes tuition option for beginners.
Guides from the Haddon Estate available to maximise your fly fishing experience. Ideal for beginners or those looking to refine technique. Tuition available on request.
3–3.5 miles of double-bank fishing on the River Derwent, available to hotel residents and guided guests. More variety of permitted techniques than the Wye — dry fly, wet fly, and nymphing all allowed. Wading permitted with care.
Exclusive access to 7.5 miles of the River Wye for hotel residents and guided guests. Dry fly only, barbless hooks, catch and release. The Wye is the only river in the UK to hold both wild rainbow and wild brown trout. Grayling fishing (wet fly and nymph techniques) available in winter months.
Hotel guests receive free temporary membership and complimentary green fees at Bakewell Golf Club — a scenic nine-hole course a few minutes' drive from the hotel with panoramic countryside views.
The hotel's historic neighbour — a medieval manor house with Elizabethan gardens and riverside setting, five minutes from the hotel. Guests receive 15% off entry.
Walking routes begin directly outside the hotel door. The hotel provides 'walk of the day' leaflets at breakfast. Routes range from gentle riverside strolls to full-day hikes connecting Chatsworth House, Haddon Hall, and Bakewell.
Amenities & Practical Info
The details that matter for planning.
Free WiFi in all rooms and throughout the hotel.
Full breakfast included with all overnight stays. Served 7:30–10:00am in the restaurant.
Two private dining rooms available for exclusive hire — the Derwent Room (up to 12) and the Wye Room (up to 15). Conference facilities with screens, tailored menus, and views over the gardens.
Dry cleaning and laundry services available.
Available throughout the stay.
All rooms are air-conditioned.
Points-based loyalty app for dining and drinking guests. Earn credit, birthday treats, and free hot drinks. Available on iOS and Android.
Landscaped gardens with a sunny terrace. Open for outdoor dining and drinks in season. Dogs welcome in the garden.
Electric vehicle charging available on-site. Guests should contact reception in advance to reserve the charging point.
Free parking for all guests and visitors. No advance booking required.
Up to 2 dogs welcome per room with a £200 deposit pre-authorisation. Dogs allowed in bar and gardens; not in dining rooms.
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