The Peacock at Rowsley

129 reviews

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  StevieBis

  Couples · Mar 2026

  8/10

  Enjoyed our stay

  Two nights at The Peacock, which is a lovely hotel with great staff. When shown to our room, first impressions were favourable, but we did have an unfortunate incident with cleaning, which was dealt with quickly & professionally, but was a little disappointing. Also, the curtains in our room were off the hooks in places as they are very heavy. We did report to reception, but small things like that make all the difference and you'd think it would be checked beforehand. We didn't have evening meal at the hotel, but did have drinks in the lovely surroundings. Breakfast was excellent, but as someone has said before, it is a bit strange to have to give a breakfast time, it puts you under a bit of pressure to be down on time. All in all this was a great stay and we did a couple of long walks which we enjoyed very much.

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  Conniesawedathotmail

  DERBYSHIRE, ENGLAND · Family · Mar 2026

  4/10

  Birthday lunch

  Beautiful old stone hotel, latticed windows and large well kept gardens. We were half an hour late but the staff were very pleasant, said it wasn’t a problem. Lovely sunny day so sat outside. We decided to eat outside so Lucas the Polish waiter and Mandy the English waitress kindly moved our table into the sun. They were both excellent in their jobs that’s why I’m awarding the two stars. The food, unfortunately was not! Starter of celeriac soup was too thick, lacked flavour, the small bread roll was delicious, ( suppose that’s worth one star) but no butter to accompany it. Main course of brisket beef which is a favourite, was pulled, it had the warmed up flavour, had been cooked, left to go cold then warmed up! The gravy was delicious but it’s difficult not to make good gravy with brisket. The Boulangere potatoes were inedible! So undercooked some of the slices were raw. The mange tout were just about aldente but broccoli was raw. We waited 40 minutes for first course then 30 minutes for main course. Have no idea who the chef is but obviously the menu is beyond his capabilities. All the front of house were lovely and are an asset to the hotel. Just the cooking let’s the hotel down!

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  elainehO2055YT

  Family · Mar 2026

  2/10

  Terrible

  Went for a Mother’s day meal, 2 of us being coeliac and one not. After repeated requests and their assurances for gluten free food, within two hours of leaving the restaurant, we were both very sick and were still suffering 24 hours later. If you are coeliac or need a gluten-free diet do not trust this restaurant as their gluten-free protocols are not up to standard. Even though the menu is labelled gf their safety standards are severely lacking. We rang the restaurant the next day, they gave the standard diatribe, they denied our meals weren’t gf and went as far as to assure us that according to their documentation all gf protocols had been followed. Clearly their gf safety procedures are completely inadequate. They even asked us to provide a doctor’s note to say we have been glutened - I am a 55-year-old woman who has had coeliac disease for 26 years. I have travelled extensively and I have never been asked to provide a doctors note. They refused to refund our 2 meals which was £150 so not a cheap restaurant. We expected better!! I would go as far as to call this restaurant negligent.

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  IsobelB267

  ST. NEOTS, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, ENGLAND · Couples · Mar 2026

  10/10

  Perfection

  I cannot think of anything they could have done that would have made our stay more comfortable or enjoyable - everything was perfect from start to finish. The staff are exemplary (and very lovely people) - everyone we encountered was friendly, helpful and engaging and went out of their way to ensure we were comfortable at every turn. The hotel is beautifully appointed, and they spare no effort or expense to create a lovely atmostphere and a luxury stay. The little extra attention to detail does not go unnoticed and was much appreciated. We found the food to be exceptional in quality and presentation - failry expensive but worth it. And such a pretty garden. The Peacock has it all. We will be back for sure.

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  warrencQ3766SF

  Family · Feb 2026

  10/10

  A great place when visiting Derbyshire.

  This is what a country hotel should be like. Lovely welcome; cosy log fire lounge; intimate comfortable bar; excellent dining., all in a lovely 17th century dower house. Stayed 2 nights, would have loved to stay longer. If its in your budget then go and enjoy.