Accessibility & Sustainability

At The Peacock at Rowsley, we are dedicated to offering every guest a warm, thoughtful, and memorable experience. Set within a beautifully preserved 17th-century manor, now a II-star listed property, our hotel is filled with historic charm and character. While the building’s heritage does present some architectural constraints, our team is always on hand to offer support and ensure your comfort throughout your stay.
We hope the following information is helpful when planning your visit:

Guest support: Our friendly team is always here to help, whether that means opening doors, assisting with navigation or offering tailored support to help you feel at home.

First aid: We have trained first-aiders on-site who are available to provide assistance if first aid is needed.

Mental health support: Our staff are trained and equipped with an understanding of mental health and other cognitive needs. We are able to provide a bespoke style of service to support individuals with autism, Alzheimer’s and dementia, including access to more secluded, calming spaces when appropriate.

Assistance dogs: Guide dogs and other assistance dogs are warmly welcomed in all areas of the property.

Guest rooms: All bedrooms are located on upper floors and accessed by stairs, as the historic nature of the building means we do not have a lift or ground-floor accommodation. If mobility is a concern, please contact us before booking, our team will be happy to advise and assist in any way possible.

Ground floor access to dining: Step-free access to our dining rooms, bar and lounge is available via the garden entrance, making these welcoming spaces easily accessible to guests using wheelchairs or with pushchairs.

Toilets: An accessible toilet is available on the ground floor for your convenience.

Visual and hearing aids: To support guests with visual impairments, we offer menus and materials in large print format. To support the safety of guests who are deaf or hard of hearing, we offer vibrating pillows that activate in the event of a fire alarm. This ensures that all guests are alerted promptly in an emergency.

Parking: Complimentary on-site parking is available, including dedicated spaces for guests with disabilities. If you’d like us to reserve an accessible space for your arrival, just let us know in advance and we will happily assist with your request.

Catering to dietary requirements: Fresh food on site can be adaptable by our chefs to cater for any dietary needs, including food allergies or intolerances.

Non-alcoholic and low/sugar-free options: To ensure we cater for everyone’s dietary needs, no-alcohol and low/sugar-free drinks are also served throughout our venue.

Accommodating new parents: We are committed to providing a family-friendly and inclusive space for all guests. Baby changing facilities are available in accessible toilets, and nursing parents are welcomed. For nursing parents that prefer more privacy, a member of our friendly team would be happy to assist you to a quieter area.

If you have any specific needs or questions about accessibility, we encourage you to get in touch with us ahead of your visit. We are committed to doing our best to provide assistance to ensure you have a relaxing and enjoyable stay at The Peacock at Rowsley.

At The Peacock at Rowsley, sustainability is central to our ethos. Situated in the heart of the Peak District, our characterful heritage hotel is proud to support and preserve the local environment and community through responsible, considered practices that reflect our deep respect for the landscape around us.

Local first

Our commitment begins with passion around the ingredients we use. Allowing us to showcase the finest seasonal ingredients, reduce food miles, and support the local economy, we source produce from trusted local suppliers and artisans, with all of our dishes curated and crafted in-house.

Reducing waste

We take a thoughtful approach to menu planning, ensuring that every dish highlights the quality of our ingredients while keeping waste to a minimum. Food waste is repurposed to support agricultural practices and used cooking oil is collected and converted into biofuel. We’ve replaced plastic bottles with glass alternatives, introduced refillable products where possible, and made the switch to linen napkins and hand towels in place of disposable paper.

Many of our partners are also moving away from plastic packaging, enhancing our efforts to reduce waste at every stage. Further minimising waste, our Longbow Entertainment platform reduces the need for wastepaper providing guests with online newspapers, articles and magazines to read at their leisure.

Recycling and energy recovery

Supporting a circular economy, all our general waste is managed by Peak Waste, a local waste company that sends materials to A.E.B., the world’s largest Waste to Energy facility. With an R1 efficiency rating, A.E.B. recycles or converts 98–100% of the materials it receives into renewable energy, significantly reducing landfill dependency.

Energy efficiency

To be mindful of our energy consumption, we have upgraded all lighting to energy-efficient LEDs and installed PIR motion sensors, ensuring lighting is only used when required. These small yet impactful changes support our broader commitment to environmental responsibility.

Sustainable partnerships

We are proud to collaborate with local suppliers, growers, and craftspeople who share our values. From sustainably caught fish and local produce to low-intervention wines and hand-crafted goods, our choices are driven by ethical sourcing and regional heritage. Our partnerships extend to supporting community initiatives that promote environmental awareness, cultural preservation, and economic resilience within the Peak District.

Supporting low-emission travel

To encourage sustainable travel, we provide an electric vehicle charging point in our car park, available to guests during their visit or stay.