News

As The Peacock at Rowsley moves into a refined vision of retaining quality, showcasing the special historic restaurant and hotel to a wider audience and moving to operate 7 days a week, Róbert Ciulinaru has been announced as general manager.

Róbert is no stranger to the world of fine dining and luxury hospitality. With over a decade of experience in the UK’s high-end hotel and restaurant scene, his appointment as General Manager of The Peacock at Rowsley starts an exciting new chapter for the historic 400-year-old property.

The custodianship of The Peacock at Rowsley, one of Derbyshire’s most cherished historic hotels and restaurants, has passed from Rutland Hotels Ltd owned by Lord Edward Manners, to local independent hospitality business, Longbow Venues, effective Friday 31 January 2025.

The Peacock at Rowsley wins Contemporary Restaurant of the Year and Restaurant of the Year at the Westside & Southside Bar and Restaurant Awards Our team was over the moon to win 2 awards at last month’s Westside & Southside Bar and Restaurant Awards. Taking home both Contemporary Restaurant of the Year and Restaurant of the Year is testament to the hard work of our chefs and front of house team and we were blown away by the awards and the reaction to them. Keep an eye out for us on the cover of the next issue of the magazines! Haddon Hall’s Mercatum Christmas Artisan Market start November 13th Firmly established as one of the best Christmas markets in the region, Haddon Hall’s Mercatum Christmas Artisan Markets start on Wednesday November 13th and run for five weeks, every Wednesday – Sunday until December 15th. A visit gives people the chance to enjoy some Christmas shopping, support independent businesses and see the hall dressed for Christmas. Guests who book to stay at The Peacock receive complimentary tickets to Haddon’s Christmas market – to book your stay click below. Book your stay Festive Menus Launch on November 30th One of four 3

We’re delighted to share that we have launched a number of new fishing packages, which are available from this month until the end of trout season on October 8th

Find out more about head chef Dan Smith’s career and why he became a chef.

It’s certainly not been the summer weather everyone was hoping for but there’s still plenty of ways to enjoy the summer months at The Peacock at Rowsley.

We are thrilled to announce that The Peacock at Rowsley has been featured in The Sunday Times Top Places to Stay for 2024, taking the fourth spot in the Best Countryside Hotels category.