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There are few places in the UK where a passion for fine food, luxury stays and world-class fly fishing can be indulged in one glorious getaway, but nestled in the heart of the Peak District, The Peacock at Rowsley offers exactly that. Our high-season residential stays including exclusive fishing tickets are fully booked for 2025. However, we do have strictly limited availability for low season from now until May 12th 2025 and then Grayling Fishing from 8th October until 31st January 2026. Low Season Fishing at The Peacock at Rowsley Low Season shall run from 1st April to 12th May and 16th June to 7th October of each year. During the Low Season:  High Season Fishing at The Peacock at Rowsley (Sold Out) High Season shall run from 13th May to 15th June of every year. During the High Season:  Grayling Fishing Season at The Peacock at Rowsley Grayling Fishing shall run from 8th October to 31st January of each year. During the Grayling Fishing:  Cast Away in Comfort – A Fly Fishing Escape to The Peacock at Rowsley Steeped in history and charm, The Peacock at Rowsley is a special place, loved by anglers. Our boutique hotel balances cosy and refined country house elegance with the most welcoming, home-from-home atmosphere.

Arguably, one of the most iconic and quintessentially British culinary traditions is the art of afternoon tea. Here at The Peacock at Rowsley, we pull out all the stops to ensure this delightful dining experience is delicious, indulgent and unforgettable. Please note that our Afternoon Tea Experience is served between 12-3pm Tuesday to Saturday and requires 48 hours notice for bookings. The Art of Afternoon Tea – By Our 3 AA Rosette Team Your Afternoon Tea Experience at The Peacock at Rowsley starts long before you relax in our lounge or picturesque gardens, ready to enjoy the experience. 48 hours notice is required for Afternoon Tea Experience bookings to allow for the intricate and in-depth preparation that goes into each refined and delightful experience. Our 3 AA Rosette chef team, led by Dan Smith, make our jams and chutneys using produce grown on the Haddon Estate. Our renowned ‘sausage’ rolls are made with venison from deer reared on the estate. Our smoked salmon is carefully smoked in-house, and all our delicate and delightful pastries and cakes are made from scratch by our team in our kitchen. Even our bread and butter is freshly baked and made right here at The

Sunday lunch at The Peacock at Rowsley is back! A once famous offering was rested after lockdown. Due to feedback from valued customers and our talented kitchen team, we’re delighted to announce that Sunday lunch is available to book from Sunday, March 9, 2025. Head Chef, Dan Smith, is delighted and said, ‘I’m really looking forward to bringing Sunday lunch back to The Peacock at Rowsley. Since Covid, we haven’t been doing it and we were famous for it in the past.’ Prepare For a Sunday Roast Like No Other The Peacock at Rowsley’s iconic roast is a cut above the rest thanks to the provenance of the meat we supply from our long-time butchers, Coates in Darley Dale. Hear what Dan had to say about Sunday lunch in this clip from Instagram; View this post on Instagram A post shared by The Peacock at Rowsley (@thepeacockatrowsley) Dan said, ‘Working with Nick Coates, our butcher in Darley Dale, we’ll be doing an amazing sirloin of beef and slow-cooked pork belly, both from Derbsyhire. Nick goes to Bakewell cattle market, he knows all the farmers in the area so he can literally pinpoint the exact farm where the meat is from.’

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.

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.