The Peacock At Rowsley – A Historic 17th Century Pub

The Peacock is a beautiful high end pub, restaurant & hotel on the banks of The River Derwent. If you’re looking for somewhere in a beautiful location or somewhere for a special occasion then The Peacock at Rowsley might be what you’re looking for.

About the place

The Peacock is a historic 17th century boutique hotel with 15 rooms and suites decorated with antique furniture and heritage interiors. The restaurant holds 3AA rosettes and is featured in the Michelin guide, they also serve their own take on some pub classics on the lunch menu for those that prefer a more relaxed dining.

Location & walks nearby

The Peacock, Bakewell Road, Rowsley, Derbyshire, DE4 2EB. Located between Matlock, Bakewell and Chatsworth House. Perfectly placed for either our Darley Bridge to Rowsley walk or Chatsworth House & Hunting Tower walk.

Would we go back?

If you love good food and being waited on hand and foot or just like dressing up and feeling put together in a beautiful setting then this is the place to be. We would save this place for a special occasion as it is a little more pricey than other places in the area, it also feels more high end. That said we went in after a walk and we were made to feel incredibly welcome, they really couldn’t do enough for us and the food was amazing.

POIs nearby

Cork Stone A natural gritstone rock formation with step holes 📍 2.1 miles away View on map → Rowtor Rocks Natural and man made caves and carvings 📍 2.6 miles away View on map → Swimming Area Originally an old sheep dip fed by natural springs 📍 3 miles away View on map → Jubilee Rock A historic rock carved with the national anthem to commemorate Queen Victoria's jubilee 📍 3.8 miles away View on map → Wall Of Books Carved book shaped stones in the wall 📍 3.8 miles away View on map →