The Peacock at Rowsley – Press Coverage and Exposure

Working in Derbyshire we have great access to stunning local produce and being in the countryside I find it a lot easier to follow the seasons compared to when I worked in London

- Words by Dan Smith from Meet the Chef- Westside Magazine, March 2012

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Theres nothing average about The Peacock at Rowsley from the 17th century stone walls and leaded windows to cosy bar and elegant dining rooms, this place oozes quality

- Reflections, March 2012

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Seriously good food, having just been awarded a third rosette for its fine dining menu

- Good Food Magazine, January 2012

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If you're prepared to swap your evening meal for a 3 course lunch, you can wallow in the lavish comforts, impeccable service and award winning food of The Peacock for an unbelievable £14.95 

- Sheffield Telegraph, October 2011

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It feels like a traditional manor house with a contemporary twist, and is ideal for a loungey, low key weekend by the fire

- Saturday Telegraph, August 2011

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Head chef Dan Smith who trained with Michelin starred Tom Aitken knocks up some cracking good meals in the intimate dining room

- Easy Living magazine, June 2011

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The Peacock at Rowsley is a 17th Century house that is now a boutique hotel and is perfectly positioned for exploring the Peak District on bike or foot

- Zest magazine, April 2011

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Nestled in the heart of The Peak District this award winning restaurant with 16 bedrooms is in a stunning ancient building, crammed with antiques

- Sunday Mirror- Homes and Holidays supplement, January 2011

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The AA has announced the latest addition to its restaurant awards- The Peacock at Rowsley is one that has been elevated to the three rosette status

- Caterer and Hotelkeeper, January 2011

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Back at The Peacock a log fire awaits us, along with the warmest of welcomes from the manager, Jenni MacKenzie. When Jenni describes the food as ‘fine dining’ it’s a bit of an understatement. My exquisite scallop with confit pork and deliciously caramelly onions is fit for a queen

- Yorkshire Post, June 2010

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The cosy bar has an open fire which adds to the intimate atmosphere of the hotel. Enjoy a fireside pre- meal drink by the cooper- topped bar

- Good Homes, April 2010

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You’ll find some serious style: plush velvet chairs, lamb’s wool rugs, funky wallpaper and antique furniture!

- The Observer Magazine, January 2010

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Best of British- Tucked away in a lovely part of the Peak District, The Peacock at Rowsley is a cosy-chic boutique hotel

- Conde Nast Traveler, August 2009

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If you haven’t fished the Derbyshire Wye you haven’t fished

- The Field, May 2009

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I particularly enjoyed the combination of textures & flavours. If you were unsure of identifying the different elements to each dish attentive staff are on hand to explain as they serve you

- Westside Magazine, April 2009

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Sometimes you just have to pamper yourselves, don’t you, because you’re worth it? And where better than Sunday lunch at the Peacock

- Sheffield Star, January 2009

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It was orginally a fishing hotel from the 1820s and I realised it would be incredibly useful to have extra rooms for hire on the estate - good for film crews and photo shoots.

- Vogue, February 2008

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The famous Peacock at Rowsley is everything you'd expect a restaurant in the Peak District to be - a roaring log fire and friendly hosts serving the most tender roast beef...

- Sunday Times - In Gear magazine, January 2008

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With a river at the end of the garden, spruceley designed rooms and serious food, the Peacock is just the sort of place you're glad to fall upon...

- Harper's Bazaar - 2008 Going Out Guide,

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as befits a building dating from medieval times, there are plenty of low ceilings and exposed beams, but any hint of olde worlde tackiness was erased during the recent refit.

- Scotland on Sunday - Spectrum Magazine, November 2007

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...The Peacock, meanwhile, in Rowsley, played host to the main cast. The same hotel, which hosted stars Keira Knightley and Matthew Macfadyen during the filming of Pride & Prejudice, looked after such stellar guests as Natalie Portman, Scarlett Johansson, Eric Bana and Kristin Scott Thomas...

- Peak District Life, March/April 2008

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Expect mullioned windows, hessian rugs, open fires, fresh flowers everywhere and good art on the walls.

- The Observer - The Escape Guide, November 2007

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The Peacock is where Scarlett Johansson and her Bulgarian bodyguard were quartered while Johansson was filming The Other Boleyn Girl.

- New York Post, 6 November 2007

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The feel is understated chic, with a cosy fire in the bar, vases of lillies in the corridors: contemporary furniture is pleasingly mixed with heirlooms.

- The Sunday Telegraph, 14 October 2007

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The 16 en suite rooms are charmingly individual with oil paintings and fireplaces. you'll find organic lemonade on the bedside table plus chocolates at bedtime.

- Woman & Home, January 2007

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At night the Peacock's restaurant oozes understated glamour.

- The Information, 11-17 February 2006

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A close brush with the A-listers at The Peacock.

- Matlock Mercury, 19 October 2006

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A ploughman's lunch with local Hartington stilton in the cosy bar was delicious, and the evening meal in the smart dining room was a triumph.

- The Times, 30 September 2006

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Because if its good enough for Keira Knightley (who stayed here while filming Pride & Prejudice), then it's good enough for us.

- Living etc, June 2006

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The Peacock at Rowsley where guests go fly fishing or pheasant shooting.

- Marie Claire, April 2006

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At night the Peacock's restaurant oozes understated glamour.

- Elle Magazine, February 2006

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You won't lose weight at this chic enclave but you will be utterly pampered.

- Country Homes & Interiors, January 2006

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If your partner loves fishing as much as he loves you, beware - you may need to take another couple for company.

- Easy Living Magazine, April 2005

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The beautifully presented dishes are modern in style but never at the expense of flavour and the surroundings are equally as stylish. Finally service was outstanding with staff who are not only knowledgeable and friendly but who cannot do enough to help their guests.

- Sheffield Westside magazine, July 2011

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Take a break at the Peacock at Rowsley, where Matthew MacFadyen and Keira Knightley stayed while filming Pride and Prejudice.

- Bella Magazine, 5 April 2005

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It was an oasis of civilised, grown-up comfort, with roaring log fires, armchairs upholstered in acid colours and unstained seagrass carpeting. Our room had mullioned windows, a huge four-poster bed and persian rugs on the floor.

- Evening Standard Magazine, 11 March 2005

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t2 You can appreciate just how much skill, creativity, great ingredients and above all passion went into everything that emerged from the Peacock’s kitchen

- Derbyshire Life, September 2008

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It feels like a traditional manor house with a contemporary twist, and is ideal for a loungey, low key weekend by the fire

- Saturday Telegraph, August  2011

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t3 You can appreciate just how much skill, creativity, great ingredients and above all passion went into everything that emerged from the Peacock’s kitchen

- Derbyshire Life, September 2008

Reviewing The Peacock at Rowsley

t1 You can appreciate just how much skill, creativity, great ingredients and above all passion went into everything that emerged from the Peacock’s kitchen

- Derbyshire Life, September 2008

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If you're prepared to swap your evening meal for a 3 course lunch, you can wallow in the lavish comforts, impeccable service and award winning food of the Peacock for an unbelievable £14.95

Sheffield Telegraph, October 2011

Reviewing The Peacock at Rowsley

It feels like a traditional manor house with a contemporary twist, and is ideal for a loungey, low key weekend by the fire 

- Telegraph, August 2011

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Seriously good food, having just been awarded a third rosette for its fine dining menu 

- Good Food Magazine, January 2012

Reviewing The Peacock at Rowsley

If you're prepared to swap your evening meal for a 3 course lunch, you can wallow in the lavish comforts, impeccable service and award winning food of The Peacock for an unbelievable £14.95

- Sheffield Telgraph , October 2011

Reviewing The Peacock at Rowsley

It feels like a traditional manor house with a contemporary twist, and is ideal for a loungey, low key weekend by the fire

- Saturday Telegraph, August 2011

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Dark wood headboards and dressing tables are offset by white-linen covered, king-sized beds, and armchairs upholstered in Ralph Lauren tweeds and velvets in burnt orange or purple. With 19th Century lithographs and family portraits, potted orchids, flat screen TVs. DVD players and Mahdavi-designed white ceramic bedside tables, the effect is historic, homely and chic.

- Conde Naste Traveller, January 2005

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Seriously good food, having just been awarded a third rosette for its fine dining menu

- Good Food Magazine , January 2012

Reviewing The Peacock at Rowsley

If you're prepared to swap your evening meal for a 3 course lunch, you can wallow in the lavish comforts, impeccable service and award winning food of The Peacock for an unbelievable £14.95

- Reflections Magazine, October 2011

Reviewing The Peacock at Rowsley

Theres nothing average about The Peacock at Rowsley, from the 17th century stone walls and leaded windows to cosy bar and elegant dining room, this place oozes quality

- Reflections Magazine, March 2012

Reviewing The Peacock at Rowsley

t123 You can appreciate just how much skill, creativity, great ingredients and above all passion went into everything that emerged from the Peacock’s kitchen

- Derbyshire Life, September 2008

Reviewing The Peacock at Rowsley

If you're prepared to swap your evening meal for a 3 course lunch, you can wallow in the lavish comforts, impeccable service and award winning food of The Peacock for an unbelievable £14.95

- Sheffield Telegraph, October 2011

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