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Lovely hotel - very cosy and festive over the New Year period. Pretty gardens with a river running at the bottom. Slightly disappointed not to have had a dog bed or any bowls considering the additional dog charge. There was some confusion with the level of service between the restaurant and the hotel which left us waiting for our meal alone in the bar area. However, staff were very friendly.
Was a wonderfully pleasant and comfortable refuge after a long day walking the Peak District. Late afternoon tea in the lounge and a short walk to Grouse and Claret for supper.
William
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
10/10 Excellent
Stuart
24 Sept 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Stuart
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
6/10 Okay
Peter
Travelled with partner
17 Sept 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
A pleasant enough place and very comfortable - but all a little overpriced for what it was considering there are no facilities such as spa or pool. £82 for three courses at dinner felt very steep albeit the food was very good.
A hassle having to call reception for milk. Most irritating is that the website and leaflets say they offer discounts for Haddon hall, but when we asked they said they claimed no knowledge of this and said they no longer do them.
But the staff were all very nice and the service was pretty good. The location is also great.
This is a lovely little hotel. The staff were more than accommodating. However the entrance to the hotel was very disappointing as we’re the grounds. It just needed a good old tidy up and weeded. Such a shame. The breakfast was excellent as was the bar good but the bar menu was very limited and felt like an afterthought to the rather expensive restaurant options.
Main doors (heavy oak) firmly closed. Understand current restrictions but no access to the building at all until after 2pm
Very unhelpful welcome. Patronising!! Verbal information rushed
Confusing information on website regarding evening meal provision. Then 'challenged' because we had not booked for main restaurant on Wed.eve.
Very steep stairs - no indication on website
Room fine altho bathroom very small. Did not reflect the cost of the room
Small step into main room. No warning. I tripped
Information booklet - obviously been soaked in something.
The unwelcoming closed front doors set the tone for whole experience. We felt that staff did not want to b e 'bothered' '
For the first time EVER, we decided to abort the visit.
Two words - UNWELCOMING.OVERPRICED
Sorry 'The Peacock' but we have to speak as we find!!
We had 2 nights at this gem of a hotel in the peak district. Very helpful team in all areas. Dinner on Friday night was extremely good bit not cheap.Will revisit
Clean and well turned out, staff all friendly and alert. Food excellent. Good walk up the river bank for non fishermen, and if keen Chatsworth is not far away on a recognised footpath.
This is a fantastic hotel in a beautiful location. My husband and I came for our anniversary on the way up to Yorkshire from London. The staff were brilliant and handled all the Covid restrictions really well. We had Sunday lunch with some of the best roast beef I’ve ever had. We had an evening walk up Church lane which became rolling fields, hills and forest- spectacular. I can’t recommend this place enough.
The Hotel is well placed to visit the interesting places in the area. The facilities are excellent ,warm and cosy, therefore very relaxing. We were very well looked after by the staff and the food was excellent.
A short break - lovely Hotel near Haddon and Chatsworth - hotel offers discounted entry for both. We were travelling with a dog, a little restricted to be honest with limited places you could actually sit with a dog, we had good weather so it did not matter. Derbyshire seems to be a bit behind the times in regards to dog policy as a whole - the staff were very dog friendly however. We will be back
Mark
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019
6/10 Okay
Verified traveller
9 Mar 2019
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort
For the price we paid, we would expect a larger room, a bath, a fridge, and more accessible power points to charge our iPhones. The restaurant menu was bizarre and we are world travellers, so it’s not as if we have never stayed in a hotel before.
Dinner at the bar is fab.
Dinner at the bar is fab.
Dinner at the bar is fab.
Dinner at the bar is fab.
Dinner at the bar is fab.
Dinner at the bar is fab.
Dinner at the bar is fab.
Verified traveller
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2018
8/10 Good
J, Midlands
1 Nov 2018
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Hotel built in 1652, full of character. Very well trained staff, particularly in the restaurant. Nice touches such as a turn down service at nighttime and a chocolate left on the pillow.
A lovely stay with polite, efficient and professional staff, comfortable surroundings in a delightful setting. The food was first class, the best I have experienced in restaurant without a Michelin star, surely this is overdue. Don’t expect bargain bucket prices but do expect the low key exceptional service to leave you feeling pampered and knowing that you have been given a stay to remember.
We were just rather disappointed with the standards in the room/bathroom and felt it fell below all expectations. The breakfast was rather basic and 9.30 a.m.was the cut off time , which took us somewhat by surprise !
Dinner in the Bar was excellent - all the hotel staff were very good.
From the word "go" our experience of The Peacock Hotel was excellent. We had a very warm welcome and afternoon tea was offered to us in the lounge with delicious shortbread. The dining menu was extensive. Whilst dining in the evening our bed had been turned down, a small chocolate placed on the pillow and slippers set at the side of the bed. The curtains were drawn and there was a soft light.
Breakfast in itself was really enjoyable and our waiter was extremely attentive and helpful. We would certainly like to return again and enjoy the experience once more. The hotel is very close to Haddon Hall and Chatsworth and for those folk interested, there is also fly fishing available.
mr keith a
8/10 Good
Bernd
25 Nov 2017
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Peacock_Nov2017
The general service and especially the service in the pub/bar was very good.
205£ is definitely to much. No further value for the increased price!