Located in the East Midlands, Derbyshire is famous for its abundance of rolling hillsides, including the Peak District National Park, the southern end of the Pennine range of hills, and part of the National Forest. Whether you love exploring the countryside, delving into history, or sampling the local food, Derbyshire has something for everyone to enjoy!
Derbyshire is renowned for being a hugely diverse county with town and city nestled in between breath-taking landscapes. From rugged limestone valleys to calm lakes and reservoirs, wherever you go in the Derbyshire countryside or the Peak District, you can always be guaranteed a picture-postcard backdrop. Walking and cycling are Peak District classics, but there’s plenty of other options to choose from including horse riding, climbing, water sports and caving.
If you’re keen to learn about yesteryear, take a visit to one of the county’s English Heritage sites, such as Wingfield Manor, the immensely impressive ruins of a palatial medieval manor house, or Sutton Scarsdale Hall, a grandiose Georgian Mansion built in 1724-29.
For foodies, there are plenty of fantastic farmers’ markets and farm shops, passionate producers, local breweries, cosy pubs and great restaurants in Derbyshire, so you’ll be spoilt for choice when it comes to finding a bite to eat.
One of our Great Inns, The Peacock at Rowsley is located in Derbyshire.
Part of the Haddon Estate, the hotel is steeped in history, dating back to 1652, when it was built for the Steward of Haddon Hall. It then became a dower house for the current owners family, before becoming a hotel in 1832. Lord Edward Manners brought the hotel in 2003, bringing it back into the Manners family, and he’s been welcoming guests from across the world ever since.
Not only are they located in the heart of the Peak District, The Peacock at Rowsley is also situated close to the rivers Wye, Lathkill and Bradford, which enables them to offer some truly spectacular fly fishing. Nearby towns include Matlock, Bakewell and Buxton, all of which are a short drive from the hotel and offer a plethora of attractions and sights to enjoy. There’s plenty of walking and cycling routes to discover, and a trip wouldn’t be complete without trying local delicacies such as Bakewell Tarts.
There are lots of wonderful tourist attractions in close proximity to The Peacock at Rowsley – starting with Haddon Hall, which is widely known to be the finest and most complete examples of a medieval manor house in existence. It has been the location of choice for many films, including The Princess Bride, Jane Eyre, Pride & Prejudice and Mary Queen of Scots, to name but a few. Chatsworth House is also a stone’s throw away and offers plenty for visitors to enjoy, including its stunning formal gardens, a Farmyard, children’s Adventure Playground, cafes and gift shops.
Plan your next getaway with The Peacock at Rowsley.
