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Reviews of The Peacock 3 stars

Bridge Street, Bakewell, DE45 1DS, United Kingdom

#12 of 12 B&Bs and Inns in Bakewell

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 259 hotel reviews

7.0

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.0

  • Comfort

    8.2

  • Location

    8.9

  • Facilities

    7.3

  • Staff

    7.2

  • Value for money

    6.6

  • Free WiFi

    7.3

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  • Reviewed: 21 February 2024

    8.0
    ok for a night.thinkthe web site should be updated
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Double Room with Extra Bed
    • Stayed 1 night

    the info on booking.com was incorreact,it was hard to contact the hotel, we arrived at 9pm and it was closed,we had to knock at the back, staff weren't very welcoming,didnt have much conversation and didn't explain wifi etc.tried to book breakfast bt was told they didn't serve breakfast

    the room was nice and comfortable,the inn was central, everything was clean

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 4 January 2024

    7.0
    Nice for a one night stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room En suite
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Shuts early , felt rushed and not very welcomed

    Nice room

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 2 December 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Superior Double Room with Four Poster Bed en Suite
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    No breakfast was served, had to eat outside in cafe. Very very disappointing

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 13 November 2023

    7.0
    Very clean, good location. A shame there was no breakfast (for the price) and the bar closed at 9pm
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Double Room En suite
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Very hot (uncomfortable). Thermostat was very complicated!

    Clean room with plenty of refreshments provided.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 5 November 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Small Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Although advertised as a "small double", the room was very compact, more than we thought it would be.

    Good location, in the town centre, just what we wanted for our stay.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 29 October 2023

    8.0
    A little overpriced for 'room only'
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room En suite
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The host was quite negative on telling us on arrival, no food after 7.30pm and there would be no breakfsst and that we had to be out of our rooms by 10am the following morning. We had been to a function got wet through arriving back in the bar at 9.30pm to be told they were closing at 10pm! Taking into account all of the above I felt the room was very much overpriced!

    The room was comfortable, very clean and well decorated. The bed was comfy with crispy sheets, room 'six' 😉 Good tea & coffee making facilities Nice bathroom with plenty of toiletries and nice fluffy white towels.. Car parking was available and we had no problem using a space. Our stay was for one night.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 19 October 2023

    6.0
    lovely room, staff not very welcoming
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double Room with Four Poster Bed en Suite
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    staff were very rude, felt like we were an inconvenience

    central, nice clean room

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 12 October 2023

    7.0
    Nice one night in Bakewell
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room En suite
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Lack of staffing

    Location

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 7 October 2023

    7.0
    OK for a short stay.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room En suite
    • Stayed 4 nights

    `Optional breakfast' £14-95' stated on the booking com site? No, you had to go to a cafe 100 yards away, And it didn't open its doors till 9am. Had to make do with what i could get from the Coop opposite...Lighting in room all very modern but really dark corners for the desk and the kettle. Needs a couple of extra lamps. And I don't like square toilet seat - I am not a robot!

    Room and bed comfortable and clean, But only 1 chair for a double room. Location excellent

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 1 October 2023

    8.0
    Clean room, comfy bed, decent beer and pub food, TV didn’t work, empty at 9.30pm. no breakfast
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Double Room En suite
    • Stayed 1 night

    Noise from pub next door till 1pm

    Dinner, breakfast not available

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 11 September 2023

    8.0
    Great place to stay if there was proper parking on site.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Four Poster Bed en Suite
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Parking. There was supposed to be limited parking on site but there was NON. We were very stressed about finding somewhere to park and had to get up on Sunday morning at 8oclock to feed the meter. Then there was no parking across the road overnight on Sunday evening due to the market being there on Monday morning unless you were prepared to get up at 5am and move your car somewhere else! It spoilt the whole experience as the place and the town were amazing.

    Food was good. Location.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 11 September 2023

    8.0
    Great base from which to explore Bakewell and its surroundings.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room En suite
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    There is no overnight parking at the pub itself. We tried two of the main car parks in the town but both of those also had no overnight parking available. The only option suggested by the tourist information office was to park in one of those, then move the car to the Co-op car park directly outside the pub, then move again at 8am the next morning. Not very convenient! The lady at the Peacock pointed us in the direction of the car park on Granby Road. This is about a 2 minute walk (once you find the shortcut). Overnight parking is restricted to the rear of the car park, otherwise limited to 4 hrs. Parking is best paid for using the ‘Paytopark’ app. I would advise setting it up in advance.

    The Peacock is a lovely pub right in the heart of Bakewell. The rooms are well equipped and spotlessly clean. Bakewell itself is beautiful, with lots to see and do. We didn’t eat at the pub, but the menu looked good, and reasonably priced. The staff are very friendly and helpful. Great place for a short break in the beautiful peaks.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 9 September 2023

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room En suite
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The wifi only worked in the bar but not in the room which was extremely disappointing.

    Breakfast was not available but we knew that in advance.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 21 July 2023

    8.0
    Nice clean and quiet good food
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room En suite
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Said parking was available when booking but told not available when we arrived. Most staff very nice although one behind bar late at night was not so chatty when we tried to converse.

    Food was good room nice and clean also quiet

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 30 June 2023

    8.0
    Great location with a fairly spacious room overlooking the river.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room En suite
    • Stayed 1 night

    Just the lack of 24 hour parking in and around the area. We ended up parking a mile out.

    The location was central which was great to explore Bakewell and the surrounding areas. The bedroom was spacious and clean as expected, the landlady was very kind by taking in our luggage a couple of hours before check in.

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: 5 June 2023

    6.0
    very expensive and not good value for money in my opinion
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double Room En Suite
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Bed was 2 beds pushed together which would be fine as you would expect a mattress topper to cover the join of the 2 beds however there was only the fitted sheet therefore the 2 ridges of the beds protruded through were very hard and made for a very uncomfortable night sleep. If you moved in the bed and onto the ridge was incredibly uncomfortable. nowhere to hang clothes room was very spacious and could accommodate a small rail at least of some kind but nothing at all. wanted to speak to someone the next morning but premised all locked and shutter up into main part, access was via back door. when I returned later that day after completing Cancer Research Big Hike I spoke with staff about the bed and all was told was that they would mention to cleaners - not much good and a second uncomfortable night sleep. also told none of the rooms have any facilities for hanging clothes. I’ve stayed in many very small B&Bs where even small wardrobe is provided. No breakfast provided but £170 per night I paid would expect breakfast surely. Also parking a major issue, public car park directly opposite which was great but parking overnight night expired 8am so had to dash out of bed before then to add new ticket to cover me until check out. surely premises could issue permits you pay for to cover you until checkout time?? overall beautiful location but very expensive for room only and a very uncomfortable bed, no hanging facilities and staff not really bothered or apologetic or sympathetic to bed issue. maybe you’re just paying for location but not a property I would return to unfortunately

    beautiful location

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 5 June 2023

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room En suite
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Noise from the shower drainage

    Food was great very nice, rooms were clean.

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 29 May 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Superior Double Room En Suite
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    It was overly priced for what you got. The coffee wasn't replenished so we didn't have any on the second morning. The Hallway to the room was possibly over the kitchen as it very much smelled of over used cooking oil.

    The location was great. The room was large with a queen sized bed.

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: 22 May 2023

    8.0
    Bad start with market setting up very close at 4am on the first morning!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double Room En Suite
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Wi-Fi was non existent and the sky box location could have been better. Two pin ‘shaver / toothbrush’ socket in shower room wasn’t functional.

    The room was very nicely modernised, but retro styled.

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: 26 March 2023

    8.0
    very convenient for what we wanted - a base for a walking holiday
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room En suite
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    steep outside stairs to room. poor lighting over head of bed - difficult to read in bed

    clean and tidy; excellent food

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: 13 March 2023

    8.0
    Great room and location shame about the bed
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double Room En Suite
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Saddly the bed was so hard neither of us slept very well which was a shame as it looked fabulous, our food was over cooked which again was a shame and possibly just a one off as other food looked good.

    There have been some changes there is no longer brakefast, and the evening menu has been revised but none of this has been updated on website or on the information on back of room door, .Room was good size shower and large bath was a fabulous bonus

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: 2 March 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Four Poster Bed en Suite
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    No breakfast on offer, and the pub closed at around 8 to half past, which was somewhat disappointing.

    The room was beautiful, set in a separate building at the side of the pub itself, with its own stone staircase up to the rooms. The 4 poster room was beautifully furnished and spotlessly clean. Very comfortable bed with dressing table and wardrobe along with a sofa. The meals in the peacock were wonderful and the staff were friendly.

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: 19 February 2023

    6.0
    location is great , our room was nice & clean , staff came across rude at times. We had our evening meal in pub , &
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room En suite
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    staff came across rude at time

    location was very good.

    Stayed in February 2023

  • Reviewed: 13 December 2022

    7.0
    nice room but expensive just for the room. £268 for 2 nights & that’s WITHOUT breakfast. that was another £16 each i
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room En suite
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    the bed wasn’t comfortable on one side. it went down on one side making you feel as if you were rolling out of bed so my back was in agony in the morning.

    lovely oldie worldie pub. room wasn’t actually in the pub but in an annex outside. nice clean, warm room great location until the market started setting up their stalls at 3.30am on the Monday morning! so noisy & I’m not a particular light sleeper!! didn’t sleep after that so be aware of this if booking on a Sunday night.

    Stayed in December 2022

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