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Longbow Ventures has taken over the custodianship of The Peacock at Rowsley from Rutland Hotels Ltd, owned by Lord Edward Manners.
The hotel features fifteen bedrooms, a bar offering wines, local ales, and locally inspired dishes, and a riverfront garden designed by Arne Maynard.
The freehold of The Peacock at Rowsley is being acquired by Coverland UK, which will lease the property to Longbow Venues.
Longbow has a strong working relationship with Coverland, which owns three of its other properties, ensuring a seamless transition and continued investment in the hotel’s future.
All existing staff will remain with the hotel but Longbow has revealed that Róbert Ciulinaru will be appointed as its general manager.
He brings a wealth of experience having held roles at Alchemilla, a Michelin-starred fine dining restaurant in Nottingham, and Grantley Hall, a five-star luxury country house hotel in the heart of Yorkshire.
Furthermore, Longbow is planning a number of enhancements to the hotel’s offering. For starters, the hotel is set to reintroduce Sunday lunches and an afternoon tea experience.
Alongside this, Longbow will refresh the interiors to create a “comfortable, light, and airy ambience while preserving the building’s historic charm”.
Lastly, the company will look to strengthen ties with local suppliers and continue to use produce from the Haddon Estate.
Rob Hattersley, Longbow Venues’ managing director, said: “The Peacock at Rowsley holds a special place in my heart, my family’s, and the wider community. While we are committed to maintaining the hotel’s exceptional standards of food and service, we want to open our doors even wider, whether it’s for a coffee, a relaxed drink, or an unforgettable dining experience.”
Lord Manners added: “Having owned The Peacock at Rowsley for the last 22 years, I am delighted to now pass it on to Rob and the team at Longbow Venues; a superb local company who are doing a brilliant job with all their venues nearby.
“I am very proud of what the Peacock and all my wonderful team have achieved over the years, and am very excited to watch it flourish with Longbow. I know it is in a safe pair of hands. I wish Longbow and the Peacock the very best of luck and a prosperous future.”
