The Peacock at Barlow

We spent a night in Sycamore Cottage after enjoying a great Sunday lunch. The cottage was lovely, and the Christmas tree was a really nice touch. Breakfast at the Peacock was just as lovely. It's a wonderful place whether you're staying over or just stopping for food, and I'd happily recommend it.

We had a separate room for our daughter's wedding, and it was just right. The table was beautifully laid when we arrived. Harrison, our waiter, was polite, friendly and attentive, and a real credit to the team. The food was amazing too. I can't think of anything wrong with the place. Thank you to everyone.

We've stayed at The Peacock five times over the past few years, and every visit has been lovely. This time it was Barley Cottage, which was cute, cosy and warm. The food is excellent, and the quiz was really entertaining. What keeps bringing us back is the staff. The team changes, but they're always cheerful and helpful, mostly young people who work incredibly hard for the pub. They make it feel a cut above the rest. I'll certainly stay again and highly recommend it.

We went for Sunday lunch on 5/10/25, just the two of us. Two beef meals and two Cokes came to £60. The food was really good, made with quality ingredients, and the beef was pink. The venue was lovely and very clean, and all the staff were polite despite how busy it was. It was extremely crowded, though, with tables almost on top of each other and people queuing to be seated right behind us. I understand Sunday lunch can be a business's lifeblood, but with no bookings the whole visit felt rushed. The food arrived very quickly, but being served food before drinks wasn't great. At £60 for lunch, I expected a certain level of service. The atmosphere and service felt closer to McDonalds than a quality gastro pub. At those prices, the food alone wasn't enough to make it a good experience. A real shame.