Strutt Arms Hotel At The Elephant And Peacock

Nice inside and friendly staff. We had Sunday roast which was nice, but way to much food in my opinion. I had chicken, hubby had the beef which he wasn't keen on
So if your passing and just want a reasonable meal than you won't go wrong.

Great food, great atmosphere, good value and really friendly service. We had booked a specific table in the dog friendly section and we (and especially the dog!) received the warmest of welcomes. It all made for a truly lovely evening with our daughter and her partner. We'll be back.

Uncertain to post this because we were notified on our visit that the venue was changing to new ownership at the end of August..... and being renamed.
How sad that the name of Strutt, so prominent in the Industrial Revolution, and closely allied with Arkwright, is being left behind/ignored.
We had a really good meal & service, a great time overall. Thank you the management and team at Strutts Arms for a super time. Best wishes to you all for a happy future.

First impressions are very very nice. Beautifully decorated rooms.
I arrived Sunday late for a Mon-Fri stay.
It wasn't long untill i realised in a heatwave, we had 10.5 tog feather duvets and no Aircon. We did have a fan that rotated the warm air. Opening the window was not an option due to the road noise to the front and some serious noisy machinery at the back. So 5 nights in a sauna.
You check in at the bar that seems to be a one-staff hub for everything. There's bar, outside tables and restaurant.
If you fancied eating there on a Monday, you're seriously out of luck cos no can do. No chef. No food on a Monday. And the saddest breakfast imaginable. Calling it 'continental' is nearly an insult as there's nothing i saw in terms of meat or cheese rather everything is out of a packet or bag from the supermarket.
Once we got to Tues and the rest of the week, food was available and fabulous at that too. But no lunch except on Fridays. Prob bo chef again..... So you're in the middle of nowhere with a grim breakfast but fantastic 6 nights a week meal option. Suppose at least you won't gain too much weight.
Cleaning is an issue unless cobwebs in the rooms count as decor. As the week went on, it was evident the communal areas didn't get hoovered. Shame really.
Chatting with one of the staff it seems this place is being sold to become an Indian dining. This might explain why it seemed so part time and half hearted.

I am sure this place is fantastic inside but at the time of my visit, it was closed during to refurbishment. I would be looking forward to visiting this establishment once it reopens its doors.
Situated next to the busy A6 on the edge of the historical town of Belper. It would be a great place to stay and visit the many historical sights in the area.

When we booked one night's stay in late September 2022, we paid for the room in full in advance. Following this the hotel came under new ownership and they advised us with only a few day's notice that they were under renovations and accomodation and food was unavailable. The hotels cancellation policy is if you cancel within 7 days of your stay there is no refund. We are still awaiting a refund and the hotel does not respond to email enquiries. What a way to treat customers, I would not recomend this hotel.

Went to eat here in their new restaurant, The Elephant and Peacock and the food was really nice, it had been newly decorated and the decor was amazing and it was nice and relaxed although a little quiet inside, the service was great, not cheap but well worth the money in the current climate 😃

Is now called the Elephant and Peacock. Went in for a pint after a walk in Youlgreave, had a lovely chat with bar man who made us feel very welcome.
Place has had a modern refurbishment and looks great.
Never had food but specialisers in Indian cuisine.