Peak Edge Hotel on the edge of the Peak District National Park has achieved an AA Quality Score of 85% following its latest AA overnight inspection — a level of performance typically associated with five-star hotels and placing it among the strongest-performing four-star hotels in the UK.
The independent assessment also reaffirmed the hotel’s Four Star AA Silver Award, alongside Two AA Rosettes for its Red Lion Restaurant, recognising excellence across hospitality, service, bedrooms and food.
The AA Quality Score sits at the very top end of the four-star category and above the national average, reflecting consistent delivery across critical areas including hospitality, food quality, bedrooms and bathrooms. Inspectors praised the confidence and warmth of the Peak Edge team, describing them as “wonderful, confident, friendly and attentive,” and noted that the hotel provides a “memorable stay.”
Food was highlighted as a particular strength, underpinned by Peak Edge’s close connection to Walton Lodge Farm Estate, a Red Tractor certified working farm and home to the hotel’s owner, Steve Perez. The estate supplies rare breed meat, eggs, herbs, honey, and seasonal fruit and vegetables to the hotel and restaurant, reinforcing a genuine field-to-fork approach rooted in Derbyshire provenance rather than trend.
The inspection also recognised Peak Edge’s continued investment in the property, with major infrastructure improvements already delivered, including a custom walk-in wine cellar from Sorrells, and further enhancements planned, including future bedroom and bathroom upgrades. Bedrooms, public areas and grounds were described as well maintained, with the hotel’s peaceful countryside setting on the edge of the Peak District National Park adding to the overall guest experience.
Mark Thurman, Managing Director at Peak Edge Hotel, said:
“We’re incredibly proud of this result. The AA inspection is a rigorous, independent benchmark, so achieving an 85% Quality Score and reaffirming our Silver Award and Rosettes is a real credit to our team. It reflects the standards they deliver every day, while continuing to invest in the hotel and our food story for the long term.”
Located in a prime position on the edge of the Peak District National Park, Peak Edge Hotel is a four-star countryside retreat known for its relaxed, welcoming style, strong food credentials and deep-rooted connection to local land, producers and place.
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https://peakedgehotel.co.uk
