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From independent hotels and restaurants to exceptional food producers and luxury safari retreats, Feather & Fern PR represents a wide range of businesses with some unique and interesting stories to tell.
Whether you're researching a feature, looking for expert commentary, planning a press visit or simply need a fresh angle, here's a snapshot of who we work with and what we can help with.
All brands are available for media enquiries through Feather & Fern, including interviews, expert commentary, imagery, video and press visits where appropriate. Just drop us a line with what you need.
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The Peacock at Rowsley
The Peacock at Rowsley is a simply beautiful 17th-century country hotel and restaurant in the heart of the Peak District, combining historic character with exceptional hospitality and 3 AA Rosette dining. Part of the independent Longbow Venues group, the hotel offers elegant accommodation, seasonal menus showcasing British produce and exclusive fly fishing experiences on the nearby River Wye, making it a dream destination for countryside escapes.
An excellent source for features on luxury UK breaks, fine dining, British food and drink, historic hotels, romantic getaways, fly fishing holidays and Peak District tourism. The venue can also offer insights into independent hospitality, local sourcing, seasonal menus and the challenges and opportunities facing rural hotels and restaurants, alongside opportunities for chef interviews, photography and press visits by arrangement.
Peak Edge Hotel
Peak Edge Hotel is a gorgeous independent four-star hotel on the edge of the Peak District, home to the award-winning Red Lion Restaurant and a popular countryside wedding venue. Family-owned, the hotel is part of Casa Hotels Group and has strong roots in the region, with the Pérez family's hospitality heritage stretching back more than 60 years. Combining contemporary accommodation with countryside surroundings, it offers a lovely setting for romantic breaks, weddings, celebrations and exceptional farm-to-fork dining.
Much of the produce served in the restaurant is sourced from owner Steve Perez's nearby Walton Lodge Estate, reflecting a strong commitment to local ingredients and farm-to-plate dining. Peak Edge suits features on luxury rural escapes, countryside weddings, British food and drink, sustainable sourcing, independent hotel businesses and hospitality heritage. The hotel is also a wonderful destination for winter and Christmas features, with elaborate seasonal decorations and themes personally designed by Steve's wife, Angie Perez.
Ilora Retreats
Ilora Retreats is an intimate luxury safari camp in the heart of Kenya’s Maasai Mara National Reserve, offering just 14 spacious tented suites and a highly personalised safari experience. Combining incredible wildlife encounters with contemporary luxury, the retreat offers everything from private game drives and guided bush walks to stargazing, open-air cinema and an extraordinary culinary offering, with eight chefs, six cuisines and no set menus.
We highly recommend Ilora Retreats for features on luxury African travel, wildlife conservation, sustainable tourism, family safaris, responsible hospitality and food-led travel experiences. With a strong commitment to protecting the surrounding environment, supporting local Maasai communities and creating memorable experiences beyond traditional game drives, Ilora also offers opportunities for founder interviews, expert commentary, wildlife photography and hosted press visits by arrangement.
Losehill House
Losehill House Hotel & Spa is an independently owned boutique country house hotel set in a spectacular location overlooking the Hope Valley in the heart of the Peak District National Park. Combining jaw-droppingly beautiful countryside surroundings with individually designed bedrooms, an award-winning restaurant and the only full service spa in the Peak District, the hotel is a popular destination for romantic escapes, relaxing breaks and countryside weddings.
An excellent source for features on boutique hotels, romantic UK getaways, spa and wellness breaks, countryside weddings, walking holidays and Peak District tourism. Losehill also offers opportunities for stories about independent hospitality, seasonal dining, rural retreats and the growing appeal of experience-led UK holidays, alongside photography, interviews and press visits by arrangement.
Winster Foods
Founded in 2002 in the Peak District village of Winster, Winster Foods has grown from a small family business into an established independent foodservice supplier, serving restaurants, hotels, pubs, cafés and other hospitality businesses across Derbyshire, South Yorkshire and the rest of the UK. Based in Chesterfield, the company supplies everything from everyday kitchen essentials to speciality ingredients, artisan cheeses and charcuterie, working closely with local farms and producers while also sourcing unusual products from further afield. Its customers include some of the UK's best-known restaurants and hotels.
Speak to Winster Foods for features on British food and drink, artisan producers, food provenance, seasonal ingredients, restaurant trends and the hospitality supply chain. The business can also provide expert commentary on food inflation, ingredient sourcing, changing restaurant menus and the pressures facing independent hospitality businesses. With an interesting story of independent business growth and a female leader, Frankie, at the helm, Winster Foods can also contribute to features on entrepreneurship, women in business and the people and producers behind Britain's professional kitchens.
The Cupola
The Cupola Kitchen & Rooms is a family-run dining and accommodation destination in the historic Peak District village of Stoney Middleton. Built on the site of an 18th-century lead smelting mill, the award-winning venue celebrates its industrial heritage through all-day dining with an emphasis on flame cooking, from wood-fired pizzas to flame-grilled dishes. Just a short walk away, Rock Mill offers luxury self-catering holiday apartments, including dog-friendly accommodation, providing an ideal base for exploring the surrounding countryside.
Ideal for features on Peak District tourism, unusual places to stay, dog-friendly holidays, food and drink, industrial heritage and local history. Stoney Middleton has a fascinating past, with stories of Roman baths, plague, highwaymen and murder, many of which are brought to life through the newly launched Dark Tales of the Peaks experience. Beginning and ending at The Cupola, the immersive guided tour combines historic locations, storytelling, walking and period-inspired dining. The venue offers opportunities for heritage and travel features, interviews, photography and hosted review experiences by arrangement.
The Charleston
The Charleston is a glamorous 1920s-inspired restaurant and cocktail bar in the heart of Bakewell, housed within a beautifully restored Grade II-listed former bank. Opened in June 2026 following a £2.6 million transformation by independent hospitality group Longbow Venues, the striking venue combines speciality coffee, creative brunches, afternoon tea, elegant evening dining and handcrafted cocktails with live jazz, soul and swing music. Original architectural features have been carefully preserved, including the former bank vault, now transformed into an intimate private dining room known as The Speakeasy.
A wonderful option for features on restaurant openings, historic building restoration, Art Deco-inspired interiors, food and drink, cocktail culture, live music and Peak District tourism. The Charleston also offers interesting stories around independent business investment, the regeneration of historic town centres, local sourcing and the revival of Bakewell's evening economy. With its distinctive interiors, atmospheric dining spaces and fascinating transformation from bank to restaurant, the venue is ideal for lifestyle, travel, interiors and hospitality features, alongside photography, interviews and press visits by arrangement.
The George at Hathersage
The George at Hathersage is a historic coaching inn, boutique hotel and restaurant in the heart of the Peak District, with a fascinating literary connection to Charlotte Brontë. The celebrated author stayed at The George while visiting Hathersage in the 1840s, during the period she was writing Jane Eyre, and the village is widely recognised as the inspiration for Morton in the novel. Today, the beautifully restored inn, part of independent hospitality group Longbow Venues, combines its rich heritage with stylish accommodation, seasonal British dining and a spectacular setting surrounded by some of the Peak District's best-loved walking and climbing landscapes.
An excellent source for features on literary tourism, the Brontë sisters, historic hotels, romantic countryside escapes, walking holidays, British food and drink and Peak District heritage. With bedrooms named in honour of Charlotte Brontë and Jane Eyre, The George offers a wonderful opportunity for journalists exploring the real-life places behind classic literature, alongside stories about heritage hospitality, independent businesses and the revival of historic coaching inns. Interviews, photography and press visits can also be arranged.
Casa Hotel
Casa Hotel is an independent four-star hotel in Chesterfield, Derbyshire, offering contemporary accommodation, dining, meetings and events. Part of the family-owned Casa Hotels Group, the hotel combines modern design with a strong commitment to hospitality, locally sourced food (especially well known for its steak, using produce sourced from the owner's Walton Lodge Estate, minutes up the road) and excellent service, providing a base for business travellers, visitors exploring Derbyshire and guests celebrating special occasions. It is also one of the very few hotels in the region with hot tub suites.
A great source for features on independent hotels, hot tub stays, business travel, hospitality careers, farm to plate dining, steak restaurants, events and regional tourism. With a longstanding team and a strong connection to the local community, Casa Hotel can also provide insights into hospitality recruitment, employee development, family-owned businesses and the changing expectations of hotel guests.
The Maynard
The Maynard is a beautifully restored historic hotel, restaurant and wedding venue in the Peak District village of Grindleford. Part of the independent Longbow Venues group, the property combines Victorian character with contemporary interiors, stylish accommodation and seasonal dining, all surrounded by spectacular countryside. Its location overlooking the Hope Valley makes it a popular choice for weddings, romantic breaks and visitors exploring the National Park.
An excellent source for features on countryside weddings, historic hotels, romantic UK breaks, Peak District tourism, seasonal dining and independent hospitality. The Maynard can also contribute to stories about wedding trends, heritage property restoration, local sourcing, rural tourism and the changing expectations of couples planning weddings and celebrations. It is also very convenient to the Longshaw filming location for the upcoming Pride & Prejudice Netflix series.
The Ashford Arms
The Ashford Arms is a beautifully restored village pub with rooms in Ashford-in-the-Water, one of the Peak District's most picturesque villages. Part of the independent Longbow Venues group, the property combines the warmth and character of a traditional country inn with stylish accommodation, seasonal British dining and a welcoming atmosphere, making it a popular destination for both local residents and visitors exploring Derbyshire.
An excellent source for features on traditional British pubs, countryside escapes, pub accommodation, Peak District tourism, walking holidays and seasonal food and drink. The Ashford Arms can also contribute to stories about the revival of village pubs, the role of hospitality in rural communities, independent pub businesses, local sourcing and the growing popularity of food-led countryside breaks.
The Peacock at Owler Bar
The Peacock at Owler Bar is a traditional country pub and restaurant on the edge of the Peak District, offering warm hospitality, seasonal dining and a relaxed setting for everything from family meals to special occasions. Part of the independent Longbow Venues group, the pub combines the character of a well-loved local establishment with a contemporary approach to food and service, attracting visitors from Sheffield, Derbyshire and the surrounding countryside.
Perfect for features on British pub culture, independent hospitality, countryside dining, seasonal menus, family-friendly restaurants and food and drink in the Peak District and Sheffield area. The venue can also contribute to stories about local sourcing, the evolving role of country pubs, hospitality employment, festive dining and the importance of independent restaurants and pubs to their communities.
