A stylish Derbyshire hotel has continued an impressive run of industry accolades after being named Boutique Hotel of the Year at the Midlands Food, Drink & Hospitality Awards 2026.

Peak Edge Hotel, which is located on the edge of the Peak District, scooped the award on Mon 22 Jun. The luxury four-star hotel recently won Gold in the Hotel of the Year category at the Peak District, Derbyshire & Derby Tourism Awards and Silver at the national VisitEngland Awards for Excellence.

The awards celebrate excellence across the hospitality sector and attracted entries from hotels, restaurants, pubs and hospitality venues throughout the East and West Midlands.

Cocina Restaurant at Casa Hotel was also recognised at the awards, taking home the Steakhouse of the Year title.

The restaurant is the only venue in Derbyshire to feature both a specialist DRY AGER® cabinet and charcoal-fired Josper Grill, allowing carefully selected cuts of beef to be dry aged on site before being cooked over charcoal.

Much of the beef served in the restaurant comes directly from Walton Lodge Farm Estate, the 360-acre family farm owned by entrepreneur Steve Perez. The estate is home to Belted Galloway and Highland cattle, Dorset sheep, Berkshire pigs, free-range chickens and beehives that supply honey to the kitchens.

The farm is also Steve Perez’s family home, with his son working full-time on the estate alongside Farm Manager Craig Ellis.

Mark Thurman, Managing Director at Peak Edge Hotel and Casa Hotel, said: “This is a fantastic achievement for both teams and recognition of the hard work, care and attention that goes into every aspect of the guest experience.

“Whether someone is staying at Peak Edge or Casa, enjoying dinner at Cocina or The Red Lion at Peak Edge, or simply visiting for a drink, our aim has always been to provide the highest standards of hospitality, food and service.

“To be recognised with Boutique Hotel of the Year and Steakhouse of the Year awards against competition from across the Midlands is something we are incredibly proud of.”

Steve Perez added: “These awards are a reflection of the people behind the businesses.

“From our chefs, front-of-house teams and housekeeping staff through to the people working on Walton Lodge Farm Estate, everyone contributes to what our guests experience.

“We’ve always believed that quality matters, whether that’s how we look after our animals, the ingredients we serve or the welcome guests receive when they walk through the door. It’s wonderful to see that recognised.”