The Ashford Arms

A village inn dating from Napoleonic times, the Ashford Arms is set in the pretty, unspoilt village of Ashford-in the-Water, just two miles from Bakewell in the very heart of the Derbyshire Peak District.

Our bar is recognized as a great local meeting place and we have a comfortably furnished dining area which offers a varied menu, with a wide range of specials also available.

Accommodation

The Ashford Arms offers good-quality, yet reasonably priced, Bed and Breakfast accommodation. We have eight bedrooms, each with en-suite bath or shower, washbasin and WC, tea-and-coffee-making facilities, TV and radio.

Bed and breakfast prices start at £65 per double/twin room per night, rising to £100 per room per night. Evening meals range in price from £7.50 to £15 per person.

Restaurant

Eating out at the Ashford Arms is a treat. We offer quality bar meals and a restaurant with a varied menu using fresh, local produce.

Theme nights are often a feature in menus throughout the week (see www.ashford-arms.co.uk for details) and include steak nights featuring the chef’s famous 'sizzling sauces'!

You are welcome to eat in the bar, or we have a restaurant in a conservatory area which can host larger parties and special banquets.

Local Area

Ashford in the Water is situated on the banks of the River Wye just two miles upstream from Bakewell, in the very centre of the Derbyshire Peak District National Park. The village is conveniently situated for the A6 trunk road linking Matlock and Bakewell with Buxton, and Manchester beyond.

Ashford is an ideal centre for exploring the Peak District, or for basing your walking or cycling holidays around. Nearby Monsal Head, with its famous railway viaduct, provides scenic views over the Wye Valley, while the historic town of Bakewell, with its bustling Monday markets, offers a quality shopping experience in a lively, country town atmosphere. Buxton, famed for its spa waters and annual music festival, and Matlock - traditionally the county town - are both within easy reach, as is Castleton, renowned for its spectacular medieval castle, caverns and rare, Blue John stone. The market town of Chesterfield, with its famous crooked spire, is also linked by a good road.

The surrounding area also contains some of the country's finest historic houses, all of which are with easy reach of Ashford-in-the-water. The most famous include Chatsworth House (pictured right), Haddon Hall, Hardwick Hall and the Hall at Lyme Park.

The Derbyshire Peak District is renowned for its walks, including easy routes along the trail at Monsal Dale or long treks across the peat moors of Kinder Scout. Cycling is also popular, especially on converted, former railways such as the Tissington Trail. Good fly fishing, riding and golf can also be found locally.

Call now on: 01629 812 725
Please mention Visit Derbyshire when you call.