Ashford - in - the - Water Derbyshire

Nestling on the banks of the Wye sits Ashford - in - the - Water.

Its "sheepwash" is the oldest, narrowest and most most picturesque of several bridges spanning the river here. It was built originally for packhorses but is now closed to all traffic and takes its name from an adjacent stone enclosure in which sheep used to be dipped.

The village, which dresses 6 wells on the Saturday before Trinity Sunday, has numerous 18thC buildings and a few from the 17thC including a tithe barn. There is also a hexagonally roofed old market stand and Holy Trinity church, adorned with memorials carved from the locally quarried black marble.

Accommodation near Ashford in the Water


Rutland Arms Hotel The Square Bakewell Derbyshire DE45 1BT	*The Rutland Arms Hotel prides itself in offering traditional standards of service combined with food freshly prepared in its award winning kitchens... more details*	Telephone :- 01629 812812 Facsimile :- 01629 812309
Terra Firma The Avenue Bakewell Derbyshire DE45 1EQ	*Traditional Victorian semi in quiet private road, with off street parking. Overlooks parish church and the golf course... more details*	*Contact: Madeline & Louis Gay* *Tel: +44(0)1629 813031* *Fax: +44(0)114 266 6246*
New House New Street Bakewell Derbyshire DE45 1DW	The ground floor apartment, with central heating throughout is two minutes walk from the centre of Bakewell. Off-street parking. No smoking. Wheelchair access to patio garden. Double Bedroom. Sorry no pets.... more details	*Contact: Mrs. Pauline Morris* *Tel: +44 (0)1629 815605*

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