Some excerpts from the website of Woodland View that might be useful
Bed-and-
Breakfast Accommodation. Woodland View is a renovated farmhouse set in four acres with a large
garden in a
quiet countryside setting. There are superb views across the surrounding countryside. We offer comfortable Bed and
Breakfast accommodation in a friendly, peaceful atmosphere, ten minutes pleasant walk from the
centre of Ashford, an historic and popular village near the market town of Bakewell, the adminstrative
centre of the Peak District National Park. We are open from all year except Christmas and have ample Car
Parking plus storage for mountain
bikes. Walkers and hikers are welcome, and you will find plenty to occupy yourselves with in the locality! The market town of Bakewell is 2 miles away. Information on the local Area is a beautiful village set in the
centre of the Peak District National Park. It has an historic church and two 17th century bridges across the. plus two public houses, a
shop and a
restaurant. The village is well known for its well-dressing festival which is held every year around Ascension Day. Two miles from Ashford is the historic market town of Bakewell, thought to have been founded by the Saxon king, Edward the Elder about 920 AD. There are two Saxon crosses in the churchyard and the oldest of all the bridges across the Wye - it was originally built in the 15th Century. is now a thriving market town with a cattle market every Monday and many interesting
shops with local produce. It is also the administrative
centre of the Peak District National Park Authority. About 1 mile from Woodland View in the opposite direction is Monsal Head, a famous viewpoint over Monsal Dale - a deep-cut valley which the River Wye has carved out of the surrounding limestone. This is characteristic of the area, which is a paradise for. anglers and other anyone interested in beautiful scenery. Please help yourself to Cereals from the sideboard. Own free-range eggs fried,poached or scrambled with Sausage, Bacon,Tomato and Mushrooms. Freshly made ground or decaffinated.
Breakfast blend or herbal. Wholemeal or white toast served with marmalade and jams. Double En-
suite or Double with private facilities. Prices quoted are per person per night. Single nights not available at week-ends May to September. Bargain 5 day break 23.00 per person per night. Contact:- Woodland View, John
Bank Lane, Ashford in the Water, Bakewell, Derbyshire, DE45 1PY
Telephone number:- (+44)(0)1629 813008 E-mail address:-
woodlandview@neilellis.free-online.co.uk