Private garden by the River Wye
Kitchen
Dining room
Lounge
Lounge
Double bedroom
Double bedroom
Double bedroom
Homely touches
Bathroom
Bathroom
Enjoy the south facing garden
Look back at the property from over the river
Lots of wildlife to enjoy
Wintery cottage view
Take a walk down the boardwalk
Beautiful wildlife on your doorstep
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12 / 17  Enjoy the south facing garden
13 / 17  Look back at the property from over the river
14 / 17  Lots of wildlife to enjoy
15 / 17  Wintery cottage view
16 / 17  Take a walk down the boardwalk
17 / 17  Beautiful wildlife on your doorstep

The Smithy

Ashford in the Water, Peak District
Visit Britain rating: 4 stars
Sleeps 2
Bedrooms 1
Bathrooms 1
Change Sat
No Dogs
4
star
Waterside views
Enclosed garden / patio
Internet access
Pub nearby
Shop nearby
Fishing on site / nearby
Romantic
Parking on site / nearby
Decorated for Christmas
Towels included
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At a glance

  • Converted blacksmiths cottage in a peaceful village location
  • Nestled deep in the heart of the Peak District National Park, with countless walks on the doorstep
  • Private riverside garden with lots of wildlife and ducks and ducklings to enjoy
Property code: PK547

From the property, guests can enjoy a short stroll to the old marble quarrying village of Ashford in the Water. Here, you’ll find plenty of places to shop, eat and relax beside the babbling River Wye. Nestled in the heart of the national park, walkers will enjoy exploring the contrasting scenery of the higher and wilder Dark Peak in the north and the gently rolling limestone dales of White Peak in the south.

Inside, an open-plan kitchen, dining and sitting area welcomes you into the cottage. With slate floors and walls of a warm light shade throughout, this is an inviting space to enjoy your evening meal, a game at the coffee table or a peaceful read on the sofa. The coal effect stove and exposed beam add character to this large room, while the kitchen is light and airy with everything you should need throughout your stay. Also on this floor is a cloakroom and downstairs toilet. Upstairs, the bedroom has been painted in the same inviting light airy shade, and a vaulted ceiling, pretty stained glass windows and an exposed beam add more character. Adjoining the bedroom is the shower room with shower cubicle, hand basin and toilet. Parking is by the cottage.

Outside, the private garden is bordered by the free-flowing River Wye. With an abundance of wildlife and views across the weir to the meadow beyond, this is a soothing setting for your afternoon cup of tea or evening drink.

  • 1 double bedroom
  • En-suite shower and downstairs WC
  • Electric oven and hob, microwave, dishwasher, fridge with freezer compartment and washer/dryer
  • Smart TV with Netflix
  • Garden furniture and sunbeds
  • Off road parking
  • Fishing nearby but not permitted from the properties garden
  • This property will be decorated for Christmas
  • Arrival: 16:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00, unless otherwise stated in your arrival details
  • Sorry, no dogs allowed
  • There is an Accidental Damage Deposit of £150 when booking at this property, however this may be waived for £20. We’ll provide more details about this when booking your holiday.

Victoria Evans

This property joined our collection in 2016 and is managed by Victoria.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 17 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Wendy, 14th September 2024

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Outstanding location. Warm and cosy cottage ideal for 2. Pubs and coffee shop in village were all excellent. Many walks from doorstep. Morsel head round trip was challenging! Lovely walk across country to Bakewell about 2 miles. Owners were nearby if we needed anything but left us to our own devices.

Reviewed by Martin, 7th September 2024

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Reviewed by D, 15th June 2024

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Really lovely clean, well equipped cottage with a beautiful private garden backing onto the river. Ideally located in Ashford in the Water for visiting places in the Peak District and very close to a nice Tea Room and Pub which were located at the end of the lane. Enjoyed sitting in the garden feeding the ducks and swans. Would definitely recommendRead more and return. Hide

Reviewed by Valerie, 18th May 2024

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Reviewed by John, 11th May 2024

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Reviewed by Susan, 13th April 2024

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Our second visit to the Smithy. Even though its small you have everything you could possibly need. Beautiful surroundings. Well definitely be going again.

Reviewed by Nick, 31st March 2024

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Great location, lovely view over river. Great for local pubs walking and Bakewell, just a couple of miles away

Reviewed by Kirsty, 21st February 2024

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A lovely little house in a stunning location. Exactly what we needed to for a week away from the hustle and bustle. Good facilities and lovely cosy cottage. Kirstie was the perfect host as she greeted us on arrival and we knew she was on hand had we have needed anything. Lovely local pub at the end of the lane, very welcoming and lovely beers on taRead morep! We felt so comfortable, we didn't want to leave. Hide

Reviewed by Louise, 31st December 2023

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A beautiful cottage in the most gorgeous location. We booked it pretty much last minute when our New Years Eve plans had to change, and were so glad we did. It has pretty much everything you need for a really comfortable stay, the location is beautiful and the local pub friendly. We had a wonderful walk on New Years Day and easily cooked a lovely mRead moreeal in the cottage. Highly recommend this for a relaxing break. Hide

Reviewed by Anonymous, 23rd September 2023

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A comfortable stay in a delightful cottage.

Reviewed by Barbara, 9th September 2023

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The cottage is lovely and it has a wonderful private position and a garden with the river right there. Lots of wild life. The kitchen is very well equipped. The pub has a good atmosphere and good food. The cafe a few steps away is also well worth paying a visit. The owners are there if you should need them but are completely non intrusive.

Reviewed by Gaby, 3rd June 2023

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Perfect location for tours and trails in the Peak District. Lovely cottage with a beautiful garden. Cottage is small but very cosy and equipped with everything you need for a short stay. We had a wonderful time!

Reviewed by Deirdre, 29th May 2023

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The cottage was the perfect place to stay whilst visiting our daughters family and will certainly use it again.

Reviewed by John, 6th May 2023

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Ashford in the water is a delightful village and thoroughly enjoyed staying in the cottage particularly its location by the river. Well placed for lots of local walks and convenient being only a couple of miles from Bakewell

Reviewed by Geoffrey, 22nd April 2023

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Lovely cottage well appointed . With very helpful owners, peaceful yet in the centre of the village, excellent parking space. Lovely garden to sit in right beside the river, very relaxing . Other places close by to visit. We thoroughly enjoyed staying there.

Reviewed by Susan, 15th April 2023

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This is a lovely little cottage with beautiful surroundings. Very well equipped. The hosts are close by and ready to help if needed.

Reviewed by Elizabeth, 25th March 2023

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We spent a wonderful week in this very comfortable peaceful and attractive cottage. The owners really have tried to provide everything a guest could possibly want. The stairs are steep but this is unavoidable due to the building and there is a toilet downstairs making it unnecessary to go upstairs except to sleep. Although we hardly saw the owner iRead moret was reassuring to know that She was there if we needed help. A beautiful spot, in a very pretty village within easy reach of magnificent scenery. Hide

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Private garden by the River Wye
Kitchen
Dining room
Lounge
Lounge
Double bedroom
Double bedroom
Double bedroom
Homely touches
Bathroom
Bathroom
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Location

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1/3 Deposit

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