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A little more information on Bakewell

Ashford-in-the-Water is the quintessential English village. Water is located in the centre of the Peak District National Park, about two miles from Bakewell, on the banks of the River Wye. This community was previously known for its marble, and today it is home to stone cottages built in the 18th century, as well as two charming taverns, a fine dining establishment, and a fantastic general store known for its high-quality products. Sheepwash Bridge, bordered by a former sheep washing pen and shaded by a canopy of willow trees, was an important crossing point for packhorses bringing malt from Derby across the Wye River in mediaeval times. Ashford 'Orchard' is a great place for kids to run about and play as you watch the game at the Ashford Cricket Ground. Bakewell, a famous market town not far away, is home to numerous stores, eateries, and watering holes, as well as regular farmer's markets. Explore the nearby Dark Peak and White Peak, both composed of limestone, or stop by one of the numerous nearby historic mansions, such as Chatsworth House or Haddon Hall. Close by is Britain's most popular amusement park, Alton Towers, and the breath-taking caverns of Castleton, so you'll have a hard time deciding what to do.