The Ashford Arms extends a very warm welcome to all its guests - many of whom return year after year to explore the surrounding countryside.

Your hosts at the Ashford Arms are Andy Fraser-Smith and Robert Muxlow, who manage the pub. Robert hails from nearby Matlock and prior to coming to Ashford, Robert ran the Merlins restaurant in his home town.

We have a traditional bar with open fireplace and no distractions - a great meeting place for visitors and locals alike or just a nice place for a quiet drink.

The pub is situated in the very centre of this lovely village, backing almost onto the River Wye. Outside the pub we have a large garden area which in summer is a lovely relaxing place in which to sit in the sunshine.

What the papers say ...

'One of the top ten eating places outside London'
Sunday Times December 2005

'Quality food at value for money prices. Well worth a trip'
Sheffield Telegraph June 2008

What our guests say .... 

'Just a quick note to let you know that Ahmed and myself had a wonderful stay. Your staff are wonderful, the chef is brilliant and everything about the place makes us hope to return one day soon.'

'Dear Andy, Jim and Staff
Many thanks for making my birthday night so special'

'Just to say Thank You for a great stay, we have posted our comments on www.tripadvisor.com and they should appear in a few days time.'

'We just wanted to thank you for our recent visit. The six of us meet every year and we will see you again next year if possible. We really enjoyed meeting you.'

'I just want to say thank you to all the staff for our stay with you last weekend. Our room was comfortable, the food was excellent and the staff were so kind, helpful and friendly. We had a lovely time and will be back!'

'Thank you very much for making my birthday celebrations so successful. The table service was so unpressured and one and all enjoyed their meal. In fact a good time was had by all. With best wishes from a very satisfied customer.'