ASHDALE (known locally as the house with the monkey-puzzle trees) Ashdale is a fine Grade 2 listed Georgian style villa, built in the 1840s. All of the four spacious guest rooms are en-suite; one large room on the ground floor is especially suitable for young families or those wanting to avoid using the stairs. Ashdale is a 'no smoking' house. From the Ashdale there is level walking to Matlock Bath Station and many attractions including: local restaurants and pubs, museums,riverside/woodland walks, Cromford Canal and the Cable Cars to The Heights of Abraham.