Ashlett is known for having a well-preserved tidal mill (currently a sailing club clubhouse), which is next to a free slipway and landing stage.

Although the creek is only accessible at high tide, the historic mill and free landing stage make it a popular destination for dinghy sailors from around Southampton Water.

The name 'Ashlett' may be derived from the Viking custom of planting an ash stave in the ground where their ships first landed and 'flete' from a creek or stretch of salt water.

At the beginning of the 20th century ships of 100, or even 150 tons, were brought up here at high tide, and unloaded at Victoria Quay.

Built over 150 years ago this staple of the Ashlett brings in cliental from the Fawley Village, located up the hill running straight down into creek.