Cliff House Hotel (Ardmore)

The Cliff House Hotel is a five star luxury hotel, in West Waterford. Its gardens, terrace and balconies cascade down the cliffs. It is distinguished as much for its design and sea views as for the spa experience and the region's most exquisite food, the House Restaurant is a One Michelin Star Restaurant where one can enjoy a delicious mix of Irish cuisine and international cooking expertise. This 39 bedroom jewel is at once holiday and hideaway. The hotel interiors draw an extraordinary landscape inwards. Palettes of marine blue, fuchsia, aubergine and sea green evoke the surrounding Waterford countryside. So close is the sea, it feels like a passenger on an ocean liner. Step inside one of the luxury bedrooms and one can find original Irish art, elegant furniture, internet access and a great night's sleep. Almost all of the luxury accommodation features private balconies or terraces overlooking the Irish Sea. Try a few lengths in the sea from the comfort of the hotel steps, for a slightly more relaxed activity try sea kayaking or walking. There is also the opportunity for biking, rock climbing, experiencing Ireland’s most unique golf hole or going whale watching.

Waterford

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