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Waterford Castle — Waterford, Ireland

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Waterford Castle

Waterford, Ireland

Style: Classic Luxury.

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Waterford Castle Hotel And Golf Club Is Set In The Grounds Of A Private 310 Acre Island, 3 Miles From Waterford Crystal City And the World-Renowned Waterford Crystal Factory. The River Sur Surrounds The Island With Access Via Chain-Linked Car Ferry Which Operates Daily. Once Home To The Fitzgerald, The Hotel Is Now An Internationally Acclaimed 5 Star Hotel. The 19 Bedrooms And Reception Rooms Have Been Restored To Former Splendour Decorated In An Exquisite And Elegant Manner.

 



Awards
Conde Nast Award Winner
Recommended Rooms
The hotel has only 19 rooms, and accomodates no more than 38 guests at a time, so highly personalized service is guaranteed. Privacy is also a certainty, given the property's location on a 310 acre private island.
Executive Retreat
Two rooms, the largest of which accomodates a maximum of 30 people
Fine Dining Nearby
The Waterford City Center is a short drive away
Tennis Courts on Site
Two hard courts
Skeet Shooting
Clay pigeon shooting and archery
Golfing
The island boasts an 18-hole, par 72 course designed by Des Smyth
Horseback Riding
Thirty minutes away
Jogging & Running
The island has plenty of open space to jog around
Shopping
The Waterford City Center is a short drive away, and the Waterford Crystal Factory is only a 15 minute drive away
Theatre & Museums
The Waterford City Center is a short drive away
Nota Bene
The Castle is closed for the month of January each year.

Hotel Amenities
  • - Fine Dining Nearby
  • - Executive Retreat
  • - Fine Dining on Site
  • - Tennis Courts on Site
Available Activities
  • - Fishing - Fly
  • - Golfing
  • - Skeet Shooting
  • - Horseback Riding
  • - Jogging & Running
  • - Hiking
  • - Shopping
  • - Theatre & Museums
  • - Tennis Courts Nearby

Hotel Address
  • Waterford Castle
  • The Island
  • Ballinakill
  • Waterford,
  • Ireland

Location Summary
Waterford Castle is located 3 miles outside Waterford City. Waterford is a town of over 40,000 people which is in South East Ireland, and is accesible from all the main ports and airports (including Dublin, Shannon, Cork and Rosslare). Numerous connection flights are available from the London and the UK, including direct daily flights from London Luton to Waterford Airport.

Directions to Hotel
From Cork N25 At first roundabout approaching Waterford City, take signs for Waterford Regional Hospital and Dunmore East. Continue for 6 miles until you arrive at Waterford Regional Hospital. At roundabout keep right, continue on this round for 1 miles passing 2 pedestrian lights, at the next traffic lights turn left. Continue on this road until you see the ferry crossing to the Island and Waterford Castle Golf Club.

From Dublin N9 Turn right, at the train station roundabout, on to bridge over the River Suir. Turn left at next lights on to the City quay, continue down the quay in the left-hand lane, past the Tower Hotel. At the lights immediately after the Tower Hotel turn left on to the Dunmore Road, continue past the park, and bear left at the college. At first mini roundabout turn left, continue through next two roundabouts passing the shopping centre on the right and the hospital on the left. Turn left after pedestrian crossing and continue on this road until you see the ferry crossing to the Island and Waterford Castle Golf Club.

From Rosslare & Wexford Turn left, at the train station, on to the bridge over the River Suir. Continue with the directions as from Dublin.
Child policies vary by hotel. Many hotels are able to provide a rollaway bed or crib, though there may be an extra fee. Such fees will not be included in the quoted rate.

If you are ready to book, our advice is to first make your reservation. Our agents will then be able to more effectively assist you with details regarding your children.

If you require further information before making a reservation, please contact us with the hotel name, your dates, and the number and age of the children. Thank you.


Waterford Castle - Highly Recommended

Waterford Castle is featured on the following Five Star Alliance recommendation lists:
- The Best Resorts on Private Islands
- The Best Castle Hotels in Ireland



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