Luxury Hotels
Waterford
I never saw a man who looked With such a wistful eye, Upon that little tent of blue, Which prisoners call the sky.- Oscar Wilde, The Ballad of Reading Gaol
You can't get better luxury than staying at Waterford Castle, situated on its own private island and complete with it's own 18-hole golf course.
With its medieval foundations, Waterford city has retained some of its medieval character and managed to build in some 21st century festivals and activities at the same time including the Spraoi festival.
Traditionally home to Waterford Crystal, now showcased in the House of Crystal visitor centre, you can catch a glimpse of some of the great craftsmanship learned throughout the ages.
Links to the water remain stronger than ever with the recent staging of the Tall Ships Race and festivals along the river Suir Estuary out to the picturesque Dunmore East and on put past the sunny south east coastline including Lismore and Dungarvan.
At Waterford castle you will find a secluded private island, orginallyhome to a monastic settlement in the 6th century but which was too attractive to others including the Danes and Normans who left their mark behind in the form of the fortress foundations (now almost a fairytale castle complete with Gargoyles).