Waterford Castle

Waterford Castle
Visiting and staying at the Waterford Castle Hotel provides a wonderful opportunity to enjoy the heritage of Ireland whilst touring or visiting the country on your vacation or holiday. Now everyone has the opportunity to stay in one of the magnificent Irish castles. Experience a sense of history and enjoy the luxurious surroundings of Waterford Castle Hotel in the beautiful country of Ireland. A 15th-century castle with charming Victorian interiors.

Waterford Castle

Waterford Castle

Hotel Facts and Information - Waterford Castle

• The address and contact details of Waterford Castle Hotel
  • The Island, Ballinakill, Waterford, Ireland
  • Tel: + 353 51 878203
  • Fax: + 353 51 879316
  • E-mail: info@waterfordcastle.com
• The hotel location and setting:
  • The Waterford Castle Hotel is located on a beautiful private 310-acre island set amidst beautiful landscaped gardens and grounds.  The castle enjoys a picturesque location of the surrounding River Suir and countryside
  • Waterford Castle Hotel is situated on the south east coast of Ireland between counties Wexford and Cork
• Local Attractions:
  • Waterford Crystal factory
  • Waterford Cathedral
  • Waterford City Centre
  • Lismore Castle located in the County Waterford town of Lismore which was owned by Sir Walter Raleigh
  • Geneva Barracks - a British military barracks in county Waterford which was notorious as a holding centre for rebel prisoners during and after the 1798 rebellion. 
• Number of rooms - 19 accommodating up to 38 guests, including The Presidential Suite and 4 Deluxe Four Poster Suites
  • Safe
  • Television & Radio
  • Hairdryer
• General hotel facilities at Waterford Hotel:
  • Dining rooms
  • Bar
  • Room Service
  • Facials and massage facilities
• Sporting Facilities at, or nearby, Waterford Castle Hotel:
  • Golf Course - 18 Hole Championship Golf Course
  • Clay pigeon shooting
  • Horse riding (off site)
  • Boules
  • Tennis - 2 hard courts available
  • Archery
  • Fishing (off site)
• Special Features at the hotel
  • The River Barrow, River Nore, River Suir, Blackwater, and Slaney flow to sea in this region providing a variety of marine fish
• Weddings at Waterford Hotel
  • Romantic Weddings can be arranged at Waterford Castle

Irish Castle Building - Waterford Castle
The design and building of Waterford Castle encompassed some, or all, of the following elements:

• Castles were built on the highest ground in the area
• Castles often adjoined Rivers
• Castles often overlooked Towns
• A Strong central Keep or Main Tower was featured in many castles
• A High wall, complete with towers surrounded the Keep and the Inner Bailey
• Several Outer Walls and Outer Baileys were often added in the process of building
• Gatehouses were often featured

It is interesting to discover which elements applied to the building of Waterford Castle when you take your holiday or vacation.

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Waterford Castle

Waterford Castle

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