Cliff House Hotel

Cliff House Hotel sits on the cliffs above the historic fishing village of Ardmore in County Waterford. It is a privately owned five-star hotel with 39 rooms, and its defining feature is position: the rooms are placed along the cliff edge, so the Atlantic fills the view from each of them.

The rooms

Accommodation includes seven sea-view room and suite types plus five self-catering residences. Every room faces the Atlantic, with floor-to-ceiling glazing. Most rooms have a private balcony, and the suites open onto outdoor terraces. The Deluxe Sea View is a double room with a seating area facing the water and a contemporary coastal interior in a muted palette. Many rooms interconnect, which makes family configurations possible. The hotel also lists five self-catering residences for longer stays, so check which option suits the length of your visit.

Food and wellness

HOUSE Restaurant holds a Michelin star. The Well by the Sea spa offers treatments, and guests can swim in the indoor infinity pool overlooking the sea or sit in the heated outdoor Jacuzzi. Beach access is part of the offer.

Getting there

The hotel is about an hour’s drive from both Cork and Waterford airports, and parking is available.

Who it suits

Cliff House works for couples after a quiet coastal break, for families who can use the interconnecting rooms, and for anyone who plans a trip around dinner. When booking, ask for a sea-facing room type that matches how you plan to use it, whether that is a balcony for the evening or a terrace suite.