This beautiful hotel dates back to the 16th century, and is situated on its own 310 acre wooded island (complete with 18-hole golf course), reached by a private ferry.
Experience a wonderful sense of anticipation as you make the short crossing by ferry to the island and travel the beech-lined drive to the Castle. As you enter the massive studded oak doors you are surrounded by the Castle's 500-year history.
The hotel combines the elegance of earlier times with modern comfort, service and convenience - and the location is uniquely serene; and is also a highly romantic location.
All 19 guest rooms have been refurbished recently and are very comfortably furnished in a luxurious country house style, and discreet, well-trained staff look after guests magnificently.
The 60 seater Munster Room restaurant is appointed to the highest standard, it makes a magnificent setting for chef Michael Quinn's outstanding beautiful natural food which displays in every course Quinn’s Euro Toques and Slow Food background, is intelligently sourced and spankingly fresh and local.
Dishes especially admired on a recent visit included a starter of scallops, seared to a caramel crisp on the outside and meltingly soft in the centre, the garnishes (hot tomato salsa, orange segments, avocado purée hazelnut oil) a delicious, unobtrusive foil to their sweetness.
Good coffees and petits fours round off a meal here and, with warmly professional service and a good wine list to match the superb food, the experience is sure to be memorable.
Guests may try a round of golf on the 18-hole championship golf course or enjoy afternoon tea in front of the log fire in the grand entrance hall and may be sure of an excellent breakfast each morning.
The lucky winner of this free competition will have a short break for two people (subject to availability), to include:
• Two nights B&B in a Deluxe Suite
• Dinner on one evening
• A round of golf or afternoon tea per person
Read more about Waterford Castle Hotel & Golf Club on their website.
To enter the competition simply tick the answers to the questions below, you must be a logged in member to enter (if you are not a member click here to join, it's free):
