Waterford CastleIreland is a country of green fields, clover, St. Patrick, wizards and castles. Each year hundreds of thousands of tourists head to the island nation to indulge in the history of the Celts, to ensure that Irish whiskey is not inferior to the Scotch, to experience the magic of local folklore and say that they were in real castle. Visiting a castle in Ireland can have many dimensions, one of them – not just to visit but too experience a bit in it. Waterford Castle is one such castle into a hotel located near the town of Waterford. The castle is located on an island in the River Suir, surrounded by forests and in tune with modern tourist trends near the golf course with 18 holes. Waterford Castle dates from the XV century and has 19 bedrooms, offering stunning views of the surrounding area. It is the only deluxe hotel in southeast Ireland. All bedrooms in the castle rooms are individually decorated – antique furniture, original oak paneling panels and richly ornamented plaster ceilings create a unique atmosphere in the castle, which is complemented by a stone fireplace in Elizabeth style. The restaurant of the castle-hotel offers seasonal menus and Irish, and international cuisine. Elegant addition to any dinner are wonderful performances of the hotel pianist who plays every night during peak season. Chefs of Waterford Castle Hotel is Michael Quinn – well known throughout Europe with their culinary skills.
Typical for the region – Afternoon tea is served in the Grand Entrace Hall, where the comfort of a large open fire serves sandwiches and other goodies, and from 12.00 to 16.30 – champagne. The castle offers various options for private parties and dinners to 80 people. He is a very popular place for weddings, business parties and family celebrations. Perhaps the most famous room in the hotel Fitzgerald. There guests can enjoy a light menu including smoked Irish salmon, chicken salad and hot Irish stew, served up 21.00. For those guests who do not want to spend the night in the castle there is another option – to stay in a villa on the island, which is private property belonging to the castle. The villas can accommodate up to 6 people in the house and be free to hire.