Accommodation Choices
Akin to secluded beach residences, each accommodation offers a private terrace overlooking the sea. Styled with Campaign-style antique furnishings and oversized upholstery complemented by modern linens and tweeds, beds are back lit with unique headboards designed by a number of local artists using indigenous Irish materials such as linen, glass and dried petals.
Rooms at The Cliff House Hotel range from cliff veranda suites to terrace suites and luxury doubles, all featuring Wi-Fi and flat screen TVs.
The bathrooms are a real treat to the eye with luscious mosaic tiles and vibrant glass, which smartly contrast with the granite grey stone characteristic of the hotel. Luxury bath products sit easily atop the egg-shaped floor standing baths; while in the veranda suites, guests can shower quite literally under the stars as the enclosed glass surround extends onto the balcony.
Dining
The House restaurant will inevitably become a gourmet retreat for food connoisseurs who want to take a culinary journey that culminates in a truly magical dining experience. Head chef Martijn Kajuiter has worked with many Michelin star chefs in the past including Marco Pierre White in The Restaurant at The Hyde Park and Pierre Koffman of Le Tante Claire. Prior to joining The Cliff House Hotel, Martijn was Head Chef at Restaurant De Kas which is one of Amsterdam's most exciting and successful restaurants.
The House restaurant offers a seasonal menu where only the freshest and finest food is served – perhaps lobster caught that morning, crab from the bay or locally reared meat served with home grown vegetables. Martijn is passionate about sourcing food locally and has already established an organic vegetable garden with St. Raphael's Centre in Youghal. The Chef's table seats 18 diners and is adjacent to the restaurant. Children are well catered for with early suppers prepared from fresh and seasonal produce.
Leisure And Beauty
The serenity of the sea is carried through to the Well Spa making it a tranquil retreat for guests. The family-sized swimming pool virtually disappears into the sea with only a glass wall separating the two. The surrounding floor is made of smooth, pebble stones reminiscent of the sandy Irish coastline.
The Well Spa also features an outdoor Jacuzzi®, sauna, steam room, fully equipped gym and three treatment rooms where expert therapists work their magic. The restorative nature of the Voya organic seaweed products or the luxury of an Ann Semmonin facial can be enjoyed whilst basking in soulful views over the Irish Sea.
Outdoor
For outdoor activities few will be able to resist the lure of the sea that can be accessed directly from the hotel via a private pontoon, a first for an Irish hotel.
A gentle stroll on Ardmore Beach can be followed by the cliff walk or an exploration of the historical Round Tower and St. Declans Well which mark Ardmore village as the oldest Christian settlement in Ireland.
Water activities can be arranged by the hotel including waterskiing, deep sea fishing, windsurfing, kayaking, scuba diving and sailing. Golf enthusiasts can be assured tee times in nearby award winning courses such as Dungarvan Golf Club, Fota Island in Cork or The Old Head, Kinsale. |