Cliff House Hotel – Ocean-Edge Luxury in Ardmore
Poised on a sheer rock ledge above Ardmore Bay, the Cliff House Hotel marries contemporary design with unbroken Atlantic horizons. Your journey with Viptransfer.ie begins in private comfort at Dublin Airport, then follows the M9 south through Ireland’s gentle midlands and past Kilkenny’s limestone ridges. Near Waterford the route joins the N25, skirting Dungarvan Harbour before curling along the coast—delivering you to a glass-fronted retreat where seabirds glide past balcony railings and waves drum below.
Snapshot for Planners
- Distance: approx. 215 km
- Typical drive: about 2 hours 45 minutes via M9 → N25
- Optional detours: Kilkenny Castle (18 min), Jerpoint Abbey (6 min), Waterford Crystal Visitor Centre (10 min), Lismore Castle & Gardens (12 min)
Fleet Highlights
- Mercedes Viano 7-seater (up to 7 guests, 7 suitcases): €475 one-way
- Mercedes S-Class Long Wheelbase (up to 3 guests, 2 large cases): €525 one-way
- A 20-minute comfort pause is included on request
Optional Stopovers
- 1-hour stop + €60
- 2-hour stop + €100
Favourite pauses include riverside coffee beneath Kilkenny Castle, an artisan-glass tour in Waterford, or a stroll through Lismore’s terraced gardens.
Accolades & Distinctions
- Michelin Star – The House Restaurant, retained annually since 2010
- Member – Small Luxury Hotels of the World
- Gold Medal Awards 2023 – Ireland’s Five-Star Hotel of the Year
Moments Not to Miss
- Sunset tasting menu—local lobster, wild herbs and foraged seaweed paired with coastal wines
- Sea-view rituals in the clifftop spa, followed by the outdoor infinity vitality pool
- The 4 km Ardmore Cliff Walk—shipwreck relics, a medieval round tower and nesting kittiwakes
- Kayaking or paddle-boarding in sheltered Ardmore Bay, where dolphins often appear
- A fireside Irish coffee in the Bar while Atlantic squalls light up the picture windows
Your Chauffeur Route
Relax while your driver manages motorway tolls and the final coastal bends. Beyond Waterford the scenery widens: fishing boats glide across salmon-rich estuaries, ivy-clad towers mark Norman settlements, and the hotel’s tiered glass façade appears against the open sea.
Elegant Diversions En Route
- Kilkenny Castle – art-filled rooms and riverside parkland in a medieval city
- Jerpoint Abbey – tranquil 12th-century Cistercian ruins near Thomastown
- Waterford Crystal – master glass-blowing demonstrations and boutique showroom
- Lismore Castle & Gardens – Gothic-Revival splendour and riverside gallery
Refined Roads to Ocean-Edge Retreats
Whether you’re planning a gourmet getaway, an anniversary escape or a coastal walking weekend, Viptransfer.ie pairs competitive fares with discreet service—bringing you from Dublin to the Cliff House Hotel in comfort.