A four-star country manor hotel located on a forty-acre estate overlooking the Atlantic Ocean.
GUESTROOMS
Ten beautifully appointed en-suite bedrooms offering spectacular views of the Atlantic.
FACILITIES
Conference facilities, sauna, steam room, billiards room, golf practice facility, fishing in estates private lakes. Walking and cycling treks nearby and deep-sea fishing, clay pigeon can be arranged by prior appointment.
ACCOMMODATION REVIEW
A quality 18th century manor, Waterville House, which sits on a forty-acre estate overlooking the rugged Atlantic Ocean, is home to Ireland's most famous sea trout and salmon fishery and is the perfect base for play at Waterville Golf Links. Waterville itself of course, is renowned worldwide for its famous championship links, which has been played by most of the world's golfing legends, including Tom Watson, Tiger Woods, Mark O'Meara and the late Payne Stewart.
Apart from its inherent comfort and charm, Waterville House boasts ten beautifully appointed bedrooms. Guests can relax in the bar or take the opportunity to unwind in comfort in the hotel's sauna, steam room and outdoor heated pool. The hotel also has a unique private golf practice facility, where golfers are free to hone their games prior to tackling the beast that is Waterville Links. Located in the grounds, is one of Ireland's most famous salmon & trout fisheries. Guests may fish at their leisure and it is the perfect way to unwind following the rigours on the golf course.
Also renowned as a fishing destination, Waterville provides an excellent base for many coastal and inland tours. Situated on the Ring of Kerry, the surrounding panoramas are truly breathtaking, while some eight miles out to sea is Skellig Rock, the site of one of the world's finest examples of early Christian monastic architecture. Boat trips to the Skelligs can be arranged nearby, while an on-site interpretative centre explains what life was like on the island. A visit to Staigue Fort, an ancient stone ring fort, which commands great views, is also recommended.
ONLINE GOLF TRAVEL RATING
A peaceful haven of luxury, Waterville House is situated just minutes from the famous links course, is the perfect location to enjoy the region's great golf courses and also to indulge in a spot of fishing.
Situated just outside the village of Waterville on the Ring of Kerry, approximately 50 miles southwest of Killarney. Take the N72 from Killarney to Killorglin, and then follow the N70 along the Ring of Kerry to Waterville.
RECOMMENDED RESTAURANTS
The Hunstman Restaurant, Waterville, Co. Kerry. Tel: (353) 66 947 4124. Email: huntsmanclub@eircom.net. Renowned seafood restaurant with a warm atmosphere overlooking Ballinskelligs Bay. Highly recommended.
Smugglers Inn, Cliff Road, Waterville, Co. Kerry. Tel: (353) 66 947 4330. Email: thesmugglersinn@eircom.net. Located opposite the golf club, this is an excellent restaurant offering superb cuisine in a relaxed atmosphere. There are also rooms available.
A quality 18th century manor, Waterville House, which sits on a forty-acre estate overlooking the rugged Atlantic Ocean, is home to Ireland's most famous sea trout and salmon fishery and is the perfect base for play at Waterville Golf Links. Waterville itself of course, is renowned worldwide for its famous championship links, which has been played by most of the world's golfing legends, including Tom Watson, Tiger Woods, Mark O'Meara and the late Payne Stewart.
