Christmas at 5* Cliff Hotel Waterford

Come before Christmas for a little calm. Escape between Christmas and New Year to recover from the festivities. Or make the journey to Ardmore to welcome the New Year overlooking the Atlantic.

However you choose to spend it, the festive season at Cliff House is about stepping away from the everyday and making time for what matters.

There is something different about the coast in winter. Quieter paths, dramatic skies, fresh Atlantic air and the simple pleasure of returning to somewhere warm after a walk by the sea.

This festive season, escape to Cliff House Hotel in Ardmore, County Waterford, for a five-star coastal break where the pace is slower and the views stretch across Ardmore Bay.

Whether you are planning a pre-Christmas escape, looking for somewhere special between Christmas and New Year, or want to welcome the New Year by the sea, Cliff House offers a festive break centred around exceptional food, wellbeing and time together.

A Pre-Christmas Escape

Before Christmas arrives in full swing, step away from the preparations for a night or two on the Waterford coast.

Settle into your sea-view room or suite, take a winter walk around Ardmore, enjoy time at Well by the Sea and end the day over dinner.

A pre-Christmas stay can be a chance to reconnect before the festivities begin, celebrate an anniversary or birthday, exchange gifts somewhere special, or simply enjoy a little calm during one of the busiest times of the year.

Cliff House Hotel closes for Christmas at 12 noon on 23 December, giving you the opportunity to enjoy a restorative coastal stay before returning home for Christmas.

Between Christmas and New Year

When Christmas Day has passed but the New Year has yet to begin, there are a few precious days when normal routines can wait.

Cliff House Hotel reopens at 12 noon on Monday, 28 December, welcoming guests back to Ardmore for post-Christmas escapes and New Year stays.

Leave the leftovers and to-do lists behind and spend a night or two overlooking the Atlantic. Sleep late, walk the coast, make time for the spa and enjoy the opportunity to do very little at all.

For couples, friends or anyone looking for an alternative to another few days at home, it is a wonderful time to escape.

Festive Dining at HOUSE Restaurant

Make dinner part of the occasion at our Michelin-starred HOUSE Restaurant.

Following our Christmas closure, HOUSE reopens on Monday, 28 December, operating for six consecutive days through to Saturday.

Led by Head Chef Reinis Vidins, the kitchen celebrates seasonality and the outstanding produce of Ireland's southeast, creating an experience that makes an evening at HOUSE a highlight of any festive stay.

Whether you are celebrating something special or simply making the most of the days between Christmas and New Year, settle in for dinner knowing your room is only a few steps away.

Advance reservations are recommended during the festive period.

Time to Reset at Well by the Sea

After the activity of Christmas, the greatest luxury can be having nowhere you need to be.

Spend time at Well by the Sea, our intimate spa overlooking the Atlantic. Swim in the indoor infinity pool, choose a restorative treatment or simply slow the pace and allow yourself time to reset.

Pair a spa experience with fresh coastal air and an uninterrupted night's sleep for a very different kind of festive indulgence.

Treatments are subject to availability and advance booking is recommended.

Winter Days in Ardmore

You don't need an itinerary to enjoy Ardmore in winter.

Wrap up and follow the spectacular Ardmore Cliff Walk, wander through the village, discover Ardmore's historic sites or walk along the beach as the Atlantic rolls into the bay.

Then return to the warmth of Cliff House for a drink, dinner and an evening overlooking the water.

Winter brings a quieter side to Ardmore – and for many of our guests, that is precisely its appeal.

Welcome the New Year by the Sea

Make the final days of the year feel like an occasion with a New Year escape to the Waterford coast.

Leave everyday life behind, settle into your room or suite overlooking Ardmore Bay and spend the last days of the year enjoying good food, fresh air and time together.

Whether you are looking for a romantic New Year break, a luxury escape with someone special or simply a more peaceful way to begin the year ahead, Cliff House offers an unforgettable setting.

A Festive Escape Close to Cork

Cliff House Hotel is located in Ardmore, County Waterford, approximately 65 km from Cork City and around an hour's drive away.

It makes a festive break feel effortless – close enough for a spontaneous overnight escape from Cork, yet far enough away to leave everyday routines behind.

The hotel is also ideally positioned for guests travelling from Waterford and across Ireland's south and southeast.

Give a Cliff House Experience This Christmas

If you're searching for a Christmas present that won't be forgotten by January, give someone something to look forward to.

Cliff House Hotel gift vouchers can be used towards stays, dining and selected hotel experiences, allowing the recipient to choose how and when they would like to escape to Ardmore.

From a night overlooking the sea to dinner at HOUSE or time at Well by the Sea, a Cliff House experience can be enjoyed long after Christmas has passed.

Your Festive Break at Cliff House

Come before Christmas for a little calm. Escape between Christmas and New Year to recover from the festivities. Or make the journey to Ardmore to welcome the New Year overlooking the Atlantic.

However you choose to spend it, the festive season at Cliff House is about stepping away from the everyday and making time for what matters.

This Christmas, escape to the sea.