B&Bs in Waterford, booked straight from the owner
Real B&Bs and guesthouses in Waterford city and along the Copper Coast toward Tramore and Ardmore, checked against the Fáilte Ireland register and contacted directly, no booking fee.
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Waterford B&Bs
B&Bs in Waterford for Ireland's oldest city and the Copper Coast
Waterford city was founded by Vikings in 914 AD, making it the oldest city in Ireland, and its compact quays and museum quarter give a B&B here an easy walk to the Waterford Crystal visitor experience. East along the coast, Tramore's long beach and the Copper Coast Geopark set a completely different, seaside tone for the same county.
Waterford city
A B&B in Waterford city puts the medieval quarter, the quays and the Waterford Crystal visitor centre within easy walking distance, useful for a short city break or a stopover on a longer tour of the south east.
Tramore and the Copper Coast
Tramore holds one of the south east's longest sandy beaches, a genuine seaside town rather than a heritage stop, and the Copper Coast Geopark running west of it takes in old mining cliffs and small coves that reward a slow drive rather than a single photo stop.
B&Bs in Ardmore and along the Waterford coast
Ardmore is one of the earliest Christian settlements in Ireland, with a round tower and monastic ruins overlooking a small beach, and a B&B in the village suits anyone touring the coast road toward Youghal at a walking pace rather than a driving one. Butlerstown, further along, keeps the same rural, coastal character with fewer visitors again.
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Not sure where to base yourself?Waterford B&Bs for the Comeragh Mountains and the Nire Valley
Inland Waterford rises into the Comeragh Mountains, a range of corrie lakes and open moorland that gets a fraction of the Wicklow or Kerry footfall, with the villages beneath it built around farming and hillwalking rather than tourism.
Ballymacarbry and the Nire Valley
Ballymacarbry sits at the foot of the Comeraghs, and the Nire Valley behind it is one of the south east's better-kept hillwalking secrets, with looped trails climbing up into the open corrie country above the village.
Mullinavat and inland Waterford
Mullinavat, on the road between Waterford city and Kilkenny, gives a quieter rural base for anyone splitting a trip between the two counties, with the Suir valley farmland stretching out on either side.
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Frequently asked
B&Bs in Waterford, common questions
Why is Waterford called Ireland's oldest city?
Waterford city was founded by Vikings in 914 AD, making it the oldest city in the country, and its medieval street layout and quays still trace that original settlement.
Is Tramore a good base for a beach holiday in Waterford?
Tramore has one of the longest sandy beaches in the south east along with a proper seaside town around it, making it a solid base for a beach-focused stay rather than just a day trip from the city.
What is there to see in Ardmore?
Ardmore holds one of Ireland's earliest Christian monastic sites, including a well-preserved round tower, set above a small beach and cliff walk.
Is the Comeragh Mountains area accessible without a car?
A car makes the Nire Valley and the Comeragh trailheads far easier to reach, since the villages beneath the mountains have limited public transport compared with Waterford city.
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Real B&Bs and guesthouses in Waterford city, Tramore and along the Copper Coast, contacted directly with no platform fee.