Summerhill Bed & Breakfast is located only 4 km (2.5 miles) from the historic seaside village of Ardmore, County Waterford. Ardmore has a lovely beach and must surely rank as one of the prettiest villages in Ireland.

Ardmore (Aird Mhór in Irish, meaning "Great Height") is a fishing village in County Waterford situated not far from Youghal on the south coast of Ireland, with a population of around 330. It is believed to be the oldest Christian settlement in Ireland. Saint Declan lived in the region at some time in the period 350 – 450 AD and christianized the area before the coming of Saint Patrick.

On a hill above the village is a well preserved 30-m high, 12th-century round tower and the ruins of St Declan's church and oratory dating from the 13th and 8th centuries respectively. One of the outer walls of the church features some stone carvings retrieved from an earlier 9th-century building. The carvings include a very early image of a harp, and of Adam and Eve in the garden. The church also contains two Ogham stones, which rest in small alcoves.

Today Ardmore is a popular seaside resort, it is a beautiful spot and has won several awards in the 'Tidy Towns' competition. When in Ardmore be sure to visit the famous Ardmore Pottery & Craft Shop.

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