Summerhill Farmhouse bed and breakfast accommodation is located only minutes away from the historic seaside village of Ardmore and the a historic walled seaport town of Youghal.

Waterford City & County and its environs boast some of the most spectacular scenery with un-spoilt coastlines and majestic mountain backdrops. Some of the major attractions in the area include the following:

• Christ Church Cathedral, Cathedral Square, Waterford.

• Lismore Heritage Centre, Lismore, County Waterford, contact Ms Mary Houlihan on +353 (0)58 54975

• Waterford Crystal Visitor Centre, Kilbarry Road, Waterford. Contact reception on +353 (0)51 356821;

• Reginald’s Tower, The Quay, Waterford, +353 (0)51 873501;

• The Waterford Show, a colorful presentation of Irish music, story, song and dance in the imposing and historical setting of City Hall. The show is staged from May to the end of September each year and further details are available on +353 (0)51 381020.

• Waterford Museum of Treasures, at The Granary, Merchants Quay, Waterford. This exhibition brings together an extensive range of rare and beautiful artefacts that are brought to life by the latest technological innovations. For further information, contact Eamon McEneaney on +353 (0)51 304500.

• The Copper Coast Mini Farm is a recently opened visitor attraction, situated 3 miles from Tramore on the scenic coast road to Dungarvan. The farm comprises a mixture of animals such as pot-bellied pigs and ostrich to rabbits, ducks, hens and miniature ponies. Contact Valerie for more information on +353 (0)51 396870.

• The Waterford & Suir Valley Railway is another new attraction for the county and runs from Wednesday to Sunday inclusive. The train runs from the original station at Kilmeaden for 4 miles at the back of the famous Mount Congreve Nursery. Contact Maria on +353 (0)51 311137 for further details.

• Trabolgan Holiday Centre, situated 8 miles from Midleton and ideal for a fun family day out. Trabolgan is only 40 minutes drive from our home and is ideal for a fun family day out. For further information, please contact +353 (0)21 4661551.

• Jameson Distillery, Midleton Take a tour of the famous distillery and see how that renowned whiskey is created. The distillery is only a 20 minute drive from our home and again is an ideal trip for a family day out. Contact +353 (0)21 4613594 for further information.

• Waterford County Museum, Dungarvan, County Waterford. A voluntary museum committed to preserving, recording and displaying the history of West Waterford. Contact Willie Fraher on +353 (0)58 45960.

• Tynte's Castle is a late fifteenth Century urban Tower house. It is the only remaining example of several urban town houses that were formerly to be found in Youghal, County Cork, Ireland.