Riverside Park Hotel - Enniscorthy

Wexford Timeless Treasures

Experience a tour showcasing the very best of the world-renowned Irish hospitality with excursions to give you a true taste of Ireland.

County Wexford is known as Irelands's "Sunny South East" because in general, the number of hours of sunshine received daily is higher than in the rest of the country.

With the charming riverside town of Enniscorthy as a base, you are offered a fascinating insight into this lovely and varied part of Ireland.

 

Riverside Park Hotel

The Riverside Park Hotel, in Wexford is nestled on the banks of the River Slaney in the picturesque town of Enniscorthy.

Overlooked by Enniscorthy Castle, the Riverside Park Hotel is the perfect location in Wexford and the sunny south-east to explore. 

With 100 en-suite bedrooms contemporary in style, generous in size and infused with calming colour pallette, pillow topped mattress and all the essentials you require.

TVs, ironing facilities and tea/coffee making facilities, free Wi-Fi.

 

 

House of Waterford

The House of Waterford is located in Waterford, Ireland, a Viking city built in 914 AD. This esteemed factory is the beating heart of the world’s luxury crystal manufacture and is where our most intricate, authentic and masterful crystal pieces come to life. The factory is situated at the centre of the Viking Triangle in Waterford, a cluster of museums which detail the proud history of this great city.

House of Waterford’s factory tour offers our guests an opportunity to experience behind-the-scenes access to our factory floor and delve into the craftsmanship that makes Waterford one of the most well-known crystal brands in the world.

 

Huntington Castle and Gardens

Welcome to Huntington Castle & Gardens, a family home since 1625, situated in the picturesque historical village of Clonegal, County Carlow.

A warm welcome awaits at Alexander & Clare Durdin Robertson family’s ancestral home.

Over the past decade, the family have worked tirelessly to open the doors of Huntington and share its beauty with the public.

Often working day and night to keep Huntington running, wearing many hats here - working as a farmer, renovating the castle, greeting guests, giving castle tours and even working in our tea rooms.

 

Huntington Castle was built by Sir Laurence Esmonde in 1625. Formerly an experienced soldier under Queen Elizabeth I, he fought under King James I as a major-general in Ireland, ultimately becoming governor of Duncannon Fort in Wexford.

As a reward for his loyal service, he was given a peerage in Clonegal, becoming Lord Esmonde,  while on an expedition, he met and married Ailish O'Flaherty (granddaughter of the Pirate Queen of Connacht Grace O'Malley).  During this time, the castle remained mainly a garrison, protecting the Dublin-Wexford trade route along the River Derry.

It was not until 1680 that the former garrison was formally named Huntington and began to evolve into the family home it is today, with formal gardens being laid out by Lord Esmonde's grandson, Sir Laurnece II.

Upon enterting the estate, you are greeted with Lime trees leading up th Avenue, planted by Sir Laurence II in 1687.

Huntington remained relatively untouched until the 1700's, when Sir Laurence IV added a wing and the ornate ceiling in 1720.

Around the 1860s the castle was once again altered by Alexander Durdin.  His only child, a daughter named Helen, became heiress to the castle and the family name changed once again upon her marriage to Herbert Robertson; and so begins the current family name, Durdin Robertson.  Their son, Manning Durdin Robertson, showcased his architectural style of unsing concrete, by adding the conservatory balcony and the greenhouse - leaving Huntington Castle into the home we know today.

 

Take time, sit awhile and visit a truly magnificent world of Castle and Gardens all in one place, and meet the Owner!!

 

The Italian Parterre

The parterre, or formal gardens, were laid out by Lord Esmonde in the 1680s. Featuring impressive formal plantings & layouts, including the fragrant rose walk.

 

Water Gardens

Over the past few years, we have invested heavily to restore the stew ponds & lake. We are pleased to open the original water gardens, laid out by the Esmondes in the 1680s, to the public. Enjoy the tranquil serenity & spot the local wildlife.

 

The Yew Walk

Enjoy a stroll along the world-famous Yew Walk, and spend some time amongst the ancients. Planted before the formal gardens, the Yew trees are over 500 years old.

 

Seasonal Gardens

As the seasons change, so do our gardens. Nestled beneath our Champion Trees, the snowdrops grace our woodlands in January before bluebells welcome Spring.

 

Price Includes:

All coach travel / En-suite accommodation / Dinner, Bed & Breakfast / Ferry Crossings/ Waterford Crystal Factory Tour / Meet the Owner and Tour of Huntinton Castle & Gardens