Food & coffee
Momo
Creative, locally sourced food · great for lunch · closed Mondays
Emiliano’s
Italian · consider booking ahead
Kyoto
Japanese · restaurant & takeaway
The Marian
Fish & chips · collection
The Cove Bar
Pub food & drinks
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Using the house
Comfort
HeatingAdjusting the temperature
The heating is automatic and controlled by the black thermostat.
- Wake the thermostat display.
- Use the up control to set a temperature higher than the current room temperature.
- Allow a little time for the heating to respond.
If you need help, Dylan can adjust the heating remotely.
Ask Dylan about the heatingTV & streamingSigning in & choosing an input
- Turn on the LG Smart TV and open your chosen streaming app.
- Sign in to your own account. If you connect a device, use the source button to choose its HDMI input.
Please sign out of streaming accounts before leaving.
Ask Dylan about the TVKitchen & laundry
Washing machineSuggested settings
- Choose a programme and temperature suitable for your clothes, following their care labels.
- Follow the detergent instructions and the drawer labels. If you’re unsure which compartment to use, ask Dylan before starting.
- Close the door and press Start / Play.
Follow clothing care labels and the detergent dosage instructions.
Ask Dylan about the washing machineDishwasherLoading & starting a cycle
- Place a dishwasher tablet in the dispenser inside the door.
- Select Eco 50°C.
- Press Start / Play and close the door as required.
Please use dishwasher tablets, not washing-up liquid.
Ask Dylan about the dishwasherOther appliancesKitchen equipment & dryer
You also have a microwave, air fryer, French press and dryer available.
Ask Dylan about an applianceParking & house notes
Arrival & parkingCheck in from 3pm
18 Keane’s Road, Waterford, X91 YV5W.
Use the driveway directly in front of the house. If parking on the road, observe local restrictions and keep neighbours’ entrances clear.
Your arrival and key-access details are in your booking messages.
Directions to the houseHouse rulesQuiet hours, smoking & guests
- Quiet hours: 10pm–8am, including outdoors.
- No smoking indoors. Use the outdoor smoking area and dispose of cigarette ends in the ashtray.
- No pets, as stated in the house rules.
- Only registered guests may stay overnight.
- Lock doors and windows when heading out.
Please let Dylan know if anything is damaged or needs attention.
Rubbish & recyclingIndoor & outdoor bins
Use the bins provided in the house. When full, place waste in the appropriate outside bin, following its labels.
CHECKOUT
Before you leave
Checkout by 11am
An optional checklist for you; nothing is sent to Dylan.
- Sign out of your streaming accounts.
- Leave rubbish in the indoor bins or the appropriate outside bins.
- Put the keys back in the outside lockbox, close it and scramble the numbers.
- Check you have all your belongings.
Thanks for staying with us. If anything could have been better, please let Dylan know. You can also leave a review through Airbnb.
AROUND WATERFORD
A few local favourites
Places I recommend, with the practical bits to help you get there.
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THE WATERFORD DAY PLANNER
What should we do today?
Pick what suits you and get a plan you can follow straight away.
Dylan’s ready-made outings
A coastal afternoonDunmore East · 3–4 hours · some uneven walking
- Start with the Dunmore East Cliff Walk towards Portally Cove. Turn back whenever you like.
- Return to the village and wander around the harbour. East Pier is an optional fish-and-chips stop; check its latest opening update before leaving.
- Prefer less walking? Keep to the village and harbour and skip the cliff path.
Allow 3–4 hours including the drive from the house. The cliff path has steps and exposed sections; choose a calm, dry day. Check food opening hours before leaving.
A walk and a good coffeeWaterford Greenway · about 2 hours · easy walking
- Park at Killoteran and follow the Greenway towards Mount Congreve and Kilmeadan.
- Walk for 30–40 minutes, then turn back the same way to leave time for coffee.
- Drive to Whistlestop Café at Kilmeadan Station if it’s open, or head back into town for coffee.
Allow about two hours for the walk, short drive and a coffee stop. Check the café’s opening hours before you go.
A rainy day with childrenTramore · 2–3 hours · mostly indoors
- Book an indoor play session at Pirates Adventure in Tramore.
- Make time for a snack or lunch at the on-site café.
- If the rain clears, finish with a short stroll along Tramore’s promenade. Otherwise, keep it an indoor day.
Allow 2–3 hours including travel. Suitable for ages 0–12, with 90-minute play sessions. Open Thursday–Sunday during term time and daily during school holidays, 10:00–17:30; also open on bank-holiday Mondays. Check session times and book before setting off.
A rainy afternoon in the Viking TriangleWaterford city · 1½–2 hours · mostly indoors
- Start at the Medieval Museum on Cathedral Square. Allow about an hour inside.
- If you’re staying for lunch, walk over to Momo on Patrick Street or pick a café in the city centre.
- If the rain eases, take a short loop around Cathedral Square before heading back.
Check museum and lunch opening hours before setting off.
Walks & outdoors
Newtown Cove & the Guillamene
Tramore · sea views & swimming
- Start
- Newtown Cove car park
- Good for
- Sea views; swimming in suitable conditions
- Extras
- Occasional sauna & weekend coffee truck
A really nice spot near Tramore for a swim or simply to sit by the water. The two coves are next to each other, with rocky shores and clear, deep water.
You may find a sauna here, and sometimes a coffee truck at weekends. Availability varies; check before making a special trip.
Best suited to confident sea swimmers. Check tides, sea conditions and local bathing notices, swim with someone and avoid diving.
Coumshingaun Lough & Crough Coffee
A mountain lake in the Comeraghs
- Start
- Kilclooney Wood car park
- Allow
- About 1½–2 hours return, plus stops
- Terrain
- Moderate uphill walk; uneven ground
One of my favourite local outings: a walk from Kilclooney Wood up to a lake beneath the Comeragh Mountains, often with sheep on the hillside. I usually reach the lake in 35–40 minutes; allow more time at a gentler pace.
This recommendation is the out-and-back walk to the lakeshore, not the steep, exposed ridge loop above it. Wear grippy walking shoes, bring a layer and check the weather.
I recommend Crough Coffee in Mahon Bridge before or afterwards for coffee, baked treats or a toastie. It’s a separate stop a short drive from the car park.
Check Crough Coffee’s seasonal opening before making the café stop.
Directions to the start Crough Coffee on Google Maps Café information
My evening Greenway walk
Killoteran → Mount Congreve → Kilmeadan
- Start
- Killoteran car park
- Walk
- Up to 6km return; turn back when you like
- Stop
- Whistlestop Café during opening hours
My usual starting point is Killoteran, beyond SETU Carriganore when coming from Waterford. It’s about a 10-minute drive from the house, depending on traffic.
Follow the Greenway towards Mount Congreve and Kilmeadan, away from Waterford city. I like this stretch around sunset; allow daylight for the return. The garden entrance is along the way.
At Kilmeadan Station, the Whistlestop Café has seats in a converted railway carriage and picnic tables outside. A nice stop if you’re walking during the day.
Check Whistlestop Café’s seasonal opening before visiting. Mount Congreve’s Greenway entrance is open 10:00–16:00, weather permitting. Use Killoteran car park for the Greenway; Mount Congreve has no parking for Greenway users. Don’t count on either stop being open for an evening walk.
Directions to the start Mount Congreve on Google Maps Garden entrance & route Whistlestop Café on Google Maps Café information
Dunmore East Cliff WalkSea views & Portally Cove
- Start
- Signposted cliff path near the Old Convent
- Route
- Towards Portally Cove and back
- Terrain
- Uneven cliff path, with steps
Head to Dunmore East for the cliff path towards Portally Cove, then return the same way. Follow the signposted start near the Old Convent and harbour area.
The path has slopes, steps and uneven sections. Choose a distance that suits your group, stay back from cliff edges and avoid exposed sections in strong winds.
Cycle the Greenway & stop at Coach HouseA longer outing towards Kilmacthomas
- Start
- Arrange bike hire in Waterford or Kilmacthomas
- Plan
- Choose your distance with the hire provider
- Stop
- Coach House Coffee, Kilmacthomas
Hire bikes and explore a section of the Waterford Greenway. Arrange rental with a provider in Waterford or Kilmacthomas before setting out; don’t expect bike hire at Killoteran car park.
Coach House Coffee at the old Workhouse in Kilmacthomas is my recommendation for a food or coffee stop. It’s a longer cycle from Killoteran, not part of the short 3km walk to the railway café. Starting in Kilmacthomas is another option for a shorter ride.
Directions to the start Coach House Coffee on Google Maps Food & café information
Medieval MuseumWaterford history in the Viking Triangle
Explore Waterford’s medieval history indoors, then wander around the historic Viking Triangle. A useful option for a rainy day.
The museum’s website currently lists a lift outage. If you need step-free access, check the latest accessibility information before visiting.
More places to exploreWaterford city, Tramore & the gardens
The Viking Triangle Explore Waterford’s historic centre
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Tramore Beach & seaside walks
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Mount Congreve Gardens Gardens to explore
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Mount Congreve Gardens: open 10:00–16:00, with last garden admission at 15:45. The Greenway entrance is weather-dependent. Check current visitor information before setting off.
With children
Pirates Adventure, Tramore
Indoor play if you’re visiting with children
- Where
- Tramore
- Good for
- Indoor play & rainy days
- Before you go
- Check hours and book a session
Indoor play for ages 0–12, with 90-minute sessions and a café on site. Open Thursday–Sunday during term time and daily during school holidays, 10:00–17:30; also open on bank-holiday Mondays. Check session times and book through the website.
Directions to Pirates Adventure Visit Pirates Adventure
Photo: Bart, supplied by your host.
Groceries
Lisduggan Shopping Centre
Groceries & everyday essentials
Check delivery availability using the house Eircode (X91 YV5W).
Londis Cleaboy
Groceries & essentials
Ardkeen Quality Food Store
Food shopping
COMING UP
What’s on
Upcoming events and local listings.
Organiser websites and some new event descriptions may be in English.
Check the organiser’s page before travelling or booking. All times are local.
More listings: Discover Ireland · Theatre Royal · Garter Lane
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