Enjoy an afternoon filled with Old World glamour and refinement. The Curraghmore House & Gardens is beauty to behold. Imagine formal gardens, opulent architecture, and ornate finishing touches and furnishings - it's a magnificent structure with boundless countryside that will captivate and that you'll want to capture in multiple photos. First, enjoy a scenic ride to this wonder. Once there, you'll learn it's the largest, private demesne in Ireland, hosting approximately 2500 acres of gardens, woodland and grazing fields. The last of four homes built in Ireland by the de la Poer family after 1167, the Curraghmore House & Gardens was remodel during the 18th century when Catherine de la Poer and her husband, Sir Marcus Beresford, inherited it. While touring the property, a must-see is the Shell House. Built by Catherine in 1754, with her own hands, the walls encase seashells from all over the world. Today, this stately monument is home to Lord Henry Waterford and his wife, who polish and preserve this gem of Waterford. Lastly, indulge in a picturesque return trip to port, courtesy of Waterford's beautiful Copper Coast.