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"I don’ t want to take away from our experience here as the area was lovely, but it’s not in Fethard-On-Sea as advertised, it’s clearly in Slade 5 miles away."
And that is the issue. We arrived and after reading the reviews of the warm welcome and guided tour etc to find nobody. Got a message beforehand to indicate where the keys were and that the said bin needed emptying on the Monday so to put it out! This wasn’t a request it was a duty! Really, it was an opportunity to come on the Monday to the house meet us, run through the details and see that all was ok. And I say this because this house is not conventional. There is no outside space despite its fabulous position. The rear of the house is full of bins and an oil tank and a small 2 chair bistro set nestled among that, clearly not enough for my 6 guests! The garden was behind the neighbours house who owns the lane that leads to it (very nice lady nonetheless) and parking was directly outside the front door. The neighbour was not shy is telling us where to park and how to park as we had two cars (not enough parking or areas to park). In addition, we did read the reviews as mentioned and expected to at least have a nice welcoming starter kit of tea (one box or regular tea) coffee, milk butter etc there was even talk of home bakes but nothing of the sort for us and given that your not permitted to enter before 4pm leaves you little time to go anywhere to stock up. We were planning our big shop for the following day when everyone had arrived. There was a box of a”fter 8 and a bottle of wine” but at that time of the day not appropriate. The place itself I feel was quirky which sometimes is good and I like quirky but this place was a haven for old tired stuff just shoved into cupboards or on shelves filling space. Most of the facilities were old and dated although working but there was a fairly new air fryer?? There was a separate top loader washing machine and a separate dryer hidden in a cupboard but no washing powder??? And the clothes line was in the garden up the lane behind the neighbours house. The rooms were barely single and tight in space as all had sinks in them none of the lights over the sinks were working nor shaving sockets. Both doubles were just adequate with little room around the beds. We had to dismantle the cot in the room with the 2 singles which took some time (it wasn’t requested so ????) The upstairs viewing room was unused mostly and a waste of necessary space that was lacking downstairs! It did rain a lot during our stay in the evenings and all of us being Irish born and bred don’t need a platform or a room that big to remind us of the weather!! We made the best we could and had a great stay in the area despite the accommodation and went to the wildlife park and had days on the beach and took in the sites in Waterford city, Wexford town, New Ross, Enniscorthy and of course fethard-on-sea and Hook head even Duncannon up the road. Some of our crew took advantage of fishing. The scenery is spectacular of course (I’m a proud Irishwoman) but the house given its position needs a full revamp. I’ve looked back at the reviews after our stay and to be fair a lot of people were being kind given the hosts hospitality! I’m being honest given the hosts lack thereof! Perhaps if we had, we may have had a better experience.
Reviewed by Jacqui2.8★Jul 2025
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"Lovely house with views of the litte harbour."
Stunning sea views from the living room. Comfortable beds with cozy duvets. Very good quality of bath towels.
Welcome package (tea, bread, milk, chocolates) was much appreciated - thank you!
The only thing we would suggest - new frying pans would be a good idea.
Everything else was perfect and we would return to this cottage.
Thank you Suzanne for taking the time to write such a positive and helpful reviewIt was heartwarming to hear that you were so happy with the house and to find it so neat and tidy when you left
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Reviewed by Susanne4.7★Aug 2024
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"Had a great time at Seascape waking up to the harbour views every morning and returning in the evening to a warm ,spacious comfortable home and best of all a great sleep every night."
Highly recommend Seascape for a short or long break
Thank you David for your kind review.We are very happy to hear that you enjoyed your holiday in Seascape.You were a pleasure to accommodate as you took such good care of the house
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Reviewed by David5.0★Jun 2024
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"All very straightforward, it is a lovely property in a quiet spot."
You could add that it has a local bus service
Thank you Angela for your helpful advice about the bus service.It is proving very popular in the area.Also many thanks for leaving the house so neat and tidy.We would be more than happy to see you return
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Reviewed by Angela5.0★Jun 2024
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"Slade harbour and then especially SEASCAPE holiday home was a great place to stay in our first time in Ireland."
The harbor and the view of the Atlantic ocean was impressive and of course the Hook lighthouse tower was great to visit as well. The beds were very comfortable, the kitchen was complete and the upstairs living room with view on the harbor and ocean was very enjoyable.The hosts were very helpful with clear instructions.
We really enjoyed our stay very much.
Jos and Nut Heijnsdijk
Jos and Nut were very responsible guests who took great care of our house.They were lovely people who showed great appreciation and we would be delighted to recommend them to other hosts
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Reviewed by Jos4.4★Jun 2024
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"We have just spent one of the most relaxing holidays in Ireland ever."
One you get settled in the upstairs lounge, time just stops. The harbour life is ever changing , yet very little happens. It is most bizarre yet intriguing. I kept taking more and more photos and comparing them for the changes. The fishermen seem to work at a leisurely pace but the work seems to get effortly done.
The house has everything you could need ( I even managed to do some baking !! ). The beds were super comfortable and the quilts were well matched to the weather. The surrounding area has lots to offer but with Slade been on a peninsular, every outing meant travelling the same roads every day, a small price to pay though. We thoroughly enjoyed our week away at Slade and would love to return again .
Thank you very much ,Brian for your very generous review.We are delighted that you enjoyed your holiday in Seascape.You left the house in admirable condition and you were such pleasant house guests that we would love to see you returning.Many many thanks for being so kind to us
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Reviewed by Brian5.0★May 2024
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"The cottage is in an absolutely stunning location."
Very clean, everything you need and very homely.
Fabulous harbour and stunning walk to The Hook Lighthouse which I a must visit.
The local people were very friendly and chatty especially Ann next door who was lovely to us.
We were lucky to experience Storme Agnes while we were there, what a treat to watch from the upstairs lounge area. We would love to return next year, one of the most relaxing holidays we’ve had. Many thanks for allowing us to stay in your beautiful cottage. Peter & Marie
Peter and Marie
Thank you for the appreciation you showed in your comments and during your stay at Seascape.You were ideal guests who enjoyed the local amenities and could find positives in all your Slade experiences.We would love to see you returning to our holiday home
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Reviewed by Elizabeth5.0★Sep 2023
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"A lovely property in a great location ."
Exactly as advertised . Lots of brilliant places
to eat within easy driving distance. Easy walk to Hook lighthouse. Ideally located between towns of Wexford and Waterford.
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Thank youClare for your kind review.It was a pleasure to accommodate you in our holiday home and we would welcome you back anytime knowing that the house would be very well looked after
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Reviewed by Clare5.0★Sep 2023
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"The booking process was easy."
The house and location could not be better. The view of the harbor and castle were great. It was fun seeing the rythm
of a working fishing port. Our hosts were very nice and generous and delightful people.
Thank you Ron for your very kind review. We are happy to hear that you enjoyed the harbour setting and your trip to the Saltees. Thank you also for taking such good care of our house and we would be delighted to see you returning anytime in the future.
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Reviewed by Ron5.0★Jun 2023
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"Thank you for letting us stay in your beautiful cottage."
The location is absolutely stunning, the house was spotlessly clean and we had a wonderful time. We would love to return!
Thank you Andrea for your wonderful review. We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed your stay at Seascape and we would heartily welcome your return, as you treated our house with great respect.
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Reviewed by Andrea5.0★May 2023
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"All was good and we will probably come again"
Thank you for your review, Hugh and we would be delighted to see Sally and yourself returning to Seascape,as you were very gracious and considerate guests.
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Reviewed by Hugh4.1★May 2023
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"We as a family has a fantastic week stay here in slade ."
Beautiful walk from the harbour to hook head ,if you like sea fishing for mackerel this is the place to come .fantastic beaches around Baginbun was our favourite one. Mary is a lovely person and very helpful to us. The house was lovely and clean and everything you need was available .All the local people were so helpful as well. Hook light house tour was brilliant as well. 2 restaurant in fethard but you would have to book in advance as they are very busy ..we hope to book this hse again in the future..
Rosie &Martin
Thank you,Rosie and Martin for your very kind review. We are delighted that you got such enjoyment from the fishing and the beaches. Many thanks also for treating our house with such respect and for leaving it sparkling clean.We would be delighted to welcome you back again.,as we know our house would be in safe hands.
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Reviewed by Martin5.0★Aug 2022
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"Thank you Mary and Micheal
We had a great stay again this year the house was ..."
Thank you Mary and Micheal
We had a great stay again this year the house was 100%as usual the location is amazing so relaxing great family stay and the weather was on our side
You are very kind, Seamus, to write such lovely comments about Seascape. It is always a pleasure to accomodate you and your family,as you are such appreciative and honourable guests. Your enthuasiasm about making the best use of the amenities in the area,in both rain and sunshine, is truly remarkable.We would be delighted to welcome you back anytime.
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Reviewed by Seamus5.0★Jun 2022
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"If you want peace and quiet this is ideal."
We had a lovely stay and were lucky with the fine weather. Mary Teresa was a pleasent lady to deal with and made us very welcome.
Thank you ,Catherine for taking the time to write such positive comments.We are delighted to hear you enjoyed the peace and quiet of Seascape . We would be very happy to see you return , as you showed great respect for our holiday home.
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Reviewed by Catherine5.0★May 2022
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"If you are after a relaxing break then this is the place for you."
A bit old fashioned in decor but the beds were very comfortable and the house was very clean.
Reviewed by Donna4.4★Apr 2022
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"What a view!"
Beautiful house, spotlessly clean.
Loved the morning walk via cliffs to Hook Lighthouse for coffee.
Reviewed by Janet4.7★Jun 2021
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"Cottage was spotless & owner left out food for us!"
Definitely exceeded our expectations
Reviewed by Marian5.0★Aug 2020
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"Seascape is all you would want in a holiday in one look out the upstairs window."
Fantastic
Reviewed by Rose5.0★Jul 2019
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"Really lovely time."
Enjoyed the setting even though it wasn't quite what we were expecting. Very peaceful. The cottage is well equipped. A little bit of updating would be good. Overall we all loved the area and would go back again.
Reviewed by Mary4.4★Jul 2019
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"Great location."
Good facilities. Lovely welcome from owner
Reviewed by Peter5.0★Aug 2018
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"If you want peace; if you want tranquility; if you want an outstanding location; if you want welcoming and very friendly people then Slade and Seascape is perfect."
The accommodation has everything you could possibly need, the kitchen is very well equipped, the bedrooms are great, the toilets too, and the view from the upstairs sitting room is just to die for! Our host spoiled us with cakes, fruit and other local produce ready for our enjoyment. This is our second time in Seascape and we can’t wait to our next visit. April 2018.
Reviewed by Edward5.0★Apr 2018
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"We spent a week at Sea Scape in April."
The house was lovely, lovely location overlooking the harbour. Only slight negatives were the garden wasn’t visible from the house so we felt we could just let the children out to play (although I’m sure they would’ve been perfectly fine), and the DVD player didn’t work when we wanted to let the kids watch a film on a rainy day. It would also benefit from some WiFi. However, Mary met us at the house with some fresh bread, local jam, a big cake and some Easter eggs for the children. She gave us a tour round and instructions to use all the appliances/heating etc which were really helpful. All the little extras by far outweighed the ‘negatives’. My husband caught a dozen small whiting in the harbour, the kids caught a couple of crabs, we had fun exploring the beach and local area, and found easy links to Waterford and nearby towns to visit some nearby attractions. We would definitely come back again!
Reviewed by Kerry4.1★Mar 2018
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"A little remote, but in an area of outstanding beauty which made it a perfect base for exploring."
The cottage was well appointed, clean and we were made very welcome.
Reviewed by Joan3.8★Aug 2017
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"House was in a great location."
Plus we were given warm welcome by the owner who cooked brown bread, cream cake and had milk in fridge and fruit in for first night which made everyone feel so welcome. We loved the property and wld like to return.
Reviewed by Karen Mc4.6★Jul 2017
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"The lounge on the first floor has an absolutely stunning view of a tiny working harbour and a vast shoreline."
I have never seen a view like it. The TV was never switched on because the view from the house was mesmerising. I highly recommend this holiday home.
Reviewed by Jo4.8★May 2017
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