Taste the Island Buyers Guide 2020

Day 3: Morning Travel time and distance from Ashdown Park Hotel to The Sea Gardener: 1 hour 30 minutes – 110km THE SEA GARDENER – SEAWEEDWALK, TALK AND TASTE www.theseagardener.ie Widely known as the Sea Gardener, Marie Power (a native of Waterford’s Copper Coast Geopark) brings visitors on an exploration of secluded rocky coves and country lanes in search of ancient, lesser known edible plants. Lunch Travel time and distance from The Sea Gardener to The Tannery: 50 minutes – 37km THE TANNERY www.tannery.ie The Tannery serves freshWaterford produce, ever-changing menus and mouth-watering focus on flavour. There are cosy chats, welcoming but most of all, there is the Tannery’s knack for serving up that most important of ingredients: a great time. Afternoon Travel time and distance from The Tannery to Blackwater Distillery: 35 minutes – 33km BLACKWATER DISTILLERY – MEET THE MAKER TOUR www.blackwaterdistillery.ie Blackwater Distillery is Ireland’s most innovative distillery, we make Blackwater No5 Gin™ and more besides in beautiful west Waterford. Here, the love and attention of a group of work colleagues gained a new focus and Blackwater No 5 Gin was made, and made again, with a few special varieties thrown in along the way! Dinner Travel time and distance from Blackwater Distillery to Everetts: 1 hour 10 minutes – 79km EVERETT’S RESTAURANT www.everetts.ie Set in the beautiful, historic remains of the 15th century John Collyn House, Everett’s combines fabulous, modern Irish cooking with historic, atmospheric surroundings.Winner of the 2019 Best Newcomer in Ireland and Best Chef in Munster in the Restaurant Association of Ireland Awards. Overnight Travel time and distance: 5 minute walk – 400m GRANVILLE HOTEL www.granvillehotel.ie/en The Granville has an excellent food offering with a double AA Rosette restaurant and their special Granville breakfast is renowned. Treats on offer include Flahavan’s Organic Porridge which is produced locally. I RELAND’ S ANCI ENT EAST 79