About Cheekpoint
Cheekpoint is a small riverside village in east County Waterford, where the River Suir meets the River Barrow, close to Faithlegg and within the wider Waterford city hinterland. It has a quiet, rural and maritime character, with scattered homes, woodland, farmland and attractive views across the estuary rather than a conventional built-up village centre. Day-to-day life is peaceful and car-dependent, with Waterford city providing the main choice of supermarkets, secondary schools, healthcare, shopping and employment. Local education is centred on nearby primary schools, while families generally travel into Waterford or surrounding villages for wider services and secondary schooling. The area is well placed for road access to Waterford via the R685 and surrounding local routes, although regular public transport is limited compared with the city. The Cheekpoint Inn is the best-known local meeting place for drinks and food, while nearby Faithlegg and Waterford add further restaurants, cafés and leisure options. Walking, fishing, boating and coastal scenery are important parts of the lifestyle, with the village also close to Faithlegg Golf Club and the broader amenities of Waterford city. Historic maritime associations, river views and the surrounding estuary landscape give Cheekpoint a distinctive sense of place.
Property Market in Cheekpoint
Based on 2 properties for sale in Cheekpoint
Property types
Bedrooms
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What’s in Cheekpoint
Schools
Nearby primary school serving children from Faithlegg, Cheekpoint and surrounding rural communities.
Local primary option across the estuary area, serving families in the surrounding parishes.
Established primary school option available within the wider Waterford city area.
Independent co-educational secondary school in Waterford, accessible by car from Cheekpoint.
Waterford secondary school providing broad post-primary education and extracurricular activities.
Transport
Plan your journey ↗Main regional road connecting Cheekpoint and Faithlegg with Waterford and Passage East.
Urban and suburban services are available in Waterford, generally requiring access by car.
City-centre station providing rail services towards Dublin, Kilkenny, Carlow and further connections.
Approximately the main service and employment hub, reached by road across the Suir.
International ferry port reachable by road for services to continental Europe and Britain.
Amenities
Historic riverside pub known for food, drinks and views across the Suir estuary.
Popular off-road walking and cycling route accessible from the wider Waterford area.
Major city-centre historic quarter with museums, landmarks and visitor attractions.
Main regional hospital providing emergency, specialist and general healthcare services.
Convenient Waterford shopping district with supermarkets, cafés, services and everyday retail.
Local Clubs & Businesses
Local golf club offering an established course, clubhouse and member activities.
Visit website ↗Community-based angling organisation reflecting the village’s strong maritime setting and traditions.
Nearby sailing club supporting boating activities on Waterford Harbour and surrounding waters.
Local Gaelic games club serving the community around Faithlegg and neighbouring areas.
Longstanding village pub and restaurant, popular with locals, walkers and visitors.
Nearby Areas
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