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The Old Cable Historic House

3.0 star property
Beach guesthouse with a 24-hour front desk and a coffee shop

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Golf
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Single Room | Fireplace

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Room service
  • Laundry
  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping

Room options

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Double Room | Egyptian cotton sheets, pillowtop beds, soundproofing, free WiFi

Double Room

Highlights

Separate dining area
Soundproofed
Fireplace
Air conditioning
TV
Egyptian cotton linens
Select Comfort bed
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Single Room | Fireplace

Single Room

Highlights

Separate dining area
Soundproofed
Fireplace
Air conditioning
TV
Egyptian cotton linens
Select Comfort bed
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

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Twin Room | Egyptian cotton sheets, pillowtop beds, soundproofing, free WiFi

Twin Room

Highlights

Separate dining area
Soundproofed
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Egyptian cotton linens
Select Comfort bed
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Fireplace

2 Rooms sharing 1 exclusive bathroom 1 Double Bed Room 1 Single Bedded Room max 3 persons

Highlights

Separate dining area
Soundproofed
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Pillowtop bed
Egyptian cotton linens
2 bedrooms
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Family Room, Private Bathroom

Highlights

Separate dining area
Soundproofed
Fireplace
Air conditioning
TV
Egyptian cotton linens
Select Comfort bed
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Triple Room | Egyptian cotton sheets, pillowtop beds, soundproofing, free WiFi

Triple Room

Highlights

Separate dining area
Soundproofed
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Egyptian cotton linens
Select Comfort bed
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
Old Telegraph Cable Station, Waterville, Kerry, 04901

What's nearby

  • The Story of Waterville Cable Station Exhibition - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • The Atlantic Telegraph Waterville - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Waterville Beach - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Waterville Golf Links - 4 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Skellig Bay Golf Club - 7 min drive - 1.5 miles

Getting around

  • Cork Airport (ORK) - 160 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Scarriff Inn - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The Blind Piper - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Dooley's - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Beachcove Cafe - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪The Lobster - ‬6 min walk

About this property

The Old Cable Historic House

Family-friendly guesthouse by the ocean
Consider a stay at The Old Cable Historic House and take advantage of an adjacent golf course, a terrace, and mini golf. The on-site restaurant offers breakfast and dinner. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a coffee shop/cafe and a garden.
Additional perks include:
  • Free self parking
  • Limo/town car service, cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), and an outdoor tennis court
  • Express check-out, express check-in, and babysitting (surcharge)
Room features
All guestrooms at The Old Cable Historic House have perks such as fireplaces and air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi and separate dining areas.
Other amenities include:
  • Egyptian cotton sheets and Select Comfort beds
  • Bathrooms with showers
  • Separate dining areas, childcare services, and electric kettles

Languages

English, French, German

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free offsite parking
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Train station pick-up shuttle (surcharge)
  • Limo/town car service
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite parking

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 8:00 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Mini golf
  • Outdoor tennis court
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room babysitting (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini golf
  • Separate bedroom
  • Separate in-room dining area
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In the mountains
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • No elevator

More

  • 1 building
  • 1 floor
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service
  • Separate dining area

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Fireplace
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: 7 PM
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport and train station (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 72 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: EUR 120 per vehicle (one way)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts major credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Please note children 11 and under are only permitted in the "Family Room, Private Bathroom" room type.

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

National rating

This property does not have a Ireland Tourist Board rating. For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our rating system.

Property is also known as

Old Cable
Old Cable Historic House
Old Cable Historic House B&B
Old Cable Historic House B&B Waterville
Old Cable Historic House Waterville
Old Cable House
Old Cable Historic Waterville
Old Cable Historic
Old Cable Historic House Guesthouse Waterville
Old Cable Historic House Guesthouse
The Old Cable Historic House Guesthouse
The Old Cable Historic House Waterville
The Old Cable Historic House Guesthouse Waterville

Frequently asked questions

Is The Old Cable Historic House pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Old Cable Historic House?

Self parking is free at this property; nearby parking is also free.

What time is check-in at The Old Cable Historic House?

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: 7 PM.

What time is check-out at The Old Cable Historic House?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Does The Old Cable Historic House provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of EUR 120 per vehicle applies.

Where is The Old Cable Historic House located?

This family-friendly Waterville guesthouse is located by the ocean, within a 5-minute walk of The Story of Waterville Cable Station Exhibition and The Atlantic Telegraph Waterville. Waterville Beach and Waterville Golf Links are also within 2 mi (3 km).

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The Old Cable Historic House Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 71 out of 162 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 52 out of 162 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 23 out of 162 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 162 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 162 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10

Owners were very nice. Property was very clean but old and needed some minor repairs but nice place to stay. Would recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10

Quiet place with a short walk to waterfront and other restaurants
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10

This was a nice place and great staff. I would stay again just thought it was a B&B, found out breakfast was extra.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10

Lovely hosts, beautiful area. Great location.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

10/10

Great B&B and Alan was a great host. The food was amazing.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10

Absolutely lovely place. The staff are wonderful and the area is unparalleled.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10

Lovely room and lovely area location. Breakfast was delicious and abundant. Also dinner was delicious as they make homemade pasta and catch fresh seafood. The owners were very kind and helpful, and wonderful to chat with.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10

Great staff
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10

Very nice stay. Love the rooms. Manager was very friendly and accommodating. Fresh pasta dinner at attached restaurant was amazing!!! Best meal in Ireland :)
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10

Good the chef of the Restaurant!!! Good home Made pasta!!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10

This is an excellent family-run accommodation. Friendly folks, clean, spacious rooms and delicious food. 100% recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10

The hosts of the property are extended friendly and the house is a historic landmark. Quite clean, quiet and comfy. Highly recommend the stay!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

8/10

Very cute and quaint. Owner was very kind and welcoming. Room was nice, bed comfortable, bathroom spacious!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10

Great location in a small beach town. Lovely owners whom were kind to chat with. Dinner in house was the best Italian I’ve had and I’ve traveled all around Italy. Wonderful place to stay a night in the middle of the Ring of Kerry. Coffee at the Fox Coffee wagon was the best in Ireland.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10

Very clean, bright and quiet room. Really lovely and accommodating hosts - nothing too much trouble. Excellent quality breakfast. Felt very welcome and would definitely stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10

Lovely friendly family run B&B very accommodating for our baby and great food choice for allergies. Thank you
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10

Friendliness of the owners. Great food and room was excellent. Would recommend to others. They even gave me a 220 adapter. Cheers
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

8/10

The pillows could use replacing, as they were quite flat. Other than that it was a great value. The innkeepers were very kind and welcoming. Dining was delicious
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

4/10

Unfortunately due to the plumbing issues had to move to another hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

6/10

There were no any communications from the property owners, we have arrived during check in window and the owners were surprised they have guests. The room was clean, ok comfortable, the lady seems irritated, maybe had a bad day.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

6/10

Very disappointed in the service and the property. The staff did not seem to want to welcome or interact with us and the pictures were quite misleading. The place itself was not particularly historic or charming and was quite far from the waterfront without any views in sight.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10

a beautiful seaside village well off the beaten path. I don't recommend the shortcut thru the mountains unless 22 miles of 8 ft wide road appeals to you. The couple who own and operate old cable house are outstanding. Breakfast was excellent, they have a nice little bar, and they make you feel very welcome. It is a couple hundred meter walk to get to "downtown"...very small. My only criticism is the hardware, doors, fixtures, etc. are well used and in some cases loose.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

8/10

The owners were great. However we were given two separate rooms upon check in. One with a restroom and one without. This was not what I had chosen. It was terribly inconvenient to have to get up in the middle of the night and unlock my door, go across the hall and unlock restroom door each time I needed to use the restroom.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

10/10

The restaurant was closed on our night there. We were disappointed as we were looking forward to homemade noodles. We found a restaurant near by and enjoyed the boardwalk. Few places that you can walk the water edge. Very quiet and a great stop. Breakfast was magnificent.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024