The Old Cable Historic House

Property class: 3

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You can look forward to an adjacent golf course, a terrace, and mini golf at The Old Cable Historic House. The on-site restaurant offers breakfast and dinner. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a coffee shop/cafe and a garden.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry

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  • Sleeps 1
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Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Family Room, Private Bathroom

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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  • 2 bedrooms
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Triple Room

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  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Located in Waterville, The Old Cable Historic House is in the city center and by the ocean. Skellig Bay Golf Club and Waterville Golf Links are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Siopa Chill Rialaig and Siopa Chill Rialaig. Traveling with kids? Consider The Anchor and Glanleam House and Gardens. Discover the area's water adventures with scuba diving and snorkeling nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding and hiking/biking trails. Visit our Waterville travel guide
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Old Telegraph Cable Station, Waterville, Kerry, 04901

What's nearby

  • The Story of Waterville Cable Station Exhibition
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • The Atlantic Telegraph Waterville
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Waterville Beach
    6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Charlie Chaplin Statue
    8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Skellig Bay Golf Club
    7 min drive - 2.4 km

Getting around

  • Cork Airport (ORK)
    160 min drive

Restaurants

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

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Frequently asked questions

Is The Old Cable Historic House pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

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 Charlie Chaplin Statue are also within 10 minutes.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

The Old Cable Historic House Reviews

8.2

Very Good

8.8

Cleanliness

8.2

Location

8.6

Staff & service

8.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 74 out of 165 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 52 out of 165 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 23 out of 165 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 165 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 165 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Quiet place with a short walk to waterfront and other restaurants
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Amazing

Absolutely lovely place. The staff are wonderful and the area is unparalleled.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
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6/10 Okay

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
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
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice sized room and bathroom. Very clean. Excellent breakfast. Highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very cute and quaint. Owner was very kind and welcoming. Room was nice, bed comfortable, bathroom spacious!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Recommend, without hesitation.

This is an excellent family-run accommodation. Friendly folks, clean, spacious rooms and delicious food. 100% recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good the chef of the Restaurant!!! Good home Made pasta!!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
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
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Mid-Kerry Stay.

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
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hosts, beautiful area. Great location.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great B&B and Alan was a great host. The food was amazing.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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
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4/10 Poor

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

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
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
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

We were not expected even booked a stay 6-7 weeks

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
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
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
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Not what I chose.

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