The Old Cable Historic House & Seafood Restaurant
Old Telegraph Cable Station
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Why people book this hotel
“The owner was exceptionally welcoming and room was lovely”
“We booked a triple room but they took the initiative to give us 2 rooms which wa…”
“The breakfast was the best we had in our week in Ireland”
“Lovely breakfast, plenty to choose from on the menu”
“The hosts were lovely”
“Host Alan was courteous and friendly”
“Everything was clean, towels were fresh and not threadbare”
“The rooms was spotlessly clean”
“Very clean and short walk in to town”
“The hosts were nice and recommended several local attractions and local restaura…”
“Worth a stay”
“While it was not cheap, the quality made it worth the price”
Overview
The Old Cable Historic House is a Designated Milestone Heritage Site tracing its origins to The First Transatlantic Telegraph Cable from Ireland to the USA in 1866. A halfway stopping point on the Ring of Kerry, the guesthouse is 5-minutes’ walk from Waterville beach. At the house guests can experience the remarkable story of this defining moment in Ireland's and technological history. With views of the ocean and the surrounding countryside this charming guesthouse offers bright, spacious rooms with Wi-Fi. Free parking is also available. The Kerry Dark Sky Reserve surrounds Old Cable House and is considered one of the best places in the world due to its pristine dark skies and lack of light pollution. Cooked Irish and continental breakfasts are served daily and there is also a selection of evening meals available. Produce is locally sourced with fresh seafood from the Atlantic and Kerry lamb and beef. Waterville is renowned for its sea trout and salmon fishing. It also boasts a championship standard golf course, which is just a 5-minute walk away.
Traveller reviews
Marco
couple
May 23, 2026
The owner was exceptionally welcoming and room was lovely. Very clean and short walk in to town
Baothán
solo_traveller
May 20, 2026
We booked a triple room but they took the initiative to give us 2 rooms which was lovely of them. They also proactively organised fresh milk for us the next morning. The rooms were spacious and comfortable, although a bit dated as others have noted. WiFi was very fast. Everything was clean, towels were fresh and not threadbare. Worth a stay.
Peter
couple
May 16, 2026
“Good location, clean rooms, although rather "retro". Great breakfast”
Well located for the town. The rooms was spotlessly clean. The breakfast was the best we had in our week in Ireland! I had the Irish Breakfast, and my wife had the pancakes with fruit - both were excellent.
Molly
solo_traveller
April 5, 2026
“We visited Waterville for the Dark Sky Festival and The Old Cable House just perfectly positioned.”
We had two rooms and shared a bathroom, really comfy beds and really quiet house.
Tordis
family_with_children
January 31, 2026
Comfortable and spacious room with tea and coffee provided. Rooms were heated. Comfortable beds, the area was quiet with very little traffic and noise. The hosts were nice and recommended several local attractions and local restaurants in walking distance, as their seafood restaurant is closed in winter.
Majella
couple
January 19, 2026
Lovely breakfast, plenty to choose from on the menu
Richard
extended_group
October 30, 2025
“We were pleased with this choice and would consider staying again.”
The booking details said breakfast wasn't included, however we were very well looked after in the morning, with a very tasty full Irish breakfast in a bright sun room. The house also had a very nice sitting room, for gathering with our freinds who also stayed.
Jane
couple
October 13, 2025
The hosts were lovely!
Shoemaker
couple
October 6, 2025
Host Alan was courteous and friendly. Breakfast was quite good. Easy access to facility and room. Bed was clean and comfortable.
Ken
family_with_children
September 23, 2025
“Warmest of welcomes for overnight on the Ring of Kerry”
Old Cable House is just on the edge of town and well signposted so easy to find. Quiet when we arrived, only two others staying there. Alan made us a delicious seafood meal for dinner and entertained us with anecdotes afterwards over our first taste of Guinness for the holiday. Room was warm, comfortable and very clean, and quiet too. Delicious cooked breakfast before we left.
CHANTAL
couple
September 11, 2025
“Nice people and house. Beds very uncomfortable.”
Very Nice people and the house is nice, bedroom with a nice size.
Roger
family_with_children
September 8, 2025
“Loved it ; would have loved to stay longer .”
Willingness of host to accommodate our needs ; host cooked an amazingly delicious salmon pasta , had beer on tap and gave us a breakfast the best we've had in Ireland. Warm clean room.
Mrenau
family_with_children
August 28, 2025
“Excellent Service and Great Food—Well Worth the Price”
The stay was uncomplicated and friendly from start to finish. The room was comfortable and clean, providing everything we needed. Dinner in the evening was excellent, and breakfast was also very good. While it was not cheap, the quality made it worth the price. A special mention goes to the service: we forgot two jackets, and they were promptly sent to us by post—many thanks for this thoughtful gesture.
Brunell
family_with_children
August 21, 2025
Great hosts, very friendly. Thanks to alan and Margaret for everything
Piccard
couple
August 12, 2025
Way too much expensive, quality compared.
Michael
couple
August 8, 2025
Lovely people. Good breakfast
Dawn
couple
August 6, 2025
“Clean.food excellent but rooms dated”
Owners were lovely. Evening meal and breakfast were excellent
Janet
couple
August 1, 2025
Location very hood walking distance to town
Fiona
extended_group
July 31, 2025
“Nice clean convenient location”
Lovely showers my room was a little small but good location and lovely hosts
Mike
couple
July 27, 2025
“Great location to see Waterville which is a beautiful place”
Margaret and Alan were brilliant hosts and the food was excellent.
Facilities
Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible, Toilet with grab rails
Activities
Mini golf, Pub crawls, Movie nights, Walking tours, Bike tours, Happy hour, Tour or class about local culture, Live music/performance, Live sport events (broadcast), Bingo, Tennis court, Golf course (within 3 km), Fishing, Children's playground, Windsurfing, Darts, Canoeing, Hiking, Diving, Horse riding, Snorkelling, Cycling, Tennis equipment, Beach
Cleanliness & disinfecting
Property is cleaned by professional cleaning companies, Guests have the option to cancel any cleaning services for their accommodation during their stay, Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against Coronavirus, Linens, towels and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines, Guest accommodation is disinfected between stays, Guest accommodation sealed after cleaning
Food & Drink
Snack bar, Restaurant, Breakfast in the room, Breakfast options
Food & drink safety
Delivered food is securely covered, All plates, cutlery, glasses and other tableware have been sanitized, Physical distancing in dining areas
General
Bicycle parking, Non-smoking throughout, Designated smoking area, WiFi available in all areas, Family rooms, Non-smoking rooms, Facilities for disabled guests, Heating, Soundproof rooms
Internet
Internet services, WiFi, Free WiFi
Outdoors
Sun terrace, Garden
Parking
Parking, Free parking, Accessible parking, Parking on site, Private parking
Physical distancing
Contactless check-in/check-out, Cashless payment available, Physical distancing rules followed, Mobile app for room service, Screens or physical barriers placed between staff and guests in appropriate areas
Reception services
Invoice provided
Safety features
Access to health care professionals, Thermometers for guests provided by property, Face masks for guests available, Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities, Shared stationery such as printed menus, magazines, pens, and paper removed, Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and key areas, Process in place to check health of guests, First aid kit available
Self check-in
Passport/ID information collected online before you arrive
Services
Shuttle service, Private check-in/check-out, Shuttle service (additional charge), Airport shuttle (additional charge), Shared lounge/TV area, Daily housekeeping, Luggage storage, Express check-in/check-out, Packed lunches, Ironing service, Barber/beauty shop, Airport shuttle, Room service, Babysitting/child services, Laundry, Dry cleaning
Transport
Airport pick up, Airport drop off
Brunel Room (Double Room)
This spacious room features free Wi-Fi. This room cannot accommodate children.
Triple Room
This room has free Wi-Fi. This room cannot accommodate children.
Two-Bedroom Comfort Triple
This room type features two bedrooms. One room includes a double bed and the other has a single bed. Both rooms share a private bathroom. Free Wi-Fi is available. This room cannot accommodate children.
Cable Room (Twin Room)
This spacious room features free Wi-Fi. This room cannot accommodate children.
Classic Quadruple Room
This room has free Wi-Fi.
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