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The Old Cable Historic House & Seafood Restaurant

Guest house

Old Telegraph Cable Station

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Why people book this hotel

Comfortable rooms
12 mentions

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…

Breakfast available
9 mentions

The breakfast was the best we had in our week in Ireland

Lovely breakfast, plenty to choose from on the menu

Friendly staff
8 mentions

The hosts were lovely

Host Alan was courteous and friendly

Clean rooms
7 mentions

Everything was clean, towels were fresh and not threadbare

The rooms was spotlessly clean

Great location
4 mentions

Very clean and short walk in to town

The hosts were nice and recommended several local attractions and local restaura…

Good value
2 mentions

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

M

Marco

couple

May 23, 2026

8

The owner was exceptionally welcoming and room was lovely. Very clean and short walk in to town

B

Baothán

solo_traveller

May 20, 2026

10

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.

P

Peter

couple

May 16, 2026

7

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.

M

Molly

solo_traveller

April 5, 2026

8

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.

T

Tordis

family_with_children

January 31, 2026

7

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.

M

Majella

couple

January 19, 2026

7

Lovely breakfast, plenty to choose from on the menu

R

Richard

extended_group

October 30, 2025

7

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.

J

Jane

couple

October 13, 2025

9

The hosts were lovely!

S

Shoemaker

couple

October 6, 2025

6

Host Alan was courteous and friendly. Breakfast was quite good. Easy access to facility and room. Bed was clean and comfortable.

K

Ken

family_with_children

September 23, 2025

9

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.

C

CHANTAL

couple

September 11, 2025

8

Nice people and house. Beds very uncomfortable.

Very Nice people and the house is nice, bedroom with a nice size.

R

Roger

family_with_children

September 8, 2025

10

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.

M

Mrenau

family_with_children

August 28, 2025

10

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.

B

Brunell

family_with_children

August 21, 2025

10

Great hosts, very friendly. Thanks to alan and Margaret for everything

P

Piccard

couple

August 12, 2025

6

Way too much expensive, quality compared.

M

Michael

couple

August 8, 2025

8

Lovely people. Good breakfast

D

Dawn

couple

August 6, 2025

7

Clean.food excellent but rooms dated

Owners were lovely. Evening meal and breakfast were excellent

J

Janet

couple

August 1, 2025

8

Location very hood walking distance to town

F

Fiona

extended_group

July 31, 2025

7

Nice clean convenient location

Lovely showers my room was a little small but good location and lovely hosts

M

Mike

couple

July 27, 2025

10

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.

Max 2 guests0 1 bedroom 1 bathroom
Triple Room

This room has free Wi-Fi. This room cannot accommodate children.

Max 3 guests0 1 bedroom 1 bathroom
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.

Max 3 guests0 1 bedroom 1 bathroom
Cable Room (Twin Room)

This spacious room features free Wi-Fi. This room cannot accommodate children.

Max 2 guests0 1 bedroom 1 bathroom
Classic Quadruple Room

This room has free Wi-Fi.

Max 4 guests0 1 bedroom 1 bathroom

Hotel Policies

Check-inFrom 16:00 to 22:00
Check-outFrom 07:30 until 11:00
Cancellation & prepaymentCancellation and prepayment policies vary by room type. Please check your booking details before finalizing.
Accepted credit cardsThe hotel reserves the right to pre-authorise credit cards prior to arrival.
The fine printOld Cable Historic House and Seafood Restaurant reserves the right to preauthorise all credit card bookings. If guests expect to be late for check-in, please notify the hotel using the contact details given on the booking confirmation. Children (regardless of age) can only be accommodated in the Family Room. The hotel reserves the right to charge for any damage to hotel room/facilities caused during a stay.Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply. This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.
Last updated: Apr 11, 2024, 3:46 AM

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