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The Old Cable Historic House

3.0 star property
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
December 2024
January 2025

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Beach
Exterior
Egyptian cotton sheets, pillow-top beds, soundproofing, free WiFi
Aerial view
Exterior

Reviews

8.2 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

Map
Old Telegraph Cable Station, Waterville, Kerry, 04901
  • The Story of Waterville Cable Station Exhibition
    2 min walk
  • The Atlantic Telegraph Waterville
    3 min walk
  • Waterville Beach
    6 min walk
  • Cahirciveen (CHE-Reeroe)
    20 min drive

Room options

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Double Room

Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Room | Fireplace

Standard Room

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

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Twin Room

Twin Room

  • 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

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Family Room, Private Bathroom

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Triple Room

Triple Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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About the area

Waterville

A stay at The Old Cable Historic House places you in the heart of Waterville, within a 5-minute walk of The Story of Waterville Cable Station Exhibition and The Atlantic Telegraph Waterville. .This beach guesthouse is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Waterville Beach and 1.3 mi (2.1 km) from Skellig Bay Golf Club.
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What's nearby

  • The Atlantic Telegraph Waterville - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Waterville Beach - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Waterville Golf Links - 4 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Skellig Six 18 Distillery - 11 min drive - 14.6 km
  • Derrynane Bay Beach - 26 min drive - 12.4 km

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

Beach guesthouse with a 24-hour front desk and a coffee shop
The Old Cable Historic House offers 10 accommodations with fireplaces. Accommodations offer separate dining areas. Select Comfort beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include showers. Housekeeping is offered daily and hair dryers can be requested.
Recreational amenities at the guesthouse include an outdoor tennis court.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Treat yourself to a stay in one of the 10 guestrooms, featuring fireplaces. Your pillowtop bed comes with Egyptian cotton sheets. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Conveniences include electric kettles and in-room child care (surcharge), and housekeeping is provided daily.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as an outdoor tennis court or take in the view from a terrace and a garden. Additional features at this guesthouse include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and babysitting (surcharge). Getting to nearby attractions is a breeze with the area shuttle (surcharge).
Stop by the guesthouse's restaurant for dinner. Dining is also available at the coffee shop/cafe, and room service (during limited hours) is provided. Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available daily from 8 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include limo/town car service, express check-in, and express check-out. For a surcharge, guests may use a roundtrip airport shuttle (available 24 hours) and a train station pick-up service.
Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 8 AM and 9:30 AM.
Onsite venue - This restaurant specializes in seafood and serves breakfast and dinner.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Languages

English, French, German

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and public transport

  • Free self-parking on site
  • Limited on-site parking
  • Free off-site parking
  • 24-hour return airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Airport shuttle on request
  • Local area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Train station pick-up shuttle (surcharge)
  • Limo/town car service

Food and drink

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast available for a fee daily 8 AM–9:30 AM
  • 1 restaurant and 1 coffee shop/cafe
  • Room service available

Things to do

  • Mini golf
  • Outdoor tennis court
  • Tennis

Family friendly

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

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry-cleaning service
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour/ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • This property does not have any lifts
  • Grab bar near toilet

More

  • Designated smoking areas
  • TV in lobby

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Pillow-top mattress

Bathroom

  • Hairdryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Dining room
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Fireplace
  • Soundproofing

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
For more details, 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

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 fire extinguisher, 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

The Old Cable Historic House Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 70 out of 160 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 51 out of 160 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 23 out of 160 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 160 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 160 reviews" "

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Erin

Travelled with family
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

6/10 Okay

Shabnum

Travelled with family
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

10/10 Excellent

Georgina

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Michael

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alyson

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

10/10 Excellent

Joanie

Travelled with family
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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Conor

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

8/10 Good

Aubrey

Travelled with partner
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

10/10 Excellent

Christy

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

nicholas

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

10/10 Excellent

Jamie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

TRACEY

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

6/10 Okay

Juanita

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

ronald

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

6/10 Okay

Richard

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

DIANNE

Travelled with partner
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

4/10 Poor

elina

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

10/10 Excellent

Patsy

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

David

Travelled with group
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

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Travelled with family
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