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.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.8 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.0)

Free private parking available on-site


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
2 single beds
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1 double bed
1 single bed
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1 double bed
1 single bed
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1 double bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.0
Facilities
8.3
Cleanliness
8.9
Comfort
8.7
Value for money
8.2
Location
9.0
Free WiFi
8.2
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  • Tracey
    Australia Australia
    It was in a great location and our host was very welcoming and gave us some great tips on where to visit.
  • Karl-heinz
    Germany Germany
    Great classic place with comfortable rooms and a friendly owner family. Although the rooms were great it was the restaurant which made them really stand out. Breakfast options are worth every penny, go for the fresh fish (trout or salmon) if you...
  • C
    Colleen
    United States United States
    Margaret met a drenched walker and immediately went into action to ensure I was quickly out of me wet gear and into dry clothing.

Managed by Margaret Brown

Company review score: 9Based on 414 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company information

Love to cook and Bake Irish Style ....Photography Travel Foreign Cinema ....Fishing ....Jazz music and Opera, Researching Cable and Communications History throughout the world - Social Media and family time.

Neighbourhood information

Skellig Michael Day Trip Holy Ground Sacred Place Daily passenger boat trip to Skellig Michael - subject to assessment of the weather and sea conditions of the day. Departure time is 10am. A 2 day stopover is recommended at Waterville for this trip as you are normally back on the mainland by about 4 pm also make time just in case of tide delay. The Skellig boat trip takes about 1 hour and 15 minutes each way, passing very close to Small Skellig and its 27,000 pairs of nesting gannets en route. But don’t have eyes only for the birds; Grey seals are a part of the daily scene, and dolphins usually accompany the boats. Our visiting time on Skellig Michael is normally about 2/3 hours giving you adequate time to follow the island’s only roadway, climb the only accessible stone stairs, tour the old monastic site 200 metres above the sea, and admire the puffins, guillemots, razorbills, kittiwakes and fulmars nesting on the island from the end of April to the early days of August. During high season, there are guides/wardens on duty in the monastery area. They can give information and answer visitors’ questions. For persons travelling without cars – pickup and dropback

Languages spoken

German,English,French

Property surroundings

Restaurants
1 restaurant on site

Facilities of The Old Cable Historic House & Seafood Restaurant
Great facilities! Review score, 8.3

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Free WiFi
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Airport shuttle
  • Family rooms
Bathroom
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
Outdoors
  • Sun terrace
  • Garden
Activities
  • Bingo
  • Live sport events (broadcast)
  • Live music/performance
  • Tour or class about local culture
  • Happy hour
  • Bike tours
  • Walking tours
  • Movie nights
  • Pub crawls
  • Beach
  • Tennis equipment
    Additional charge
  • Mini golf
  • Snorkelling
  • Horse riding
  • Diving
  • Cycling
  • Hiking
  • Canoeing
  • Darts
  • Windsurfing
  • Children's playground
  • Fishing
  • Golf course (within 3 km)
  • Tennis court
Food & Drink
  • Snack bar
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Restaurant
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Accessible parking
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Luggage storage
  • Express check-in/check-out
Entertainment and family services
  • Babysitting/child services
    Additional charge
Cleaning services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Dry cleaning
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
General
  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Designated smoking area
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Packed lunches
  • Soundproof rooms
  • Family rooms
  • Barber/beauty shop
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
Accessibility
  • Toilet with grab rails
  • Wheelchair accessible
Languages spoken
  • German
  • English
  • French

Property practice

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House rules

The Old Cable Historic House & Seafood Restaurant takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 16:00 to 22:00

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in

Check-out

From 07:30 to 11:00

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 2 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction

There is no age requirement for check-in

Groups

When booking more than 3 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Mastercard Visa Cash Cash The Old Cable Historic House & Seafood Restaurant accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.


Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Parties

Parties/events are not allowed

Quiet hours

Guests must be quiet between 10:00 and 08:00.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Old 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.

Quiet hours are between 10:00:00 and 08:00:00.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Food & beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to Coronavirus (COVID-19).

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property has reduced reception and service operating hours.

FAQs about The Old Cable Historic House & Seafood Restaurant

  • The Old Cable Historic House & Seafood Restaurant is 450 yards from the centre of Waterville. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • The prices at The Old Cable Historic House & Seafood Restaurant may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • The Old Cable Historic House & Seafood Restaurant has 1 restaurant:

    • Restaurant

  • Check-in at The Old Cable Historic House & Seafood Restaurant is from 16:00, and check-out is until 11:00.

  • Room options at The Old Cable Historic House & Seafood Restaurant include:

    • Double
    • Twin
    • Quadruple
    • Triple

  • Yes, The Old Cable Historic House & Seafood Restaurant is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • The Old Cable Historic House & Seafood Restaurant offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Children's playground
    • Snorkelling
    • Diving
    • Tennis court
    • Fishing
    • Canoeing
    • Mini golf
    • Darts
    • Windsurfing
    • Golf course (within 3 km)
    • Bike tours
    • Live music/performance
    • Pub crawls
    • Tennis equipment
    • Movie nights
    • Bingo
    • Horse riding
    • Live sport events (broadcast)
    • Walking tours
    • Beach
    • Happy hour
    • Tour or class about local culture

  • The nearest beach is just 0.6 miles from The Old Cable Historic House & Seafood Restaurant. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.