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 guest house 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 guest house 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 features a championship standard golf course, which is just a 5-minute walk away.

Couples in particular 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 twin beds
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1 full bed
1 twin bed
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1 full bed
1 twin bed
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1 full 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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  • Jacquie
    United States of America United States of America
    Our host, was wonderful and he sat and chatted with us all evening. The food was absolutely delicious! We enjoyed out time The shower in the room we stayed in was HUGE...once we got to the B&B we really had no reason to leave...great food, great...
  • Ken
    Canada Canada
    The food was exceptional. The seafood dinner was the best we have had.
  • R
    Rocio
    United States of America United States of America
    Owners are super friendly and helpful. Rooms were nice and clean.

Managed by Margaret Brown

Company review score: 9Based on 410 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company info

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.

Neighborhood info

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

Area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

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

Most popular amenities
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Airport shuttle
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
Bathroom
  • Private Bathroom
  • Shower
Outdoors
  • Sun deck
  • Garden
Activities
  • Bingo
  • Live sports events (broadcast)
  • Live music/Performance
  • Tour or class about local culture
  • Happy hour
  • Bike tours
  • Walking tours
  • Movie nights
  • Bar crawls
  • Beach
  • Tennis equipment
    Additional charge
  • Mini golf
  • Snorkeling
  • Horseback riding
  • Diving
  • Cycling
  • Hiking
  • Canoeing
  • Darts
  • Windsurfing
  • Playground
  • Fishing
  • Golf course (within 2 miles)
  • 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 available on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Accessible parking
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
  • Private check-in/out
  • Baggage storage
  • Express check-in/out
Entertainment & 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
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Packed lunches
  • Soundproof rooms
  • Family rooms
  • Hair/Beauty salon
  • 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

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Check-in

From 4:00 PM to 10:00 PM

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in

Check-out

From 7:30 AM to 11:00 AM

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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

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Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

No age restriction

There's 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 need be quiet between 10:00 AM and 8:00 AM.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Old Cable Historic House and Seafood Restaurant reserves the right to preauthorize 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 ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

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

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

Food and beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to the coronavirus (COVID-19).

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

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

FAQs about The Old Cable Historic House & Seafood Restaurant

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

    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Playground
    • Snorkeling
    • Diving
    • Tennis court
    • Fishing
    • Canoeing
    • Mini golf
    • Darts
    • Windsurfing
    • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    • Bike tours
    • Live music/Performance
    • Bar crawls
    • Tennis equipment
    • Movie nights
    • Bingo
    • Horseback riding
    • Live sports events (broadcast)
    • Walking tours
    • Beach
    • Happy hour
    • Tour or class about local culture

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

    • Double
    • Twin
    • Quad
    • Triple

  • Check-in at The Old Cable Historic House & Seafood Restaurant is from 4:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

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

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

  • The Old Cable Historic House & Seafood Restaurant is 1,300 feet from the center of Waterville. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

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

    • Restaurant

  • The prices at The Old Cable Historic House & Seafood Restaurant may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.