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.
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
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Old Cable Historic House B&B Waterville
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The Old Cable Historic House Reviews
Reviews
8.2
Very good
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
Very nice stay. Love the rooms. Manager was very friendly and accommodating. Fresh pasta dinner at attached restaurant was amazing!!! Best meal in Ireland :)
Erin
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
6/10 Okay
Shabnum
Travelled with family
3 July 2024
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.
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.
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.
Great B&B and Alan was a great host. The food was amazing.
DIANNE
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
4/10 Poor
elina
19 Sept 2022
Unfortunately due to the plumbing issues had to move to another hotel.
elina
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022
10/10 Excellent
Patsy
18 Sept 2022
Patsy
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022
8/10 Good
David
Travelled with group
17 Sept 2022
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.