The Old Cable Historic House & Seafood Restaurant

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 Irelands and technology’s 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.

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.

Rooms: 25
Rate: 50 - 120 EUR

On your arrival you will be greeted with a complimentary tea and coffee tray. Great service will continue throughout your stay, as staff are happy to arrange your tours and trips.

Retaining all its original features, the Old Cable House offers bright spacious rooms of character. The bedrooms, including double and triple rooms, are charming and full of character.

We serve deliciously fresh unpretentious food. Breakfast is cooked to order. Dinner is served in our own 1st-class seafood restaurant by the open turf fire. Unique pubs where locals love to share their knowledge of Kerry over a pint of Guinness known in Ireland as 'vitamin G' or 'the black stuff' with Irish music, dancing and the famous 'craic' are all within walking distance of the house.

Waterville, the only seafront village on the Ring of Kerry, is situated at the halfway stopping point on the world famous Ring of Kerry, with the best land and seascapes in Ireland.

Waterville Golf Course is 3 minutes from the guest house. We are also close to 20 world-class golf courses.

Enjoy free salmon and sea trout fishing on Lough Currane, a European favourite.

Waterville Kerry is famous for its natural beauty and green landscapes but it is also a region which is full of great historical significance and interest. Historic houses, galleries and national parks all play a role in bringing alive our Celtic and Christian heritage so evident in this location.

Staff can offer personal attention and advice on all walks and tourist attractions in the region. Be at one with nature let us make this a truly Irish experience for you.

If guests expect to be late for check-in, please notify the hotel using the contact details given on the booking confirmation.

Hotel must be informed if additional children are to accompany parents to stay regardless of age.