Old Telegraph Cable Station, V23X862 Waterville, Ireland
#9 of 11 hotels in Waterville
Guests' ChoiceBased on 277 hotel reviews
8.2Cleanliness
8.9
Comfort
8.7
Location
9.0
Facilities
8.3
Staff
9.0
Value for money
8.2
Free WiFi
8.2
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End of dialog contentReviewed: April 10, 2024
Tracey
AustraliaIt was in a great location and our host was very welcoming and gave us some great tips on where to visit.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: October 21, 2023
Colleen
United States of AmericaMargaret met a drenched walker and immediately went into action to ensure I was quickly out of me wet gear and into dry clothing.
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: October 10, 2023
Vachana
United KingdomThe room was quite small.
Great location just down the road from the seafront and local shops and restaurants. Outdoor seating area to enjoy the sunshine.
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: September 26, 2023
Peter
United KingdomThe room was rather crowded with furniture and finding a convenient spot for the kettle and also the hairdryer wasn't easy. The switch for the only bedside light was difficult to access
Very friendly staff. Excellent food, especially the seafood pasta which was fantastic. The breakfast selection was great and all freshly cooked to order, which was a welcome change from buffet-style everywhere else we stayed. Great place to view the stars from after a short walk away from the hotel itself as it is in a dark sky area
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: September 23, 2023
Patricia
IrelandBreakfast was very good .It was made to order which was 👍
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: September 18, 2023
Martin
United KingdomThe room was a little small due to the double bed and single bed squeezed in. Beds were clean and comfortable though. The house itself is lovely but our room did feel a little tired and in need of some attention. The bulb in the lamp had blown and the hairdryer didn't function but these were minor issues and didn't inconvenience us.
Food in the restaurant was out of this world. This was high end restaurant cooking at a fraction of the price. Alan was an excellent host and was the only member of the team we met. It was a little awkward at first to get a smile from him but after spending some time chatting he was great company, offered good advice and very funny. We were there cycling and Alan locked the bikes away for us in his garage and got them out in the morning.
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: September 16, 2023
Ken
CanadaThe food was exceptional. The seafood dinner was the best we have had.
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: September 11, 2023
Georgina
United KingdomWas charged twice! No net curtains at the downstairs window, so people who walked past could see in!
Location.
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: September 8, 2023
Ken
United KingdomNothing
Staff very friendly. Only too willing to help.
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: September 5, 2023
Jane
United KingdomNo view
The family were attentive and v pleasant company Good breakfast and excellent supper
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: August 27, 2023
Andrea
ItalyVery Good food!
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: August 17, 2023
Brenton
Francefelt that, for the price, breakfast ought to have been included -shower a bit old (but did the job)
very friendly staff (wife, husband, daughter and son) -excellent Italian food cooked by the proprietors' daughter -very comfortable beds
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: August 8, 2023
Maureen
AustraliaStairs a little narrow
Comfy bed
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: August 3, 2023
Fenella
United KingdomLovely dinner and breakfast, thank you!
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: August 3, 2023
Brian
SwedenNo negative apart from the rain.
Location was excellent
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: August 2, 2023
Minna
FinlandHot room
Good food, nice place
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: July 30, 2023
Sarah
NetherlandsThe beds were too short for my very tall sons and husbands (6’3”) They need beds with no tail boards!
The owner/staff were excellent. Friendly, helpful and very nice. Even offered to drive us to the restaurant that night. Great breakfast
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: July 27, 2023
Anne
IrelandLovely comfortable B&B, pasta in the restaurant that night was the highlight
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: July 25, 2023
Gaye
AustraliaRoom was great very clean and had everything we needed. Restaurant was outstanding. All the staff were super friendly. Would definitely recommend
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: July 24, 2023
Eugen
FranceThe place is nice and quiet, and the in house restaurant is very good and practical. The service is excellent, always with the smile.
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: July 23, 2023
Alain
BelgiumThe rooms were rather small, the mattress in our room was totally worn out, we could feel the springs of the mattress with every turn. We had to share bathroom, but the price was ensuite. Lastly although i tought for this price the breakfast was included, it wasn’t and than it becomes an expensive bnb. The attitude and approach was really commercial and not warm and welcoming.
The rooms were clean and communication was sufficient. Breakfast was nice.
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: July 12, 2023
Annette
IrelandNothing. It was all lovely will definitely be back.
Hosts were so lovely and friendly. We had dinner in the on-site restaurant and it was absolutely delicious. Felt at home and could ask for anything.
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: June 30, 2023
Susan
New ZealandAccess to the room was fine for us, but the staircase could be quite steep for some travellers.
The decor is funky, colourful and characterful. The room was compact but it had everything we needed. The seafood dinner was delicious and good value. Our hosts were welcoming, introduced us to local places, and they were helpful to other guests who were travelling alone. I'd recommend it to others who are looking to experience local hospitality.
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: June 24, 2023
Patrick
IrelandThe mattress had seen better days. As overpriced as everywhere else in Ireland.
Good location, plenty of parking, interesting old building
Stayed in June 2023
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