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The Sleepy Shell

3.0 star property
3-star accommodation with kitchen in Ballydavid

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A spacious living room with a large window, a wooden dining table, a sofa, and a bookshelf.
A small, single-story house with a conservatory, a patio with a wooden table and benches, and a lawn.
A stone sign with the text "The Sleepy Shell" indicating a location.
Beach nearby
Living area

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire home

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 7

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Outdoor Space

Explore the area

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Carrig Ballydavid, Ballydavid, County Kerry, V92 D6P5
  • Place, Kilmalkedar Church
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Gallarus Castle
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Dingle Harbour
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Airport, Cahirciveen (CHE-Reeroe)
    ‪121 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Ballydavid

Close to the beach.You'll find Kilmalkedar Church and Gallarus Castle within 2 miles (3 km) of this cottage. St. Brendan's House and Gallarus Oratory are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Kilmalkedar Church - 3 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Gallarus Castle - 4 min drive - 2.0 miles
  • Dingle Oceanworld Aquarium - 12 min drive - 6.8 miles
  • Dingle Harbour - 13 min drive - 7.0 miles
  • Irish Adventures - 14 min drive - 7.2 miles

Getting around

  • Cahirciveen (CHE-Reeroe) - 120 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Dick Mack's - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪The Boat Yard - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Barr na Sráide - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Murphy's Pub & Bed & Breakfast - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Marina Inn - ‬11 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

The Sleepy Shell

3-star accommodation with kitchen in Ballydavid
This cottage offers its guests a garden. WiFi is free in public spaces. Free self parking is available.

This 3-star Ballydavid cottage is smoke free.

  • 1 guestroom or unit
  • Garden
  • No smoking on site
Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Accommodations at this 3-star cottage have kitchens with microwaves, cookware/dishes/utensils, and dishwashers. Bathrooms include showers.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Kitchen

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms

Bathroom

  • 1 private bathroom
  • Shower

Outdoor areas

  • Garden

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • No housekeeping service

Location highlights

  • Next to a golf course

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Garden
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Property payment types

Important information

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 credit cards and debit cards
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, and debit cards.

Property class

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

The Sleepy Shell Cottage
The Sleepy Shell Ballydavid
The Sleepy Shell Cottage Ballydavid

Frequently asked questions

How close is The Sleepy Shell to the airport?

This cottage is 66.3 mi (120-min drive) away from the Cahirciveen (CHE-Reeroe) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Sleepy Shell?

As of Jul 24, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Sleepy Shell on Aug 3, 2026 start from $617, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does The Sleepy Shell have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this cottage.

How close is The Sleepy Shell to the beach?

This cottage is 6.7 mi (16-min drive) from Ventry Beach and 18.9 mi (39-min drive) from Sandy Bay Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does The Sleepy Shell offer free breakfast?

This cottage does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at The Sleepy Shell?

No, there is no casino at this cottage.

What time is check-in at The Sleepy Shell?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM.

Is there free parking at The Sleepy Shell?

This cottage offers free self parking.

Does The Sleepy Shell have a pool?

This cottage does not have a pool.

Does The Sleepy Shell have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this cottage.

How close is The Sleepy Shell to downtown Ballydavid?

This cottage is 2.5 mi away from Ballydavid.

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