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The Sleepy Shell

Property class: 3

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A spacious living room with a large window, a wooden dining table, a sofa, and a bookshelf.
A stone sign with the text "The Sleepy Shell" indicating a location.
A small, single-story house with a conservatory, a patio with a wooden table and benches, and a lawn.
A bench on a grassy area overlooking a beach with a mountain in the background.
A modern living room with a fireplace, a dining area, and a bookshelf.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 7

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Outdoor space
The current price is NZ$976
includes taxes & fees
13 Oct - 14 Oct

Explore the area

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

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About the area

Ballydavid

At this cottage you'll be 2 km (1.3 mi) from Kilmalkedar Church and 2.1 km (1.3 mi) from Gallarus Castle. .Accommodation is individually decorated and features a washing machine, free WiFi and free wired Internet. In-room dining is easy with a kitchen that comes equipped with a microwave and a dishwasher. Housekeeping is not available.
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What's nearby

  • Gallarus Castle - 4 min drive - 3.2 km
  • Dingle Distillery - 11 min drive - 10.1 km
  • Dingle Oceanworld Aquarium - 12 min drive - 10.8 km
  • Dingle Harbour - 13 min drive - 11.2 km
  • Slea Head - 24 min drive - 24.9 km

Getting around

  • Cahirciveen (CHE-Reeroe) - 120 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Boat Yard - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Murphy's Pub & Bed & Breakfast - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Marina Inn - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Paul Geaney's Bar - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪M. Nelligans - ‬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

The Sleepy Shell 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 complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Accommodation at this 3-star cottage has kitchens with microwaves, kitchenware and utensils and dishwashers. Bathrooms include a shower.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

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

  • Smoke-free property

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

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 ratings system.

Property is also known as

The Sleepy Shell Cottage

The Sleepy Shell Ballydavid

The Sleepy Shell Cottage Ballydavid

Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at The Sleepy Shell?

Yep, The Sleepy Shell has a free self car park.

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

As of 12 Sept 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Sleepy Shell on 13 Oct 2026 start from NZ$976, 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.

Are there any beaches close to The Sleepy Shell?

The closest beach to The Sleepy Shell is Ventry Beach (8 km).

Does The Sleepy Shell have a pool?

No, this cottage doesn't have a pool.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Sleepy Shell?

No, The Sleepy Shell does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at The Sleepy Shell?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

Is there a golf course on site at The Sleepy Shell?

There is a golf course next to The Sleepy Shell.

The Sleepy Shell Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1 out of 1 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 1 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 1 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 1 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 1 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Idéal pour la famille tout près de la plage dans un environnement magnifique 😀😀😀
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026