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# The Sleepy Shell

Cottage in Ballydavid with free parking

## Photo gallery for The Sleepy Shell

![Beach nearby - The Sleepy Shell (Ballydavid)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/115000000/114100000/114090400/114090357/a2e6646d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit)

![Dishwasher, cookware/dishes/utensils - The Sleepy Shell (Ballydavid)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/115000000/114100000/114090400/114090357/b881d6ac.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit)

![Exterior detail - The Sleepy Shell (Ballydavid)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/115000000/114100000/114090400/114090357/f570a252.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit)

![Living area - The Sleepy Shell (Ballydavid)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/115000000/114100000/114090400/114090357/95f1984b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit)

![Outdoor dining - The Sleepy Shell (Ballydavid)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/115000000/114100000/114090400/114090357/1ba6b7df.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit)

- Overview
- Location
- Amenities
- Policies

 The Sleepy Shell provides amenities, such as an adjacent golf course and a garden. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi. 

### Entire home

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 7

## Popular amenities

- Kitchen
- Pet-friendly
- Parking included
- Free Wi-Fi
- Outdoor space

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## About this property

### Entire place

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

### The Sleepy Shell

Cottage in Ballydavid with free parking

This smoke-free cottage features a garden, free self-parking and free Wi-Fi in public areas. All accommodations are individually decorated and feature 3 bedrooms, free WiFi and free wired Internet. Kitchens, dishwashers and showers are among the other amenities available to guests. Housekeeping is not available. 

Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Kitchens offer kitchenware and utensils and dishwashers. Bathrooms include a shower. 

## 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

### Bedrooms

- 3 bedrooms

### Bathroom

- 1 private bathroom
- Shower

### Outdoor areas

- Garden

### 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

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## 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 allowed

Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

### Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

### Smoking

Smoking is not permitted 

### Payment types at the property

## Important information

### You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. 

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 

If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

### 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 ratings system.

### Property is also known as

The Sleepy Shell Cottage

The Sleepy Shell Ballydavid

The Sleepy Shell Cottage Ballydavid

## About the area

![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C52.18954%2C-10.35851&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=Yk0RT21gO3KEuo4mauv7-Zj6Bho=)

Carrig Ballydavid, Ballydavid, County Kerry, V92 D6P5

#### What's nearby

- St. Brendan's House \- 2 min drive \- 1.4 miles
- Kilmalkedar Church \- 2 min drive \- 1.4 miles
- Gallarus Castle \- 3 min drive \- 2.0 miles
- Dingle Oceanworld Aquarium \- 10 min drive \- 6.6 miles
- Dingle Harbour \- 10 min drive \- 6.8 miles

#### Getting around

- Cahirciveen (CHE-Reeroe) - 120 min drive

#### Restaurants

- ‪The Boat Yard - ‬11 min drive
- ‪John Benny's Pub - ‬11 min drive
- ‪James Long - ‬11 min drive
- ‪The Fish Box - ‬12 min drive
- ‪Dick Mack's - ‬11 min drive

## Frequently asked questions

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### How much is parking at The Sleepy Shell?

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