Title: THE SLEEPY SHELL, pet friendly in Ballydavid, County Kerry - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=118786602&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # THE SLEEPY SHELL, pet friendly in Ballydavid, County Kerry ## Photo gallery for THE SLEEPY SHELL, pet friendly in Ballydavid, County Kerry ![Living area - THE SLEEPY SHELL, pet friendly in Ballydavid, County Kerry (Ballydavid)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/119000000/118790000/118786700/118786602/22a6598a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Living area - THE SLEEPY SHELL, pet friendly in Ballydavid, County Kerry (Ballydavid)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/119000000/118790000/118786700/118786602/d62d6501.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining - THE SLEEPY SHELL, pet friendly in Ballydavid, County Kerry (Ballydavid)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/119000000/118790000/118786700/118786602/0e7dd4f5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior detail - THE SLEEPY SHELL, pet friendly in Ballydavid, County Kerry (Ballydavid)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/119000000/118790000/118786700/118786602/23509fcd.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Beach nearby - THE SLEEPY SHELL, pet friendly in Ballydavid, County Kerry (Ballydavid)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/119000000/118790000/118786700/118786602/d6fe6305.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies THE SLEEPY SHELL, pet friendly in Ballydavid, County Kerry provides everything you need. ### Entire home 1399 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Pet friendly ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## 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, pet friendly in Ballydavid, County Kerry The Sleepy Shell in Ballydavid, sleeps seven people in three bedrooms. The Sleepy Shell, a single-storey pleasant holiday cottage, consists of a kitchen with electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, kettle, and toaster, and a living/dining room with TV, woodburning stove, and dining seating. The bedrooms consist of two doubles and a triple bunk. There is a shower room with walk-in shower, basin, and heated towel rail, and WC. WiFi, fuel, power, bed linen, and towels are included in the rent. Outside, there is an enclosed front garden with lawn, patio, gravelled area, and furniture, and private driveway parking for four cars. Two well-behaved pets are welcome. Sorry, no smoking. The Sleepy Shell is a wonderful escape to County Kerry, whatever time of year. Note: Pets are not allowed on the beds or furniture. Amenities: Oil central heating. Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, washer/dryer, kettle, toaster. TV, WiFi, Apple TV, DVD player and plenty of toys, games and puzzles for children and hairdryers. Fuel, power and a starter pack for the stove are inc. in rent. Bed linen and towels inc. in rent. Highchair, travel cot and baby bath available. Private driveway parking for 4 cars. Enclosed front garden with lawn, patio, gravelled area and furniture. Two well-behaved pets welcome. Sorry, no smoking. Shop 6 miles, pub 1.1 mile, beach 0.5 miles. Note: Pets are not allowed on the beds or furniture Region: County Kerry is a mystical and unspoilt part of Ireland, with spectacular natural beauty and a fascinating history. Facing the Atlantic Ocean, it features many sandy beaches, rocky inlets and stunning peninsulas. Town: .Ballydavid is a small fishing village with sandy beach perched on the Dingle Peninsula, with views towards Mount Brandon and the Three Sisters. Ballydavid has restaurants serving fresh seafood, and pubs keen to welcome all to their nights of traditional Irish music. Nearby Ventry offers Blue Flag sandy beaches, and the opportunity to try watersports, swimming or even a horseride along the beach. There are lots of historic archaeological sites in the area, including Iron Age forts, Beehive Huts and a 8th century church, plus the Blasket Islands, Slea Head and Connor Pass are well worth visiting. For walkers, The Dingle Way walk offers spectacular views and varied terrain. Dingle itself has a variety of amenities including shops, arts and crafts, pubs and restaurants. ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach nearby ### Internet - Available in the cottage: Internet access ### Food and drink - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher ### Bathroom - Shower ### Pets - Pet friendly ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Things to do - Golfing nearby ### 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 - Unit size: 1,399 square feet ## Similar properties ![Infinity pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/180000/176200/176130/cf0b748f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### The Lake Hotel Killarney Castlelough - Hot tub - Parking included - Free WiFi - Restaurant 9.6 Exceptional 1,007 reviews CA $214 CA $243 total includes taxes & fees Mar 8 - 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You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ### Property is also known as 652420 ## About the area Located in Ballydavid, this cottage is near the beach. Dingle Distillery and Dingle Pitch & Putt Course are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Louis Mulcahy Pottery and Kingdom Falconry. Dingle Oceanworld Aquarium and Irish Adventures are also worth visiting. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including golfing. 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