Imeall na Mara (Seashore House)
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Imeall na Mara (Seashore House) is a Fáilte Ireland approved 4-star b&b in Ballydavid, on the Kerry coast, listed on Fáilte Ireland’s official register of quality-assured accommodation. It is a smaller, owner-run house of 6 rooms, the kind of place where you deal with the people who actually run it.
Low-key rooms with en suite bathrooms, plus full Irish breakfast and a sunroom with sea views.
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Claim this listingStaying in Ballydavid
A Gaeltacht village on the wild north coast of the Dingle Peninsula, in the shadow of Mount Brandon.
Baile na nGall, known locally as Ballydavid, sits on Smerwick Harbour on the north side of the Dingle Peninsula, at the heart of the west Kerry Gaeltacht and below the slopes of Mount Brandon, Ireland’s second highest peak. It is around 20 minutes from Dingle town by road, but feels like a world apart: a scatter of houses, a pier and beach, and pubs that still host traditional music sessions.
A B&B in Ballydavid suits visitors looking for a quieter alternative to Dingle town itself. The Dingle Way walking trail passes right through, Ballydavid Head gives a proper coastal walk with views out to the Blasket Islands, and the village’s pubs and pier make for an easy, unhurried evening.
Things to do near Imeall na Mara (Seashore House)
Mount Brandon
Ireland’s second highest mountain rises directly behind the village, with the ancient pilgrim route Cosán na Naomh (the Saint’s Road) climbing towards its summit.
Ballydavid pier and beach
A small pier and a quiet beach on Smerwick Harbour, popular with walkers on the Dingle Way and a peaceful spot at any time of day.
Ballydavid Head
A coastal walk rising to 247 metres above the harbour, with views across the Atlantic to the Blasket Islands and the Brandon massif.
Gaeltacht culture
Ballydavid is home to a studio of Raidió na Gaeltachta, the Irish-language radio station, and its pubs keep up a strong tradition of nightly music sessions in summer.
Getting to Ballydavid
Ballydavid is about 20 minutes from Dingle town on the R559, and the Dingle Way walking trail passes directly through the village. Kerry Airport is roughly an hour and a quarter away, with Dingle itself reached from Tralee via the N86.
Booking Imeall na Mara (Seashore House) direct, and what the rating means
A real, assessed b&b
Imeall na Mara (Seashore House) holds a 4-star b&b rating under Fáilte Ireland's National Quality Assurance Framework, assessed against the bedrooms, bathrooms, breakfast and welcome rather than self-declared. It's an independent signal you can trust before you book, separate from any platform's own review score.
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Ring the owner, or use the contact details on this page, and arrange the stay with the house rather than through an app. No booking fee added to your bill and no commission taken from the owner, so the room rate you agree is the room rate you pay.
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Imeall na Mara (Seashore House), common questions
Where is Imeall na Mara (Seashore House)?
Imeall na Mara (Seashore House) is at Murreagh, Ballydavid, Co. Kerry (Eircode V92 Y8CF). Give the Eircode to your sat-nav to find the door.
How do I book Imeall na Mara (Seashore House)?
You contact the owner directly, by phone or the enquiry form on this page. DirectBnB adds no booking fee and takes no commission, so you arrange the stay with the house itself and pay the room rate with nothing on top.
What star rating does Imeall na Mara (Seashore House) have?
Imeall na Mara (Seashore House) is a Fáilte Ireland approved 4-star b&b under Fáilte Ireland's National Quality Assurance Framework, and guests rate it 4.9 out of 5 across 121 Google reviews.
Is Imeall na Mara (Seashore House) suitable for families?
Yes, Imeall na Mara (Seashore House) is listed as family friendly. Ask the owner directly about room configurations and cots when you book.
How many rooms does Imeall na Mara (Seashore House) have?
Imeall na Mara (Seashore House) has 6 rooms. As a smaller, owner-run house it is worth booking ahead, particularly in summer and over weekends.
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