WREN COTTAGE
VISITOR'S BOOK
all future guests will have great weather as we've had all your
rain! We loved this cottage so much last year we brought the
in-laws this time and now they love it too!
Even if its rainy here, worth risking a drive around Dingle or the
Ring of Kerry - we had lovely days out and the drive up to
Avoca at Molls Gap takes some beating.
Thanks again Malcolm and Carmel for your hospitality and this
smashing cottage - we'll be back (Can we have some sunshine
please?!!)
The Carr Family UK Aug 08
with all mod cons. The views. the stream, the cottage and all of
its amenities were first class. The weather was also great!! I
have no difficulty recommending Wren Cottage as first class
accommodation in an excellent location.
Duffy Family C Antrim july 08
highly recommend it! The views were beautiful especially first
thing in the morning as we were able to stand out the back and
watch the cows and horses each morning. The stream was an
additional entertainment for us younger girls as we bought
wellington boots and walked up it and sometimes got a bit wet!
we also discovered some lizards as we took a stroll up the lane.
Thank you for everything! (The scones were beautiful, Yummy)
McKinny family Belfast. july 08
and she couldnt have done better than Wren Cottage. The cows
and Horses delighted John, The stream lulled us to sleep, even
when swollen with heavy rain! A great spot to day trip from.
Yesterday we climbed torc on Malcolms advice, I guess we're not
as fit as we thought! Thanks for renovating Wren cottage.
Liz, David & John july 08
have been better!! Its a magic place: from outside a witch house
and from the inside a dream!! Thanks for the terrific leather sofa
and nice towels and linen. It's a big effort to drag my family out
of here.
Anne, Maeve and Christian Frankfurt, Germany. July 08
first saw the Wren Cottage I was thankful that the date was not
taken after seeing so many cottages that need a new life. I can
see the love Malcolm put in. My wifes great, great grandfather's
last name was Wrinn and staying in the wren cottage was a
blessing.
Many blessing s from Palatka Fl. USA June 08
our stay, but we feel blessed in every other way. This has been
a wonderful holidayand everything a holiday should be. The
cottage has been a revelation, an amazing blend of old and
new, both inside and out. We loved it. And we loved Killarney
and Kerry - all summed up for us by the view from the top of
torc mountain (which we walked on the sunniest and best day of
our week. Thank you
David and Judith. N. Yorks UK. May 08
Love the feeling of it. Got beautiful weather , this is a perfect
location for exploring and just for relaxing on the occasional rainy
day. Thanks very much.
Steve and Erin Canada/UK June 08
absolutely perfect, as was the weather, glorious sunshine every
day. Each morning breakfast was shared with different guests
from the swallows that flew into the cottage, the dwellin Robins
competing for the bits and the highlight was the elusive Otter
paddling up stream!!
Huge thanks to Malcolm and Carmel for their hospitality and
warm welcome. I'm sure we will be back
Kevin and Sue South Wales UK. May 08
"wren" Perfect layout for two couples with bedrooms at opposite
ends. We had great weather to our surprise but couldn't resist
the cosy effect of the log stove at night. We've loved retreating
here after each days sightseeing and can't recommend it highly
enough for young and old alike. We feel so lucky to have been.
Mr & Mrs O'Brien (junior and senior) UK May 08
more. We swear the pillows are drugged. Or maybe its just the
Kerry air! If you ever want to sell up we want first refusal -
heavenly cottage! Thanks for the welcome pack, lovely scones
and the wine went down a treat. See you next year!
Richard and Hilary, Surrey, UK April 08
made scones. Outside in the evening sunshine. An ideal location
to explore Kerry and the dingle peninsula and a fantastic
thatched cottage to return home to. Warm and welcoming.
Thanks a million for a wonderful week in Ireland - a hidden gem!
Had a fabulous time
Clayton family. Scotland April 08
feel welcome and for providing such a brilliant holiday cottage.
We all think that Wren cottage is the best holiday cottage we
have ever stayed in and we want to take it back to England with
us!
Wetherall and Rymer family, UK April 08
We absolutely loved our stay there. Thank you to Malcolm and
Carmel for making us feel so welcome with the wine, scones and
directions. Our family had a lovely time - we will never forget our
stay at Wren cottage.
many, many thanks
Russell family Wisconsin/Minneapolis USA March 08
book. We have had a wonderful week, weather fine, walking and
scenery spectacular. Scaled torc mountain (affectionately known
as "Malcolm's gym") worth every step for the view.
Steve, Sam, Simon and Alyson Feb 08
thanks.
Jon and Lilian. London December 07
weather was matched only by your generous hospitality. We'll
be back!
Neil, Helen, Alan and Judith. Cumbria. UK 27/10/07
these pages? Our thoughts mirror those who have also been
blessed by Wren cottage. Thank you for a wonderful respite!!!
thank you for the warm welcome.
Roseanne, Kerry, Urte, Omaha, USA, and Germany. 4/10/07
visit to Kerry crafted glass is well worth it, the craftsman
demonstrates how its not made in china. pick up a piece of hand
made glass for under 10€, honest, but well worth the money.
Hunter family, North Yorkshire, UK 22/9/07
comfort...we never wanted to leave!
Excellent location close (but not too close) to Killarney and all the
sites. This was everything we could have hoped for in a
"cottage", cheers.
The Laidlaws, London, England 8/9/07
daughter is an Irish dancer). We have stayed in many cottages in
different counties, but never have we stayed in such a gem. We
congratulate you both on its restoration. It is quite unique and
such a rare diamond. It is so very clean and welcoming.
We look forward to returning to Wren cottage soon and we thank
you for your hospitality.
Lorraine, Phil and Victoria. Staffordshire, UK 1/9/07
week, weather not too bad so scenery was beautiful. If you can
drag yourself away from your glass of wine by the stream, go to
the Aghadoe Heights on a sunny evening - breathtaking views,
sublime steak! (also the cafe du parc in the town by the ponies
was surprisingly good, and cheap for lunch). Thank you so much
for a fabulous time!
Steve, Gaynor, Rhian, (13) Emily (4) Sheffield, UK 25/8/07
but worth it for glimpses of views. O'Sullivans cascade good walk.
Recommend trip to Blasket and 2 hour fishing trip from Dingle -
caught at least 40 fish.
McGongle family Belfast. 18/8/07
great neighbours and warm scones on tap. Thank you both so
much. We will have that party next time!
Lorna, Nick and boys. West Wales 12/8/07
was lovely
Douglas family, Solihull, UK. 28/7/07
either on foot, bicycle, car or boat! and each evening we have
looked forward to returning home to wren cottage. Thanks for
everything. We'll be back.
Wade family Co Westmeath, Ireland. 20/7/07
hospitality. We're looking forward to the next time.
Margaret and Keith Herts, UK 14/7/07
morning. We saw the ring of kerry, Dingle and lakes of Killarney.
Truly one of the most beautiful areas on Earth! Make sure to eat at
the "Thatch Cottage" south of Kells on N70
Lindsay and Dan Belfast 7/7/07
of Kerry. It was good to get away from the California sunshine.
Karen & Jerry California 6/7/07
Managed to do the Dingle peninsula and Ring of Kerry despite the
rain. The cottage is charming and well located.
Sylvia and Chuck San Francisco. 29/6/07
Peter. Newcastle, UK
Lovely scenery, lovely people. A pleasure to stay at Wren cottage.
Rachel, don and amelia, Sunderland, UK. 22/6/2007
unbelievable, so hot and wall to wall sunshine. Wren cottage is a
real home from home and we shall return.
Jean, john and mum Devon UK 9/6/07
come back to wren cottage has been a joy. Highlights for us have
been Mucross, dingle peninsula, ring of kerry and Kenmare....oh &
last night out in Killarney without the kids! = sore heads! Thanks
Malcolm and Carmel
Phil and Lisa Herts. UK 2/6/07
birds. Thank you for your hospitality and the delicious scones. We
enjoyed Mucross, torc mountain and Mangerton. Didn't enjoy the
irate farmer on the Dingle way. We will be back with our bikes to try
O'Sullivans cascade!
Paul and Jackie UK 26/5/07
to get out and about. Try the drive out to Mizen Head. Windy, but
worth it!
Richard and Sandra, Northants, UK
19/5/07
be treasured in our memories. Here we spent such precious time with
our Irish mate Sean. Here we explored the land of our ancestors for
whom this was home before the immigration to Australia. Your
kindness, hospitality and generosity were truly wonderful.
Brian and Jennie. Brisbane Australia 28/4/07
thoroughly enjoyable and relaxing place to stay
Barry and Jean UK
31/3/07
beautiful place with lots to see and lots to do. Will definitely return
and do some hill hiking!! The cottage is stunning and very
comfortable to stay in and the hosts are warm, welcoming and very
genuine. Thank you.
Kim Rana, Watford Herts. UK 10/2/07
(Promise we didn't pay Kim to write this!!!)
favourite town of our trip & coming home to wren cottage was
fantastic! Thanks so much
Cherita and Bill Orlando Fl USA feb 07
a days hiking in the hills, we couldn't ask for a cosier cottage to come
home to!..You've done a fantastic job of restoring wren cottage!
Thanks for your hospitality.
Steve and Kate, Bucks, UK. 21/10/06
home and Irish charm. Thank you for sharing it with us.
Mike and Geri, New Jersey, USA 14th Oct 06
This has been my dream ever since I was in 4th grade. It's
everything I expected and more. Your place is beautiful. Took lots
of pictures of it.
Jack and Rosalee USA 14th Oct 06
coast. wet weather made it all the more spectacular - water flowing
off the hills, the rivers overflowing - brilliant..
John and Wendy, Yorkshire. 23/9/06
from the cottage. No sighting of the red deer though!
Shelley and Craig Auckland, New Zealand
What a great place. I thought we lived in paradise but this equals it,
no - it might just be better than paradise. Wish we could take the
cottage back to NZ. Thanks for a great week.
Christine and Alan. NZ. 16/9/06
Went to the old cork Gael
Drove the Beara ring
Visited Ladies view
Saw mighty torc waterfall
Ate the leg of lamb
Enjoyed the sound of Ireland in a dingle pub
Crossed the Healy pass
and always, at the end of the day, there was this wonderful
comforting feeling of going home to Wren cottage.
Sjef, Marij and group. Our first group from the Netherlands.
12/8/06
A wonderful week in Wren cottage. My grandmothers phrase"living
in gods pocket" comes to mind.
Linda and rob Ryan, Colchester, Essex, UK. 5/8/06
whitewashed walls, a white picket fence and a stream bubbling at
the bottom of the garden..
Wren cottage has all these and more. We have both thoroughly
enjoyed our stay and many thanks to both Malcolm and Carmel for
your hospitality and for coming around to alert us to the Red deer at
the back of the cottage this morning - we had a great view from the
window. Hope to see you again and we will certainly recommend
Wren cottage to family and friends.
Jane and Peter West Yorks 28/7/06
Killarney to Cork to Bantry and in between. Everything was
wonderful except the weather was too warm! We were packed and
hoping for cool weather and rain. In spite of the weather we've
had a wonderful time.
Thank-you Malcolm & Carmel, you've done a wonderful job here.
Penny, tony, Bill, Tanya, Bob and Steph California USA
3/6/06
cottage, a quality place to stay. The warm welcome, the inspired
refurbishment and the deliciously comfortable beds on the inside,
to the bubbling stream on the deck and the views of the hills on
the outside make this cottage a dream. We have visited Ireland
each Spring for years, usually somewhere on the West and this is
the best yet.
(email from UK, May 06)
holiday, thanks
Ann, matt, Laura, Ralph, Beth and Morris UK 22/4/06
Thank you for a wonderful week at Wren cottage (Despite the
weather!)
The cottage is an absolute delight and you have been such good
hosts.
Looking forward to seeing you both later in the year
Card left in cottage 20/5/06 by AP from the UK
to wake up to! Thankyou.
Cyril 14/4/06
What a fantastic 70th birthday present
Sheila, UK14/4/06
standard, everything you could wish for.
This truly is home from home. Thank
you Malcolm and Carmel for helping us
have a truly memorable holiday
Martin UK 14/4/06
