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This delightful cottage is next to a stream and has a small, private garden with countryside and mountain views. A
decking area extends over the stream.
Wren Cottage is situated in a small country road just 3.5 miles from killarney town. This accommodation offers a
wonderful, peaceful base from which to explore Killarney and Killarney National Park. It is also convenient for The Ring
of Kerry and the Dingle Penninsula.

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The cottage boasts three bedrooms and a large lounge featuring a cathedral style vaulted ceiling with exposed beams
and includes a wood burning stove standing in the original fireplace, with exposed 3 foot thick stone walls, which
provide a focal point and gives the room a cosy feel. A beautiful leather couch, fireside armchairs, coffee table and
painted wooden dresser complete the lounge furniture. An LCD TV with satellite reception, music centre and a
Panasonic DVD cinema surround sound system are all concealed in the dresser. A small DVD/CD library and games
compendium are also provided. A stable half door leads to the rear patio.

The main bedroom is also on the ground floor, featuring a King size cast iron bed and dual aspect wooden sliding sash
windows.
This bedroom has the added benefit of an en-suite bathroom with a self contained unit comprising a large power
shower / single sauna unit & heated mirror. As you might expect all beds are freshly made just prior to your arrival with
luxury ironed Egyptian cotton bed linen and throws. A hair drier is also provided.

The newly fitted hand painted Shaker style kitchen has a full range of integrated units comprising a fridge freezer,
cooker, hob, dishwasher, washing machine/drier microwave and Belfast sink. It also offers many extra utensils
including a café tier and toaster. A table with ample spaces for six is also provided. The ground floor has a slate tiled
floor throughout with under floor heating pipes. Wooden sash sliding windows are fitted throughout with internal
wooden shutters.

Upstairs are a further two double bedrooms – one with a double bed
and the other a twin dormer room, both fitted with black out blinds.
These upstairs rooms are at opposite ends of the house and each
reached via its own staircase. Both bedrooms have views to the
rear of stream, countryside and mountains. A new baby travel cot is
now available upon request.

                     The family bathroom is equipped with a
                     free-standing cast iron roll top slipper
                     bath with pumped shower over.
                     Heated mirror and underfloor heating

An initial supply of logs and fire lighters are also provided free with further supplies available to purchase locally.
Electricity is inclusive, although a small charge is made for each sauna use to cover the extra cost. Hot water in the
summer months (and partially in winter) comes mainly from a solar panel. Winter heating costs are included in the
rental. Basic First Aid Kit and torch also provided.

A welcome package includes tea, coffee,
milk, home made jam, butter,
fresh scones made with organic
ingredients, a bottle of
Red or White wine and Wren cottage
post cards.

The secluded, private small rear garden, with gas BBQ, is bounded by a stream and overlooks the countryside
and distant mountains. A decking area extends over the stream. The presence of this stream may make the
property unsuitable for young children, although it has fascinated many younger visitors this summer. There is off road
parking for several cars. A fully equipped Picnic basket (without the champagne!!!) is supplied, should you wish to dine
out!!

All manner of wildlife has been seen near the cottage including hawks, otters, dippers and Red deer. All photographs
were taken on or after 9/4/06 when the cottage had been prepared for its very first guests. We feel privileged to live in
such a lovely place and hope that you take away some fabulous memories.






                                                            Local Area

Killarney is one of Ireland’s main tourist centres, with a climate warmed by the Gulf Stream, offering visitors varied
pursuits, including the National Park or an excellent base for the Ring of Kerry. For further details of the Park and all
local attractions Killarney has many web sites. Excellent Salmon, Trout and Sea trout fishing, cycling, horse riding are
just a few of the pursuits found locally. Fish Eagles were reintroduced in July 2007 into the National Park.

The Skellig Islands (Irish:: Na Scealaga)
Are two small, steep and rocky islands lying about 16 km west of Bolus Head on the Iveragh
Peninsula in County Kerry, Ireland. They are famous for their thriving gannet and puffin
populations, and for an early Christian monastery that is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Little Skellig
The smaller island Little Skellig is closed to the public, and holds Ireland's largest and the
world's second-largest Northern Gannet colony, with almost 30,000 pairs. It is about 1.5 km
east of Great Skellig.
Skellig Michael
is the larger of the two islands, rising to over 230 m above sea level. With a sixth-century
Christian monastery perched on a ledge close to the top, Great Skellig is designated as a
UNESCO world heritage site.
Wildlife
Both of the Skellig islands are well known for their seabird colonies, and together comprise
one of the most important seabird sites in Ireland, both for the population size and for the
species diversity.
Among the breeding birds are European Storm-Petrels, Northern Gannets, Fulmars, Manx
Shearwaters, Black-legged Kittiwakes, Common Guillemots, Razorbills and Atlantic Puffins
(with 4000 or more puffins on Great Skellig alone). Smaller numbers of Choughs and
Peregrine Falcons can also be seen.
The surrounding waters teem with life also. Grey Seals are common, and Basking Sharks,
Minke Whales, dolphins and Leatherback Turtles have also been recorded. The islands
have many interesting dive sites due to the clear water, abundance of life and underwater
cliffs down to 60 metres (200 feet).

The Puffin's nest on Skellig Michael from early June and July. Day trips to the islands are a
fantastic experience. The photographs were taken on June 1st 08 when we visited the
islands with skipper Eoin Walsh (who we HIGHLY recommend) who sails every morning at
11am. Booking is essential. He may be contacted through his web site at:
Tel: 00 353 66-9476327 or 00 353 87-2833522
His Web site is:
http://indigo.ie/~cguiney/owenwalshboattrips.html