The Ring Of Kerry


Nuala's cottage is picture perfect.
A delightful hideaway surrounded by what looks like an all encompassing forrest
It was nearly ten o clock when I took this photo and the light in this part of Ireland seemed not quite of this world.
We talked, ate sea bass and sipped wine and I slept nine hours solid without having a wee.

40 comments:

  1. That does look like something out of a fairy story. One with a happy ending, I hope.

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  2. Goodness that is perfect! Hope your batteries are being recharged x

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  3. What a beautiful little house. Perfect.

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  4. 9 hours without a wee is amazing. I can't seem to manage 2....

    I hope you have a wonderfully restorative and fun time with Nuala. Sending hugs xx

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  5. The cottage looks perfect .... a wonderful retreat with your best buddy. You are obviously very relaxed ( that and the wine !! ) It will do you the power of good. XXXX

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  6. Absolutely perfect cottage and location. Thank you for showing us. Nice to imagine where you are. xx

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  7. That looks absolutely idyllic. And sleeping for 9 hours without having a wee. THAT is bliss!

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  8. What a beautiful house in a charming setting. You're visiting the Enchanted Forest! I'm assuming your friend is a good witch...I know you're other friends are fantastic fairies!

    Enjoy your adventure!

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  9. It seems the visit is doing you the world of good. x

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  10. Brilliant John - just what was needed. Enjoy the company, the chat and that beautiful light. Friends are so important.

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  11. Anonymous9:41 am

    The cottage looks old, but renewed. I really like it. Sounds like a good time was had by yourself, but without the party atmosphere. Nice.

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  12. Did the cottage used to be a schoolhouse?

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    1. It was built as the school master's cottage

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  13. All good therapy. Gorgeous house

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  14. So happy for this peaceful break you had

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  15. Charming . . .
    Looks like the home of our friends . . .
    where we stay . . . near Bantry, Duras, Sheepshead.
    And a nine hour solid sleep sounds wonderful!
    The setting, wine, air, friendship . . . the “best!”

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  16. I live in the North but would love a little house like that to escape to. Iv never been to Kerry.

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  17. nope, I need a wee every 3-4 hours at night. lucky you to be able to do that in the magic cottage!

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  18. Some times I wish to be catheterised just for a night or two.
    Lovely photo.

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  19. A nine hour sleep seems an impossibility anymore. Glad you are having a wonderful catch-up with an old friend in a beautiful setting. You've been rightfully "out of sorts" lately, or so it has seemed, so hopefully this will be restorative. -Jenn

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  20. I have always wanted to visit Kerry as that is where my family originated from. What a lovely home and place to spend some time with a dear friend.

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  21. The perfect hideaway! Recharge, renew and restore.

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  22. Relax, and enjoy. Looks like a pretty place.

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  23. Just what the doctor ordered.

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  24. Sleeping for nine hours even WITH a wee (or two.....or more) would be quite some welcome going for me. Maybe the solution is - to move to Ireland!

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  25. Magical, is it made from gingerbread?

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  26. Absolutely gorgeous cottage, I would sell up and move into that in a heartbeat :-)

    Nine hours without a wee .... well THAT much wine would have dehydrated you somewhat!!

    Enjoy, oh and could we have an interior shot ... just one ... pretty please :-)

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  27. Oh and it's a very appropriate looking cottage for someone called Nuala, who Wikipedia says is the wife of the King of the Fairies :-)

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  28. I LOVE that cottage! Looks like one of Harry Potter's friends secretly lives there!

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  29. What a charming cottage! You are in an enchanted place!

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  30. Now that's exactly the sort of place I'd be looking for if I moved from here - it's absolutely prefect. I wonder if there are any more nearby?

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  31. Beautiful cottage - I'd love to explore the inside as well.

    I shall think of you relaxing there while I live in my tent (with small dog) for the next few days on the North coast of Cornwall, cliff top site.

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  32. You could move to the area to live perhaps John-it looks wonderful x

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  33. Such a charming place - and one wonders what one's sleep pattern would be, without furry masters to wake us frequently, doesn't one?? I know this "one" wonders, anyhow . . . I never seem to get rested . . .

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  34. A lovely Irish cottage. And it sounds like there was plenty of good Irish craic.

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  35. It looks (and sounds) perfect. Just what you needed. I am a tad jealous of the nine hours without getting up to piddle though.

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  36. Oh, Nuala's house is adorable!

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  37. What a lovely cottage!! 9 hours uninterrupted sleep?? Oh how divine.

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  38. The cottage is gorgeous. Excellent sleep.

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