The comments below are taken from our Guestbook from the beginning of our new venture at Carn Ithen. Every comment is shown and they have not been edited in any way. 

2011

July:

An incredible few days and amazing breakfasts especially the sausage! A really lovely place to stay. x – J & A, Devon

A real home from home. Made very welcome. First time to Scilly. Have walked coastline of St Mary's, St Agnes, Bryher, Tresco and St Martin's and sunny every day albeit one – C & S, Macclesfield

A B&B St Mary's should be proud of! V. friendly hosts, wonderful breakfast. We hope to be back – H & M, Lincolnshire

Absolutely superb! As regular Scilly campers we could get used to this luxury! Thank you for a lovely stay and excellent breakfasts – A & D, Devon

June:

Lovely B & B - made to feel very welcome. Thanks for an enjoyable stay – A & B, Colchester

Thank you so much for such an amazing stay on our honeymoon. You made us feel so comfortable and welcome. Breakfasts were delicious. We look forward to staying with you again xxx – D & S, Cornwall

Simply - very good. Thank you – C & H, Birmingham

Comfortable, friendly and helpful - Thank you for all of your help and information – J & G, Penzance

Home from home again! Great breakfast. Thanks for the wildlife updates – D & S, Sevenoaks

Thanks for a great stay. Hope to see you again – J & G, Accrington

A really enjoyable stay in the home of two exceptionally kind and helpful hosts. Great few days on the islands with weather much better than forecast... until Day 4. Thank you Nigel and Danni – C & M, Cornwall

Excellen B & B, especially the BP! (black pudding) – BC, Cambridge

A wonderful weather-filled few days! Carn Ithen has been a terrific haven and we have appreciated all your kindness and hospitality Thank you very much Nigel and Danni – M & J, Somerset

Excellent stay. Friendly, welcoming hosts, lovely room and breakfast. Thank you v much. Hope to return – K & M, Yorkshire

Scilly weather of note, wonderful hospitality and a very comfortable abode - thank you – L & L, South Africa

Our first visit to IOS and I expect we'll join the group of 'those in the know' by returning for sure. Many many thanks for putting a special touch on our wedding week and for your general loveliness. We won't forget you. xx – N & J, Milton Keynes

Thank you, everything we have come to appreciate at Carn Ithen over the years, plus much more. Another wonderful restful break, we look forward to returning in June 2013! Sorry it can't be sooner – L & C, Market Rasen

May:

Excellent B&B - great location.... please improve the weather next time!! Thank you both so much – I & L  C & E, Helston

Wonderful spot. Thank you - Thanks. Love your art! Lovely thank you – R & E, J & L, USA

Thanks for all your help in making our stay so enjoyable – N & L, Cardiff

Many thanks for giving us shelter when "there was no room at the inn". We will always remember your hospitality, comfort, friendliness, breakfasts and artwork – R & P, Ripponden, nr Halifax

First time in Scilly, enjoyed the stay. We will be back again. Lovely breakfast thank you!! – Mr & Mrs H, Cornwalll

Thanks for your warm welcome and our relaxing stay in this ideal location – R & G, Beckles

Absolutely enjoyable, see you again. Thanks – H & M, UK

Most impressive B & B. Wonderful service. First time in Scilly hope it won't be the last – J, Harpenden

Very comfy bed and an enjoyable stay. Thank you both – E, Lambourn

Thanks for a lovely B & B and warm welcome – S & B, Taunton

Thank you - Great location and hosts – M & J, Derby

Thank you! Great hosts and beautiful location. Hope to see you next time – I & T, Chislehurst

Many thanks for giving us shelter when "there was no room at the inn". We will always remember your hospitality, comfort, friendliness, breakfasts and artwork – R & P, Ripponden, nr Halifax

April:

My first time on the Scilly Isles, have absolutely loved it and the hospitality of Carn Ithen has been wonderful too. Peter has enjoyed revisiting old haunts. We hope to be back – P & J, Oxford

Very lovely, quiet place, beautiful bay, thnk you for your lovely hospitality and tips re golf buggies! – K & M, London & the Fylde

Wonderful location, excellent accommodation with great hosts. Beautiful island. Thank you – G & B, Wiltshire

Thanks for helping to make our first visit to IOS most memorable. Thanks for great breakfasts and keeping us up to date with football scores and birds (of course) – G & P, Wakefield

Thanks to you both for making our first stay on Scilly so memorable - it won't be our last! Lovely accommodation and the birding updates were fascinating. Great breakfasts - complements to you both – K & L, Ruislip

2010

October

We've both had a great holiday on our first trip to I.O.S. Thank you for looking after us and pointing us in the right 'bird' direction. Enjoyed the breakfasts – thanks – A & P, Yorkshire

Thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Thank you very much for keeping Scilly as a magic place for us – D & C, Leicestershire

September:

Fantastic hospitality. Nigel is the business on the birds. Danni is an excellent host! Much to be recommended! – P & A, Derbyshire

Thanks for a lovely stay, good luck with your new adventure – H & D, Berkshire

Very helpful/friendly advice, beautiful place to visit, definitely will be back to the Isles! – T & S, Surrey

8 jours très detendant. Super accueil. 0 pluie. (8 very restful days. Super reception. No rain) – Y & C, France

Wonderful islands and people, had a great few days, looking forward to returning. Thank you Danny (sic) & Nigel – J & F,  Liverpool

Thanks for looking after us so well. We had a wonderful holiday. Hope to see you again sometime – M & F, Dublin

Warm welcome, comfortable room – just what we needed – Thanks! – S & M, Derbyshire

You have made our stay on these beautiful islands most enjoyable. Comfortable house and great breakfasts. A lovely couple – willing to share your knowledge and experience. Hope you continue to enjoy your new venture – P & V, Surrey

August:

Thank you so much, we have had a really wonderful time here and your hospitality has been amazing. Very proud to have been your first guests! Hope to come again. Have enjoyed the 'Guess the new artwork' game each day! So lovely to stay somwhere where the hosts are so friendly :-) – The Nichols, Somerset

We have enjoyed our stay at Carn Ithen. Thank you for your very warm welcome, good food (nice orange juice!), spotlessly clean house and good conversation! – H & P, Avon

Thanks for rescuing us from our flooded tent! Awesome brekkie, Cheers – M & L, Cornwall & New Zealand

A wonderful re-introduction to the islands and thank you for making us so comfortable and welcome. Award winning eggs.... for breakfast! – P & S, West Sussex

Thank you for a great week. Excellent hospitality and weather! Lived up to every expectation and more!!! – The Brays, Cornwall