Client Testimonials

For our clients we need experienced and careful drivers as our hiking starts often somewhere in the hinterland on narrow and winding roads. Hazel is ideal for this job. She is careful, a very safe and good driver, she knows a lot about the country and she is always on time. She is reliable and obliging. She is very friendly with our clients – even when they enter her bus with dirty shoes or eat something with a lot of crumbs. She never complains and has always a smile on her face. We are fully interested and happy to continue our business relations with her.

Monika Kalbermatten – Baumeler Tour Leader in Ireland (25 years). 6/1/2017

Baumeler Reisen is the biggest and oldest Tour Operator for hiking tours in Switzerland. We operate worldwide. Since 2006 we also have a tour in southwest Ireland. Before we were only in the north and in the west (Connemara).


When I first met Hazel, I was really delighted to be accompanied by such a warm and friendly woman. She is not only the best Irish female driver ever, but also a very professional tour guide. Me, and particularly my guests, were absolutely enchanted by all the stories, she shared  with us. Her treasure of knowledge about her home country is fantastic. And her typical Irish humour unforgettable.

Ute W, Highlander tour guide 13/1/2017


I have pleasure in wholeheartedly recommending Hazel Paterson to you. I have known her for eight to ten years during which time she has driven a coach for day outings for a group of more elderly people that I am involved in organising.

Quite apart for her careful and expert driving of the coach she has shown particular care for the comfort and convenience of her passengers, always with a welcoming smile and chat for everyone. She goes the extra mile to give her passengers an enjoyable experience.  It is my opinion that Hazel Paterson would be a great asset to any transport and hospitality organisation.

Daphne E Lowman, Kinsale, Co Cork