Local Reviews
In November 2012, PCandNB said about Fermain Valley Hotel
We have recently returned from a three night break here celebrating my birthday. A great success. We were on a special offer which included a cream tea (fab and fattening). The staff at the hotel were extremely friendly and efficient and attended to our every need. The room was just as described with a beautiful view down the valley to the sea. The bathroom was rather small but beautifully clean with Elemis toiletries and lovely fluffy bathrobes. Nice touches were the bowl of fruit on arrival and a decanter of sherry (which was replenished each day). It happened to be at Tennerfest time and the hotel was the only place on the island that kept to the £10 menu. Consequently it was full every evening (and also at lunch time I believe). The menu was very extensive and the standard of food excellent. You do need to be quite fit as the hotel is situated halfway down an extremely steep hill, so you have to tackle it when you want to visit the beach or St Peter Port, which is by the way about a twenty min. walk. It is downhill all the way so is easy walking. Advise you come back by bus. There is a very good bus service and you can travel all round the island for £1.
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In November 2012, Amanda C said about Fermain Valley Hotel
Myself and a friend who was visiting ate here on friday night, being a local and never having been here before decided to try it out after hearing good things about it. We ate in the restaurant upstairs and were greeted and taken to our table straight away. The service was brilliant and we never had to ask for anything, staff were friendly and really made our night. The food was better than I was expecting for a tennerfest. Nothing to fault about this place.
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In November 2012, MichaelParaty said about Fermain Valley Hotel
We came here for Sunday lunch with extended family to celebrate my mum's 70th. Great food, great value. Even though we came at the tail-end of a busy Sunday lunch time the service was also very good. And the barman mixes an excellent Bloody Mary. As a group, everyone loved it. One suggestion for improvement: make life easier for the parents and bring the kids' meals out first!
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In November 2012, TreetopsCottages-Spa said about Fermain Valley Hotel
My sister & I stayed here from 30 October - November & had a wonderful, relaxing time. Our booking was with premier holidays which was very easy with further confirmation directly witth via email & telephone. Fermain Valley is in a lovely quiet location near to a sandy beach, and a short walk to the nearest village. We have not been to Guernsey before but despite the weather we had a wonderful time, Guernsey is a lovely Island with great beaches & very friendly people. You don't really need to have to hire a car to see the rest of the island but we did. No where is very far to drive. Even though the weather was not too good for the 3/4 days the hotel staff, in particular Gavin and the restaurant made the stay very pleasant indeed. They were really friendly and a great help, a big thanks to you all. We had a lovely room with a sea view, fruit and nice toiletries. There was plenty of hot water & excellent heating when it got a bit chilly at night. The rooms were bright, clean, with seaview balcony & thoroughly cleaned with fresh towels if you wanted (every day) which we appreciated. We found throughout the hotel the same high standard of cleaniness & the pool a delight, the gardens well looked after too. The food was really very good indeed and healthy with an enormous breakfast buffet with a wide range of fresh hot and cold selection which kept us going most of the day. The three course evening meal was excellent too with good service in pleasant surroundings. We would definately recomment this hotel & hope to 'escape' to Fermain Valley hotel again next year. Good luck you all work very hard to ensure your guests have a wonderful such a lovely relaxing break. Gill & Gail from Lincolnshire & Colchester.
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In November 2012, Raza R said about Fermain Valley Hotel
We were allowed to check in four hours early which was a good start, good view from the balcony of Fermain Bay, the hotel is located at the top of the bay which is a wonderful quite, pebble beach with a small but very nice bistro. Breakfast was A+, for afternoon tea there are better options on the Island. The amenities that you get here are the same as you would get in a good London hotel at double the price. Over all a satisfying experience
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In December 2012, Neenalep said about Fermain Valley Hotel
We took advantage of the Quidsin offer and had a fantastic time from being greeted by the reception staff to checking out. The weather was awful but we started our stay with a glass of complimentary champagne which certainly made the day more cheerful. We were shown to our silver room which was stunning with lovely decoration and many thoughtful extras including gorgeous Elemis products and local fudge! We decided to have afternoon tea in the lounge which was so cosy with sumptuous settees and open fire, fantastic for such an awful day, the homemade scones and Guernsey cream were the best we had ever tasted and we settled in to read books we had chosen from the hotel library. Dinner was an absolute treat, with the pigeon main course and sloe gin jelly and meringue desert being the highlight. Throughout service was attentive. We topped the evening off by with our complimentary cocktails. We slept fantastically in a very comfortable bed and awoke refreshed ready for breakfast, which was great quality. All in all we cannot fault our stay and will certainly visit again.
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In January 2013, Villa57 said about Fermain Valley Hotel
We have spent many weeks in this great hotel. This is the best 4 star hotel you can get in guernsey( I have seen them all). The hotel is not right on the best but within walking distance. Everything about this hotel is high standard. The room furniture,the breakfast and the staff of course. The swimming pool is on the small size but will do. The hotel is divided into 2 main sections: the venue and the main hotel. The venue is about 3-4 minutes walk ( up hill ) from the main hotel. I found the rooms in the venue are much quieter. However, you to walk back to the main hotel for your breakfast and the pool. We have used the restaurant for evening meal as well, the food were fantastic. The hotel runs a free shuttle bus to the city centre and airport. It is about 10-15 minutes drive from the airport and 5-10 minutes from St Peter's. The main car park can be busy in the evenings but there is always a place to park in the venue. The hotel staff were so polite and helpful. This hotel is built on a hill so there are so many stairs and uphill walk in case you have some difficulties. We have stayed in this hotel ( both as couple and single) for a total period of six weeks. We have tried other hotels: this is the best.
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In February 2013, Shezza said about Fermain Valley Hotel
We came here for a break, hubby, myself and our 10 year old for a half term break and to visit friends on the island.
The hotel was lovely, well deserved it's 4 stars. Our room was spotless and very nicely decoated, huge bed (and camp bed for son) and lovelt bathroom. The view over the bay was stunning, more than we expected. The indoor pool was heated to a comfortable warm temperature and m son loved it, the sauna was a welcome retreat for the both of us!
The Brasserie in the evening was good value and the service good. There was a small group of businessmen eating there at 8pm and one of them who seemed to be the host used the 'F' word a dozen times very loudly in his conversation and this was ignored despite us and another couple with children complaining.
The only negative aspect which slightly spoilt our holiday was despite our beautiful room there was no double glazing in it, we had storm force 5 winds on 2 nights and this hotel is very exposed high up on the cliffs and the sound was quite frighteing and did keep us awake. The first night my husband was roaming around the hotel at 03.45 trying to find someone as next doors balcony french doors were banging as it was windy and they weren't secured, again we were lierally awake ALL that night. He coulbn't find any staff at all which made us wonder what if there had been an emergeny as all the phone lines to reception told us no one was available!
The reception were excellent the next morning and wentand shut the door, it ws obvious that who ever they said was staying in the room ws certainly not there on that night!
Would have appreciated one night's accomodtion being deducted from the bill but alas....
Breakfast was also excellent but service very slow.
The hotel was lovely, well deserved it's 4 stars. Our room was spotless and very nicely decoated, huge bed (and camp bed for son) and lovelt bathroom. The view over the bay was stunning, more than we expected. The indoor pool was heated to a comfortable warm temperature and m son loved it, the sauna was a welcome retreat for the both of us!
The Brasserie in the evening was good value and the service good. There was a small group of businessmen eating there at 8pm and one of them who seemed to be the host used the 'F' word a dozen times very loudly in his conversation and this was ignored despite us and another couple with children complaining.
The only negative aspect which slightly spoilt our holiday was despite our beautiful room there was no double glazing in it, we had storm force 5 winds on 2 nights and this hotel is very exposed high up on the cliffs and the sound was quite frighteing and did keep us awake. The first night my husband was roaming around the hotel at 03.45 trying to find someone as next doors balcony french doors were banging as it was windy and they weren't secured, again we were lierally awake ALL that night. He coulbn't find any staff at all which made us wonder what if there had been an emergeny as all the phone lines to reception told us no one was available!
The reception were excellent the next morning and wentand shut the door, it ws obvious that who ever they said was staying in the room ws certainly not there on that night!
Would have appreciated one night's accomodtion being deducted from the bill but alas....
Breakfast was also excellent but service very slow.
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In February 2013, BritOnATripAway said about Fermain Valley Hotel
We took my mother-in-law back here for her 80th birthday - she originally went there for her honeymoon (husband since passed away). We were really impressed by the hotel and in particular the management/level of attention we were paid. The staff bent over backwards to help my mother-in-law and make her stay relaxing. She has serious allergies and at each meal staff had already marked her choices on the menu. There were 10 of us in all ranging from 12 to 80, we all enjoyed it. We have a private cinema showing of Casablanca which everyone enjoyed - an excellent atmosphere. The pool, changing rooms and sauna were CLEAN - wonderful.
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In February 2013, John W said about Fermain Valley Hotel
Yes, this hotel is of a high standard and in a great location. Very close to Fermain Bay,just a few minuets walk away,you could spend a happy hour or so reading and just listening to the sea, or take the cliff walk and enjoy the views.It takes about 50 minuets to walk into St Peter Port.
The hotel has a lovely location with many sun traps outdoors.The food was of high standard, try the Full English Breakfast and you will not have to eat untill evening.The rooms were comfortable and very clean, we had a balcony over looking the grounds and the sea was in view.We took advantage of the cinima in the Corporate Building and enjoyed the leather seating with a bottle of wine all to ourselfs. We only had to pay for the wine but popcorn was on offer.
The staff were all very helpful and friendly.
Without a doubt,I would highly recoment this hotel and will be going back.
The hotel has a lovely location with many sun traps outdoors.The food was of high standard, try the Full English Breakfast and you will not have to eat untill evening.The rooms were comfortable and very clean, we had a balcony over looking the grounds and the sea was in view.We took advantage of the cinima in the Corporate Building and enjoyed the leather seating with a bottle of wine all to ourselfs. We only had to pay for the wine but popcorn was on offer.
The staff were all very helpful and friendly.
Without a doubt,I would highly recoment this hotel and will be going back.
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