Local Reviews
In November 2013, sandyworthing said about Fermain Valley Hotel
My husband and I have just come home after a four night stay in this wonderful hotel. It was 5* plus on everything. The room was fantastic lots of little extras like sherry, fruit and bottle water in the room and lots of coffee tea chocolate drinks which were refreshed every day. The hotel had a warm and cosy atmosphere. The staff were all very very pleasant and nothing was to much trouble for them. The breakfast was very good and plentiful - lots of very nice things and varied.
The tennerfest was such good value lovely 3 course meals for only £12.50. It was just the break we were hoping for after such a busy year. WE CAN NOT WAIT TO GO BACK AGAIN. THANK YOU EVERY ONE THAT MADE OUR LITTLE BREAK SO PERFECT.
SANDRA & ROBIN MORRISS
The tennerfest was such good value lovely 3 course meals for only £12.50. It was just the break we were hoping for after such a busy year. WE CAN NOT WAIT TO GO BACK AGAIN. THANK YOU EVERY ONE THAT MADE OUR LITTLE BREAK SO PERFECT.
SANDRA & ROBIN MORRISS
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In November 2013, gralaine said about Fermain Valley Hotel
We had a great 4 day break in Guernsey, first time for us, went with a couple of friends, and this hotel certainly stands up to its reputation. The staff were very attentive,the reception manager was more than helpful and nothing to much trouble, the room was spacious and the sherry and fruit a nice touch, we ate in the hotel every night, and the restaurant staff were excellent, nothing bad to say. Check out the gardens very nice.
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In November 2013, Mel51e said about Fermain Valley Hotel
We travelled as a party of 14 adults and teenagers to celebrate the Golden Wedding of our parents.
The oldies stayed for week Weds to Weds and the family stayed Friday to Sunday.
The island was very busy due to the 'Tennerfest Season' in which the hotel was participating. Consequently the hotel was also busy!
We were warmly welcomed and shown to our gold room which had a private balcony with seaview. The room was packed with complimentary items like Elemis bathroom products, a comprehensive selection of teas and coffees (including filter coffee and jug), bathrobes and slippers, fresh fruit and a decanter of sherry!!! Our room was warm, clean and had everything we needed to be comfortable. In fact - our room was too warm and we frequently had to open the balcony door to let in a healthy blast of sea air.
We ate all our meals in the main restaurant and they were all very good. The dinner menu was limited to the tennerfest set menu but it was quite comprehensive and everybody enjoyed what they had. For me personally, it was a little short of my 5 a day but nobody else seemed to mind. Breakfast was a mixture of self service and cooked to order. The eggs benedict was amazing. the Fermain Valley traditional breakfast was excellent and popular. Tea, coffee and toast just kept coming.
The boys all used the pool on Saturday afternoon and though on the small side, they all had fun and said the water was warm.
In the evening after dinner, we went to the Rock Garden bar. This was great - an excellent choice of drinks, even my favourite tipple 'tequila rose' was hidden in the fridge. The atmosphere was young and fun. A great place for a bite to eat or drink with friends. Good music and lighting with a lovely outside area for smokers with sofas and patio heaters.
The staff were great - very helpful and considerate. The General Manager looked after us very well and we felt gave a very personal and attentive service.
The location is beautiful. A very steep downhill walk takes you to the stunning Fermain Bay where you can follow the cliff paths either to St Peter Port or round to the more residential areas.
We have stayed here before and it was on our recommendation that the family returned, so I was pleased and relieved that everything lived up to expectations!
Well done and thank you everybody for helping to make a special occasion in our family such a happy one. See you soon....
The oldies stayed for week Weds to Weds and the family stayed Friday to Sunday.
The island was very busy due to the 'Tennerfest Season' in which the hotel was participating. Consequently the hotel was also busy!
We were warmly welcomed and shown to our gold room which had a private balcony with seaview. The room was packed with complimentary items like Elemis bathroom products, a comprehensive selection of teas and coffees (including filter coffee and jug), bathrobes and slippers, fresh fruit and a decanter of sherry!!! Our room was warm, clean and had everything we needed to be comfortable. In fact - our room was too warm and we frequently had to open the balcony door to let in a healthy blast of sea air.
We ate all our meals in the main restaurant and they were all very good. The dinner menu was limited to the tennerfest set menu but it was quite comprehensive and everybody enjoyed what they had. For me personally, it was a little short of my 5 a day but nobody else seemed to mind. Breakfast was a mixture of self service and cooked to order. The eggs benedict was amazing. the Fermain Valley traditional breakfast was excellent and popular. Tea, coffee and toast just kept coming.
The boys all used the pool on Saturday afternoon and though on the small side, they all had fun and said the water was warm.
In the evening after dinner, we went to the Rock Garden bar. This was great - an excellent choice of drinks, even my favourite tipple 'tequila rose' was hidden in the fridge. The atmosphere was young and fun. A great place for a bite to eat or drink with friends. Good music and lighting with a lovely outside area for smokers with sofas and patio heaters.
The staff were great - very helpful and considerate. The General Manager looked after us very well and we felt gave a very personal and attentive service.
The location is beautiful. A very steep downhill walk takes you to the stunning Fermain Bay where you can follow the cliff paths either to St Peter Port or round to the more residential areas.
We have stayed here before and it was on our recommendation that the family returned, so I was pleased and relieved that everything lived up to expectations!
Well done and thank you everybody for helping to make a special occasion in our family such a happy one. See you soon....
Source: tripadvisor.co.uk
In November 2013, Halon1401F said about Fermain Valley Hotel
Rosemary and I spent 5 days here in September. Overall, a very nice hotel, with good food, service and ambiance.
Be careful what rooms you book. The best are the most expensive: all face the sea, have balconies and are worth the money. We had the disabled room - only because it was available and the best remaining one for the view, but it didn't have the balcony. It made up for it by its size. Begin paying less, and you face away from the sea and look into a slope. Pay the least and you are not even in the hotel! You are in the conference/function annexe on top of the hill, and have to walk through the gardens to reach the hotels services.
The pool is small and indoors: attempts to open the sliding doors invariably met with resistance from other guests who preferred the fug of chlorine and steam. Don't rely upon it for a good swim! The sun deck is narrow, stepped and moves into shade quite readily in mid-late afternoon.
The gardens are lovely, but as the hotel is built on what seems to be a 1 in 4 slope, it takes a brave person to explore them all, as you need a rope and climbing boots to regain the hotel! Not quite that bad, but it is mighty steep.
The hotel is only about a quarter of the way down to the beach below, but that is still a few hundred feet down and back. Use your hire car and ignore the no entry signs half way down. Everybody else does. The bar/restaurant on the beach is good, but parking is limited.
One quirk of mine is that I like to have a toilet brush available in bathrooms, as I consider it utterly offensive to leave a dirty toilet behind for the next user - or the maids. Well, the hotel have a policy of not having any brushes, so, if I go back again, I'll have to pack some marigold gloves before getting stuck in. Daft - and inconsiderate, in my view.
We dined in one night, and whilst it was very pleasant, I felt that a few more choices would have been good. Perhaps they prefer to limit choice but do the choices well. It's a fair point. Breakfast is excellent.
Car parking is OK, but the one for the main hotel is a bit small. It might be necessary to use the annexe parking up on the main road.
Be careful what rooms you book. The best are the most expensive: all face the sea, have balconies and are worth the money. We had the disabled room - only because it was available and the best remaining one for the view, but it didn't have the balcony. It made up for it by its size. Begin paying less, and you face away from the sea and look into a slope. Pay the least and you are not even in the hotel! You are in the conference/function annexe on top of the hill, and have to walk through the gardens to reach the hotels services.
The pool is small and indoors: attempts to open the sliding doors invariably met with resistance from other guests who preferred the fug of chlorine and steam. Don't rely upon it for a good swim! The sun deck is narrow, stepped and moves into shade quite readily in mid-late afternoon.
The gardens are lovely, but as the hotel is built on what seems to be a 1 in 4 slope, it takes a brave person to explore them all, as you need a rope and climbing boots to regain the hotel! Not quite that bad, but it is mighty steep.
The hotel is only about a quarter of the way down to the beach below, but that is still a few hundred feet down and back. Use your hire car and ignore the no entry signs half way down. Everybody else does. The bar/restaurant on the beach is good, but parking is limited.
One quirk of mine is that I like to have a toilet brush available in bathrooms, as I consider it utterly offensive to leave a dirty toilet behind for the next user - or the maids. Well, the hotel have a policy of not having any brushes, so, if I go back again, I'll have to pack some marigold gloves before getting stuck in. Daft - and inconsiderate, in my view.
We dined in one night, and whilst it was very pleasant, I felt that a few more choices would have been good. Perhaps they prefer to limit choice but do the choices well. It's a fair point. Breakfast is excellent.
Car parking is OK, but the one for the main hotel is a bit small. It might be necessary to use the annexe parking up on the main road.
Source: tripadvisor.co.uk
In November 2013, islandgirlinlondon said about Fermain Valley Hotel
What a lovely hotel!!
I am local to the island but had never stayed over night before (just eaten at the Restaurants, which had always been good!)
On arrival the receptionist was very helpful and told us all about the hotel before personally showing us to our room.
The room itself was lovely, with beautiful decor and a balcony that over looked the woods and out to sea. It was a very clear day so we could see the neighbouring island of Jersey.
The room was clean and well equipped and even had complimentary Sherry, water, and a great selections of teas and coffees along with free Wifi which you don't often find in hotels these days!!
We used the swimming pool and ate in the main restaurant before having cocktails in The Rock Garden which is another place to eat in the hotel.
I would highly recommend the Fermain whether is a short break or holiday - great staff, great food - great place to stay.
I am local to the island but had never stayed over night before (just eaten at the Restaurants, which had always been good!)
On arrival the receptionist was very helpful and told us all about the hotel before personally showing us to our room.
The room itself was lovely, with beautiful decor and a balcony that over looked the woods and out to sea. It was a very clear day so we could see the neighbouring island of Jersey.
The room was clean and well equipped and even had complimentary Sherry, water, and a great selections of teas and coffees along with free Wifi which you don't often find in hotels these days!!
We used the swimming pool and ate in the main restaurant before having cocktails in The Rock Garden which is another place to eat in the hotel.
I would highly recommend the Fermain whether is a short break or holiday - great staff, great food - great place to stay.
Source: tripadvisor.co.uk
In November 2013, Mark H said about Fermain Valley Hotel
Stayed at the Fermain Valley for a long weekend to celebrate a friends wedding. The hotel and its staff made us very welcome indeed. The room was lovely and very spacious, with everything we could have wanted in terms of little luxuries, etc. the breakfasts were brilliant and very well cooked no matter what you wanted from the hot menu. We ate one evening in the 'Rock Bar' and had a super Chateaubriand which was beautifully cooked and presented. The front desk were very helpful and organised transportation in their minibus to drop us off and pick us up in town at no cost. They also ran us up to the airport as well in time for our plane back to the UK.
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In December 2013, Adam B said about Fermain Valley Hotel
I regularly visit Guernsey and have stayed in a range of different hotels. I found the Fermain Valley Hotel gold room very comfortable, clean with good facilities. The staff were helpful and the breakfast was very good. The hotel is in a great spot just out of town with wonderful views from the rooms at the front.
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In December 2013, Neil R said about Fermain Valley Hotel
I was only here over night and only saw it in the dark but it was a great hotel with nice staff. its location was on a hillside and again, bearing in mind it was dark, it looked to be a great location with great views.
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In December 2013, Keith M said about Fermain Valley Hotel
We stayed at Fermain Valley over the Christmas period and have nothing but praise. The rooms are excellent and spacious with lots of little touches - decanter of sherry, fresh fruit, bath robes and slippers and tea and coffee making facilities. The breakfasts are substantial with a wide choice. The public rooms are tastefully furnished. Games and free computer access are provided. The view from the hotel are stunning. Hotels are often made or broken by the staff and the Fermain is very lucky in having an excellent staff whose one aim seems to be to make sure that guests are well looked after and treated as friends. If visiting Guernsey this hotel should be your No 1 choice.
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In December 2013, Hampshire166 said about Fermain Valley Hotel
Our second Christmas here and even better than last year. Robert and his staff could not have done more to help us relax. On arrival we were picked up from the airport by the hotel minibus and we were returned to the airport in the same vehicle at the end of the holiday. Our whole experience was hassle free we were treated as valued guests and all our requests were dealt with promptly and with a smile. We know from other visits that the service we received is the same high standard throughout the year. This hotel should be high on your list of places to stay in Guernsey. Last year we were in a gold room, this year it was platinum really worth the extra for the more spacious room.
Source: tripadvisor.co.uk