Local Reviews
In September 2011, JAM60 said about Fermain Valley Hotel
What a wonderful hotel. The warm welcome we received from Gavin set the scene for 6 fabulous nights at this spotlessly clean hotel. Staff were so attentive but not intrusive, very professional but friendly too. The lounge areas and bedrooms are beautifully furnished. Our bed was so comfy with lovely soft white linen sheets and large fluffy towels in the bathroom. Both were changed very regularly.
There was fresh fruit and sherry in our room each day and fudge on arrival. The tea and coffee making facilities were excellent with a very good choice of beverages and even ground coffee and a cafetiere in the room.
Although we didn't use it, there is a cinema for the use of guests. We did however use the two computers in a room off the library.
The hotel terrace overlooked Fermain Valley and down to the sea and was well sheltered from the breeze. I used the lovely swimming pool which looked onto the terrace.
Breakfasts were excellent and I had the best homemade muesli ever. I think it was probably Bircher muesli. Best of all were the evening meals which we would describe as exceptional. We ate in the hotel 4 out of 6 nights and we couldn't fault anything at all.
There was fresh fruit and sherry in our room each day and fudge on arrival. The tea and coffee making facilities were excellent with a very good choice of beverages and even ground coffee and a cafetiere in the room.
Although we didn't use it, there is a cinema for the use of guests. We did however use the two computers in a room off the library.
The hotel terrace overlooked Fermain Valley and down to the sea and was well sheltered from the breeze. I used the lovely swimming pool which looked onto the terrace.
Breakfasts were excellent and I had the best homemade muesli ever. I think it was probably Bircher muesli. Best of all were the evening meals which we would describe as exceptional. We ate in the hotel 4 out of 6 nights and we couldn't fault anything at all.
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In September 2011, Melinda A said about Fermain Valley Hotel
We stayed at the Fermain Valley Hotel in Guernsey for 3 nights from 31st August.
We stayed in a Gold Room on a Bed and Breakfast Tariff and had one evening meal at the hotel.
We had a good experience at the hotel; staff are helpful and friendly, the breakfast is excellent, the rooms are well appointed, though smaller than they appear on the illustrations and the evening meals are worth a try.
The hotel is currently upgrading the formal restuarant, (due to be completed in September), but the Brasserie is good too, though the bar area is a little cramped and informal.
We stayed in a Gold Room on a Bed and Breakfast Tariff and had one evening meal at the hotel.
We had a good experience at the hotel; staff are helpful and friendly, the breakfast is excellent, the rooms are well appointed, though smaller than they appear on the illustrations and the evening meals are worth a try.
The hotel is currently upgrading the formal restuarant, (due to be completed in September), but the Brasserie is good too, though the bar area is a little cramped and informal.
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In September 2011, T Ng said about Fermain Valley Hotel
Can't fault this hotel very much. Superb location. Staff are very attentive. Reception took time to show us around the hotel and then show us to our room. However, I had booked a gold room with balcony. On arrival we were told that we didn't have a balcony but had a picture window with a better view and a larger room. A bit of me thought maybe we were being fobbed off but on seeing the room I think we probably did have a better room as the balcony rooms had small door/windows and were side on to the sea view. We however had a full on view of the sea and with windows open, sat by the windowns it was lovely. We ate in the bar one night after having a drink on the lovely terrace. Not a bad meal, lovely home cooked burger. Onto the room. Good size and as I said, lovely view. Sherry was welcome and nice toiletries. The coffee and tea was the most liberal I have ever had in a hotel. Lovely selection of tea and loads of coffee. Bathroom was spotless.I always judge a hotel by the bathroom - mouldy grouting is always a good test but the bathroom was gleaming. Towels were fluffy and large - anther good sign. So, any complaints? Not really. Very, very minor points, we had an annoying clicking sound the in the room which we traced to the fridge. A small price to pay for the convenience of a fridge [and free water!]. Also, there was generator noise at times. Strangely not all the times, but it was quite noisey when it came on. Think it was because we were near restaurant.We have stayed in a number of hotels in Guernsey but this is by far the best. A lovely break and well commended hotel.Try it, sure you won't be disappointed.
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In September 2011, Kay P said about Fermain Valley Hotel
Our grandson chose this hotel for his wedding reception and the whole of his family stayed in the Venue section of the hotel.The hotel is in a spectacular part of this beautiful island with stunning views.The rooms are spacious and very well furnished -lots of little touches which make such a difference -sherry decanter and Guernsey fudge in each room -good quality bathroom products -fluffy dressing gowns etc.The wedding breakfast was perfect-our compliments to the excellent chef.All meals served in La Brasserie from breakfast to our family dinner on the first evening were superb.The wedding went without hitch-canopies and drinks on the lawn were served as even the weather was warm and sunny-it stayed this way all through our stay.If we return again -as we most certainly will -we will opt to stay in the lower main Hotel section because it is a little more tranquil and has the most pretty views and we would recommened ceiling fans or even air conditioning if possible.The indoor pool looked very inviting and some of our party used it once or twice.My daughter was even tempted to swim in the ocean just off the beautiful cove below the hotel.Can,t be more pleased at our special wedding weekend -thank you all -the wonderful staff at Fermain Valley Hotel
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In October 2011, Bobwillir said about Fermain Valley Hotel
arrived late and tired on a Friday evening - and taken to our room - small, next to a busy road, and opposite a pub playing live music until 12.30 ! after much hassle, eventually moved to a decent room in the main building (at an extra cost) - from there on it was a great stay, superb breakfasts and good value evening meal.
We we aware that the "venue" was not in the main building, but we frequently choose to be in an annex, as they are frequently quieter - the description on the website says "a short stroll through the garden" - gives this impression - but the venue is definately to be avoided at all cost
We we aware that the "venue" was not in the main building, but we frequently choose to be in an annex, as they are frequently quieter - the description on the website says "a short stroll through the garden" - gives this impression - but the venue is definately to be avoided at all cost
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In October 2011, lucilou123Portsmouth said about Fermain Valley Hotel
arrived late in the evening for check in,warmly greeted,we were taken to our balcony room and shown the view and offered a tour of the hotel,on arriving in the bar we had a lovely meal, the local steak was cooked to perfection, the staff are very helpful and polite, breakfast was again fantastic lovelly choice and perfect scambled eggs, the room was quite hot as the weather was unusally mild during our stay but you cant expect the hotel to turn the heating off in the whole hotel!! we slept with the balcony door open and the sea breeze was great and listening to the waves comming into the shore was again great, the free bus the hotel runs is again fab with our driver even taking us to the ocuppation museum, I am already planning my next visit as I dont think you could find a better hotel on the island.
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In October 2011, FizzyD said about Fermain Valley Hotel
I stayed here for a four weeks on business. The staff were generally really helpful and the service was good. Breakfasts were great and evening meals good quality although the dining room lacked a little atmosphere. The location is great, with a great view over Fermain bay. Having stayed in various room I think the gold rooms with balconies are better than platinum unless you really want a large room. The hotel has a relaxed feel with a some comfortable seating/ chill out areas. The balcony areas outside the restaurant are great in the summer too.
The hotel is situated outside St Peter port so unless you are prepared to drive or get a taxi, your dining options in the area are quite limited.
Wi-fi is available but there are some restrictions placed on websites which includes such sites as facebook. This is apparently to stop people diownloading movies which affects the hotels internet. Not a major problem unless you are a facebook addict....
The hotel is situated outside St Peter port so unless you are prepared to drive or get a taxi, your dining options in the area are quite limited.
Wi-fi is available but there are some restrictions placed on websites which includes such sites as facebook. This is apparently to stop people diownloading movies which affects the hotels internet. Not a major problem unless you are a facebook addict....
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In November 2011, MayaSpecht said about Fermain Valley Hotel
Having read the reviews about "The Venue", a kind of annex to the Fermain Valley Hotel, and some restaurant experiences, we arrived quite sceptical about the value of the kgb-voucher, a friend had bought. We didn't mind the walk between the main building and The Venue through beautiful gardens and: our room was lovely and quiet looking onto the garden, though the building is - I admit - close to the road. We slept with open windows and woke up to the sound of birds and the wind in a majestic tree.
I must admit, the door to our room could have been a bit more sound proof, but apart from that we couldn't grumble. I cannot tell how much the pub on the other side of the road at the top of the garden might influence the noise level eg on a warm Friday or Saturday evening in summer.
The food in the restaurant was excellent, the service professional. We even had a go at the risotto, which some people apparently didn't like. It was creamy and light as I experienced it in the best Venetian and Tuscany restaurants. Sometimes in Britain risottos are a far too dry lump of sticky rice, not so at the Valley Restaurant @ Fermain Valley. The vegetarian choice in the Tennerfest menue was surprising, creative and tasty (many chefs seem to know no better than the boring grilled haloumi or pasta).
We would book again.
I must admit, the door to our room could have been a bit more sound proof, but apart from that we couldn't grumble. I cannot tell how much the pub on the other side of the road at the top of the garden might influence the noise level eg on a warm Friday or Saturday evening in summer.
The food in the restaurant was excellent, the service professional. We even had a go at the risotto, which some people apparently didn't like. It was creamy and light as I experienced it in the best Venetian and Tuscany restaurants. Sometimes in Britain risottos are a far too dry lump of sticky rice, not so at the Valley Restaurant @ Fermain Valley. The vegetarian choice in the Tennerfest menue was surprising, creative and tasty (many chefs seem to know no better than the boring grilled haloumi or pasta).
We would book again.
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In November 2011, alwyne said about Fermain Valley Hotel
I've stayed a couple of times at the Fermain Valley in the last three months. The view is wonderful and the beds very comfortable. The staff are pleasant. It's just slightly awkward. The rooms are too hot (I had to sleep with balcony door open) and I couldn't find the thermostat (a colleague says there's one in the floor). There aren't enough plugs to charge phones/ipads etc. I don't like showers which mean you have to climb into a bath. It's not possible to access the BBC website (they suggested it was something to do with having to restrict access to websites to comply with Guernsey regulations). The planes come into the airport rather noisily just overhead. The signposting is a bit odd (so finding The Venue from within the main building can be a bit tricky). I just wonder whether there isn't enough good quality competition?
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In November 2011, twister_9 said about Fermain Valley Hotel
I took my wife for an anniversary surprise stay to Fermain - it was wonderful!
We had a sea view room looking down the valley and literally the sun shone for us - lovely hotel facilities and walks. Take a walk around the gardens....
We live in Guernsey and this is our favourite hotel - haven't stayed overnight locally up till now, and certainly this is worth repeating.
We had a sea view room looking down the valley and literally the sun shone for us - lovely hotel facilities and walks. Take a walk around the gardens....
We live in Guernsey and this is our favourite hotel - haven't stayed overnight locally up till now, and certainly this is worth repeating.
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