Local Reviews
In December 2011, pickworth919 said about Fermain Valley Hotel
Exellent hotel with very good staff,clean and well organised,very good food with wonderful dinners, the whole hotel runs like clockwork with staff being very helpful.
My only disappointment was that it is in the flight path of Guernsey Airport,planes starting from around 6 o`clock in the morning!!!
My only disappointment was that it is in the flight path of Guernsey Airport,planes starting from around 6 o`clock in the morning!!!
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In December 2011, Graybabes said about Fermain Valley Hotel
Guernsey is not a big island, but this hotel gives a feeling of seclusion. Situated in a pretty valley its a pleasant stroll down the road through woods to a small stony beach. Most people will drive to the hotel - it would be quite a walk from St Peter Port. All the rooms to the front of the hotel have views down the valley towards the sea in the middle distance. I have used this hotel many times on business. There is free wifi. Food is OK in the dining room but not fabulous. There is a new bar opened up - the "Rock Garden" which might appeal to the younger guests but feels incongruous. The old bar is still there and conservative. As elsewhere in the CI, staff are mostly Eastern European - but very friendly and efficient. Public areas in the hotel are to a good standard. We often use the business meeting room "The Venue" which is good for private meetings and dining.
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In December 2011, m w said about Fermain Valley Hotel
I only ate at the fermaine but wow terrific, superb service superb food and a really friendly but professional atmosphere definately five star.
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In December 2011, DaveLevy said about Fermain Valley Hotel
We've just had the most marvellous family Christmas at this hotel; looked after by the most friendly, efficient and cheerful staff (even though they were working through Christmas), who made us feel that anything that added to our comfort was no trouble. Our room was enormous, very clean and comfortable, without a balcony, but with a big window and a beautiful sea and sunrise view. The lounges, which ran through two rooms (one with log fire, very Christmassy) and on to a library and a tiny, secluded, computer room, and the bar and terrace areas were all very comfortable and you could find a quieter or noisier spot, to your taste, with free wifi everywhere. (Limited number of standard UK sockets in bedroom for recharging gadgets and not in convenient positions, but it's only a tiny gripe!)
The pool was clean and warm with large windows onto the decking area; and the cinema (in the Venue building, uphill through lovely gardens) was brilliant; big comfy armchairs, room service would bring drinks and snacks and a bucket of hot popcorn was provided. We took our favourite Christmas DVDs, which we booked times to watch, and also watched the Doctor Who Christmas special on TV in the cinema.
There's a lovely stroll, through the well kept and interestingly planted gardens, to the beach and leading on to the coast path which takes you to St Peter Port in one direction (about 3 miles). The trek back uphill makes you feel you've worked off the superb breakfasts a little bit.
Dinners were beautifully presented on the plate in the modern Masterchef way and I felt very picky to be adding some salt and pepper here and there. And I ate absolutely delicious desserts though I don't usually go for the sweet course. (Orange ice cream with chocolate tart for Christmas dinner dessert - gorgeous), though you could have Christmas pudding instead if you wanted it! Reported good by other diners. The Rock Garden cocktail bar was open Christmas Eve and had a good fun atmosphere with a great variety of cocktails made with style.
The hotel ran a minibus and it could be booked to take you into town, but very sensibly, they gave airport/ferry trips the priority. There are planes going overhead, but compared to the jets taking off from London City Airport in the mornings in our usual week, the sound of the turboprops was almost humming and soothing.
The staff, the facilities and the hotel's position, (with well designed decking levels and gardens), making the best of the valley views to the sea, deserve to be thoroughly praised but I'm now wondering if I should have let on so much on TripAdvisor because we will be going back and we don't want to find you all there in our favourite spots!
by Mrs Dave
The pool was clean and warm with large windows onto the decking area; and the cinema (in the Venue building, uphill through lovely gardens) was brilliant; big comfy armchairs, room service would bring drinks and snacks and a bucket of hot popcorn was provided. We took our favourite Christmas DVDs, which we booked times to watch, and also watched the Doctor Who Christmas special on TV in the cinema.
There's a lovely stroll, through the well kept and interestingly planted gardens, to the beach and leading on to the coast path which takes you to St Peter Port in one direction (about 3 miles). The trek back uphill makes you feel you've worked off the superb breakfasts a little bit.
Dinners were beautifully presented on the plate in the modern Masterchef way and I felt very picky to be adding some salt and pepper here and there. And I ate absolutely delicious desserts though I don't usually go for the sweet course. (Orange ice cream with chocolate tart for Christmas dinner dessert - gorgeous), though you could have Christmas pudding instead if you wanted it! Reported good by other diners. The Rock Garden cocktail bar was open Christmas Eve and had a good fun atmosphere with a great variety of cocktails made with style.
The hotel ran a minibus and it could be booked to take you into town, but very sensibly, they gave airport/ferry trips the priority. There are planes going overhead, but compared to the jets taking off from London City Airport in the mornings in our usual week, the sound of the turboprops was almost humming and soothing.
The staff, the facilities and the hotel's position, (with well designed decking levels and gardens), making the best of the valley views to the sea, deserve to be thoroughly praised but I'm now wondering if I should have let on so much on TripAdvisor because we will be going back and we don't want to find you all there in our favourite spots!
by Mrs Dave
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In January 2012, horace215 said about Fermain Valley Hotel
Stayed for two nights in December. Excellent service by all staff from the front desk to those who served breakfast. Wonderful facilities both in the room and in the public areas. I would highly recommend this hotel for those looking for a short break and are looking for that personal attention.
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In January 2012, chefdave said about Fermain Valley Hotel
Can't praise the hotel and staff enough. Had a massive room with sea view, extremely comfortable and spotlessly clean. The food was probably some of the best I've had at an hotel restaurant. My wife doesn't eat meat and she had plenty of choice. All the staff were extremely polite, professional and friendly. So good, hope to return again soon.
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In February 2012, rachelle68 said about Fermain Valley Hotel
Lovely hotel.I was shown around by manager on my arrival. Lovely comfortable lounges. An internet room. Cosy bar and a lively bar called the Rock Garden. I had a very lovely room with balcony and sea view. Very comfortable bed.There is a lovely walk through woodland to Fermain Bay where you can join the coast path. Not far from St Peter Port and amenities. There is a complimentary bus service to town and airport. Very obliging porter and all staff were great. Unforgettable stay.
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In February 2012, Paul M said about Fermain Valley Hotel
This hotel is second to none. The rooms are very excellent , the food exceptional and very good value.
Above all the staff are superb,friendly, attentive without being in any way intrusive, a mark of real service.
Superb rooms with sea views.
Above all the staff are superb,friendly, attentive without being in any way intrusive, a mark of real service.
Superb rooms with sea views.
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In March 2012, Debgrange said about Fermain Valley Hotel
This is the second time I have stayed in this hotel but this time I brought my family with me. We were made to feel welcome upon arrival, and stayed in two rooms, which were secured via a door. This is an excellent option for families with older children who do not want to have the children in the room with them, but want the peace of mind of knowing that they are totally safe and secure. The food was lovely, and they had a fantastic bar menu for the kids - meaning that they could have a tea that they liked even though the main restaurant did not open until later in the evening. The pool is lovely, and perfect for the children after a long walk around the island. There is also a lounge with a toy box (I am sorry that we may have left a few toys scattered around the place). The best feature though was the cinema - my boys were able to watch a DVD in a cinema environment, free of charge, with popcorn provided. Nothing was too much trouble. Although it is a bit further out of town, the views and the location are sublime. Would definitely stay there again.
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In April 2012, Ieva said about Fermain Valley Hotel
Hi
..visited the island for the first time, my boyfriend booked the hotel since he knows the islands very well being from Jersey himself. I must mention the beautiful well kept immaculate gardens, and the stunning views of the sea and garden from our room. The room itself was very clean, not very big, however with a lovely cottage style decor... Nice bathroom, we spent a while enjoying the sunshine relaxing on the sun loungers on the terrace..or having a lazy lunch on the terrace overlooking gardens..there is also an indoor pool ..which I didn't try...probably only thing I wouldn't want to rate. Also on the morning when we were leaving, there wasn't anyone around to check out...suppose it was a little early at 5 am if I remember correctly. We were the over for the music festival weekend, it was impossible to catch a cab back afterwards...so we walked back...while star gazing ...never had seen so many stars so clearly ! Truly amazing weekend
with my lovely boyfriend John LeCuirot , you choose well! X
..visited the island for the first time, my boyfriend booked the hotel since he knows the islands very well being from Jersey himself. I must mention the beautiful well kept immaculate gardens, and the stunning views of the sea and garden from our room. The room itself was very clean, not very big, however with a lovely cottage style decor... Nice bathroom, we spent a while enjoying the sunshine relaxing on the sun loungers on the terrace..or having a lazy lunch on the terrace overlooking gardens..there is also an indoor pool ..which I didn't try...probably only thing I wouldn't want to rate. Also on the morning when we were leaving, there wasn't anyone around to check out...suppose it was a little early at 5 am if I remember correctly. We were the over for the music festival weekend, it was impossible to catch a cab back afterwards...so we walked back...while star gazing ...never had seen so many stars so clearly ! Truly amazing weekend
with my lovely boyfriend John LeCuirot , you choose well! X
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