Local Reviews
In July 2007, Chaasema said about Fermain Valley Hotel
This is a wonderful hotel in a very beautiful setting. We just returned from a long weekend in Guernsey and have nothing but good things to say about our stay. Our room was in the new building (up the hill, but close to the main hotel) and was very spacious, clean, modern and comfortable. The facilities are good-- swimming pool, sauna, etc. . . even a private cinema that you can rent out (for free), which was a neat treat for us (having a very young child we don't get to the cinema very often). The breakfast was superb as well-- a wide range of hot and cold choices. The best part of our stay at this hotel was the staff. They were so polite and really made the extra effort to see that we were comfortable. I would highly recommend this hotel.
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In July 2007, Cliff N said about Fermain Valley Hotel
We have just returned from the Fermain, having chosen the hotel to host our wedding reception party of 19, very fussy, well travelled relatives and friends. The food was first class, the setting is beautiful and the staff exceptional with special mention to the Corporate and Events Manager, Claire who worked tirelessly to make sure everything went like clockwork.
My only negative comment would be the lack of air conditioning in the hotel is a definite oversight as the rooms do get very hot, if the sun shines which luckily for us it did!
Overall, one of the best hotels on the island, with a very high standard of cuisine.
Also worth checking out the beach cafe at the bottom of the valley, which is is quite superb
The hotel is located 5 mins from St Peter Port, which has a number of excellent restaurants and bars
My only negative comment would be the lack of air conditioning in the hotel is a definite oversight as the rooms do get very hot, if the sun shines which luckily for us it did!
Overall, one of the best hotels on the island, with a very high standard of cuisine.
Also worth checking out the beach cafe at the bottom of the valley, which is is quite superb
The hotel is located 5 mins from St Peter Port, which has a number of excellent restaurants and bars
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In July 2007, EdwinBear said about Fermain Valley Hotel
We flew from Jersey to Guernsey to celebrate our wedding anniversary, specifically booking the fine dining restaurant to have dinner in on the Saturday night. On arrival we were told the restaurant was closed for a wedding, this was obviously disppointing as we had travelled there specifically to eat at the restaurant. The manager did do his best to rectify the situation, offering us the choice of private dining in the library or the restaurant menu in the brasserie, we chose the latter. We were also offered a couple of glasses of champagne by way of compensation (although were given prosecco instead). Dinner was excellent, we also had a very enjoyable lunch on the terrace (although the service was very slow, we were there for 2 hours and only had a sandwich and pudding).
Breakfast on Sunday morning was poor, there was no fruit juice available at the buffet (which was limited) and my full english arrived without sausage as they had run out!
The room was exquisite and was so big it was more like a suite than a room. It was spotlessly clean with a huge bathroom, fruit, water and sherry. They also did the most amazing turn down service with candles lit all round the room and petals scattered everywhere which was a very thoughtful touch.
Overall, we would definately stay here agin, but probably not if they had a wedding booked.
Breakfast on Sunday morning was poor, there was no fruit juice available at the buffet (which was limited) and my full english arrived without sausage as they had run out!
The room was exquisite and was so big it was more like a suite than a room. It was spotlessly clean with a huge bathroom, fruit, water and sherry. They also did the most amazing turn down service with candles lit all round the room and petals scattered everywhere which was a very thoughtful touch.
Overall, we would definately stay here agin, but probably not if they had a wedding booked.
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In August 2007, stobar said about Fermain Valley Hotel
My wife and I were very pleased with our week long stay at the Fermain Valley Hotel. Since it was less than a year old everywhere looked just as it did in the brochure.
The staff were friendly and helpful, the food was excellent in both the brasserie and restaurant and the location wonderful. If you like coastal walks, all of the south and west coast up to St Peter Port is easily accessible from the hotel and highly recommended.
We booked a Silver room but as it was relatively quiet (early June) we were upgraded to a Gold one free of charge. If you like a room with a view, be sure to ask for one of the sea facing ones above the terrace or hotel front entrance - all of which are probably Gold or Platinum.
Thanks to all at the Fermain Valley Hotel - we will probably visit Jersey next but may return some day...
The staff were friendly and helpful, the food was excellent in both the brasserie and restaurant and the location wonderful. If you like coastal walks, all of the south and west coast up to St Peter Port is easily accessible from the hotel and highly recommended.
We booked a Silver room but as it was relatively quiet (early June) we were upgraded to a Gold one free of charge. If you like a room with a view, be sure to ask for one of the sea facing ones above the terrace or hotel front entrance - all of which are probably Gold or Platinum.
Thanks to all at the Fermain Valley Hotel - we will probably visit Jersey next but may return some day...
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In September 2007, Marray said about Fermain Valley Hotel
My husband and myself stayed at the Fermain Valley Hotel for one week at the beginning of September on half board basis which is something we don't always do. We were pleasantly surprised at the quality of the food and service which was excellent. We stayed in a gold standard room although quite small it had everything we needed including a balcony with a sea view. The room was serviced twice a day with clean bedding and towels changed every day.
The staff although young and from many countries were very pleasant and helpful.
A nice touch was having tea or coffee delivered to your room 24/7 included in the cost.
Overall I would recommend this hotel and hopefully we will return again. The only downside which is beyond the control of the hotel it is under the flight path and there is some aircraft noise during the day starting about 7.00am in the morning and finishing around 9.00pm at night. This really did not effect us at all.
The staff although young and from many countries were very pleasant and helpful.
A nice touch was having tea or coffee delivered to your room 24/7 included in the cost.
Overall I would recommend this hotel and hopefully we will return again. The only downside which is beyond the control of the hotel it is under the flight path and there is some aircraft noise during the day starting about 7.00am in the morning and finishing around 9.00pm at night. This really did not effect us at all.
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In September 2007, handiman said about Fermain Valley Hotel
My wife and I stayed at The Fermain Valley Hotel in August and absolutely loved it.
From the food, gardens, views and accommodation, to the incredible friendly staff. From Vera and Mario (he seems to be everywhere) who took care of us for breakfast to both Linda and Fran at reception, everyone was excellent.
Quite often you seem to find in Hotels that there is not a lot of management presence, but even that they seem to have down to a tee. When we almost missed our flight to Bournemouth, one of the managers, Mark, ran us to the airport so that we were on time.
We will be back!
From the food, gardens, views and accommodation, to the incredible friendly staff. From Vera and Mario (he seems to be everywhere) who took care of us for breakfast to both Linda and Fran at reception, everyone was excellent.
Quite often you seem to find in Hotels that there is not a lot of management presence, but even that they seem to have down to a tee. When we almost missed our flight to Bournemouth, one of the managers, Mark, ran us to the airport so that we were on time.
We will be back!
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In October 2007, Sleepingbeauty said about Fermain Valley Hotel
Fantastic stay, lovely room, great breakfast and the staff couldn't be more helpful or friendly. Although outside St Peter Port it was a very pleasant 45 min walk along footpath to town. Very peaceful and lovely gardens.
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In November 2007, lemonlush said about Fermain Valley Hotel
just returned from a 4 day trip to fermain valley hotel. or should i say heaven,,
it is unbelievable, from the minute you arrive you are treated so special and i can not fault anything at all.
The rooms are gorgeous and from having room service breakfast at no extra cost to the complimentary papers and fluffy gowns and slippers, to having a power shower and then sitting out on balcony overlooking the sea its so perfect.
The staff are the best i have ever met. the food is to die for and we only ate in the brasserie as really did want to relax and not have to dress up too much, afterwards we just lounged in the library and played board games and drank liquors, , very fine!
Upon arriving back to the room our beds had been turned back and slippers placed by bed, classical music playing and lights dimmed, need i go on.
the swimming pool and sauna were faultless and very quiet when we were there so mainly for our own use.
cant wait to return and would recommend it absolutely.
if there is such a place as bliss and heaven then this is it......
it is unbelievable, from the minute you arrive you are treated so special and i can not fault anything at all.
The rooms are gorgeous and from having room service breakfast at no extra cost to the complimentary papers and fluffy gowns and slippers, to having a power shower and then sitting out on balcony overlooking the sea its so perfect.
The staff are the best i have ever met. the food is to die for and we only ate in the brasserie as really did want to relax and not have to dress up too much, afterwards we just lounged in the library and played board games and drank liquors, , very fine!
Upon arriving back to the room our beds had been turned back and slippers placed by bed, classical music playing and lights dimmed, need i go on.
the swimming pool and sauna were faultless and very quiet when we were there so mainly for our own use.
cant wait to return and would recommend it absolutely.
if there is such a place as bliss and heaven then this is it......
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In November 2007, Pete15 said about Fermain Valley Hotel
I stayed at The Fermain Valley Hotel with a close friend of mine as part of our work incentive scheme. If I am honest, I was expecting to receive a lower priority than the other guests as we work for the company that owns the hotel, but I couldn't have been more wrong.
The staff at this hotel really make it the fantastic experience that it is. Yes the food is excellent and the views unbeatable, however in my book you cannot beat a friendly and efficient crew! From Linda and Thomas (who has since left - he will be missed) on reception to Jordan, Raymond and Garry behind the bar, you will not find better, which says alot for the management team.
Since our original stay back in May we've visited twice more and we've booked again for December!
The staff at this hotel really make it the fantastic experience that it is. Yes the food is excellent and the views unbeatable, however in my book you cannot beat a friendly and efficient crew! From Linda and Thomas (who has since left - he will be missed) on reception to Jordan, Raymond and Garry behind the bar, you will not find better, which says alot for the management team.
Since our original stay back in May we've visited twice more and we've booked again for December!
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In May 2008, CHRIS R said about Fermain Valley Hotel
We have just returned from spending 4 days at Fermain Valley Hotel celebrating our wedding anniversay and can thoroughly recommend this delightfull hotel. We booked the stay direct with the hotel who arranged everything including fights,car hire.taxi,boat tickets for free visit to Herm Island,and dinner at the amazing Christophes restaurant. All went very smoothly .We booked the Platinum rooms which were beautifull.Overall one of the best hotels we have stayed in and will return.
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