Local Reviews
In April 2012, TwoCountryMice said about Fermain Valley Hotel
Uncharacteristicly we took a five day break, and re-visited Guernsey after 30 years absence. It had not changed a lot.
We booked at this hotel, based on Trip reviews, and a friend`s recommendation. I spoke to the receptionist who was extremely helpful, as indeed were all the staff. When I mentioned our interest in walking, I was told of a new walking break on offer, and we settled for this. The only comment I would make...and I mentioned it in review on leaving, was that we were promised a booklet with island walks, but all that we were given was a standard tourist map with the walking paths indicated. This was no use. Luckily there was a Cicerone guide in the Hotel library, and we used that for the duration. This was invaluable as it gave in depth details of the routes, and we got so much more out of the stay, as a result. In the 5 days we walked from St Peter Port to Rocquaine Bay. I hope that the hotel will make such a book available to those who go espeially to walk. The coatal paths were empty and beautiful.
The bus system is excellent, and so we could link in our walks using this cheap form of transport, as we had no intention to hire a car. It costs £1 to take the local bus around the island..brilliant.
Our booking, made through the hotel, including flights, was cheaper (re flights from Bristol) than had we booked the flights on our own. Someone was there to meet us, and to take us back to the airport.
We booked at the end of Easter, so had no choice with the rooms, but room 15, one of the top rated rooms was excellent, roomy, light, beautiful bathrooms, very spacious and comfortable bed. It had no balcony,, being in the original house, and I wonder if one of the rooms in the annexe, with balcony, would be a better choice in summer, as that side of the hotel catches the late afternoon/evening sun. The hotel is on the flight path, but of no consequence.
The food was excellent, and good value. Breakfasts offered all one could wish for, whatever one`s taste. The lounges were quiet and restful, and lovely small library. There is a cinema also, but we were too busy walking and eating to have time for that!
The Hotel has a Rock Garden venue, which I suppose may be described as a night club, , loud, tapas style food. It is very popular with the youngsters, especially at week ends, and for the purpose of transporting clients, the hotel runs a mini bas back and forward to St Peter Port from 6pm, and all residents may use the service too. We did not see this fact publicised, and we did not find out about it for a day or two. We went to St PP twice to eat at other restaurants, and were able to catch the 10pm mini bus back, a big plus. We had 2 meals in the dining room, and one in the Rock Garden, though this was not to our taste...a refection of our age!
All in all a super short break, relaxing,welcoming, professional hotel with efficient and friendly staff. We are pleased we chose this hotel.
We booked at this hotel, based on Trip reviews, and a friend`s recommendation. I spoke to the receptionist who was extremely helpful, as indeed were all the staff. When I mentioned our interest in walking, I was told of a new walking break on offer, and we settled for this. The only comment I would make...and I mentioned it in review on leaving, was that we were promised a booklet with island walks, but all that we were given was a standard tourist map with the walking paths indicated. This was no use. Luckily there was a Cicerone guide in the Hotel library, and we used that for the duration. This was invaluable as it gave in depth details of the routes, and we got so much more out of the stay, as a result. In the 5 days we walked from St Peter Port to Rocquaine Bay. I hope that the hotel will make such a book available to those who go espeially to walk. The coatal paths were empty and beautiful.
The bus system is excellent, and so we could link in our walks using this cheap form of transport, as we had no intention to hire a car. It costs £1 to take the local bus around the island..brilliant.
Our booking, made through the hotel, including flights, was cheaper (re flights from Bristol) than had we booked the flights on our own. Someone was there to meet us, and to take us back to the airport.
We booked at the end of Easter, so had no choice with the rooms, but room 15, one of the top rated rooms was excellent, roomy, light, beautiful bathrooms, very spacious and comfortable bed. It had no balcony,, being in the original house, and I wonder if one of the rooms in the annexe, with balcony, would be a better choice in summer, as that side of the hotel catches the late afternoon/evening sun. The hotel is on the flight path, but of no consequence.
The food was excellent, and good value. Breakfasts offered all one could wish for, whatever one`s taste. The lounges were quiet and restful, and lovely small library. There is a cinema also, but we were too busy walking and eating to have time for that!
The Hotel has a Rock Garden venue, which I suppose may be described as a night club, , loud, tapas style food. It is very popular with the youngsters, especially at week ends, and for the purpose of transporting clients, the hotel runs a mini bas back and forward to St Peter Port from 6pm, and all residents may use the service too. We did not see this fact publicised, and we did not find out about it for a day or two. We went to St PP twice to eat at other restaurants, and were able to catch the 10pm mini bus back, a big plus. We had 2 meals in the dining room, and one in the Rock Garden, though this was not to our taste...a refection of our age!
All in all a super short break, relaxing,welcoming, professional hotel with efficient and friendly staff. We are pleased we chose this hotel.
Source: tripadvisor.co.uk
In April 2012, archie481 said about Fermain Valley Hotel
Platinum room 15 with 6ft double bed with 4ft 6inch duvet leads to problems. Hotel could not resolve so gave us a single duvet each on a 6ft double bed that meant disturbed nights Bathroom lights poor for shaving. Very large bath / shower room, no seat.
The TV was poor, plenty of bright orange people on the screen. Unfortunate position for bath inlet, its so in the way. Tired and grubby armchairs. The room 15 should have lace curtains as completely on show to anybody on terrace of hotel. Room temperature was excessive, what a waste of energy? Resteraunt staff had problems with Englisg language requests. Food was excellent, resteraunt service adequate. Excellent lounge areas. Excellent private cinema. Room care was excellent. For the platinum prices paid we expected better.
The TV was poor, plenty of bright orange people on the screen. Unfortunate position for bath inlet, its so in the way. Tired and grubby armchairs. The room 15 should have lace curtains as completely on show to anybody on terrace of hotel. Room temperature was excessive, what a waste of energy? Resteraunt staff had problems with Englisg language requests. Food was excellent, resteraunt service adequate. Excellent lounge areas. Excellent private cinema. Room care was excellent. For the platinum prices paid we expected better.
Source: tripadvisor.co.uk
In April 2012, W_SussexSue said about Fermain Valley Hotel
This holiday was a quick break. What an excellant choice couldnt have wished for better. We flew from Southampton & were meet at airport, taken to hotel & our room was quiet ready but we sat on terrace & coffee was bought out to us. Room was a Gold room No 18, yes it was warm but just turned off radiator & we were fine, lovely bright room with fresh fruit & complimentary sherry & choclates that were replaced everyday. We dont do the prepacked milk but fresh was bought up when room was done of a day. We had thought of hiring a car to see the island but the Gentleman on Reception said there was an excellant bus service & for a £1 could go all around the island or just a few stops into town, it was the best advise we could have had as roads are quiet narrow, we saw more by bus. Went into St Peter's Port & some great shops & bars very reasonable. Most evenings we ate in the Resterant & the menu was different each night & lunchtime..For £25.00 we had a three course meal every night. even when we said to the waitress my husband was diabetic the chef made him a special dessert, thats is service.
Rooms were clean & staff friendly.. Definatly going back there, still loads more to see & so peaceful & relaxing..
Rooms were clean & staff friendly.. Definatly going back there, still loads more to see & so peaceful & relaxing..
Source: tripadvisor.co.uk
In May 2012, Keith H said about Fermain Valley Hotel
My wife and I visited Guernsey again at the end of April 30 years after our previous visit. We were recommended to the Fermain Valley Hotel and were not disappointed. It is a lovely place in a wonderful setting, has good restaurants and food and, most importantly, excellent and very helpful staff. The Rock Garden, a tapas bar/restaurant within the hotel is especially good, ably lead by Graham and his team, who helped make the experience very momorable.
Source: tripadvisor.co.uk
In May 2012, gaz123golf said about Fermain Valley Hotel
My wife and I are big Guernsey fans but this was our first visit to the island in Springtime.The hotel's location was ideal only a short walk away from the beach yet only a short five minute walk into town.
We did not stay in the main hotel but in the hotel annexe which was a brief 2 minute walk through lovely landscaped gardens. Our super king bed was fantastic as were all the furnishings in our bedroom.
Complimentary chocs drink and fruit were very welcome.
The breakfast was to die for. Full Guernsey breakfast each morning set us up for the day.
What really makes this hotel stand out though is the quality of the staff throughout the hotel.Nothing seemed too much touble when a request was made. We shall certainly be returning here again.
Gareth and Lynne Rees
We did not stay in the main hotel but in the hotel annexe which was a brief 2 minute walk through lovely landscaped gardens. Our super king bed was fantastic as were all the furnishings in our bedroom.
Complimentary chocs drink and fruit were very welcome.
The breakfast was to die for. Full Guernsey breakfast each morning set us up for the day.
What really makes this hotel stand out though is the quality of the staff throughout the hotel.Nothing seemed too much touble when a request was made. We shall certainly be returning here again.
Gareth and Lynne Rees
Source: tripadvisor.co.uk
In May 2012, Roger K said about Fermain Valley Hotel
It was unexpected to be staying in a 4 star hotel, when our group arrived on 12th May 2012. The staff could not have been more helpful and were, at all times, a real credit to the hotel. I must single out Robert who was brilliant, but frankly all the staff were almost as good!! My room in the VENUE a, well, 3 minute walk (fairly steeply uphill lit path within in their manicured grounds) was superb and when the only criticism I can make is that they changed the sheets after just 4 days (and I and the group was staying 7 nights) you can tell how good it was. The room (number 50) was in 2 parts with the bed and, rather small bathroom, on the lower level and then up 2 full length steps to the "lounge" part with a lovely sofa and an armchair plus the Sherry in the decanter (provided!!!) on the lounge type table with a view of the sea down the valley. No noise at all and excellent nights' sleep every time.
The food was, probably, too rich but the presentation was out of this world and being on a photo holiday we were in a position to take pictures of the sweets/desserts that we enjoyed, but, alas, I do not have the skill to put one on this site. You will have to imagine the little bunny rabbit portrayed using the raspberry coulis!!
I have absolutely no connection with the hotel or the staff and this was my first visit to Guernsey and what good fortune I had to be able to stay in this hotel. It has left a lovely impression and thank you to everyone there.
The meals were taken in the main hotel, down the slope (one needed the pull up to "walk off" the meal), but the benefit of the VENUE where all our group stayed is that it was closer to the bus stop to town. I have not rated the value because it was a photographic group holiday paid to our holiday organisation and neither have I mentioned the fitness centre or spa because I did not use them, though my waistline suggests that I oughta!!
In the main hotel there were most luxuriously comfortable small lounges and a library and plenty of open air space to sit outside (though we were out taking pictures) and in the VENUE there was a meeting room that we were able to use to review our pictures and also a Cinema that we didn't have time to go to!!
The food was, probably, too rich but the presentation was out of this world and being on a photo holiday we were in a position to take pictures of the sweets/desserts that we enjoyed, but, alas, I do not have the skill to put one on this site. You will have to imagine the little bunny rabbit portrayed using the raspberry coulis!!
I have absolutely no connection with the hotel or the staff and this was my first visit to Guernsey and what good fortune I had to be able to stay in this hotel. It has left a lovely impression and thank you to everyone there.
The meals were taken in the main hotel, down the slope (one needed the pull up to "walk off" the meal), but the benefit of the VENUE where all our group stayed is that it was closer to the bus stop to town. I have not rated the value because it was a photographic group holiday paid to our holiday organisation and neither have I mentioned the fitness centre or spa because I did not use them, though my waistline suggests that I oughta!!
In the main hotel there were most luxuriously comfortable small lounges and a library and plenty of open air space to sit outside (though we were out taking pictures) and in the VENUE there was a meeting room that we were able to use to review our pictures and also a Cinema that we didn't have time to go to!!
Source: tripadvisor.co.uk
In June 2012, Phil G said about Fermain Valley Hotel
Just returned from an excellent 7 day stay at this hotel. Beautiful views, superb room and great food. All the staff were professional, pleasant and engaging especially the dining room staff and the staff in the Rock Garden Bistro.
A little trouble with the kitchen on our arrival & departure when there was a problem with the gas supply. No mention of "mouse around and kitchen close down". I think that the comments from mark I are completely innacurate.
During the gas problem the meals were served in the Venue which was an enjoyable stroll through the beautiful landscaped gardens.
A little trouble with the kitchen on our arrival & departure when there was a problem with the gas supply. No mention of "mouse around and kitchen close down". I think that the comments from mark I are completely innacurate.
During the gas problem the meals were served in the Venue which was an enjoyable stroll through the beautiful landscaped gardens.
Source: tripadvisor.co.uk
In June 2012, Susan D said about Fermain Valley Hotel
Although slightly small, the room was comfortable and contained all we needed for an enjoyable stay. Plenty of tea/coffee, complimentary bottled water in the fridge every day and also a complimentary daily carafe of sherry. The balcony was the main bonus, overlooking the gardens and with a view of the bay. The housekeeping staff were excellent, leaving the room beautifully clean and tidy in the morning and preparing the room for bedtime in the evening.
The staff in the bar and restaurant were polite, efficient and non-intrusive and those on reception were friendly and extremely helpful. Nothing was ever too much trouble for anyone.
We would have no hesitation in staying here again - in fact, we'd be disappointed if we couldn't!
The staff in the bar and restaurant were polite, efficient and non-intrusive and those on reception were friendly and extremely helpful. Nothing was ever too much trouble for anyone.
We would have no hesitation in staying here again - in fact, we'd be disappointed if we couldn't!
Source: tripadvisor.co.uk
In June 2012, littlegib said about Fermain Valley Hotel
Just spent five nights with friends at The Fermain Valley Hotel We were all very impressed with the Hotel & location, the setting is beautiful. Lovely views from our Gold balcony rooms. The rooms were very comfortable, with lovely decor. Bathrooms were spotless with towelling dressing gowns & slippers, & clean towels everyday. Complimentary bottled water, sherry, fudge & fruit, plus plenty of teas & coffee. But we think the best part of our stay were the Staff! They were all lovely & so friendly & helpful. Nothing too much trouble. Must give Robert a mention, he was fabulous!! Also the food in the Restaurant was spot on, enjoyed every meal. There is a lovely walk down the lane to Fermain beach, which also has a great little cafe/restaurant. We had a great holiday and would recommend this Hotel to anyone. A big thank you to everyone at the Fermain Valley.....
Source: tripadvisor.co.uk
In June 2012, Joan W said about Fermain Valley Hotel
We have just returned from a wonderful 5 night breakaway in this outstanding hotel.We stayed in a Platinum room overlooking beautiful Fermain Bay.Breathtaking! Our room was just as it looked on the excellent website;so clean,bright,spacious and welcoming.The staff could not have been more friendly or helpful.So efficient and always cheerul.Food excellent! We will certainly use this lovely hotel again.
Source: tripadvisor.co.uk