Local Reviews
In October 2014, Shantal V said about Fermain Valley Hotel
The Fermain Valley hotel is a quaint boutique hotel situated close to the airport atop a hill, overlooking the picturesque Fermain Valley. The staff members were all very friendly and accommodating.
Our room was small but comfortable and well decorated (room 30).The downside to the room was no airconditioning and as the room faces the sun the whole day, the nights were uncomfortably warm. I do believe the hotel is making plans to install airconditioning units soon.
I loved that they had complimentary sherry in the rooms to enjoy out on your balcony in the evenings.
The bathroom was tiny but functional and hair and body products provided (Elemis).
The hotel has two restaurants of which one is a steak house and the other seafood. We ate only at the Ocean as the Rock Garden is not open for business on Sundays. ( we arrived on Saturday and departed Monday morning ) The food was of good standard and the restaurant atmosphere pleasant. For lunch the terrace was lovely to soak up the autumnal sunshine whilst enjoying a chilled glass of wine.
To do: the hotel offers an indoor heated pool and sauna. Take a walk through the beautiful gardens down to the Fermain Valley beach and enjoy a meal or drink at the beach caffe' ( during summer season only). The beach caffe' is cleverly situated over a WW11 German lookout post. For those who enjoy hiking, take a walk around the cliffs to St Peter Port ( about an hour's walk).
Shopping can be done in St Peter Port and the hotel offers complementary shuttle service into town ( 5 minutes drive). There is plenty to do in and around St. Peter Port. Visit the castle or take a day trip out to either Sark Island or Herm Island on a ferry ( £12.00 per adult)
For those who are noise sensitive, please note that planes fly low overhead, coming in for landing and taking off. The earliest flights start at around 6:50 am.
All in all we enjoyed our weekend away and will stay at the Fermain Valley hotel again on future visits.
Our room was small but comfortable and well decorated (room 30).The downside to the room was no airconditioning and as the room faces the sun the whole day, the nights were uncomfortably warm. I do believe the hotel is making plans to install airconditioning units soon.
I loved that they had complimentary sherry in the rooms to enjoy out on your balcony in the evenings.
The bathroom was tiny but functional and hair and body products provided (Elemis).
The hotel has two restaurants of which one is a steak house and the other seafood. We ate only at the Ocean as the Rock Garden is not open for business on Sundays. ( we arrived on Saturday and departed Monday morning ) The food was of good standard and the restaurant atmosphere pleasant. For lunch the terrace was lovely to soak up the autumnal sunshine whilst enjoying a chilled glass of wine.
To do: the hotel offers an indoor heated pool and sauna. Take a walk through the beautiful gardens down to the Fermain Valley beach and enjoy a meal or drink at the beach caffe' ( during summer season only). The beach caffe' is cleverly situated over a WW11 German lookout post. For those who enjoy hiking, take a walk around the cliffs to St Peter Port ( about an hour's walk).
Shopping can be done in St Peter Port and the hotel offers complementary shuttle service into town ( 5 minutes drive). There is plenty to do in and around St. Peter Port. Visit the castle or take a day trip out to either Sark Island or Herm Island on a ferry ( £12.00 per adult)
For those who are noise sensitive, please note that planes fly low overhead, coming in for landing and taking off. The earliest flights start at around 6:50 am.
All in all we enjoyed our weekend away and will stay at the Fermain Valley hotel again on future visits.
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In October 2014, sjhdevon said about Fermain Valley Hotel
We stayed here for 4 nights and have found it to be a really beautiful, good value hotel. We'd like bigger beds but that's difficult because of the way in which the rooms were designed originally. I think that will be addressed when a makeover takes place. It's impossible to fault the staff, the welcome, the cleanliness or the situation. We will certainly return.
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In October 2014, monty2Dorset said about Fermain Valley Hotel
This hotel was set in lovely gardens and had a wonderful view of Fermain Bay from the terrace. The staff were friendly, lovely comfortable lounge area and a small library with books to loan. Had two restaraunts but we only tried the one on our stay. The Ocean, food was excellent, mainly fish as name would suggest but did also serve steaks. The price were a little high for us to eat in the restaraunt every evening but no higher than an average price in England. Our room was spotlessly clean but a little on the small side but that may be because it was probably a budget priced room. The downside to the stay was the fact we were put in the annex although we were aware of this before our visit and was also informed that it was a bit of a slope from annex to hotel. We did feel it was a bit of a trek backwards and forwards from room to hotel and the slope was indeed very steep had we known how steep we would have paid extra for a room in the main building as my husband has a slight foot disability. I did explain this to receptionist and was told that the shuttle bus if available would take us up the slope. The room was also not in a very good position if you required peace and quiet. It was on a busy main road and opposite a pub that was noisey also next to The Venue which held a wedding reception and a birthday party both going on late.
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In October 2014, William J said about Fermain Valley Hotel
It was our 46th wedding anniversary and I booked this hotel as a package offered by them inclusive, 3nts B&B with 1 evening meal and return flights from Bristol. I would say that from pre-arranged airport pick up to the final day everything was superb. All staff were friendly and nothing was too much bother. The manager Robert was always in attendance and ensured that everything ran smoothly. The rooms were very clean and well equipped, no shortage of refreshments and even a decanter of sherry. Lovely views and a quiet location, even aircraft overflying into the airport was hardly noticeable . The two hotel restaurants served high quality food at comparable prices, the breakfast was also very good part buffet and cooked to your requirements. For our anniversary day there was a card, a bottle of bubbly and red rose petals scattered over the bed, a lovely touch. There is an indoor pool, sauna, reading lounge and library, all immaculate. One of the best hotels I have stayed.
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In October 2014, Chris L said about Fermain Valley Hotel
It was our 19th wedding anniversary and was trying to find something different in Jersey to treat my wife. Wanting a little more than a local overnight stay we booked the Fermain in Guernsey based on the fact that I had stayed there on business the year before and was impressed. None more so than when we arrived we were greeted with complimentary anniversary champagne and a card from the management. We booked a beautiful meal in their new steakhouse, which I believe is probably the best in Guernsey, and returned to our turned down room with rose petals covered over our bed in the room. Unfortunately I couldn't take the credit for such loving care and service! but nothing was too much bother and the staff were some of the best I have experienced in hotels globally. The remote secluded bay/café is a must for that quiet getaway and to complete the stay their porter drove us back to town for our departure. I don't normally give out 5 stars but I cannot the fault the hotel, management and staff. We booked the platinum room and was not disappointed! Can't wait to get back there for a mini trip! Thanks Fermain staff..
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In October 2014, David B said about Fermain Valley Hotel
We chose a room in the main hotel and not the annexe, this was a good idea because the hill climb to the annexe from the main hotel where all the services are, is steep.
Silver room - spacious and very clean. The daily clean/tidy service was excellent. The decanter of sherry in the room was a nice and much appreciated touch. The two restaurants were both very good (we unbeknown arrived at the beginning of October and benefited from the annual Tennnerfest season, which meant the meals were extremely good value - a pleasant bonus!
All staff were excellent. Out of our 4 day stay we had 2 rainy mornings and the hotel lounges proved very comfotable and hospitable.
Silver room - spacious and very clean. The daily clean/tidy service was excellent. The decanter of sherry in the room was a nice and much appreciated touch. The two restaurants were both very good (we unbeknown arrived at the beginning of October and benefited from the annual Tennnerfest season, which meant the meals were extremely good value - a pleasant bonus!
All staff were excellent. Out of our 4 day stay we had 2 rainy mornings and the hotel lounges proved very comfotable and hospitable.
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In October 2014, Markjhall said about Fermain Valley Hotel
Stayed in August for four nights in a platinum room, first class facilities and very nicely decorated, the bathroom was spacious and modern. We ate in the hotel each day for a good breakfast which set us up for the walking we had planned. The meals in the restaurant in the evening were first class. The staff at reception recommended a restaurant in Guernsey which we ate at twice as it was first class! I would like to say that the staff were amazing and really went out of their way to make our stay memorable!! Well done all....
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In October 2014, Comsi167 said about Fermain Valley Hotel
When you sit down and have to pick a hotel from a long list, it is sometimes a bit of a gamble. Well, we were not disappointed with the Fermain Valley Hotel. On our arrival the lady Receptionist dashed out and helped with the bags and subsequent to booking us in, she showed us to our room. That was the level of help we received throughout our stay.
The hotel is at the top of a valley with lovely views from some of the tables in the restaurant and all of the tables outside on the veranda. It is out of town, but they operate their own car to the airport or St Peter Port. There is sufficient parking if you choose to hire a car. There are 2 restaurants and these are very popular with residents and the public, so booking a table is essential, especially on the first night. Our room was most comfortable, but we were slightly disappointed that we did not have a balcony as most seem to. The lounges and library are well furnished and the hotel boasts its own cinema, but we did not test that. There are good grounds to walk around also.
There is a bus stop a short walk away and the main bus station is on the sea front in St Peter Port along with a host of restaurants.( The Tennerfest is on until 11th November and is excellent value).
Lastly, the Manager and his staff should be congratulated as this hotel, to my eyes, was superbly maintained and all of the staff were most helpful.
The hotel is at the top of a valley with lovely views from some of the tables in the restaurant and all of the tables outside on the veranda. It is out of town, but they operate their own car to the airport or St Peter Port. There is sufficient parking if you choose to hire a car. There are 2 restaurants and these are very popular with residents and the public, so booking a table is essential, especially on the first night. Our room was most comfortable, but we were slightly disappointed that we did not have a balcony as most seem to. The lounges and library are well furnished and the hotel boasts its own cinema, but we did not test that. There are good grounds to walk around also.
There is a bus stop a short walk away and the main bus station is on the sea front in St Peter Port along with a host of restaurants.( The Tennerfest is on until 11th November and is excellent value).
Lastly, the Manager and his staff should be congratulated as this hotel, to my eyes, was superbly maintained and all of the staff were most helpful.
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In October 2014, Bizzielizzie13 said about Fermain Valley Hotel
We have just returned from a very enjoyable 5 night stay at the Fermain Valley Hotel. The staff in the hotel and restaurants are among the best that we have met anywhere - friendly, helpful and very efficient. Our first night was spent in a Gold room before moving to a Platinum room (none were available for our first night when I booked). Both rooms were very pleasant, spacious, comfortable and with a view of the beautiful bay. Unfortunately they both also had the same issue - stains on the cream carpet! (as did my sister's rooms) so this would appear to be a common problem in the hotel. Otherwise they were spotlessly clean. We ate in both the Ocean restaurant and the Rock Garden and the food was excellent, lots of choice and pleasingly presented. In fact despite eating in several other restaurants in St Peter Port we all agreed that the best meals we had were here.
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In October 2014, TICKTOCKTONY said about Fermain Valley Hotel
My wife, our friend and I returned from a five night stay at the Fermain Valley Hotel at the beginning of September.
Unfortunately the silver room that I booked was in an annexe of the hotel (THE VENUE) which was a short but steep walk away from the main Hotel and I was not advised that it was unsuitable for disabled people as there was no lift.
Gavin very kindly relocated us into the main building for four of the five nights.
Next time I book (and there will definately be a next time) I will make sure to book a Gold
Room, with a balcony, in the main building.
All the staff, (from every corner of Europe including Wales) the managers, receptionists,
waiters/waitresses, barmen (Ocean Bar & Rock Garden), domestic cleaners and the drivers
of the complementary courtesy transport were very friendly, courteous and professional.
We all found the breakfasts and evening meals in the Ocean restaurant to be varied,
faultless and sufficient. Full marks to the kitchen staff. One night I asked for a T bone steak,
it wasn’t on the menu but they managed to find me one, cooked to a 'T'.
We; three senior, young at heart, wrinklies, used the cocktail bar at the Rock garden most
Evenings partaking of Sam’s cocktails, if you like cucumber with your Hendricks gin you must
try his “ LILLY PAD” cocktail. It was such a pity, that as residents, we were unable to book a table in the Rock
restaurant.
The restaurant appeared to be booked by a majority of non- residents, I can’t fault them! All I would suggest is,
if you are planning a stay at the Fermain and you enjoy a steak from around the world, you
should contact the
hotel several weeks before your holiday and book a table. Especially for Saturday nights.
I WILL!!!
Unfortunately the silver room that I booked was in an annexe of the hotel (THE VENUE) which was a short but steep walk away from the main Hotel and I was not advised that it was unsuitable for disabled people as there was no lift.
Gavin very kindly relocated us into the main building for four of the five nights.
Next time I book (and there will definately be a next time) I will make sure to book a Gold
Room, with a balcony, in the main building.
All the staff, (from every corner of Europe including Wales) the managers, receptionists,
waiters/waitresses, barmen (Ocean Bar & Rock Garden), domestic cleaners and the drivers
of the complementary courtesy transport were very friendly, courteous and professional.
We all found the breakfasts and evening meals in the Ocean restaurant to be varied,
faultless and sufficient. Full marks to the kitchen staff. One night I asked for a T bone steak,
it wasn’t on the menu but they managed to find me one, cooked to a 'T'.
We; three senior, young at heart, wrinklies, used the cocktail bar at the Rock garden most
Evenings partaking of Sam’s cocktails, if you like cucumber with your Hendricks gin you must
try his “ LILLY PAD” cocktail. It was such a pity, that as residents, we were unable to book a table in the Rock
restaurant.
The restaurant appeared to be booked by a majority of non- residents, I can’t fault them! All I would suggest is,
if you are planning a stay at the Fermain and you enjoy a steak from around the world, you
should contact the
hotel several weeks before your holiday and book a table. Especially for Saturday nights.
I WILL!!!
Source: tripadvisor.co.uk