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Valley House Holiday Hostel Reviews

The Valley, Achill, Ireland

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80%Overall Rating

From 7 ratings
  • 89%Character
  • 74%Security
  • 83%Location
  • 86%Staff
  • 86%Atmosphere
  • 60%Cleanliness

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67%

Pat the owner was exceptionally friendly and helpful but some of the temporary staff not so much. The kitchen could have been cleaner and there were no lockers. otherwise it was the perfect cosy hostel to stay in and I would definitely go back

Owner Comment (Show)
Thanks for your comments on your recent stay; we will definitely take your comments on board and as always we are looking to improve in everything we do. We are in the process of making lockers for the dorm rooms at the moment and should have those in place soon. Hope to see you in The Valley House again soon.

97%

This might be my favorite hostel ever! The character of the house will want to make you stay forever, the staff make you feel so at home and comfortable. Pat, the owner, has a kind heart and is always making sure you\'re happy with everything. The pub in the hostel is cheap and cozy (fireplace was class). The beds were great, duvets were fluffy, the breakfast was even good. I didn\'t have a car, and Pat was nice enough to even drive me to the bus stop. Don\'t have one bad thing to say! Stay here!!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 07 May 2012
  • Anonymous
  • (Country undisclosed)
  • (Gender undisclosed)


43%

Hostel was very run down and dirty.We were not made awear that a function was taking place in the hostel at the same time that we were staying. Noise was unbearable and we were unable to use the toilel facilities as there was a queue outside our bedrrom door from the guests attending the function. We had no option but to leave the hostel and return home in the early hours of the morning.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 05 May 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Ireland
  • (Gender undisclosed)
  • (1 review)


93%

We enjoyed our stay at the Valley Hostel. As a group of cyclists, all we wanted was a few decent pints in a good atmosphere after a hard day in the saddle. Pat the the Valley definitely provided that, and we would visit again.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 13 Apr 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Ireland
  • All Male Group 41+
  • (1 review)


97%

Having stayed all over Ireland in hostels of various types. I can only say that the Valley House is the absolute BEST that I have ever stayed in! The House is dripping with olde-world charm, the Bars sessions can only be described as legendary, & the staff & owners are some of the nicest most helpful people that I have ever had the pleasure to meet!!. We'll be back soon Valley House!!!!! Paul & friends. - Dublin.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 06 Apr 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Ireland
  • Mixed Group
  • (1 review)


67%

Quite cold, but I am sure that during summer the hostel is a great place with loads of fun and people!! Thank you!!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 17 Mar 2012
  • Anonymous
  • France
  • Female 25-30
  • (1 review)




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