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The Valley House Hostel & Bar

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The Valley

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Why people book this hotel

Comfortable rooms
11 mentions

Huge great room

Room was comfortable and we slept well

Friendly staff
10 mentions

Comfy bed, receptionist friendly professional & showed us around on arrival

The staff were very friendly

Great location
5 mentions

The room was very nice and the location as well

Beautiful location and exceptionally friendly and helpful staff

Breakfast available
3 mentions

Historic, charming, really nice pub with fireplace, loved the grounds, great bre…

The sofas in the lounge are incredibly comfortable, and the breakfast provided t…

Clean rooms
2 mentions

A wonderful historic building that maintains its atmosphere whilst incorporating…

Kitchen area was very clean, bar and outside seating very cosy

Parking available
2 mentions

€25 in a taxi however food & bar onsite & parking if u didn’t feel like leaving …

Plenty of easy parking, cosy bar on-site

Overview

A historic Victorian house with a self-catering kitchen, a guest sitting room and a courtyard, The Valley House Hostel & Bar also offers free WiFi and free on-site parking. Located in Achill Island, 10 km from Achill Sound and 8 km from Keel. Each of the spacious rooms at the property benefit from a private or shared bathroom facilities and fresh linen. At The Valley House Hostel & Bar there is a garden, Woodland Faerie Trail and a bar. Other facilities offered at the property include a shared lounge and luggage storage. An array of activities can be enjoyed on site or in the surroundings. The Valley House Hostel & Bar is a 10 minutes walk from Golden Strand Blue Flag beach. The bar offers frequent music sessions and a wide selection of drinks.

Traveller reviews

A

anthony

solo_traveller

June 1, 2026

9

Huge great room. The fairy trail was lovely. The pub there was also great

M

Miss CD

extended_group

June 1, 2026

7

Comfy bed , nice experience of Achill island

Comfy bed, receptionist friendly professional & showed us around on arrival. Old fashioned quaint historic accommodation, a nice change from the norm. Breakfast was included in the price -nice coffee. 10/15 min to Keel where we had a lovely meal in L’Amyeste .€25 in a taxi however food & bar onsite & parking if u didn’t feel like leaving the Valley House .

K

Kerry

couple

May 31, 2026

6

Peaceful

Interesting building with many original features. Beautiful peaceful setting

P

Patricia

solo_traveller

May 18, 2026

10

Perfect location, great accommodation, nicest staff, amazing food, good entertainment options

Everything was perfect

S

Sarah & Kevin

solo_traveller

May 9, 2026

7

Cosy and comfortable.

Great facilities for a shared accommodation, you felt welcome to be in any space. Room was comfortable and we slept well. Plenty of easy parking, cosy bar on-site.

P

Pina Maja

extended_group

May 4, 2026

9

Would return!

Amazing place. The room was very nice and the location as well! The staff were very friendly!

D

dumitru

solo_traveller

April 27, 2026

9

The property is situated in middle of the nature, wood fire fireplaces, all facilities for cooking

H

Helen

family_with_children

April 25, 2026

9

Historic, charming, really nice pub with fireplace, loved the grounds, great breakfast, access to kitchen facilities was helpful.

S

Stephen

couple

April 22, 2026

9

Excellent craic

Pat

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Lisa

extended_group

April 8, 2026

10

We absolutely loved it—this is definitely our new Easter tradition. Highly recommend!

My friend and I stayed over the Easter holidays and had the most amazing time! The house is the ultimate cozy retreat—the bathroom and room were modern while still retaining their historic charm. The history is literally written on the walls, telling the story of the estate. The sofas in the lounge are incredibly comfortable, and the breakfast provided the perfect start to the day. The pub adjacent to it is an amazing place not only to meet fellow travellers but also to mingle with locals enjoying traditional music sessions. As an added bonus, we couldn’t hear any of the laughter or music once we were in our room! Additionally, the staff, as well as the owner we encountered, were exceptional. My friend and I travel a lot, but we have never felt so comfortable within minutes of stepping through the door. They bring a warmth to the place that is truly unmatched.

E

Eleanor

couple

April 7, 2026

10

Fabulous stay in a very homely environment. The staff couldn't have been nicer. We will be back.

A

Andrew

couple

March 10, 2026

10

Would totally recommend a stay here; for the atmosphere and the welcoming staff.

Beautiful location and exceptionally friendly and helpful staff. A wonderful historic building that maintains its atmosphere whilst incorporating modern, clean bathrooms and a very well equipped kitchen. The bar was excellent and the traditional music a real bonus. We felt completely relaxed from the moment we arrived and could have easily stayed longer.

R

Roger

couple

February 22, 2026

9

Excellent, comfortable and welcoming stay at short notice

Unique property and location, very comfortable room and pleasant staff

E

Eduardas

solo_traveller

February 11, 2026

10

If you really would like to see deep Irish history,and character, it's the best place.

J

Jim

couple

February 3, 2026

10

Highly recommended.

Comfortable period house. Convivial helpful host. Comfortable cosy bar at rear with real log fire.

R

Raedan

solo_traveller

January 19, 2026

9

Beautiful corner of the island for a peaceful stay and connect with nature. The sea and mountains

Beautiful location. Easy check in and friendly staff. Bed was super comfortable, shower was lovely after a day in the field, even if it took a minute to get it going. Kitchen area was very clean, bar and outside seating very cosy.

L

Liz Cullinane

solo_traveller

January 4, 2026

10

Home from home in

The Valley House is a home from home after many visits over the years. Everything you could possibly need and more. The kitchen in the courtyard is a brilliant upgrade this year. The restaurant, open for Christmas, has a broad menu. Delicious arancini and scallops were my favourites. The bar with its welcoming open fire and regular trad session on Thursdays is a comfortable place for all. Lively sessions with Jonny Moran got everyone involved.

R

Rodrigo

family_with_children

December 21, 2025

10

The Valley House best place to visit in Ireland

The staff there were really kind to me and all of my family would love to come here again to such beautiful place

M

martin

extended_group

November 24, 2025

9

Couldn't get hot water in shower on right in 10 bed dormitory other one worked fine

A

Andrea

couple

November 17, 2025

9

I would definetly come back!

The room was really comfortable and nicely decorated. The atmosphere at the bar is amazing and the garden outside is really cool, nice area to have a walk and to rest.

Facilities

Activities

Fishing, Billiards, Canoeing, Cycling, Horse riding, Snorkelling, Evening entertainment, Beach, Live music/performance

Cleanliness & disinfecting

Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against Coronavirus, Linens, towels and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines, Guest accommodation is disinfected between stays, Guest accommodation sealed after cleaning

Entertainment and family services

Board games/puzzles

Food & Drink

Breakfast options, Bar

Food & drink safety

Physical distancing in dining areas, All plates, cutlery, glasses and other tableware have been sanitized

General

Indoor fireplace, Family rooms, Heating, Non-smoking throughout, Designated smoking area

Internet

Internet services, WiFi, Free WiFi

Kitchen

Shared kitchen

Outdoors

Garden, Outdoor furniture

Parking

Parking on site, Free parking, Parking

Physical distancing

Cashless payment available, Physical distancing rules followed

Safety & security

Smoke alarms, Fire extinguishers

Safety features

Thermometers for guests provided by property, Face masks for guests available, Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities, Shared stationery such as printed menus, magazines, pens, and paper removed, Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and key areas, Process in place to check health of guests, First aid kit available

Self check-in

Digital key access

Services

Luggage storage, Lockers, Shared lounge/TV area

Family Room with Private Bathroom

Rooms are 22 square metres. Ensuite private shower/WC.

Max 4 guests 22 1 bedroom 1 bathroom
Double Room with Private Bathroom

This room has a large double bed and fresh linen. Ensuite private shower/WC.

Max 2 guests 15 1 bedroom 1 bathroom
Twin Room with Private External Bathroom

Private room with two single beds. Private shower/WC across the hall.

Max 2 guests 15 1 bedroom 1 bathroom
Quadruple Room with Private External Bathroom

Rooms are 40 square metres. Private shower/WC across the hall.

Max 4 guests 40 1 bedroom 1 bathroom

Hotel Policies

Check-inFrom 16:00 to 21:00
Check-outFrom 08:00 until 11:00
Cancellation & prepaymentCancellation and prepayment policies vary by room type. Please check your booking details before finalizing.
Accepted credit cardsThe hotel reserves the right to pre-authorise credit cards prior to arrival.
The fine printGuests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Last updated: Apr 11, 2024, 3:56 AM

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