Name: Ferndale
Address: Crumpaun, Achill Island, Achill Island, Achill Island, F28X018, Ireland
Rating: 10

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Ferndale

I wanted to write this review while the experience was fresh in my head so I could do it justice because never has anywhere deserved a fantastic review so much as Ferndale. 
From the moment we arrived to the hug with John and Alex when we were leaving, we just loved every minute. They’ve poured their hearts into every bit of Ferndale and it’s so obvious. On landing and being shown around we immediately asked them if my birthday weekend in July was free. And we will try to get back before then too. It’s just such a special relaxing space. 
Standouts are breakfasts, dinner (I will never EVER forget how amazing it was) and John and Alex’s warmth, banter, humour and genuine care. 
Don’t even think about booking if you are a couple looking for an escape or you just need downtime away from the world. Just book now! And book dinner. You won’t regret it! We leave revitalised and already looking forward to our next trip!

fantstic themed rooms done to an extremely high standard, the food was stunning, great panoramic views  and the hosts Jon and Alex were the icing on the cake  you could not find better hosts anywhere.

Ferndale is more than a bed and breakfast, the experience is more like a small boutique hotel. 

Impeccably clean & comfy room. Our hosts John and Alex made sure we knew what we needed to know about our stay. Fresh milk as part of tea and coffee making facilities with a delicious bar of chocolate thrown in for each of us on arrival. 

We didn’t need to ask for anything extra as it had all been thought of but if we did need something they made it obvious we could just ask and if it was possible they’d make it happen. 

At first the breakfast menu was intimidating with so many options but you come to realise that yet again this is J&A making sure their guests can have the best possible stay. John is a food historian and creates dishes from every corner of the globe to match the different room styles at Ferndale.  Both my wife and I are vegetarian and it was very easy to eat a hearty breakfast. We had the fry without the meat and it was delicious and plenty. On our last day I got adventurous and chose the shakshouka which was equally delicious if you like a spicy breakfast. 

The best thing about breakfast other than the food is the view. You sit transfixed by Keel Bay. Spotting surfers in the distance is so zen and relaxing I could have sat their for hours. 

Visiting at Achill after peak season means less is open on the island but having hosts like J&A meant we got advice about where to go and what to do. They managed the perfect balance for us of providing  all the info and great service without being anyway intrusive. 

We highly recommend Ferndale Luxury B&B.

We chose Ferndale for it's beautiful location and the fact that it is a bit different. We booked a two night stay 24/25th September in the Laguna Veneta suite. We had picked this room for it's decor and for the most fantastic view of the sea and lake and we were not dissapointed.  Our hosts Alex and Jon were friendly, couteous and helpful and provided us with useful information with our onward  journey along the Wild Atlantic Way. The room was beautifully furnished and extremely clean and had good amenities in the room and bathroom. The bed was also very comfortable with lovely crisp bed linen. The food we had at breakfast was beautifully presented, cooked to order and delicious .We had extremely good portions of home made Swiss muesli and ommelette together with home made bread and savoury scones which were amazing . Being a bit of a coffee snob I was so pleased that the coffee blend used here is excellent. Again the dining area overlooking the sea was extremely clean as was every part of the premises we visited. Can't praise it highly enough and we would highly recommend a stay here. Thank you Alex and Jon

Ferndale luxury B&B is a must stay if you are visiting Achill Island. Jon & Alex always go above and beyond to make your stay as comfortable and welcoming as possible. The breakfasts are out of this world and a complete mouth watering experience. The rooms are exquisite, the attention to detail in each room is outstanding. 

Simply superb b&b with the most pleasant hosts. Nothing is too much trouble for Jon and Alex. Perfectly situated to explore the island and within a short 5 minute walk to local bars and restaurant. We stayed in the themed Chinese room for 2 nights and it's beautiful and clean. There is a vast breakfast menu and you can dine in for dinner too if you wish.
Thank you again to Jon and Alex for making our stay a very enjoyable one.

Jon and Alex were excellent hosts, making us feel welcome from the time we arrived, until we departed 4 days later. They are friendly and knowledgeable about the local area. The room was great with everything we need being replenished by our hosts. Breakfast is an occasion and a chance to speak with other guests, all of whom spoke highly of this accommodation, and an opportunity to enjoy some fantastic fare. The French omelettes are recommended and the best I have ever tasted. Jon and  Alex were        able to satisfy  the culinary tasters of my wife which is a feat in itself. Thanks both for looking after us so we'll, and we look forward to a further visit soon. Mike & Maureen.


John and Alex were excellent hosts! Very funny with a great sense of humor!! They spent time to get to know us. They asked questions about our trip and things we were interested in seeing and gave us a number of tips that we took advantage of!  The B&B sits up on a hill with spectacular views. It was the only blue painted house I saw on the island, very tastefully done. We stayed in the Chinese themed room which was beautiful and spacious! John took time to explain how everything worked. The rainfall shower was very nice!!  There were multiple rooms in the main home for all guests to read, play music, watch a movie and sit and relax. The garden and grounds were very beautiful!! We arrived late and John made reservations at Amethyst Pub for dinner. This was a great experience as well. Bed was very comfortable! The breakfast menu was extensive with many different ethnic choices, it was hard to decide with all the choices. Portions were generous and it was hard to eat everything on the plate. The Greek breakfast was very good! Heidi’s porridge with muesli and honey and the French toast were also very good. Unfortunately we were only able to stay one night. The owners really went the extra mile to make this a wonderful place to visit!!! This is a B&B that should be stayed at multiple days to enjoy all of the amenities and take time to relax!!! Went for a run and there are lots of places to run and enjoy the views!!

Ferndale Luxury BnB . Fabulous experience. The room  we stayed in was tip class super comfy spacious and out of this world . The room had its own design called the roman room loved it. Also a massive thank you to Jon and Alex for w wonderful dinner last night better then restaurant quality superb and also breakfast. As for the views fantastic. 

What a wonderful experience to brighten up a cold January, Jon and Alexander looked after us so well. The jacuzzi bath in our Roman themed room was very welcome following our 64 km cycle on the Greenway. The view across the bay was breathtaking. The bed was the most comfortable bed we have EVER slept in. Food was amazing and we enjoyed chatting to our hosts who made lots of recommendations of places to visit on the island. We look forward to returning and trying out a different themed room and some more of the suggested places to visit on the wonderful Achill Island 

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A genuine oasis with 2 of the most lovely people you’ll ever meet

Location, views, clean and comfy with brilliant hosts and delicious breakfasts.

A wonderful restlful stay.

A must stay

Excellent B&B

Superb hosts

5 Star B&B with 5 Star Service

Monst wonderful experience we have ever hard loved it.

What a wonderful experience

We stayed for a few days in early December, Rooms were always toasty warm, breakfasts are an experience all on their own, the selection, quality and presentation, I've seen plenty but this is on a different level.
The themed rooms with their own specially made beds and furniture, excellent mattresses and bed linen, mini-bar, high-end luxury showers, just everything is in a class of its own.
There is nothing I  can write here to do it justice, you have to go and experience it for yourself, but I can promise you won't be sorry.
Thanks John and Alex, will be back soon!

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