Group Bookings
New - Winter Group rate €18 per person,
per night
including continental breakfast
Organising a group trip can be hard work for the group leader but rest
assured we will do our best to make the process as easy as possible for
you at every stage of your booking. We are always on hand to offer lots
of help and advice on travel to The Valley House as well as information
on Achill Island and County Mayo. There's so much to do and see here...check
out our Activities page as well as our Achill
page for some ideas. We can help organize water sports, hillwalking,
boat trips, music sessions... and whatever else your group needs to have
an enjoyable stay with us. We have over 30 years experience helping groups
of all ages enjoy the beauty and special atmosphere of Achill and The
Valley House.
We can accommodate groups numbering up
to 34 people. The group rate for accommodation is €20 per person,
per night (new Winter Group rate is €18 per person, per night).
Included in your group rate:
Continental breakfast, showers, bed linen,
wifi internet access
Full self-catering kitchen facilities
A selection of private and dormitory rooms
Help with booking local activities, travel and local area advice, maps
If you wish, we can also provide your group with meals such as a full
Irish cooked breakfast, a packed lunch, a barbeque buffet or a 3-course
dinner in our dining room. Let us know what your needs are and we can
give you a quote.
For more information on group bookings,
or if you have any questions, please
or telephone us on +353-98-47204 (098-47204 from within Ireland).
Terms and Conditions
Continental breakfast, showers and wifi internet access are included in the price. All bed linen is provided but guests should bring their own towels and toiletries. Other group meals can be provided on request. Contact us for more information. We will be happy to answer any questions you may have about Achill and local activities.
A non-refundable deposit of 10% of the total booking must be paid within 7 days of the booking in order to secure your reservation. If the deposit is not received within 7 days your reservation will be considered cancelled.
The remainder balance is due at least 30 days (4 weeks) prior to arrival. If the balance has still not been received by us two weeks in advance we reserve the right to regard your booking as cancelled.
Please note bookings can still be made if the arrival date is less than 30 days away as long as there is availability in the hostel. These bookings must be immediately paid in full to confirm the reservation.
Payment methods (all payments must be made in euro):
Bank Transfer to:
The Valley House Holiday Hostel & Bar
Allied Irish Bank, Shop St. Westport, Co. Mayo, Ireland
IBAN: IE96 AIBK 9371 6912 3222 10
BIC/Swift: AIBKIE2D
Bank Cheque (Irish Banks only)
International Money Order/Bank Draft
Group Reservations & Cancellations Policy:
Cancellations of group bookings must be made in writing by post or email.
Group booking cancellation charges:
Period before cancellation |
Amounts charged |
More than 30 days |
Deposit |
15 to 29 days |
25% of total booking costs |
4 to 14 days |
50% of total booking costs |
less than 4 days |
100% of total booking costs |
Additional Terms & Conditions
Alcohol and parties are not allowed upstairs in the bedrooms of the hostel under any circumstances. Management reserve the right to ask guests who break this rule to leave the hostel immediately without refund. Please note also that the hostel building is a licensed premises and it is an offence to bring alcohol not sold on the premises into the hostel building. Smoking is not allowed anywhere inside the hostel building.
