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Planet Ireland Guide...recommends The Valley House in their "Best Places to Stay in Ireland" and as
their "Top Pick" for accommodation
on Achill Island.
Woodland Faerie Trail at The Valley House
Visit the magical woodland Faerie Trail at The Valley House, Achill! Come explore this beautiful woodland walk with Irish folk tales, faerie villages, faerie rings, leprechauns and much more. The Faerie Trail is open from June 3rd-September 24th, 2023. 11am-7pm. €3 entry fee.
Browse our Woodland Faerie Trail Shop
...at The Valley House, where you will find a unique selection of Faerie themed gifts as well as t-shirts, sweets, drinks and a range of beautiful original artwork from our Faerie Trail artist, Anna Overmoyer.
The Valley House is an ideal location for parties and functions. We host Birthday parties, Christenings, BBQ's, Book Launches, Theatre & Music Events. Our Bar, Victorian house and amazing Courtyard space make a truely unique venue for your event.
Photo Galleries Summer Markets, Courtyard Music, Theatre,
hundreds of photos of Ireland and Achill including the fabulous
Achill sights, great days and nights in the hostel, wonderful music
sessions in the bar, and images of the 19th century landlady of
The Valley House, Agnes McDonnell.
"Love & Rage", a film
made on location atThe Valley
House and featuring James
Bond star Daniel Craig in
the title
role, tells the true story of The
Valley House's turbulent and fascinating history.
The
Valley House Holiday Hostel & Bar is located on the beautiful island
of Achill, in County Mayo, on the west
coast of Ireland.Take a look through our site and experience
our unique atmosphere & fascinating history.
Read the true story of "The Playboy & The
Yellow Lady", a tale of intrigue, arson and murderous intent.
On our film page you can read about "Love
And Rage", a movie featuring "James Bond" star
Daniel Craig in the lead role and made on location at The Valley
House. Our Hostel Information page will
give you details on rooms, pricing and facilities. Step into our
cosy traditional Bar where you will find
a great music session at the fire and an excellent pint of Guinness
always on tap.
You can find out about all of our own Activities on
this site, as well as information on what the island of Achill has
to offer. Whether you are an individual or part of a group you
will find the welcome at The Valley House will be warm and sincere.
So if you are looking for unique, friendly, comfortable hostels
in Ireland, contact us for more
information and let us help make your visit to Achill Island
a memorable one!