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Galgorm Resort & Spa
Ballymena, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom · Independent · Core Luxury
On the River Maine near Ballymena in County Antrim, Galgorm Resort grew from an 1850s manor house into one of Northern Ireland's leading destinations after its owners invested more than 65 million pounds from the early 1990s onward. Its Thermal Spa Village is promoted as Europe's largest spa village and has won Condé Nast Traveller awards for best destination spa in the UK and Ireland.
- 125 rooms
- Neighborhood: Northern Ireland
- Rooms from 344 sq ft (32 m²)
About Galgorm Resort & Spa
- The historic Galgorm manor house at the heart of the resort dates to around 1850 on the banks of the River Maine near Ballymena, County Antrim.
- Current owners have invested more than 65 million pounds transforming the estate since taking over in the early 1990s.
- Its Thermal Spa Village is promoted as Europe's largest spa village and has won Condé Nast Traveller awards for best destination spa in the UK and Ireland.
- The estate includes a gin library holding one of Ireland's largest gin collections alongside four restaurants and a traditional Irish music pub.
- Entry-level rooms start at 344 sq ft (32 m²).
History
Galgorm Resort & Spa is set on a sprawling estate along the banks of the River Maine near Ballymena in County Antrim, Northern Ireland. At its heart is the historic Galgorm manor house, which dates back to around 1850 (the mid-19th century). The current owners took over the estate in the early 1990s and have since invested more than £65 million transforming it into one of Ireland's leading resort destinations.
Today the resort is best known for its Thermal Spa Village — promoted as Europe's largest spa village — which has won Condé Nast awards for best destination spa in the UK and Ireland. The estate also features four restaurants, a traditional Irish music pub, a gin library holding one of Ireland's largest gin collections, a golf course and tennis courts.
The setting
3 miles from M2 motorway.
Restaurants and bars
- Castle Kitchen + Bar — Restaurant · Eclectic mix with modern dining twists, daily chef specials
- The Barn — Restaurant
- Fratelli — Restaurant
- Gillies Restaurant — Restaurant
- Cocktail + Gin Bar — Bar
Experiences
- Golf at Galgorm — Golf course, golf simulator, membership, visitor golf stays and tournament venue.
- Golf Simulator — Golf simulator available at The Barn.
- Daily Gin Tasting Experience — Daily gin tasting offered at the Cocktail Bar and Gin Library.
- Pumpkin Patch & Carving — Pumpkin patch and carving at Castle Kitchen + The Barn on select dates in October and November.
- Interactive Sports at the Barn — Interactive sports activities at The Barn.
- Padel — Padel offered as an activity at the resort.
Amenities
- Spa
- Indoor pool
- Sauna
- Hot tub
- Fitness center
- Tennis
- Pet-friendly
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