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Galgorm Resort & Spa Review

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Galgorm Resort & Spa

Address: 40 km (25 mi) east of Larne on A36, 136 Fenaghy Rd., Ballymena, Co. Antrim, BT42 1EA
Phone: 028/2588-1001
www.galgorm.com

Price range: $$$
Location: Glens of Antrim

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Fodor's Review:

The manor house itself is photogenic, and the 160 acres of estate grounds—where you may go riding, practice archery, and shoot clay pigeons—cinematic. Full privileges at an 18-hole golf course, a mere five minutes from the hotel, are an added treat. The River Maine (good for brown trout) flows within view of many of the large rooms, which have wood beams on the ceilings above substantial dark-wood beds. Gillies bar is decidedly Irish; the River Room Restaurant serves hearty portions of traditional Irish food ($-$$). A new spa, with 12 treatment rooms, five climate rooms, heated loungers, and an outdoor hot tub, as well as 50 bedrooms, were all added in a 2007 makeover. Galgorm is off A42, 3 km (2 mi) west of Ballymena, 32 km (20 mi) inland of Larne, 40 km (25 mi) north of Belfast. Pros: an elegant mix of the cozy and luxurious that ticks all the right boxes; the perfect place for pamper potential. Cons: if you're not a golfer, swimmer, or spa fan, there's not a lot to do apart from relaxing; hovers on the edge of remoteness and a long walk to shops.

Hotel Details: 75 rooms
In-room: Wi-Fi.
In-hotel: restaurant, bar, pool, gym, spa.
Rate includes: 2 meals, Full breakfast
Credit Cards: AE, MC, V