Luxurious Galgorm - Resort & Spa

Updated: 14th March 2009

Luxurious Galgorm - Resort & Spa

Situated approximately 30 minutes from Belfast city centre, 20 minutes from Belfast International airport and 35 minutes from George Best Belfast City airport, is Galgorm Resort & Spa, set on the stunning River Maine and one of Northern Ireland’s most luxurious hotels.

Nestled within 163 acres of lush parkland and originally a modest country house, Galgorm has throughout the years, been sensitively expanded and can now boast exceptional facilities which include: 75 bedrooms and luxurious suites. The contemporary decoration throughout the property has been carried out in such a way, as to emphasise the natural beauty of the house and furniture and paintings have been chosen to create a warm comfortable atmosphere.

The resort also offers delightful one and two bedroom self-catering cottages,within beautiful countryside on site and unique log cabins, which are situated alongside the flowing and tranquil River Maine.

For many guests, the main attraction of the Galgorm Resort is its world class spa.
The Spa at Galgorm has been created by renowned spa consultants to offer guests to the hotel, a bespoke and luxurious space inspired by the idyllic woodland location along the river.

Exceptional spa features include:

• Infinity hydrotherapy pool
• Outdoor hot-tub
• Five individual climate rooms
• Thermal water-heated stone loungers
• Experience showers
• 11 wet and dry treatment rooms including a hydro bath, hammam plinth and mud serail
• Luxurious changing suites

Guest’s to the destination resort have the opportunity to indulge themselves to a unique collection of exotic therapies and rituals for both men and women. With 8 treatment rooms, 3 climate rooms and the decadent Paris Suite (a duo treatment room for two), the body is pampered whilst the mind is rejuvenated.

There is also available at Galgorm Resort & Spa, a thermal spa experience which allows guest’s to relax, purify and reawaken both body and soul by indulging in the ancient ritual of bathing. The thermal spa comprises of an out-door hot tub, blissful heated relaxation loungers, infinity hydrotherapy pool, laconium, herb caldarium, aroma grotto, ice-fountain, sauna and experience showers.

The prestigious international product houses of Aromatherapy Associates and Ytsara have been selected for use at the Galgorm Resort & Spa, which have helped create these unique treatments and experiences available at the spa.

The Fitness Suite at Galgorm also allows residents and non residents alike, to energise themselves for the day ahead or will enable them to unwind after a busy day. Built on two levels, with Matrix cardio and resistance equipment, fitness instructors and personal trainers are on hand to help and advise guests on achieving the shape and fitness they desire.

Gourmet fine dining is a further attraction for many visitors to Galgorm. For a more formal dining occasion, The River Room Restaurant is an excellent choice and offers exquisite gourmet food and floor-to-ceiling panoramic views over the soothing river.

The River Room is the property’s main restaurant and offers culinary creations created by Galgorm’s Executive Chef. Elegant service combined with an extensive wine and port selection from the hotel’s cellars, compliments this wonderful dining experience. The River Room Restaurant is exclusive, intimated and memorable.

For a more relaxed traditional meal, opt for Gillies Bar & Grill, which is a large original pub within the resort, overlooking the resort's fully working stables. Live Irish music is played and can be enjoyed by residents and non-residents alike, on Friday, Saturday and Sunday evenings.

With large open log fires, exposed beams and stone walls, a wonderful and unrivalled atmosphere is created in the area, offering the famous Irish charm to the weary traveller. Here at Gillies Bar & Grill, traditional Irish food is served until 10.00pm, with the emphasis on local produce and traditional cooking methods.

As Galgorm Resort & Spa is set in some of Northern Ireland’s most beautiful scenery, with the River Maine running through its grounds, it is the ideal setting for outdoor activities. These can include fishing during the season, with the estates gillies available for hire, clay pigeon shooting, archery, walking, jogging, mountain biking and horse riding at the estates equestrian centre. For fitness fanatics a five-day boot camp is also offered regularly!

Galgorm's central location also ensures some of Ireland's top golf courses are easily accessible including: Royal Portrush, Royal County Down and the Galgorm Castle golf course.

A recent travel guide commented that in little more than a decade Belfast has been “transformed into a hot city-break destination moving fast towards its 19th century accolade of the Paris of the north.”

Indeed, Belfast with its welcoming restaurants, bars, its shopper paradise, world-class culture is a city on the rise! Northern Ireland itself with its legendary scenery of breath-taking coastlines and inspirational mountains and lakes such as the World Heritage Site of The Giant’s Causeway and the Mountains of Mourne, inspired the C S Lewis novel ‘Narnia’.

Galgorm Resort and Spa is a true sanctuary of luxury, warmth and vitality.

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