Recently my boyfriend and I spent two luxurious days at the Galgorm Resort & Spa to celebrate his birthday and it was absolute heaven from start to finish.
We stayed in one of the deluxe suites and whilst that wouldn’t be something we would do every time we visit, it was definitely worth it for the few days we were there.
From the moment we opened the door of our room, we were in the lap of luxury with the spacious lounge area, cocktail bar, dining room and balcony and that was before we even got as far as the bedroom and bathroom.
I honestly cannot express how much I love this place and I would definitely recommend that you visit at some stage if you can, even if its just for a spa day with your girlies.
My top recommendations for the trip are:
Dinner in Fratellis
If you are a fan of Italian food you will be in heaven in Fratellis. The risotto is a personal fave but literally everything is to die for. The only downside is that, if you plan to go for a few drinks afterwards then it won’t happen because you will be in a food coma! So get ice-cream ‘to go’ and collapse into bed!
Gin Tasting at the Gin Library
This was such a lovely treat and a nice way to start your evening. It took place in the gin library and was hosted by their gin consoisseur who prepared three different drinks for us based with Hendricks gin. The first was a gin and elderflower tonic with rose petal and cucumber, the second was gin neat and the third was a gin and elderflower cocktail.
Breakfast in Gillies
We stayed in a deluxe suite which meant we had breakfast in the River Room, which is beautiful but definitely for a more refined palette. If you love nothing more than a good old ulster fry then definitely go to Gillies.
The Signature Massage
Im not really a fan of spa treatments such as facials etc but one thing I am a total sucker for is a back massage. As I am permanently stressed out, I build up a lot of tension in my shoulders so I love nothing more than chilling out with a nice massage. Highly recommend the 55min treatment.
The Thermal Village
The thermal Village is like nothing I have seen before in any other hotel. Set along the banks of the river, there is everything from glass front saunas to outdoor hot tubs and it is a wonderful place to spend your day. It also includes some fab indoor facilities such as a snow room, two large swimming pools, steam rooms etc. It is a little piece of heaven and you will never want to leave.
A Cocktail in the Orangery
Sometimes the facilities in the Thermal Village can become a little crowded so whilst you wait for the hot tub to free up or the sauna to empty, then go into the orangery, order a strawberry daiquiri and chill out in the stunning peaceful surroundings. It is so relaxing on the swing chairs that I even fell asleep.
Afternoon Tea in the Conservatory
The conservatory is one of the most beautiful places in the entire hotel and I highly recommend that you have afternoon tea or at least a coffee in here. With views of the river and its stunning decor, it is the perfect place to just totally chill out and relax.
Private Hot tub on the River
This is a pretty special experience. You can book a private hot tub which comes with a bottle of champagne and some chocolates. They are based right on the river bed and it is so magical to sit and relax for an hour with the sound of the river beside you. It is a little pricey but absolutely worth it for a special treat!
Hopefully those will give you a little insight into the resort but trust me, I could write a book on the place! It is a must see! Make sure you sign up to their website as they regularly post special offers which you can avail of for a fraction of the usual price.
The vlog above shows highlights from our entire trip including some of my outfit details (which you would swear were sponsored by Zara as my whole weekends looks were from there lol)
I have also posted some of my looks below as so many of you were asking about them – I have searched online to try and find some links to these pieces but they obviously flew out in the sale – keep an eye out if you are in any of the stores though as they may have a few pieces left!
Let me know if you guys have any plans to visit the Galgorm or if you have any questions just message me on:
