Crawfordsburn, United Kingdom
The Old Inn, Crawfordsburn
Thatched coaching inn
Crawfordsburn, United Kingdom
Renovated
2022
Price
$$
Rated for
Heritage Wellness ClassicOutside the door
The house
Galgorm CollectionThatched coaching inn
The seventeenth-century coaching post still runs on village tavern hospitality, warmed by open hearths downstairs and outdoor hot tubs above the trees.
What it’s good at
Notable
A thatched seventeenth-century coaching inn where author C.S. Lewis honeymooned in 1958.
Notable
An outdoor hydrotherapy pool and hot tub overlooking Crawfordsburn Country Park's tree canopy.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
the 17th century Old Inn has everything you would want from a cozy countryside stay: rustic beams, roaring fires, hearty cuisine, and a cocooning spa.
Somewhere quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Crawfordsburn Country Park borders the grounds, with wooded trails that lead straight down to the shores of Belfast Lough.
The rooms
Guest rooms have standalone copper tubs and dark wood furniture, while the separate Cottage holds a four-poster bed.
The pool and gym
Bring a swimsuit.
Timber pergolas shelter the heated outdoor hydrotherapy pool, beside a barrel sauna and a dedicated weights room.
The spa
A glasshouse conservatory has heated loungers and a woodburning stove, with treatments set in four private rooms.
The Restaurant
The wood-paneled dining room serves French-inspired dishes and pub classics, alongside a formal afternoon tea.
At the table
Inside the 1614 Bar, low ceilings and cosy nooks welcome dogs alongside craft cocktails and weekday lunches.
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Our shorthand
How we rate hotels.
The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.