Christmas at Galgorm
Guests enjoy an overnight escape in a Superior guestroom decorated with their own Christmas tree and stocked with a complimentary mini bar. Visitors can unwind across the indoor and outdoor facilities of the Thermal Spa Village, as well as roast marshmallows and sip mulled wine in the Chandelier Garden at sunset. The stay also features a three-course dinner with a bottle of house wine and a full Irish breakfast the following morning.
What to Expect
Overnight festive getaway with Thermal Spa Village access and seasonal treats.
Event Details
Duration
The package includes an overnight stay.
Ages
Adults and children for specific events (e.g., Weekends with Santa), but the Spa is 16+.
Timed Entry
No
Organizer
Galgorm Collection
Food & Drink
The package includes a three-course evening meal with a bottle of house wine at Gillies Restaurant, Fratelli Ristorante or Castle Kitchen + Bar, plus a traditional Irish breakfast, hot chocolate, mince pies, mulled wine and toasted marshmallows.
Local Insight & Ratings
Family Friendly
Best For
Couples seeking a festive spa getaway
Vibe
Relaxed and festive
Energy Level
Low
Budget
£££
Photo Friendly
Moderate
Weather Sensitivity
Moderate
Location
Know Before You Go
- Tickets: From £170 per person sharing, based on two people sharing. Includes an overnight stay in a Superior guestroom; Thermal Spa Village relaxation from check-in to check-out; a three-course evening meal with a bottle of house wine at Gillies Restaurant, Fratelli Ristorante or Castle Kitchen + Bar; traditional Irish breakfast; hot chocolate and mince pies beside your Christmas tree and toasted marshmallows with mulled wine in the Chandelier Garden; and a complimentary mini bar. Early spa access from 12noon on check-in day is at no additional charge. Offer subject to availability. – Get tickets
- Hours: Early spa access is available from 12noon on the day of check-in.
Tips & Advice
- Book early, because the Festive Favourite is offered subject to availability and is priced for two people sharing.
- Take the free early spa access on check-in day, but remember that you'll then check into your guestroom later in the afternoon.
- Decide between Gillies Restaurant, Fratelli Ristorante and Castle Kitchen + Bar for your included three-course dinner with a bottle of house wine.
- If you're bringing children in December, add a separately booked Weekends with Santa lunch, where kids hand-deliver their Christmas wish list.
- The break is available any day of the week until 23 December, so a midweek stay is an option if weekends are already booked.
Special Events & Promotions
- Weekends with Santa: a festive lunch with a visit to Santa on Saturdays and Sundays throughout December, booked separately.
- Santa Sundays at Castle Kitchen + Bar run every Sunday in December, booked separately.
- Party Nights in the Great Hall on 5 and 11 December, with a four-course dinner and live music.
- Festive Afternoon Tea is served daily from Friday 27 November, booked separately.
- Upgrade option: the Festive Favourite with a Private Spa Experience.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What's included in the Festive Favourite stay?
One night in a Superior guestroom with a complimentary mini bar and use of the Thermal Spa Village from check-in to check-out. You also get a three-course dinner with a bottle of house wine and a traditional Irish breakfast. Festive treats are included too.
What are the festive treats?
Hot chocolate and mince pies wait beside your own Christmas tree in your room. There are also toasted marshmallows with mulled wine in the Chandelier Garden.
Where can we have dinner?
Choose from Gillies Restaurant, Fratelli Ristorante or Castle Kitchen + Bar.
Can we use the spa before our room is ready?
Yes. Early spa access on check-in day costs nothing extra. If you take it, you check into your room later in the afternoon.
Are there other versions of the break?
Yes. One version adds a Private Spa Experience, and there's a two-night Festive Retreat. Lodging versions are also offered in Forest Dens, Shepherd's Huts, Cottage Suites and Log Cabins, and the Log Cabins have a private outdoor hot tub.
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