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Northern Ireland, United Kingdom

Galgorm

Riverside spa resort with dogs in cottages, huts, dens and cabins only

This hotel is part of the Daisy Curated Collection. Its information has been researched and verified, but Daisy has not yet personally stayed here. When she does, this page will be upgraded to a full Daisy Verified inspection.

Daisy's Assessment
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“Northern Ireland's best-known spa resort, set in wooded grounds on the River Maine outside Ballymena. Dogs aren't in the main resort building, but they're welcome in all the lodging in the grounds: Cottage Suites, Shepherd's Huts, Forest Dens, Log Cabins and Residences. It suits owners who want a spa break and are happy to have their own front door, with woodland and river walks from the step.

What we've verified

Pet fee GBP 15
Weight limit Unknown kg
Up to 3 dogs
Why it's in the collection

The resort's own woodland and riverside trails follow the River Maine straight from the lodges. The Moravian village of Gracehill is roughly 1.5km away for a quiet loop around its green.

Best suited for

Two large or three small dogs, lodging in the grounds only, and crated if you leave them in the accommodation.

The open question

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Pet pricing

GBP 15, Per dog, per night

Verified Experience Snapshot

What we've confirmed, at a glance.

Pet fee
GBP 15
Weight limit
Unknown kg
Max dogs
3
Restaurant
To verify
Bar
No
Breakfast
No
Beach
None here
Pool
No
Garden / terrace
To verify
Spa / wellness
No
Lobby
No
Where dogs can go

Verified with the hotel, honestly marked.

RestaurantTo verify
BarNo
Breakfast buffetNo
LobbyNo
Spa / wellnessNo
Main poolNo
Garden / terraceTo verify
BeachNone here
Unattended in roomTo verify

Dogs stay in the Cottage Suites, Shepherd's Huts, Forest Dens, Log Cabins and Residences, and can use the grounds and woodland walks on a lead. You can eat with your dog at The Mulberry Garden and at The Barn at Castle Kitchen + Bar. Dogs aren't in the main resort building, its restaurants or the spa. If you go out without your dog, it needs to be in its own sleeping crate.

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Practical details

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Pet policy & fees+

Pet fee: GBP 15, Per dog, per night

Weight limit: Unknown kg. Maximum dogs: 3.

Two large or three small dogs, lodging in the grounds only, and crated if you leave them in the accommodation.

In-room amenities+

None provided. Bring your own bowls, bedding, lead and waste bags.

Compare

How it measures up.

Against two other stays in Northern Ireland, on the things that actually decide a trip.

GalgormNorthern IrelandAC Hotel BelfastNorthern IrelandBelmore Court & MotelNorthern Ireland
Dogs at breakfastNounknownNo
Dogs at dinnerlimitedNoNone
BarNoNone
Beach accessNoneNoneNone
Pool for dogsNoNoneNone
Garden / terracelimitedunknownunknown
Pet feeGBP 15GBP 25Unknown
Stars5 Star4 Star4 Star
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Information last verified 2026-10-04