Historic Down Hotel To Reopen Its Doors

A historic hotel in the County Down village of Crawfordsburn is set to reopen its doors following an ambitious £1 million investment.

With a rich history dating back to 1614, The Old Inn was purchased by Galgorm Collection earlier this year in a multi-million pound deal, and has since undergone a series of works to revitalise and upgrade the luxury destination.

The new-look hotel features an upgraded 1614 Bar along with a refurbished 120-seater Old Inn restaurant offering diners a brand new menu. It also incorporates a large outdoor patio providing a front row view of Crawfordsburn Country Park.

Plans are currently under way to upgrade each of the hotel's 32 individually-styled bedrooms, with junior suites incorporating bespoke finishing touches including a free-standing copper bath whilst the larger suite boasts its own private balcony complete with hot tub. The exclusive Cottage accommodation situated in the grounds of The Old Inn will also come complete with its own secluded outdoor hot tub.


The development of a brand-new Tree Top Spa, featuring a variety of attractions including a vitality pool, two hot tubs, steam room and sauna and forest view relax space are also progressing. Additionally, plans to reimagine the hotel's two wedding spaces are due to be revealed in the coming months, with refurbishment expected to be complete by early 2023.

Colin Johnston, Galgorm Collection Managing Director, said: "After more than four months of extensive renovations and a strategic investment of £1 million, we're excited to finally reveal The Old Inn's brand new look and to welcoming guests and visitors from Friday 03 September.

"The Old Inn is one of Northern Ireland's most historic hotels and our refurbishment works have been carefully considered to retain the property's charm whilst updating the offering and experience for a new generation. We've significantly invested in remodelling the bar and restaurant area, upgrading room specifications and constructing a brand new outdoor spa area which will open in the new year.

"We're delighted to throw open the doors to visitors and guests alike and to welcome back the full Old Inn staff team to deliver the first-class service which Galgorm is renowned for. This has been a long-awaited project and we're already experiencing strong demand for bookings, with the new website now live and available for booking overnight stays, dining experiences and private event hire."

The Old Inn has also unveiled a new logo and website ahead of its official reopening next week.