THE new owners of The Old Inn Crawfordsburn have confirmed the venue will reopen for visitors on September 3 following a £1 million refurbishment.
Galgorm Collection confirmed the purchase of the luxury north Down hotel in a multi-million-pound deal earlier this year.
The new-look 1614 Bar and the refurbished 120-seater Old Inn restaurant will reopen next Friday.
Plans are currently under way to upgrade each of the hotel’s 32 individually-styled bedrooms and the exclusive cottage accommodation, situated in the grounds of The Old Inn.
The Galgorm Collection said it’s also developing a brand-new tree top spa, which will feature a vitality pool, two hot tubs, steam room and sauna and forest view relaxation space. 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, managing director at Galgorm Collection said the new look venue had undergone more than four months of extensive renovations.
"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," he said.
"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.”
