Northern Ireland hotels Blend Historic Charm with Whiskey & Spa Experiences – Perfect Autumn Escapes
CRAWFORDSBURN & PORTUSH, NORTHERN IRELAND – As autumn descends upon the UK, two Northern irish hotels are drawing attention for their unique blends of historic character, culinary offerings, and immersive experiences. The Harbourview Hotel in portrush and The Old Inn in Crawfordsburn, recently crowned AA Hotel of the Year, offer distinct escapes for travelers seeking a cozy autumn getaway.
The Harbourview Hotel, formerly the Londonderry Arms, has been reimagined as Ireland’s first “destination whiskey hotel” on the Causeway Coast. Guests can enjoy live traditional music in the Wee Bar alongside whiskey tastings featuring drams from local distilleries like Bushmills and Micil, complemented by warming stews such as Guinness-braised daube and traditional Irish lamb.The hotel boasts 35 bedrooms overlooking either the harbour or the Antrim glens, each with a complimentary bottle of whiskey for a nightcap.Doubles from £120 B&B, theharbourviewhotel.com.
Just a 10-mile drive or train journey from Belfast, The Old Inn in Crawfordsburn dates back to 1614, making it one of Ireland’s oldest inns.The hotel features the 1614 Bar, serving a gin created in collaboration with Rademon Estate Distillery. Recently acquired by the Galgorm Collection in 2021, The Old Inn added an outdoor spa in 2022 and was named AA Hotel of the Year last month. walks through Crawfordsburn Country Park, past railway viaducts, waterfalls, and coastal beaches, are accessible directly from the hotel. Doubles from £170 B&B, theoldinn.com.
Room prices are the cheapest available for November and December and are correct at time of publishing.
