Welcome to Ballygally Castle
The Castle on the Coast
Perched on the tip of the famous Causeway Coastal Route, sits Ballygally Castle, a stunning 17th Century Castle which overlooks the golden sands of Ballygally Bay and has uninterrupted views across the Irish Sea.
Ballygally Castle has been recognised as one of the Top 30 Best Hotels in the Rest of the UK in the prestigious 2022 Condé Nast Traveller Readers’ Choice Awards. The list is based on the experiences of over 240,000 Condé Nast readers from around the world who shared their recent travel knowledge of the world’s top hotels, resorts, cities, countries and more.
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The Castle has 54 tastefully decorated bedrooms. Some have beautiful, original beamed ceilings, while others enjoy stunning views of the sea and mountains. From the beautiful Antrim Suite to the new Coastal Deluxe Rooms, with their spectacular panoramic views to the Garden wing and the original period rooms, uniquely shaped by the imposing architecture, the Castle is bursting with bedrooms full of character and charm.
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Recently awarded with the “Taste of Ulster 2024’ 🥇we invite you to experience culinary magic at the Garden Restaurant, where every dish is a celebration of the finest local ingredients ✨🍴
Savour the vibrant flavours of seasonal produce, expertly transformed into culinary delights that reflect the rich heritage of Northern Ireland’s cuisine.
A huge congratulations to Kitchen Steward, Paul Laverty, for winning a prestigious Prince’s Trust Award and TK Maxx and Homesense Award 🏆 Paul received the L’Oréal Paris Rising Star award, recognising his confidence, skills, and overcoming barriers to start employment, education, or training.
Paul was honoured yesterday at the awards ceremony, hosted by Ant and Dec! On behalf of General Manager Scott and the team at Ballygally Castle, we want to express how extremely proud we are of Paul`s accomplishments. He is an inspiring young man who has overcome adversity, believed in himself, and worked incredibly hard. We look forward to watching him continue to flourish! 👏🏻
We are delighted to share that Ballygally Castle has once again been awarded Trip Advisor`s Certificate of Excellence for 2024 🎉🌟
It`s an honour to be recognised for our commitment to exceptional hospitality and unforgettable experiences. A heartfelt thank you to our guests for their continued support and reviews - We are truly grateful!
Cheers 🥂
It was a pleasure to host @timmy.mallett at the weekend, as he continues on his pedal powered pilgrimage around Northern Ireland`s hidden gems 🚴 as part of his UK and Ireland cycle tour, raising funds in memory of his late brother Martin who had Down`s Syndrome 💛
We hope to welcome you back again Timmy, and wish you the very best of your travels 🚴🏻♂️✨
Empowered women empower the world! 💪✨ Happy International Women`s Day from our Queens at Ballygally Castle. Today, we celebrate the incredible strength, resilience, and achievements of women everywhere. Here`s to the inspiring women who make a difference every day!
Love is in bloom—and the wedding backdrop of your dreams can be, too. ❤🌷We would be delighted to welcome you to our Wedding Showcase on Friday 16th February or Saturday 17th February.
With a variety of suppliers providing inspiration, and the opportunity to view our enchanting castle, it`s the perfect place to start planning your special day ✨
Click the link in our bio to download your free ticket
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Will you be diving into the New Year with a splash at Ballygally Castle? 🌊 Our ‘Sea Dips & Hot Sips’ overnight package provides all the essentials for an exhilarating experience ✨
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Our Afternoon Tea promises to keep things merry and bright ✨
Our talented pastry chefs have been busy creating festive flavoured treats, including a Sherry Trifle, Christmas Pudding Snowball, Caramel Carrot Cake, Orange and Cinnamon Muffin, Festive Yule log 🎄 all served alongside sensational savouries and soothing tea 🫖
The trees have been trimmed, and the halls are decked, ready to celebrate the most joyous season of all 🎄✨
Nothing soothes the soul like a day by the water 🌊 Have you experienced our sea dips & hot sips package? Brave the fresh waters in front of Ballygally Castle and when you’re finished heat up with the use of our dry robes, hot water bottle, slippers, and a flask filled with a hot drink of your choice ☕
We can`t control the weather ☔️ but we can promise that every little detail will be taken care of during your special day. Congratulations Greg & Ali 💕 thank you for choosing to celebrate your beautiful day with us.
If you are searching for the perfect backdrop to say I do to 💍 join us on Saturday 7th October for our Wedding Showcase, for further details please visit the link in bio.
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We are excited to showcase the results of our latest renovation programme here at Ballygally Castle ✨Furnishings throughout the hotel have been upgraded as have the windows which have been designed to take full advantage of the stunning views over the Antrim Coastline and Irish Sea 🌊 We have also opened a new Lighthouse Suite as part of our collection of Seaview Suites which offer guests the ultimate luxury stay.
With the completion of our recent renovations, general manager Scott and the team are looking forward to welcoming guests for an exciting Summer ahead.
You’ll discover enchanting gardens and sensational sea views when visiting the Castle by the Coast 📍
We are absolutely delighted to be named one of the top hotels worldwide by Travellers` Choice 🎉 A heartfelt thank you to all our guests for sharing their positive reviews and making this achievement possible! Our guests are at the heart of everything we do, and that`s why we`re taking a moment to raise a glass in celebration of each of you! Cheers 🥂
We`re delighted to share that Ballygally Castle has been included in the nominations for the Condé Nast Traveler UK Readers’ Choice Awards 2023. We would greatly appreciate it if you could take a few moments to vote for us
Click on the link in our bio, select the `Hotels` category, and enter Ballygally Castle in the drop-down to vote.
By sharing your travel experiences, you`ll have the opportunity to win a 65-day cruise! Voting is live now through June 30th.
Wishing you all Happy Easter from Scott and the team at Ballygally Castle 🐰
An incredible well done to Restaurant Manager, Norma Craig for raising £3000 for @airambulance_ni 👏🏼 Norma has been busy organising raffles during our tribute shows here at Ballygally Castle, and to date has donated £6,700 from the raffles to the Northern Ireland Air Ambulance! We are extremely proud of all her efforts and contributions to an incredible charity.
Norma would like to thank everyone who supported the raffles at the tribute shows, with a special thank you to General Manager Scott Weatherup and all the team at Ballygally Castle. Also, a big thank you to Jim & Alison Weatherup and Julie Hastings for all their help each night, it was truly appreciated.
As it’s Valentine’s Day we couldn’t help but share the love! 💕
We have held many memorable events through the years however, it`s always an honour and privilege to host the most special of days for so many wonderful couples.
We would like to congratulate both Catherine & Sean on their stunning wedding with us and wish them a lifetime of happiness together. Thank you for letting us be part of it! ✨
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This February, we’re thinking about romance by the sea...🌊
Get swept off your feet in the romantic charm of Ballygally Castle this Valentine`s Day. The perfect place for a magical evening with that special someone 💕
Is there anything more magical than a winter wedding?❄️💍 We are delighted to be hosting our Winter Wedding Showcase Friday 6th & Saturday 7th of January 📆 Where you can meet our dedicated Wedding team, ask all those important questions and leave full of ideas for your dream day ✨
Thank you @sammcdermott 📸 for sharing these beautiful photographs from Shànna & Matthew`s wonderful day with us 💕 A truly magical day celebrating the newlyweds.
Say `I do` to a wedding at Ballygally Castle this Christmas🎄
Our little elves have been busy sprinkling their festive magic across Ballygally Castle 🎅🏼 Ensuring all is in place to welcome you this joyous season ❄️
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Your perfect day needs the perfect location... 💕
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Happy Halloween 🎃👻
It wouldn`t be Halloween without a ghost story, and what better tale than the one of Ballygally Castle`s resident ghost, Lady Isobella Shaw, wife of Lord James Shaw who built the castle in 1625 ✨
Legend has it that Lord Shaw locked up his wife Isabella in the highest turret of the castle and left her there to starve after she failed to produce a male heir. She had given birth to a baby girl, and after being separated from her daughter for so long and desperate to see her. She tryed to escape and sadly fell to her death from the tower window!
Lady Isabella`s ghost is reputed to be a "friendly" spirit who walks the corridors of the old castle. Over the years many guests have reported strange experiences and have felt a presence in their rooms! There are also endless stories of unexplained noises in the night and an eerie green mist over the castle!
At Ballygally Castle we are very proud of our permanent ghost resident and have even dedicated a bedroom to her, "The Ghost Room" in one of the turrets in the oldest part of the castle.
Do you dare to visit The Ghost Room?
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Congratulations Rebecca + Tom 💕 After meeting in Ipswich through Tinder in 2017, Rebecca & Tom felt like they`d known each other a lifetime (despite Tom admitting he barely understood Rebecca with her Northern Ireland accent!) After 5 years together, the lovely couple got to say I do 💍 and celebrated their special day with us here at Bellygally Castle.
Thank you Loreen @loreenkatherinephotography for sharing photographs captured during the beautiful day.
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Even on the morning of her Wedding, Berni refused to neglect her farming duties!🐮 Congratulations to the new Mr & Mrs Taylor 💕 Wishing you both a lifetime of happiness in your new chapter together as husband & wife ✨
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We are absolutely thrilled to announce that Ballygally Castle has been recognised in the Top 20 UK Hotels in the @condenasttraveller Readers` Choice Awards 2022! 🏆 Thank you to everyone who took the time to vote for us – we’re overwhelmed and extremely grateful for the support you have shown us.
Also, congratulations to our sister property the @stormont_hotel_belfast which also received this recognition 👏🏼 See the full winner list: cntraveller.com/gallery/readers-choice-awards-uk-hotels
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There`s nothing quite like a stroll along the beautiful Balygally beach, breathing in the fresh sea air 🍂 Enjoy an enchanting escape at Ballygally Castle and take time to explore more this fall.
📸 Photograph captured by @peterwhelan89
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The coolest newlyweds 😎 Congratulations Patrick & Laura-Jane 🍾 we`d like to wish you both a lifetime of love & happiness in your future together as husband & wife 💕🤍
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We’re happy to see someone enjoying the weather ☔️ Our VIP guests having a quacking time out in the wet weather today at Ballygally Castle 🦆
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Where else would you rather be during a heatwave? Enjoy a walk along the beach, followed by a couple of refreshing cocktails to help you keep cool 🍹 the perfect end to a Summers Day 🌞
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Sometimes, it’s worth not pushing that snooze button 🌅
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Congratulations Mr&Mrs Gill 🥂 We`d like to thank the lovely couple for choosing to celebrate their special day with us (and bringing an extra special guest 🐶) Wishing you both a lifetime of happiness in your new chapter as husband&wife 💕
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General Manager Scott and the team raising a glass in a toast to all our wonderful guests 🍾 We`d like to thank you for sharing your positive reviews and helping Ballygally Castle achieve our Trip Advisor Certificate of Excellence for 2022 🎉
We love what we do because of people like you - Cheers 🥂
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Congratulations Laura & Ben 💕 We had the pleasure of hosting the lovely couple`s wonderful day, and would like to wish you both endless years of health & happiness ✨
Thank you for choosing to share your magical day with us at Ballygally Castle 🥂
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A Wedding By The Sea 🌊 We love helping couples create a day that’s truly and uniquely tailored to them. If you`re planning your dream wedding, why not schedule a walk around the charming castle & picturesque gardens 💍
We love the photographs captured of Sarah & Glenn`s beautiful Wedding Day 💕
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Spring has arrived and we`re definitly happy about it! 🌿 There`s nothing quite like a dander through the pictureque gardens, whilst admiring the beauty Spring has to offer here at Ballygally Castle🌷
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We may be a little biased, but how beautiful does Ballygally Castle look in the evenings? 😍 Join us this Spring, where you can enjoy walks around the picturesque gardens, and soak up the atmosphere this enchanting hotel has to offer.
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Were you surprised with an exciting engagement over Valentine`s Day? 💕
Congratulations! Join us at the Ballygally Castle this Thursday - Saturday for our Wedding showcase to discover this luxurious wedding venue!
Take time to view our fully dressed Kintyre Ballroom and 1625 Suite and discover all the unique finishing touches and optional extras that this wonderful hotel has to offer.
Should you wish to arrange some time to discuss your wedding in more detail with a Wedding Co-ordinator during your visit, contact our team on 028 2858 1101 or email conf1@bgc.hastingshotels.com
Find out more on our website via the link in our bio!
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Join us for our Sunday Buffet Lunch, a bountiful array of gastronomic delights made from the finest locally sourced produce in Northern Ireland. 👏
Our Buffet features a selection of soups, hot appetizers, salads and succulent joints of Beef, Turkey, Ham and Lamb and a selection of decadent desserts!
Served from 12.30pm - 2.30pm.
Please call 028 2858 1066 to reserve a table for Sunday Lunch, or find out more online via the link in our bio
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✨Join our team! ✨
We are currently recruiting for Food & Beverage Assistants and Housekeeping Attendants to join our team here at Ballygally Castle. An exciting opportunity to work with the finest in the hospitality sector!
Find out more information on our website by clicking the link in our bio
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Introducing our new General Manager Scott Weatherup 👏
Scott has over 16 years’ experience in the hospitality industry and has previously worked in management positions in sister properties the Culloden Estate & Spa, Stormont Hotel and the Everglades Hotel. As part of his career progression with Hastings Hotels he has completed a number of training courses and qualifications including a management programme through the Ulster University.
Experience the perfect romantic setting at the Ballygally Castle for Valentine`s Day 🌹
Our indulgent `Romance by the Sea` overnight package includes a romantic dinner for two in the Garden Restaurant along with a glass of Prosecco!
Book this very special offer on our website via the link in our bio
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Experience the perfect romantic setting at the Ballygally Castle for Valentine`s Day 💖
Our indulgent `Romance by the Sea` overnight package includes a romantic dinner for two in the Garden Restaurant along with a glass of Prosecco!
Book this very special offer on our website via the link in our bio
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A dining experience fit for a King or Queen! 👏
Join us for our Sunday Buffet Lunch, a bountiful array of gastronomic delights made from the finest locally sourced produce in Northern Ireland. Our Buffet features a selection of soups, hot appetizers, salads and succulent joints of Beef, Turkey, Ham and Lamb and a selection of decadent desserts!
Served from 12.30pm - 2.30pm.
Please call 028 2858 1066 to reserve a table for Sunday Lunch, or find out more online via the link in our bio
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Were you surprised with an exciting engagement over the festive season?🥂
At Ballygally Castle you’re the King and Queen. With a one wedding per day policy, it’s your exclusive wedding wonderland in a truly unique County Antrim wedding venue 💕
Contact our team of experienced experts on 028 2858 1066 to find out more about our Wedding packages and start planning, or find out more on our website via the link in our bio!
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Wind down after the Christmas rush and take time for you, with a relaxing overnight stay at Ballygally Castle 🥂
Get cosy by the fire in the lounge, as we welcome you into the new year.
Book our Winter Warmer package on our website via the link in our bio
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Left your shopping to the last minute? Don`t panic! Call in to our Hotel reception and pick up your Hastings Hotels Gift cards from our team 🥰
✅Redeemable in all Hastings Hotels Establishments
✅No expiry date
✅Luxuriously presented
Can’t call into the Hotel to purchase? You can always order online here via the link in our bio or give us a call on 028 9047 1066
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Treat your family or friends to an exquisite meal in our Garden Restaurant with one of our NEW Dining Experience Vouchers! 🎄
Our Dining Experience is a monetary value voucher, allowing the recipients to enjoy their preferred dishes from our mouth-watering menu in enchanting surroundings. Further details and purchase information are available on our website via the link in our bio
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Got a Game of Thrones Fan on your Christmas list?
Why not Gift an experience to remember with a Hastings Hotels Gift Card for a Game of Thrones themed Afternoon Tea at Ballygally Castle! 🎄
Purchase your Gift Card online via the link in our bio
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Call in to reception and pick up your Hastings Hotels Gift cards! 🎁
✅Redeemable in all Hastings Hotels Establishments
✅No expiry date
✅Luxuriously presented
Can’t call into the Hotel to purchase? You can always order online here via the link in our bio or give us a call on 028 9047 1066
#christmas #christmasshopping #festivefeels #festivevibes #christmasdecor #lastpostingdates #christmasgifts #christmasgiftideas #giftsforher #giftsforhim #giftsforeveryone
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