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Criagdun Castle Courtyard - The Groom's House

Carclinty Road, Cullybackey, Ballymena, Co Antrim, BT42 1PH
Criagdun Castle Courtyard - The Groom's House

About

The Groom’s House hosts 3 bedrooms which sleep 8 guests two stylish en-suite double bedrooms and a third bedroom featuring two 4ft beds. 

All bedrooms include smart TVs and bathrobes for guests to use with the swim spa hot tub. 
This property has just been refurbished so everything is new for its opening in late June 2026. 
The property boasts a beautifully designed open-plan kitchen and living area, featuring a hob, eye-level oven, large fridge freezer, washer dryer, and wine cooler fridge. A spacious island provides comfortable seating, making it perfect for dining and socialising together.

Fully equipped with everything needed for a great stay, the house also includes a Nespresso coffee machine, ninja double drawer airfryer, kettle, toaster, cooking utensils, and all the essentials for home-from-home comfort.

The inviting living area features a comfortable sofa and smart TV — the ideal place to unwind after a day exploring Northern Ireland. Guests will also find a convenient downstairs bathroom complete with a modern walk-in shower.

If both the Coach House and the Groom's House are booked at the same time, each house can allocate one private 2-hour swim spa session per day throughout their stay. All other times are available to use. 
The walled garden hosts an array of fruit trees along its walls eg apple, pear and plum trees. These can be picked by guests when ripe, normally late August to October. 

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Facilities

Children & Infants

  • Cot / Highchair Available

Establishment Features

  • Central heating throughout
  • Groups accepted
  • Hairdryers
  • Hot Tub
  • Ironing facilities
  • Latest arrival time (24 hr clock)
  • Linen provided
  • Washing & Drying facilities on site
  • Wifi
  • Wi-fi available

Parking & Transport

  • On site parking
  • Parking (free)

Payment Methods

  • Monthly rates available

Provider Preferences

  • Al fresco dining
  • Castle - Located on Craigdun Castle estate
  • Country house
  • Film or TV location - Can be available for Tv/ film productions
  • In countryside
  • Marketed Towards Families
  • Non smoking establishment
  • Of Historic, Literary or Architectural Interest - The Grooms house is located in the historic courtyard of Craigdun Castle
  • Out of town

Room / Unit Features

  • Central heating in all units
  • Colour television in all bedrooms
  • Colour television in all units
  • Dishwasher
  • Drying Facilities in all units
  • Freezer in all units
  • Hairdryer Available
  • Ironing Facilities
  • Ironing facilities in all units
  • Microwave
  • Sleeps 8+ - Sleeps 8 guests in 4 beds
  • Tea & coffee making facilities - Nespresso coffee machine
  • Tumble Dryer - There is a washer dryer
  • TV
  • TV In Bedrooms
  • Washing Machine

Specialist Features

  • Marketed as green/environmentally friendly - We have solar panels

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Road Directions

13 Carclinty rd a rural country road 

Public Transport Directions

Cullybackey train station is just 5 mins drive away with hourly links to Belfast and Derry 

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