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Outstanding Location, building or atmosphere Previous Georgina Campbell Guides Award Winner The "Best of the Best" - Only the very best establishments across various categories have been chosen for this accolade

Salthouse Hotel

With magnificent sea views across to Rathlin Island and beyond, this unique and constantly-evolving eco-destination on the edge of Ballycastle town counts the freshest of local foods and a spa with indoor and outdoor features among its many attractions...
Rooms 24 (1 suite; walk-in showers). Also 6 Eco-Lodges & an Eco-Farmhouse. The Salthouse Bar & Restaurant: L Mon-Sun 12pm-3.30pm (Sun to 4pm). S Mon-Thu 5pm-9pm, Fri-Sun to 9.30pm. A la carte. Vegetarian & vegan menu. Children's menu. Bar food. Afternoon Tea. The Lookout Bar and Restaurant, Wed-Sun 12pm-9pm. WiFi. Spa (Hot tubs, Sauna, Treatments). Golf breaks. EV charging points. MasterCard, Visa. abbreviations
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Set in spacious grounds just outside Ballycastle, with sea views across the town, this four-star eco hotel opened in 2019 and, since then, owner Denis McHenry and family have continued to develop it to create a unique eco-destination with wide appeal.The hotel's exceptional eco credentials include a wind turbine, solar panels and heat exchange units that provide power and heating water, while systems are designed to minimise energy consumption and a borehole provides bottled water - all of which make for a very comfortable stay as well as a carbon-negative contribution to the environment. Unusually, bedroom radiators are individually controlled, and LED lighting everywhere has motion sensors and controls. CO2 sensors monitor the quality of the air. And hotel staff can monitor the entire building’s energy efficiency through a centralised dashboard. Eco lodges are surrounded by woodland trees and are off-grid – they use renewable energy from the hotel’s wind and solar supply. These are an attractive alternative to the scandi-chic rooms in the hotel. The spa includes outdoor sauna and hot tubs and these are probably its main attractions - guests can relax while taking in the beauty of the local scenery and the magnificent views across to Rathlin Island. However, one of the most appealing things about  The Salthouse Hotel is that it is a work in progress and a new state-of-the-art spa is in the making and due to open in summer 2025.


In 2022 the McGarrity family (Joann and Nigel with their son and daughter, Carl and Emma, formerly of famed The Red Door Tea Room, Ballintoy) brought their collective expertise to the hotel’s management, bringing the food offering up several notches. Dining with a view is a major USP for this beautifully located hotel. The Atlantic view from the main Salthouse Bar & Restaurant's large picture windows would be hard to beat (Rathlin Island is the nearby star, but you may even catch a glimpse of Scotland on a good day) and the promise of the freshest of local foods is sure to whet the appetite. Fresh fish from the nearby pier features strongly on both the lunch and dinner menus. Or choose between local meats, such as braised lamb shank and fillet of beef, or perhaps vegetarian options like a Madras Vegetarian Curry or Salt and Pepper Fried Tofu. There is also a children’s menu, offering crowd pleasers - probably goujons, sausages and burgers, or pasta carbonara for non-meateaters.The newer (and very aptly named) Lookout Bar and Restaurant opened in 2023, offering a smart-casual alternative to the main restaurant. Leaning towards Italy, it features authentic stone-baked pizza alongside pasta while always favouring local suppliers - and all with the backdrop of that amazing view of Fair Head.


Hotel breakfasts often disappoint, but The Salthouse stands out with a simple and faultless offering. Start with a tiered selection of continental items - pastries, granola and fruit pots and preserves -with your choice of juice, freshly brewed tea or coffee and toast brought straight to your table. While concise, the hot food selection is delicious and covers everything from the full fry-up (with a veggie option available) and customisable omelettes, to fluffy pancakes bathed in syrup for those who like a sweet start to the day.


 


 


 


 


 


 


 

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