As we arrived in Northern Ireland, we found the Galgorm Hotel,
Ballymena in County Antrim. It was a perfect place to stretch our legs. From
the front entrance, it appears to be a traditional country manor, but there is a
lot more to it than what is seen from the entrance. The gleaming white hotel is
beautifully decorated and welcoming since it is considered a resort. The vast
grounds are well manicured.
In our book, a murder takes place in the dressing room of
a theatre. This hotel and resort features a spa and golf, plus areas large enough
for weddings. It provides guests with almost anything they could want. That inspired us to add a small, fictional
theater for the location where the first murder would be discovered.
The hotel
has a golf course, and on the 10th green is the Galgorm Castle on the grounds.
This ancient building is flooded with a history dating back to 1607 (some of it,
macabre). The castle’s architecture is
described as Jacobean in style and through the years there have been many
owners, each with their own history.
If you are
curious of the history of Galgorm Castle here is the link. It is fascinating!
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