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A major restoration and development scheme of just under £6 million at Antrim Castle Gardens has come a step closer with the recent opening of Clotworthy House.
Clotworthy House and the surrounding buildings have been re-designed with increased emphasis on garden heritage facilities. Refurbished conference facilities are provided in the Massereene and Skeffington rooms.
The Garden Cafe is nestled in the courtyard. The warm and airy surroundings offer a relaxed atmosphere for morning coffee, lunch or afternoon tea. The menu on offer includes tasty hot and cold treats such as freshly baked scones, pastries, cupcakes, shortbread, soup, salads, sandwiches and hearty winter favourites. The team at Castle Catering Ltd is very excited about this new eatery and keen to build and develop a reputation for superior value and outstanding service. All the delicious produce is locally sourced and Fairtrade, where possible.
The Garden Shop is ready and waiting, stocked full of a crafts, toys and foodstuffs. In keeping with its setting, heritage seed collections starter kits for herbs and spices are also on sale.
The Eyre Studio has something really different. A grass roof! While this might seem a bit of a novelty it has real benefits as it helps to insulate the building, reducing heat loss and reducing the noise of rain water. However, there will be lots of noise inside the building when MADD Enterprises Ltd (Musicians of Antrim District Development) takes up residence.
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