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Although it's just 6 miles east of Belfast's vibrant city center, Culloden Estate & Spa feels like a secluded country retreat. This Irish landmark was originally built as an official palace for the Bishop of Down, and is tucked into 12 acres of gardens and woodland. With their cozy country house furnishings, many guestrooms and suites gaze over the grounds toward Belfast Lough. Savor fresh Irish produce at Mitre Restaurant, and enjoy a convivial drink with fellow guests in the garden setting of the Cultra Inn. To soothe away the cares of modern life, Elysium Spa offers an indulgent selection of specialized treatments.
Culloden Estate & Spa
Bangor Road
Holywood
Belfast, Ireland
BT18 OEX
Nearest Airport: BHD
The Culloden was the first hotel on our bus tour and it set the bar very high for all the hotels that followed. The setting is beautiful and the hotel itself Is stunning. We had a spacious, well equipped and very quiet room. Service was exceptional, as were the professional and very friendly staff. We enjoyed delicious meals in the elegant formal dining room ( there is a more casual dining venue a short walk away) and relaxing evenings in the cozy and welcoming lounge. A stroll around the beautifully maintained grounds revealed a number of fascinating sculptures. I’m sorry we only had two nights in this exceptional hotel. We would happily have stayed longer!
Milford21 - Victoria, Canada
Lovely stay overall, but several quality issues — dining, bar crowding, bed comfort, and payment transparency — kept it from feeling fully premium for the price.
Ursula A
Another incredible stay back at Culloden on Friday evening and had the pleasure of experiencing one of their newly refurbished rooms. A huge thank you to every member of the team, who always makes me feel welcome every time I return - from arrival and front desk to housekeeping, the spa, F&B - everyone makes it truly warm and welcoming! Looking forward to returning in a few weeks to host our Annual Award event in the Stuart Suite and to experience the fabulous hospitality once again! Thank you Team Culloden!
Belfast_aaron_92
We have stayed a number of times at this hotel but on this occasion it was let down by a sub-standard bedroom which had a distinct drain smell and poor service (at the Cultra bar and at breakfast) which let down an otherwise very nice hotel. Certainly not the experience you would expect from a ‘luxury hotel’. Will give it a miss next time.
U8392BAdavid - County Sligo, Ireland
We had a wonderful day at Cultra Inn. We are new to the town, and from the moment we arrived, we felt so welcomed. Nayeem, the hotel manager, was incredibly friendly, always smiling, and showed excellent knowledge and wonderful hospitality. Even though the place was very busy, his dedication to every guest was truly impressive. He gave special attention to our table, provided excellent service, and the lovely chats we had with him really made our day. We didn’t stay at the hotel this time, but because of Nayeem and the wonderful experience we had at Cultra Inn, we will definitely plan our next trip with a stay at the hotel. We will certainly be visiting Cultra Inn again. Thank you, Nayeem, for making our visit so memorable. Your hospitality made a real difference.
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