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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
Lovely hotel and stay. Pricey and the warm water in the sink didn’t work. We will be back though. Beautiful place. Staff are amazing.
dferg92
This place has gone downhill badly, I was there yesterday Friday august 28 hoping to have lunch and a few drinks with my business friends in from Canada, we went to the bar area and there was a screaming child with 3 adults playing cards at the table , I mean you couldn’t hear your ears, as we were walking out we met more people coming in in football jerseys and shorts, This is not anywhere near to what this place used to be, I have been a regular visitor for some time but I can safely say we won’t be going back , pity we took all of our guests here.
Terry M
The Culloden Estate & Spa really met our high expectations for a Small Luxury Hotel with Hilton. Our room was large, the king-sized bed was very comfortable, and the bathroom included both a large soaking tub and a separate shower with both rain shower and handheld sprays. We enjoyed a light dinner in the bar as well, and the breakfast was very good. Highly recommend.
Jan D - Cary, North Carolina
My husband and I recently celebrated our 20th wedding anniversary at the Culloden Estate and Spa, a very special place for us as it is where we held our wedding reception and have celebrated many special occasions over the years. The hotel and grounds are absolutely beautiful, but it was the staff who really made our stay so memorable. Everyone was fantastic, and there was a genuine sense that they wanted to make our stay as enjoyable as possible. Little touches, such as staff remembering and using our names and wishing us a happy anniversary, made us feel truly special and very well looked after. We had dinner in Vespers Restaurant, where the food was delicious and the atmosphere was relaxed and welcoming. Afterwards, we retired to the Lough Bar, where the evening entertainment was the perfect way to end a wonderful day. Breakfast the following morning was amazing, with a lovely selection of hot and continental options. The mini smoothies were a particularly nice touch! The Culloden holds so many happy memories for us, and our 20th anniversary stay was another very special one. Thank you to all the staff for making it so memorable — we look forward to returning and creating many more happy memories in the future.
Tilly1100 - Belfast, United Kingdom
My two sisters and I, along with our “90 years young” mother, visited the Culloden for an overnight stay and evening meal as part of a special present for her. We were so glad we chose it, as we had a truly wonderful stay. I had forgotten just how beautiful and grand the hotel is, with its fantastic views over Belfast Lough and stunning gardens. The interior is equally beautiful, with elegant furnishings, lovely fabrics and comfortable seating areas, many with gorgeous views. There is a real air of elegance throughout, which my mum absolutely loved. All of the staff could not have been more helpful and accommodating. They made sure our two rooms were beside each other and had lovely views over the gardens, which we really appreciated. The rooms were beautiful, comfortable and faultless, and our evening meal was absolutely delicious. We didn’t get the opportunity to use the spa this time, but I will certainly be making time for it on our next visit! We wanted this stay to be something really special for our mother, and she was so impressed with the hotel and, in particular, the wonderful staff who made us all feel so welcome. Thank you for helping us create such a lovely and special memory together —one we will treasure
alexandra m - Northern Ireland, United Kingdom
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