Overlooking the County Antrim coastline just outside Belfast, Northern Ireland, Culloden Estate Hotel and Spa is one of the most exceptional of Ireland's five star resorts. Nestled among twelve acres of private gardens and woodland, this elegant hotel combines the best of personal service, sophistication, and beautiful surroundings inside and out.
Set in the hills outside the village of Holywood, ten minutes from Belfast city centre on Bangor Road, the Culloden is ideally located for access to many things, while still retaining its secluded feel. Activities available closeby range from the bustle of Belfast's shops, restaurants, and nightlife to sport like horse riding, sailing on Belfast Lough, championship golf at the Royal Belfast Golf Club, and beaches or woodlands for unforgettable walks. More specifics can be found in this review from Georgina Campbell's Ireland Guides.
Romantic Wedding Destination
The Culloden Hotel, offers beautiful and sumptuous accommodations for a variety of events, including weddings. The hotel offers rooms that vary according to personal preference, including two for small intimate gatherings, the Cumberland Suite that can host up to 130 guests, and the Stuart Suite – a regular venue for society weddings – that can host up to 400 guests, and is one of the more desirable wedding locations in Northern Ireland.
Located within the estate is the Cultura Inn, which can also host a smaller wedding. It can serve as the perfect place for a rehearsal dinner, or day after brunch, and can be catered to suit by arranging a particular menu and choice of entertainment for each event, no matter the size. The Culloden Hotel offers a wedding package that includes:
- Luxurious accommodation for the bride and groom with breakfast on the first morning of the honeymoon, either in the Culloden Estate and Spa or accommodation at one of the other Hastings Hotels in Northern Ireland.
- Special rates for wedding guests
- Full use of 12 acres of secluded landscaped gardens for photographs.
Spa Pampering Services
The Culloden Hotel has on site a surprisingly modern spa and health club that offers a sweeping menu of services, perfect for getting ready the day before, or to enjoy while honeymooning. Enjoy the products and ambience, along with the personal care and service, that ESPA spas are renowned for worldwide.
Belfast Vacations
The estate was built in 1876 as a private home, later becoming a home for bishops, and was purchased and turned into a hotel in 1967. Twenty-nine years later, the Culloden Estate Hotel became the first hotel in Northern Ireland to be given five star status. Located 24 miles from Belfast International airport, and 105 miles from Dublin International Airport, the Culloden Estate Hotel and Spa is easily accessible to all that Northern Ireland has to offer.
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