Recommended Hotel (Best Buy Hotel)
High in the Holywood hills, five miles outside of town, you’ll find what may be Belfast’s grandest old hotel. The 19th-century Culloden estate cuts an impressive silhouette, surrounded by twelve acres of wooded parklands and gardens overlooking the waters of Belfast Lough. Once a bishops’ residence, then a private home, today it’s the sort of place that hosts pop stars and heads of state on their way through town.
Location
This luxurious hotel is located just outside Belfast and is 900 metres from shopping venues, bars, pubs, nightclubs and public transport.
Rooms
Behind this imposing Gothic exterior lies a lush interior; no drafty castle, the Culloden is stuffed with antiques and artworks, stained glass and Louis XV chandeliers. Guest rooms are decked out in rich fabrics and antique furnishings, with marble bathrooms, separate showers and tubs, and views of the gardens or the Lough. Suites come with king beds, stereo systems and superior views.
General
Originally built as an official palace for the Bishops of Down. With Palatial surroundings, fine antiques and the highest levels of personal service combine to give the property a unique air of elegance. The exclusive Spa offers a full range of health and leisure facilities, and a full range of ESPA spa therapies (Fees apply). Enjoy fine dining in the award winning Mitre Restaurant or for a more informal meal try the Cultra Inn, within the estate.