Culloden Estate and Spa

Belfast, Ireland

Virtuoso Amenities

For 2024 & 2025:

  • Upgrade on arrival, subject to availability
  • Daily Full Breakfast for up to two guests per bedroom, served in the restaurant
  • Indulgent Afternoon Tea for two guests in the Conservatory or Parlour, once during stay (inclusive of bubbly and preferential timing)
  • Early Check-In / Late Check-Out, subject to availability
  • Complimentary Wi-Fi
PROPERTY SIZE: 98 rooms
ROOM STYLE: Classic
VIBE: Sophisticated
Golf Seclusion Wellness

Culloden Estate and Spa

Address:
Bangor Road
Holywood
Northern Ireland
Belfast, BT18 0EX
Ireland
Nearest Airport:
George Best Belfast City (BHD)
4 mi / 6 km
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Hotel Features

At the Hotel

Features

  • 24-hour Security
  • Air Conditioning
  • Banquet Facilities
  • Business Center
  • Complimentary Parking
  • Conference Facilities
  • Connecting Rooms
  • Internet Access
  • Lounge/Bar
  • Parking
  • Restaurant
  • Wheelchair Accessible

Services

  • Babysitting Services
  • Concierge Desk
  • Currency Exchange
  • Hearing Impaired Services
  • House Safe
  • Laundry/Dry Cleaning/Pressing
  • Limousine Service
  • Room Service
  • Room Service 24-hours
  • Salon
  • Shoeshine Service
  • Turndown Service
  • Wakeup Calls
  • Wedding Services


Recreation
  • Bicycle Rental
  • Fitness Center
  • Jacuzzi/Whirlpool
  • Pool
  • Sauna
  • Spa


In Your Room
  • Bathrobes
  • Complimentary Coffee/Tea
  • Hair Dryer
  • Iron/Ironing Board
  • Safe
  • Slippers

About Us

Victorian grandiosity meets modern-day luxury in this Belfast hideaway

Residing high on the slopes of the Holywood Hills, overlooking Belfast Lough and the County Antrim Coastline, lies the Culloden Estate and Spa – a majestic Gothic mansion, secluded by 12 acres of spectacular gardens and woodland.Built by William Robinson in 1876, Culloden House was once the official residence of the Lord Bishop of Down, Connor and Dromore – hence the hotel’s charming motto, ‘Built for a bishop, fit for a king’. Beautifully renovated for the modern world, the hotel effortlessly combines contemporary luxury with signature pieces from its illustrious past – pause for a moment by the stained-glass windows on the grand staircase, or admire the architect’s crest on the historical Glasslough sandstone. It was originally a two-storey villa with dressings of Scottish stone and a castellated entrance tower. An expanse of light, the bedrooms are spacious and welcoming, furnished with King Koil Cloud Beds.

With acres of luscious lawns to explore, a walk around the grounds is a must. Start your day with a full Irish breakfast at Vespers Restaurant, before taking a leisurely stroll (or bike ride) through the gardens and nearby coastal path. In the afternoon, pop into town for a spot of sightseeing – Northern Ireland’s most famous attractions are just 10 minutes away. Be sure to return to the Culloden Estate and Spa in time for afternoon tea, which the hotel elevates to an art form.

From massages to facials, manicures to pedicures, indulge in top-to-toe relaxation at The Spa at Culloden. ESPA treatments bring together aromatic and pure essential oils with powerful plant extracts and marine elements to guarantee a sensual, calming and deeply nourishing experience. Take a dip in the linear vitality pool – complete with garden views – or melt your stress away in the Tylarium, a combination of a sauna and steam room. For a truly luxurious moment, take advantage of the spa’s Spa-tisserie experience, a treatment or your choice followed by afternoon tea and a glass of champagne.

Showcasing views from dawn to dusk, the Lough Bar brings together the splendour of the estate’s grounds with the flavours of Northern Ireland. Indulge in homemade scones, served with Irish butter and County Down preserves, or delve into a sharing platter of locally sourced artisan cheeses for lunch. In the evening, indulge in the Bar’s selection of classic cocktails and gins. Then, of course, there’s the Culloden’s artfully curated afternoon tea – an unrivalled selection of cakes, pastries and finger sandwiches served with the finest tea blends.

Best of the Best

Victorian grandiosity meets modern-day luxury in this Belfast hideaway! Residing high on the slopes of the Holywood Hills, overlooking Belfast Lough and the County Antrim Coastline, lies the Culloden Estate and Spa – a majestic Gothic mansion, secluded by 12 acres of spectacular gardens and woodland. Built by William Robinson in 1876, Culloden House was once the official residence of the Lord Bishop of Down, Connor, and Dromore – hence the hotel’s charming motto, ‘Built for a bishop, fit for a king’. Beautifully renovated for the modern world, the hotel effortlessly combines contemporary luxury with pieces from its illustrious past.

Advisor Tip

Don’t miss the on-property pub, situated a short walk away from the main building. It’s a wonderful spot for casual meals and people-watching. –Karen Stang Hanley Northbrook, Illinois

Health & Safety

We're Good to Go

We're pleased to announce that Culloden Estate and Spa has met the Covid-19 industry standard We're Good to Go. This industry standard is in partnership with the National Tourism Organisations of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and recognises that our hotels confirm they have followed government and industry Covid-19 guidelines, ensuring processes are in place to maintain cleanliness and aid social/physical distancing.

Our Peace of Mind Policy is in place to provide you with just that. To ensure comfort and health of all our guests and team members, all operating procedures throughout Hastings properties have been reviewed and reworked, to ensure a luxurious service experience while adhering to social distancing and increased hygiene measures. Below are some of the many steps we have taken:-

Arrival

• Hand Sanitising stations will be located at the main entrance and throughout our properties.• Check in procedures adjusted to ensure minimal time is spent at the Front Desk.• Appropriate social distancing rules are maintained throughout our properties.• Guest lifts will be available to use for a maximum of two people or one family group at any one time.

Hotel Bedrooms & Public Area Cleanliness

• Housekeeping procedures have been reviewed, introducing a new cleaning standards and Hygiene practices.• There will be a visible increase in the frequency of our cleaning cycle including regular disinfection measures at all “touch points” along the guest’s journey.• For added peace of mind, considerable investment has taken place, with the introduction of ELSEA Ozono3 Ozone generators, as an effective and safe disinfection system, on both surfaces and air in bedrooms. This is a safe, natural, and chemical-free process which guarantees 100% hygiene levels are achieved.•Laundry procedures are in line with government guidance around infection control.

Food & Beverage Offerings

• Our Menus and service offerings have been adjusted to allow us to provide our finest quality produce in a safe manner.• Revised food handling and serving procedures in all our Food & Beverage Outlets.• All experiences are prebooked in advance.• We respectfully encouraging guests to use credit card and contactless electronic payment.

Weddings & Banquets

• Revised operations to meeting with current Government guidelines.• Weddings and Banquets Peace of Mind Policy created and shared with all Wedding Couples and Event Co-ordinators upon enquiry.• Personalised service in creating table plans, running orders and meeting safety guidelines.

Leisure Facilities

• All Gym and Swimming sessions can only be booked upon arrival at the hotel.• Maximum capacities for each swimming session and for thermal experiences.• Revised cleaning and sanitising protocols to meet with current requirements.

Spa

• All Spa experiences are booked in advance.• All safety protocols will be shared in detail at time of booking.• We respectfully encourage guests to use credit card and contactless electronic payment.

Departure

• Express Checkout service will be available enabling a key drop system. A final receipt will be emailed to you.• In order to ensure the safety for our guest and associates, valet parking has been suspended. Self-parking is available.

Our Team

• We have invested in all relevant PPE Equipment required.• Our Team will be health checked prior to and retrained on our latest safety protocols upon their return to work.• At all times, our staff will be protected and available to ensure you are safe and comfortable during their stay with us.

We will continue to monitor and update our Peace of Mind Policy in line with renewed Government Guidance and best practice throughout our Industry.

Location

Address
Bangor Road
Holywood
Northern Ireland
Belfast, BT18 0EX
Ireland
Nearest Airport
George Best Belfast City (BHD), 4 Miles / 6 Kilometers

Guest Rooms & Suites

Garden Room

Our Garden Rooms are located on the Belfast Lough side of the hotel, with many rooms benefiting from a superb view of the manicured estate. The Garden Rooms are decorated with a gentle palette combined with luxurious reds and gold, using bespoke 400 thread count Egyptian cotton bed linen and soft furnishings, and are perfect for leisure and corporate travel alike. All rooms are ensuite with shower over bath, with ESPA toiletries for an enhanced sense of indulgence and our unique and heavenly “Cloud Beds”.

Bedroom & Bathroom: 26.5m2

Upgrade: Deluxe King

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Executive Double

Our Deluxe King bedrooms, are slightly larger than the Garden rooms, offering stunning views, with many benefiting from views of the landscaped Culloden Estate gardens including mature shrubbery plus our spring Cherry Blossom trees, which are spectacular in full bloom. The character of Culloden continues to shine, with views of the ‘Art in the Garden’, showcasing famous global sculptors where prized work is on view.

These modern bedrooms are the best in luxury travel and perfectly exceed the needs of the discerning luxury leisure and corporate guest alike. Guests will enjoy deep soak baths, separate power showers, comfortable lounge chairs, a dedicated working area, and our unique and heavenly 'Cloud Beds'.

Bedroom & Bathroom: 28.5m2

Upgrade: Deluxe Lough View

  • Partial Ocean View
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Deluxe Lough View

Our Deluxe Lough View rooms offer an elevated sense of place, with stunning views across Belfast Lough, the mouth of the Irish Sea, which was once the route of the maiden voyage of Belfast’s famous ship, RMS Titanic and the White Star Line fleet. It is now the highway for the international cruise ships of modern times.

These rooms offer additional accommodation space, floor to ceiling windows, and many have dual aspect views of both gardens and Belfast Lough. With each of the rooms offering a distinctive style, the colour palette, the design and feel of each room is as individual as every guest. These rooms are particularly sought after for their ability to offer an ‘interleading corridor’ between two rooms, ideal for family travel.

Bedroom & Bathroom: 36m2

Upgrade: Estate Room

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Estate Suite

Unwind in our spacious Estate Suites, each one sumptuously appointed with views of the beautiful hotel estate, including feature sculptures, mature woods, and some Suites benefiting from a Belfast Lough view. “Built for a Bishop, fit for a King...” these words perfectly describe what the palatial surroundings of the Culloden offer to guests, providing extensive accommodation and lounge space, leading to a sense of home, with the added fine luxuries of acclaimed 5* service.

Estate Suites are perfect for entertaining, as many contain feature gas fires and dining areas for up to 6 people. (Note that each of these rooms are individually designed and will vary in design and shape from photography)

Bedroom & Bathroom: 65m2

Upgrade: Tower Suite

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Palace Suite

This wonderful suite enjoys the luxurious feel of a Bishop’s Palace - space, design, amenities, grandeur and laid back luxury. Located in the garden wing of the hotel, offering breath-taking views of the manicured gardens and Belfast Lough. Exquisitely designed using subtle purple, greens, and gold, accented with touches of marble, luxurious carpets, velvets and soft furnishings, completed by bespoke artwork, this is without a doubt, a Presidential Suite.

In addition to the suite’s large bedroom, there is the option to interconnect with a luxury Garden Room for the requirements of a two-bedroom suite. The Palace Suite offers a spacious and separate living room with HD TV, a large antique dining table for up to 8 guests and a balcony with room for entertaining which overlooks Belfast Lough and onto Cavehill said to be the inspiration behind Jonathan Swift’s Gulliver’s Travels.

Bedroom & Bathroom: 100m2

  • Garden View
  • Ocean View
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Estate Room

The Estate Rooms are located within the original footprint that was built by William Auchinleck Robinson when Culloden Estate was constructed in1877, it was the Scotsman’s home with his wife, Lady Elizabeth Jane Culloden (after whom the building is named). After Robinson’s death in 1898, it was bequeathed to the Church of Ireland, to then become the Bishop’s Palace of County Down.

Each Estate Room is elegantly appointed, some boasting high ceilings and feature cornicing, others in a more contemporary style. All Estate Rooms have spectacular views of the manicured gardens or Belfast Lough. Each have a large bathroom, with separate shower and deep soak baths (Note that each of these rooms are individually designed and will vary in design and shape from photography)

Bedroom & Bathroom: 55m2

Upgrade: Estate Suite

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Tower Suite

True luxury, peace and opulence are provided in abundance in our historic Tower Suites, located within the original Palace, built in 1877. Each of the three Tower Suites have exceptional views of the Estate and Belfast Lough, providing uninterrupted and elevated views beyond the period style sash windows that naturally flood the room with daylight.

Ideally positioned for viewing the sunset across Belfast Lough, towards Cavehill, these rooms truly offer a unique sense of peace and calm. Double height ceilings, original plaster cornice design, and fine Irish fabrics, these rooms are the epitome of luxury, not only in design, but in every sense. (Note that each of these rooms are individually designed and will vary in design and shape from photography)

Bedroom & Bathroom: 53m2

Upgrade: Palace Suite

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  • Partial Ocean View
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Facts & Policies

Facts
Experiences
Golf, Seclusion, Wellness
Vibe Sophisticated
Room Style Classic
Number of Rooms 98
Check-In Time 3:00 PM
Check-Out Time 11:00 AM
Early Arrivals & Late Departures

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Guaranteed Reservations & Deposits

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Cancellation Policy

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Accepted Forms of Payment

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Terms & Conditions

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Virtuoso Amenities

For 2024 & 2025:

  • Upgrade on arrival, subject to availability
  • Daily Full Breakfast for up to two guests per bedroom, served in the restaurant
  • Indulgent Afternoon Tea for two guests in the Conservatory or Parlour, once during stay (inclusive of bubbly and preferential timing)
  • Early Check-In / Late Check-Out, subject to availability
  • Complimentary Wi-Fi
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Sustainability

Our Commitment

To fully comply with all relevant environmental legislation and approved codes of practice, Management and staff must take into consideration the environmental impact of their actions on a daily basis and continually seek to improve our environmental practices. To reduce pollution, emissions and waste, and increase the recycling ethos. • Pool temperature which is a big user of energy is carefully monitored in the two Hastings Hotels spas. Water efficiency Water is a scarce resource with a direct impact on our environment. Therefore its management is essential. The main ones include: • Taking water from the ground where possible by means of a borehole as opposed to using mains water • Installation of water saving devices in toilets, and restrictors for taps, showers and urinal sensor flushing systems. Waste efficiency At Hastings Hotels we have reviewed the type and quantity of waste identifying ways to dispose of more efficiently. These include: • Paper, cardboard, plastics, tins, glass are recycled, with these levels being increased year on year. • Implementing recycling compounds to compost all food waste and bailing cardboard, plastic and ink cartridges. Batteries are also recycled. Working exclusively with suppliers who are environmentally friendly enough to reduce excess packaging. They should use recycled cardboard and other biodegradable packaging. We ensure that, • Chemicals are biodegradable and environmentally friendly

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