Location

Standing high on the wooded slopes of the Holywood hills, overlooking Belfast Lough and the County Antrim coastline, is the magnificent Culloden Estate and Spa, one of the most prestigious 5 star hotels in Northern Ireland.

Each of the 105 guest bedrooms and suites are exquisitely decorated and tastefully furnished to provide a feeling of calm and relaxation. Many of the rooms have wonderful views over the hotel gardens and down towards Belfast Lough.

Conference

The Culloden Estate and Spa is the most prestigious hotel and conference venue in Northern Ireland. Many fine antiques, valuable paintings, and Louis XV chandeliers make the hotel the most sought after venue in Northern Ireland for special events and functions. All occasions are catered for with elegance and style. With eight purpose-built conference suites and boardrooms, the Culloden is superbly equipped for events of any size.

The Cumberland and Stuart Suites are ideal for larger functions. The Stuart Suite is one of Northern Irelands largest function rooms, seating up to 600 for a banquet. The Suite has its own dedicated bar and reception area, and a magnificent private marble atrium entrance, via the Lady Jane Tower, giving a grand sense of arrival.

The Highland Business Centre has a range of executive boardrooms which can accommodate small private conferences and meetings for up to 60 people. (On site parking can cater for up to 500 cars.)

Our standard conference packages suit the needs of many customers. However, if this is not case, and you require a personalised package, you will find that we have the imagination, flexibility and understanding to provide precisely the package you want for your conference in Belfast.

Our experienced conference team are available to discuss your needs on +44 (0) 28 9039 3010.

Restaurant

The Mitre Restaurant remains one of the finest restaurants in Northern Ireland where guests enjoy food prepared by Paul McKnight, one of the country's leading chefs. It has received many coveted accolades, including an AA Rosette. With an air of gothic elegance, the Mitre Restaurant is the most tranquil area to enjoy a varied menu.

There is a wide choice available on the Table d´hote menu and you can be sure of fresh Irish produce and the flair and talent of our chefs to create the finest of dishes. Diners can enjoy music from our resident pianist on Friday and Saturday evenings, as well as Sunday lunchtimes.

The Mitre is open for Sunday Lunch 12.30 - 2.30pm. Dinner is served from 7pm - 9.30pm Monday to Saturday and from 7pm - 9pm on Sundays.

A casual lounge menu is available each day in the hotel from 9am to 7pm, a popular choice for fine dining in Belfast.

Guests can also enjoy a more informal meal or drink in the Cultra Inn set in the hotel gardens. The Cultra Inn has an airy yet relaxing atmosphere and is renowned for serving some of the most satisfying and wholesome food in the area - perfect for a tasty lunch or pint by the fireside.

Open all day from 12pm - 12am. The lunch Menu is available daily, 12 - 5pm and Dinner is served from 5pm to 9.30pm.

Private Dining is available for individual parties in a selection of beautiful suites such as the very popular Drawing Room, which oozes charm and character, or the exclusive Ailsa and Balmoral Suites in the Highland Centre. All have magnificent views overlooking Belfast Lough and the County Antrim coastline or the beautifully manicured Culloden gardens. Private dining offers a variety of menus from the hotel's special private gourmet menu selection.

Health/Fitness

The Spa at the 5 star Culloden Estate and Spa is one of Northern Ireland’s premier Health Clubs, and is a place where you can achieve inner peace and outer perfection. Both hotel guests and Club members can relax and unwind in the airy surroundings, and take full advantage of the wide range of health and leisure activities on offer.

The Spa Health Club offers a full range of facilities, including a deck level swimming pool, Jacuzzi, marble steam room and needle shower, a state-of-the-art fitness suite with cardio-theatre, fitness consultation clinic, dance studio, Zest Juice Bar and deluxe changing suites furnished with ESPA toiletries.

The recently extended and refurbished Spa area incorporates eight treatment rooms and two dedicated relaxation suites. With its fitness suite, heat and water experiences and modern treatments, it’s a place where you can improve the body, and indulge the senses. All hotel residents have full access to the facilities of the Spa Health Club on a complimentary basis during their stay. Spa treatments are available at the rates shown in the Spa Treatment Portfolio.

Advance booking for treatments is recommended.

Luxury

Originally built as an official palace for the Bishops of Down, the Culloden stands in 12 acres of beautiful secluded gardens and woodland and is only 5 miles from Belfast City Centre. Palatial surroundings, fine antiques and the highest levels of personal service combine to give the Culloden a unique air of elegance.