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Culloden Estate & Spa

5.0 of 5
Bangor Road, Holywood BT18 OEX, Northern Ireland
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Rating summary
  • Location
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Sleep Quality
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Rooms
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Service
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Value
    4 of 5 stars
  • Cleanliness
    4.5 of 5 stars
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Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 June 2013 NEW

Great hotel my son had is wedding on the 14th of June there great food lovely rooms lovely grounds great staff we had a wonderful day.would love to go back and spent a weekend in this wonderful hotel.

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Belfast, United Kingdom
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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 June 2013 NEW

My wife and I attended a friends wedding reception at the Culloden. We had looked forward to the event for months and relished the idea of staying in the 5 star rated hotel. What a let-down. The following is a chronological list of events during our stay. 1. We arrived at 3:20pm to be informed that our room was not... More

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Newtownards, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 June 2013 NEW

My friend and I organised an overnight stay including treatments at the spa. The staff in both the hotel and spa were very friendly and helpful. We were very pleased with the cleanliness of the pool and changing area. The room was beautiful with really comfortable beds. The weather was fantastic so we got to enjoy the beautiful gardens and... More

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Belfast, United Kingdom
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 June 2013

A friend and myself checked into the hotel for one night, we were by happy with the service and surroundings. However, on the day we checked in it was around 23 degrees we were escorted to our room by the concierge the room was alike to a sauna, stifling hot. He suggested opening the window and pulling the blinds to... More

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Cambridge, England, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 June 2013 via mobile

I have never stayed in a hotel as lovely as this. We were there for an awards evening and had rooms booked for the night. The staff could not have been more helpful and friendly. My room was lovely, huge bath and shower with complimentary rubber duck! The bed was also huge and so comfy. I had a view of... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 June 2013 via mobile

My four friends organised a trip to the Culloden Spa for us all to celebrate my special birthday. Wow what a way to remember it. From the minute we walked in and got greeted, the superb food, the high quality cleanliness of the pool and changing area and then the pre and post treatment relaxation rooms, not to mention the... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 June 2013

My husband and myself spent the most relaxing weekend here for our anniversary. The service we received from the minute we arrived until we left was 5 star. We ate at the Cultra Inn on both nights and enjoyed it very much.The breakfasts were the best we have ever had. We had to wait 15 minutes on the Sunday morning... More

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Derry, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 June 2013

Myself and my girlfriend have stayed on this hotel on numerous occasions now and we cannot wait to get back!! You will never fully understand how fantastic the Culloden five star experience is until you go and pay them a visit, meet the staff, have a cocktail in the Crozier Lounge, taste the local food and stay in one of... More

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Dundee
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 June 2013

My wife and I spent our first anniversary in the Culloden as we had our reception there a year previously. I can only say how fantastic the staff and accommodation were. Our meal was one of the best that either of us have had and the service impeccable, particularly our waiter Ryan. We were offered one of the suites for... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 June 2013

This hotel sits on the south edge of Belfast Loch, superb spot to begin with. The grounds of the hotel are beautiful to walk around, spotted with great pieces of sculpture from local artist. The building itself is full of majesty and today stands to the testimony of great architects and builders of the past. The food service is outstanding... More

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  • Mitre Restaurant(7)
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Additional Information about Culloden Estate & Spa

Address: Bangor Road, Holywood BT18 OEX, Northern Ireland
Region: United Kingdom > Northern Ireland > County Down > Holywood
Amenities:
Bar/Lounge Business Centre Fitness Centre Free Parking Restaurant Room Service Suites Swimming Pool Wheelchair access
Hotel Style:
Ranked #2 of 3 hotels in Holywood
Price Range: ££
Hotel Class:5 star (5*)
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
Standing high on the wooded slopes of the Holywood hills, overlooking Belfast Lough, is the magnificent Culloden Estate and Spa, one of the most prestigious 5 star hotels in Northern Ireland.Originally built as an official palace for the Bishops of Down, the Culloden stands in 12 acres of beautiful gardens and is 5 miles from Belfast City Centre. The exclusive Spa offers health and leisure facilities, and a full range of ESPA spa therapies. ... more   less 
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