Name: The Culloden Estate & Spa
Address: Bangor Road, Holywood, Belfast, Down, BT18 0EX, Northern Ireland
Telephone: +44 28 9042 1066
Price range: £90.00
Rating: 5

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5 Star Hotel

Venue Overview

Bangor Road, Holywood, Belfast

Perched on the slopes of the Holywood Hills just outside Belfast, the opulent 5-star Culloden Estate & Spa boasts a commanding view of Belfast Lough and the County Antrim coastline. Set amidst palatial surroundings, the Culloden encompasses 12 acres of secluded gardens and woodland.

Description

Transform a former Bishop's Palace into a lavishly appointed 5-star hotel, perched atop secluded, landscaped gardens overlooking the expansive view of Belfast Lough. This, we believe, creates the ultimate romantic setting for your special day – a magical place where indelible memories are forged. With over 40 years of experience in orchestrating the most significant moments in people's lives, our dedicated wedding coordinators are ready to cater to your every whim. Choose from a selection of remarkable wedding rooms, ranging from intimate to high-society settings. Our award-winning chefs, along with 100 suites of luxury accommodation, contribute to the grandeur of this 19th-century fairytale-style palace. Surrounded by 12 stunning acres of gardens, flowers, pathways, and an awe-inspiring coastal view, it's a dream come true for any wedding photographer.

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Wedding-information 2025 2026

Venue Type

Hotel
Gardens
Historical
Exclusive Use

Style

Classic
Luxe

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Michelle Wells

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What people are saying!

Average Rating: 5 out of 5 - based on 47 reviews

We got married on the 23rd of December 2024 and had our reception in the Stuart Suite at the Culloden Hotel and we loved every minute of it.
From our first visit to view The Culloden we knew it was the perfect setting for our wedding. The staff were attentive to us from the moment we chose to have …

our wedding reception here and Michelle went above and beyond to make sure any questions we had were answered, personally meeting us on a few occasions as well as inviting us to their wedding showcase. We also had a fantastic evening sampling the wedding menu to choose our meal for the Wedding Day, where we were spoilt for choice options. We felt very at ease leaving our wedding day in the hands of The Culloden's very professional wedding coordinators.
Upon arriving at the hotel, the standard of service was phenomenal. Mo was there for every question and query we had on the day and we felt like the highest priority for him - he did a fantastic job as our Master of Ceremonies and accommodating anything we asked for. The timeline of the day ran smoothly with no hiccups. From the call to dinner to the evening buffet, both of which were 5-star, we were relaxed and knew the staff were well organised and would have everything ready for us. The decor was beautiful, we loved the setting of the Culloden, especially at Christmas time and the room was absolutely stunning.
We loved everything about our day and are so thankful to everyone at The Culloden for playing a part in our Happily Ever After and would highly recommend this Hotel as a wedding venue.

Review submitted on Sun, 9th of February, 2025

From ring to wed’ding’ the Culloden were fantastic. The organisers were super helpful and friendly, always willing and able to answer our questions. The grounds and venue lend themselves to a stunning day.

The wedding itself was supervised seamlessly. There were no hiccups and everything ran …

smoothly. We enjoyed the opportunity to step out of the busyness and bathe in the glorious views. The bridal suite was the perfect end to the perfect day. Would go back in a heartbeat!

Review submitted on Sat, 8th of February, 2025

We had the most incredible experience at The Culloden for our wedding, and we couldn’t be more grateful for the amazing service provided.

From the very beginning, our event manager was offering us support and guidance as we planned our big day. Their attention to detail helped us navigate …

every step of the process with ease and confidence.

On the day itself, the staff went above and beyond to ensure everything ran smoothly. They were incredibly friendly and attentive to every guest, making everyone feel welcome and cared for.

We couldn’t have asked for a better experience, and we highly recommend The Culloden to anyone planning their wedding. The combination of great service, beautiful gardens and hotel, made our day truly special. Thank you to everyone who helped make our wedding day so memorable.

Review submitted on Wed, 5th of February, 2025

We cannot recommend the Culloden enough as a wedding venue!
We had viewed several and had hangups with all of them. We finally visited the Culloden and met with Michelle and it was a dream! Michelle was so helpful throughout the wedding planning and put our minds at ease, accommodating our every …

want including llamas on site for guests and our big pup bringing our rings down the aisle!

Review submitted on Mon, 3rd of February, 2025

My wife and I had an amazing experience at the Culloden for our wedding.

We were both well attended to both on the wedding day and during the months of preparation beforehand. Chloe went above and beyond in meeting our needs and requests. She put minds at ease with any concerns and questions we …

had. There was a lot of communication regarding major and minor details which was certainly appreciated by my wife.

We were greeted by the hotel manager on arrival at our reception who ensured we got drinks and food. The reception ran seamlessly and feedback from guests was very positive. Mo was very attentive to our needs and made sure all our guests had a pleasant day. The food and service were exceptional and very enjoyable from start to finish. We will both always remember our special day at the Culloden.

Thank you for helping us create memories here that will last a lifetime.

Review submitted on Sat, 1st of February, 2025