Standing on the wooded slopes of the Holywood hills, overlooking Belfast Lough and the County Antrim coastline, is the magnificent Culloden Hotel, Northern Ireland's most prestigious 5 star hotel. Originally built as an official palace for the Bishops of Down, the Culloden stands in 12 acres of beautiful secluded gardens and woodland. Palatial surroundings, fine antiques and the highest levels of personal service combine to give the Culloden a unique air of elegance.

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

Enjoy a pre dinner drink in one of the delightful bars followed by fine dining in the AA rosette winning Mitre Restaurant.

The Elysium at the Culloden Hotel is a haven in which to soothe away the cares and stresses of modern life. A superbly equipped fitness suite, a dance studio, jacuzzi and unique marble steam room, and of course the deck level pool are all available for guests.

The City of Belfast and its surrounding country side offer countless opportunities for sighseeing, shopping and leisure.

Golf
The Culloden is within pitching distance of many fine parkland courses, the most renowned of which is the Royal Belfast. Golfing enthusiasts can enjoy privileged tee-off times.This superb 18-hole parkland course sits on the brink of Belfast Lough and has a unique pedigree. As Ireland's oldest golf club, founded in 1881 it is evident that over a century of tradition and painstaking care can be seen in every nook and cranny of this superbly maintained course. Further golf courses nearby include Blackwood Golf Centre, Hamilton Golf Club, Helen's Bay Inland, Bangor, Clandeboye and Dufferin.