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Culloden Estate & Spa

5.0 of 5
Bangor Road, Holywood BT18 OEX, Northern Ireland
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Culloden Estate & Spa
Ranked #2 of 3 hotels in Holywood
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Rating summary
  • Sleep Quality
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Location
    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
Date Rating
Belfast, United Kingdom
Senior Contributor
26 reviews 26 reviews
3 hotel reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2013 NEW

We arrived on a very wet Saturday morning, checked in easily and were shown to our beautiful room overlooking the sea. We dined each night in the restaurant and can certainly say the food was as expected, cooked well and presented beautifully. Breakfasts each morning were more than adequate and very tasty. We were attending a wedding on Saturday and... More

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Newcastle NI
2 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2013

Things can go wrong no matter where you stay, but how they are dealt with speaks volumes. We went to the Culloden for my husband's birthday 10th May 2013. Unfortunately due to circumstances beyond the hotel's control, our first night was not as we'd hoped. However, when we aired our concerns, they treated us extremely well. We were given a... More

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cullodenhotel, General Manager at Culloden Estate & Spa, responded to this review
17 May 2013

Dear CAF4_NI Thank you for taking the time to write a review on Tripadvisor. I would like to take this opportunity to thank you for your very kind comments regarding the Culloden Estate and Spa. We hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back to the Culloden Hotel in the near future. Yours sincerely Mr Stephen Meldrum General Manager More

Senior Contributor
28 reviews 28 reviews
7 hotel reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 May 2013 via mobile

We stayed here for a wedding in May 2013. The food was lovely, service was great, rooms were well equipped, clean and the bed was huge! We paid 135 for the night. The drinks, as expected, were quite expensive. Due to having another wedding the next day we were unable to make use of the leisure facilities but i hear... More

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cullodenhotel, General Manager at Culloden Estate & Spa, responded to this review
17 May 2013

Dear Amandamc31 Thank you for taking the time to write a review on Tripadvisor. I would like to take this opportunity to thank you for your kind comments regarding the Culloden Estate and Spa. We hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back to the Culloden Hotel in the near future. Yours sincerely Mr Stephen Meldrum General Manager More

Tring, United Kingdom
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5 reviews 5 reviews
4 hotel reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 May 2013 via mobile

I stayed at the Culloden this week on business, it's a fabulous place, stunning scenery and outstanding service. The grounds are impressive, even in the rain, and if you get the right room you'll have wonderful views accross the water. The only thing I can criticise is the price for in room wifi and then the very weak signal and... More

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cullodenhotel, General Manager at Culloden Estate & Spa, responded to this review
17 May 2013

Dear Andrew L I would like to take this opportunity to express my thanks for your kind comments about the Culloden Estate and Spa. I was delighted to learn that you found hotel to be “a fabulous place”. Our wireless internet is provided by BT Openzone, which we believe offers our guests an unrivalled level of service and security. This... More

Belfast, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 May 2013

We recently enjoyed a stay at The Culloden, to celebrate my husbands birthday. Our stay was faultless. This was a gift from a good friend, we were treated to Afternoon Tea, and then evening meal followed by an overnight stay in the Carnoustie Suite. From the moment we entered reception we were treated superbly, the waiting staff were courteous and... More

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cullodenhotel, General Manager at Culloden Estate & Spa, responded to this review
17 May 2013

Dear Sandra M Thank you for taking the time to write a review on Tripadvisor. I would like to take this opportunity to thank you for your very kind comments regarding the Culloden Estate and Spa. We hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back to the Culloden Hotel in the near future. Yours sincerely Mr Stephen Meldrum General... More

Newry
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4 reviews 4 reviews
3 hotel reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 May 2013

Stayed here in jan 2013. Had been wanting to try out this hotel for quite some time and eventually got round to it. Surrondings of hotel really beautiful as was reception area but thats were it stopped. Our room was so basic, so cold and the views were into a back car park. Pool and facilites were worse than disappointing.... More

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Flint, Michigan
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 May 2013

I recently visited Culloden Estate & Spa with my wife as part of a tour group and stayed two nights. The facility itself is stunning and well maintained. The grounds are spectacular. The food we had both down the hill at the pub and at the Mitre was outstanding. And the service we received was fantastic. We had a problem... More

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cullodenhotel, General Manager at Culloden Estate & Spa, responded to this review
17 May 2013

Dear Wbarkey I would like to take this opportunity to express my thanks for your very kind comments about the Culloden Estate and Spa. I was delighted to learn that you found hotel to be “fantastic”. We hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back to the Culloden Hotel in the near future. Yours sincerely Mr Stephen Meldrum General... More

Armagh, United Kingdom
Senior Reviewer
6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 May 2013

We had vouchers for a two night stay in this truly wonderful hotel. From our arrival we were treated like royalty by all the staff who were efficient, friendly and helpful. The food in the Mitre restaurant was delicious and our waitresses were so attentive - nothing was too much trouble. We had sandwiches and coffee in the Crozier lounge... More

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Ballywalter, United Kingdom
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6 reviews 6 reviews
6 hotel reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2013

We recently attended a family wedding at the Culloden and would say that it was excellent. We had a lovely meal and the Stuart Suite was very good and the view from the dinning room was spectacular. The staff were very attentive and our glasses were never empty

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cullodenhotel, General Manager at Culloden Estate & Spa, responded to this review
8 May 2013

Dear 551730Cameron18 Thank you for taking the time to write a review on Tripadvisor. I would like to take this opportunity to thank you for your very kind comments regarding the Culloden Estate and Spa. We hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back to the Culloden Estate and Spa in the near future. Yours sincerely Mr Stephen Meldrum... More

Belfast, United Kingdom
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2013

I was very fortunate to be given a lovely brithday present for Spa treatments and overnight stay. I had attended weddings and other functions at the hotel before, but had never had the opportunity to use the Spa, or even stay overnight. Upon arrival to the Spa we were greeted warmly, A lunch was being provided as part of the... More

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cullodenhotel, General Manager at Culloden Estate & Spa, responded to this review
8 May 2013

Dear Debbie r I would like to take this opportunity to express my thanks for your very kind comments about the Culloden Estate and Spa. I was delighted to learn that you found hotel to be “simply wonderful”. We hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back to the Culloden Hotel in the near future. Yours sincerely Mr Stephen... More

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What travellers say

  • Cultra Inn(29)
  • Star hotel(9)
  • Afternoon tea(8)
  • Belfast lough(7)
  • Mitre Restaurant(7)
  • Nice touch(6)
  • Next morning(3)
  • Beautiful grounds(3)
  • Beautiful hotel(3)
  • Friendly and helpful(3)

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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