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

Facilities

Parking
Guest Accommodation
Spa
Civil License
Fully Accessible
Outdoor Ceremony

Meet the Dream Maker

Michelle Wells

Senior Events Manager

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What people are saying!

Average Rating: 5 out of 5 - based on 49 reviews

It's been just over a week since our wedding and we are still on a high from how beautiful our day was – with so much thanks to everyone at the Culloden.

We got married in church and were looking for a reception venue. We met with Michelle, the Senior Event Manager, and she was so helpful in …

discussing our ideas and showing us different rooms that could be suitable. We were blown away by how stunning the hotel is, including the grounds and facilities. We knew straight away we wanted our celebration there. Throughout the months of planning, Michelle was supportive, nothing was too much trouble, and she was a pleasure to work with.

I stayed over at the hotel the night before, and the night of, our wedding (the Blackwood suite is incredible!) and from the very moment I checked in, I was treated like royalty. I was surprised – but delighted- that every single member of staff I came across seemed to know who I was and that I was getting married. Jonathan, the Head Concierge, is a true gentleman and he and his team could not do enough for me.

On the day of our wedding, staff came to wave me off to the church and to wish me luck. When our guests arrived at the hotel, everything went so smoothly thanks to Aaron, the Function Manager, and his team. It seemed like every member of staff in the hotel was celebrating our marriage and I could not have felt more valued and cared for. We had a number of vegan guests and the chef created the most delicious menu. All of the food was incredible, my guests raved about it and there was plenty of it. After dinner we went to the Cultra Inn who reserved a dedicated area for us and provided food later in the evening – again, all arranged by Michelle.

Our overall experience of choosing the Culloden for our wedding celebration was pure luxury and I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend it as a wedding venue. Thank you to everyone at the Culloden for your support and for making our wedding day so special. Patrick & Angela xx

Review submitted on Sun, 23rd of March, 2025

We had a wonderful day at The Culloden, with great support from all the staff who helped us, both before and on the day. The organisation was just perfect, from Michelle in the Events Office from a year in advance to Aaron managing everything on the day and Saskia providing great service behind the …

bar. Other members of the team did a great job too, we can't thank everyone enough.

We had our wedding in the Hollywood Suite, using both the bar/lounge and the main room, which worked really well as we alternated between the two while the main room changed from the ceremony room to the dining room to the evening entertainment venue. We also took some great photos out on the balcony/patio, enjoying some fabulous February sunshine. The Culloden looked fabulous.

We would thoroughly recommend The Culloden as a wedding venue, we had a fantastic day.

Rosie and Simon

Review submitted on Thu, 6th of March, 2025

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