The Culloden Estate and Spa is the flagship property of the Hastings Group and the finest five-star address in Northern Ireland. Originally constructed as a palace for the Bishops of Down, the hotel sits high in the Holywood Hills overlooking Belfast Lough, surrounded by twelve acres of private landscaped gardens. Inside, the atmosphere is one of serene luxury — grand interiors, attentive service, and a genuine sense that guests are somewhere special. An indoor swimming pool, fitness centre, ESPA spa, full restaurant, and bar ensure every need is met without leaving the estate.
Despite feeling entirely removed from the city, the Culloden Estate is just ten minutes from Belfast city centre, making it the perfect base for combining golf holidays in Northern Ireland with a taste of Belfast’s vibrant food and culture scene. Royal Belfast Golf Club is the natural first choice for a round, with the celebrated links courses of the Causeway Coast accessible for those wishing to extend their itinerary.
This is a hotel that genuinely earns its five-star status — not just in facilities, but in the unhurried, personal quality of service. Couples, small groups, and discerning travellers who want somewhere truly distinctive for a Northern Ireland golf break will find it difficult to look past the Culloden.
