The Exceptional Culloden Estate and Spa ~ plus some Belfast Hotel Offers

The gothic style Culloden Hotel in Co.Down has a striking majesty and imposing presence in the Hollywood Hills.

Most people will more than likely be staying home for Christmas. Even so, there is still time to fit in a short hotel break as we get closer to the main event of Christmas Day. It could fit in neatly with Christmas plans - time for gift shopping, time for a break away with friends or simply time-out from the hectic pressure of the festive season.

A nice hotel stay could take you anywhere in Ireland, and one destination of choice might be a visit to Belfast. That in turn also could take you to one exceptional hotel, the Culloden Estate and Spa - a five star gem in the hills of Hollywood overlooking picturesque Belfast Lough.

The Culloden is the type of hotel which impresses you from the outset. The entire hotel is plated in luxury and superbly presented. Public areas are warmly inviting, the decor is lavish and the whole ambiance suggests premier standards and finesse. Straight away it's that reassuring feeling which says .... “it's good to be here.”

The hotel's Mitre Restaurant is highly regarded and has garnered itself a solid reputation for a distinctive culinary style that has placed it high in the esteem of committed food lovers. My recent quick stop-off did not give me the time to enjoy its fine gourmet delights, but hopefully I will remedy that on my next visit. So more at a later time perhaps when one has more of an opportunity to discover the true passion at the heart of this famed restaurant.

The Mitre Restaurant has a distinctive culinary style that
places it high in the esteem of committed food lovers.

If rest and relaxation were to bring you here, you will find exactly what you are looking for. It just has that lovely sedate air about it. Naturally, you are going to find this most apparent in The Culloden's wonderful spa. And there is much to entice here - luxurious facilities, ethereal treatments and the certain touch of skilled hands. A 'sanctuary for mind and body' is how the essence of this spa is described. That is, in fact, as good a description as you will need if you are to wonder about the experience. If you are also wondering about the signature line, it is of course the superb ESPA range.

The Culloden is without doubt a quality hotel offering a superior experience. But it is one among a fine choice of hotels in or near Belfast. You could take your pick from any and be confident of a pleasant and restful stay. Also, a browse through our current Irish Spa offers would give you plenty of great recommendations for a delightful wellness experience, but I would certainly suggest that The Culloden Estate and Spa would fulfill and surpass your expectations.

Just in case I've given you the nudge to enjoy a stay in Belfast, here is our feature deal ......

The deck level swimming pool at the Culloden's Health Club.

Belfast Hotels special offers

Belfast has now the added attraction of the fascinating interactive exhibition, Titanic Belfast, which gives an insight into the history and story of the doomed liner. Another part of Ireland with associations to the Titanic is Cobh, in Co. Cork, and in the New Year I hope to visit this quaint town as well, of course, as Cork city itself. Naturally, I will be keeping you up-to-date on all the latest hotel offers I can find.

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