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The Culloden Estate & Spa

The Culloden Estate & Spa

5 Star Hotel
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Venue Details

Guest Capacity
10-450
Per Person
£90.00

Venue Hire Price
N/A
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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.

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 , Chloe Girvin and Ailie Greer
Michelle Wells , Chloe Girvin and Ailie Greer
Senior Events Manager and Team
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What people are saying!

Average Rating: 5 out of 5 - based on 61 reviews
Sarah and Andrew Robb
wedding on Thu, 17th of April, 2025
Our experience with The Culloden (and Chloe) was second to none from start to finish, and we would absolutely recommend any couple to book their big day at The Culloden. The venue itself is spectacular, the food is fantastic, and the hospitality is first class. The planning stage of the big day was

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made extremely easy with Chloe's help, and she certainly put us both at ease throughout. Communication was excellent throughout the entire process, and everything went really well on the day. Any changes we had on the lead up to the big day were like water off a duck's back and were handled perfectly by the team at The Culloden. We had our ceremony in the Lady Jane Tower and our reception in the Hollywood Suite. On the day, we were both looked after very well throughout by Aaron. Absolutely recommend this venue.

Review submitted on Mon, 1st of September, 2025
Chloe McCallum
wedding on Fri, 8th of August, 2025
We had our wedding on 8th August 2025 at the Culloden in the Holywood Suite. Chloe was our wedding coordinator and was absolutely brilliant from our initial visit. She was very responsive, enthusiastic and genuinely cared that our wedding day went exactly to plan. Chloe helped us throughout the

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planning process and was always there to give recommendations. She greeted us before the ceremony and made us feel very relaxed.

Everything on the day was perfect! The food was amazing, the service was exceptional, and the set-up was beautiful. Aaron was the coordinator on the day; he was very attentive, nothing was an issue, and they were very flexible with any changes in the schedule. Our guests were very complimentary of the food, the service and how smoothly the day went while also having a relaxed atmosphere - exactly what we were aiming for.

Review submitted on Sun, 31st of August, 2025
Rachel Taylor
wedding on Sat, 16th of August, 2025
We got married in the Holywood suite on 16.8.25, and honestly, nothing could have gone better. Ailie and Michael were so fantastic and their job on the day itself and the lead-up. Nothing was ever a problem, and the attention to detail was second to none. Everyone complimented us on how good a day

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it was and how smoothly everything ran. The food was amazing and left our guests very happy with full bellies!

The staff during the day were also fantastic, and it genuinely was the best day from start to finish!

If only we could do it all again!

Review submitted on Wed, 20th of August, 2025
Ryan Moore-Brown
wedding on Sun, 10th of August, 2025
We had the best day of our lives at the Culloden Estate and Spa. From the very first meeting with the Events team back in February 2024, through to the day itself, every interaction with the team was a pleasure. Ailie was a privilege to work with at all times - she was responsive, and was wonderful

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at giving ideas or advice if there was something we weren’t 100% sure on, and nothing was too much trouble for her or anyone else in the team.

On the wedding day, we arrived at the main entrance and were greeted with a red carpet and a glass of champagne each on arrival. The staff were wonderful at making sure our guests knew where to go and where to sit, and all of our guests were so complimentary.

The Lady Jane tower was stunning for the ceremony, and we had our evening reception in the Holywood suite, which was wonderful as well. The canapés during the drinks reception were delicious too, and everyone thoroughly enjoyed them.

Aaron was our coordinator for the day, and he was so attentive, calm and collected, and everything went so smoothly and without a hitch. All of our guests commented on how perfectly everything went, and a lot even said it was the best wedding they had ever been to, and I put a lot of that down to the professionalism and expertise of everyone at the Culloden.

I think the best way to sum up our day is that we were made to feel like the most important people in the world during our wedding day and the day after. We were given a complimentary late check-out, which was so much appreciated. Our suite had a lovely card, champagne and cupcakes from the team, and every single member of staff was so friendly and utmost professional. Somehow, every member of the team knew we were the wedding couple, even if we hadn’t been dealing with them directly, so well done to the Culloden for coordinating this lovely touch too!

Breakfast the next morning in Vespers was lovely, and again, everyone was so complimentary.

I could write a book, but I hope this sums up!

Review submitted on Fri, 15th of August, 2025
G Baillie
wedding on Fri, 25th of July, 2025
Extremely helpful events team and beautiful venue. Ailie was excellent in coordinating our day and thought of every detail. The team were very proactive and the event ran perfectly smoothly. The team were also very flexible and incredibly friendly, adding to the enjoyment of the day.

Venue Details

Guest Capacity
10-450
Per Person
£90.00

Venue Hire Price
N/A

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Awards

Top Rated Wedding Venue in Down 2023

Events

21 Sep 2025 - Culloden Wedding Showcase View Details

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