Standing high on the wooded slopes of the Holywood hills, overlooking the County Antrim coastline, the Culloden stands in 12 acres of beautiful secluded gardens and woodland and is one of the most prestigious hotels in Northern Ireland. Inside, palatial design, fine antiques and the highest levels of personal service combine to lend it a unique air of elegance. Each of the 105 guestrooms are exquisitely decorated and tastefully furnished to provide a true feeling of calm and relaxation and many of the rooms have wonderful views over the hotel gardens and down towards Belfast Lough.
The hotel’s award-winning “Mitre Restaurant” remains one of the finest in Northern Ireland where guests enjoy food prepared by Paul McKnight, one of the country's leading chefs. With an air of gothic elegance, it is a tranquil venue in which to enjoy varied cuisine. There is a wide choice available on the table d´hôte menu and you can be sure that fresh Irish produce is always used. Diners can enjoy music from the resident pianist on Friday and Saturday evenings, as well as Sunday lunchtimes. The Mitre is open for Sunday Lunch 12.30 - 2.30pm. Dinner is served from 7.00pm - 9.30pm Monday to Saturday, and from 7.00pm - 9.00pm on Sundays. A casual lounge menu is available each day in the hotel from 9.00am to 7.00pm.
Guests can also enjoy a more informal meal or drink in the “Cultra Inn”, which is set in the hotel gardens. The Cultra Inn has an airy yet relaxing atmosphere and is renowned for serving some of the most satisfying and wholesome food in the area. It’s therefore perfect for a tasty lunch or pint by the fireside and is open all day from 12.00pm - 12.00am. The lunch menu is available daily, 12.00 - 5.00pm, and dinner is served 5.00pm - 9.30pm.
And last but not least, the hotel’s exclusive Spa offers a full range of health and leisure facilities, and a full range of ESPA spa therapies.