The Culloden Estate & Spa Joins Small Luxury Hotels of the World

By Christina Tsangaris

The five-star Culloden Estate & Spa is proud to announce that it has joined the Small Luxury Hotels of the World. SLH is a collection of boutique, independently owned hotels from across the globe and has over 500 properties covering 90 countries in its exclusive membership. The portfolio prides itself in uniting a diverse, hand-picked selection of independently spirited hotels in the best locations, which boast the most beautiful designs and personalised service for luxury travellers.

The Culloden Estate & Spa will be the luxury collection’s only hotel in Northern Ireland, situated only five miles from Belfast City Centre, overlooking Belfast Lough, and featuring 98 bedrooms and suites. The hotel was once the official palace for the Bishops of Down and stands in 12 acres of beautiful, secluded gardens and woodland on the edge of Belfast city. Vespers Restaurant at the Culloden is one of the finest in Northern Ireland and the hotel also has its own pub called The Cultra Inn which is fun for relaxed dining, each offering local quality and seasonal produce.

Last year, The Spa at Culloden completed a significant renovation with new heat experiences, and has launched a new private medi-spa for guests and members alike, where wellness and relaxation combine. The hotel is delighted to be reopening its doors on 24th May (with the Cultra Inn reopening for outdoor dining on 30th April) and will be welcoming back guests with a new Bridgerton-themed afternoon tea, the return of the hotel’s ‘Art in the Garden’ exhibition in Summer – which will showcase the works of Dali, Picasso, Warhol and Banksy to name a few – and the introduction of a new outdoor ‘Bollinger Bus’ to heighten the experience of luxury alfresco dining.

Howard Hastings, Managing Director of Hastings Hotels, comments: “We are delighted to be joining such a renowned portfolio of hotels and resorts. SLH represents the values and dedication to hospitality which identifies our flagship property, the Culloden Estate & Spa. We are honoured to be the portfolio’s only hotel in Northern Ireland look forward to introducing the destination to its members and working closely with the collection.”

Daniel Luddington, Senior Vice President of Development, Small Luxury Hotels of the World, said: “We’re proud to have signed Belfast’s most impressive hotel. The Culloden Estate & Spa is a fine example of what an SLH stands for… independently minded owners, excellent service, great facilities and oozing plenty of charm.”

"We’re proud to have signed Belfast’s most impressive hotel. The Culloden Estate & Spa is a fine example of what an SLH stands for… independently minded owners, excellent service, great facilities and oozing plenty of charm."

Daniel Luddington, Senior Vice President of Development, Small Luxury Hotels of the World

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"We’re proud to have signed Belfast’s most impressive hotel. The Culloden Estate & Spa is a fine example of what an SLH stands for… independently minded owners, excellent service, great facilities and oozing plenty of charm."

Daniel Luddington, Senior Vice President of Development, Small Luxury Hotels of the World
By Christina Tsangaris