November 2024: This Christmas, the Culloden Estate & Spa, Northern Ireland’s premier five-star retreat, offers an ideal escape for relaxation and festive cheer.
With new hourly rail services between Dublin and Belfast from Monday to Saturday, and expanded Sunday options, travelling to Belfast has never been easier.
Garden Rooms in November and December are available from €275 per night, with suites from €764 per night, including breakfast*.
Guests can indulge in numerous festive dining options, from casual lunches at the Cultra Inn to elegant dinners at Vespers, led by Executive Chef Mark Begley, and numerous festive afternoon tea offerings with mulled wine or Champagne. For larger groups, private dining options are available.
On Sunday, November 24, the Culloden’s annual Christmas Tree Lighting takes place at 6 p.m., with festive refreshments from 5 p.m. near the scenic Cultra Inn.
For those feeling creative, join acclaimed florist David McConkey’s festive wreath-making workshops on December 1 and 2, complete with Christmas afternoon tea on the first day and a festive supper on the second.
And on Sunday, December 8, the hotel hosts an afternoon of “Cakes and Carols” with seasonal treats and a performance by the Bangor Ladies Choir.
Just a short 15-minute train ride from the nearby Cultra station, the Belfast Christmas Market opens on November 16th, celebrating its 20th year with a Dickensian theme. Enjoy the magic of Victorian England with live storytelling, costumed characters, and over 100 local and international vendors selling festive treats and handcrafted goods—all set against the enchanting backdrop of Belfast City Hall.
Nestled in twelve acres of peaceful gardens on the Holywood hills overlooking Belfast Lough, Culloden Estate & Spa offers a unique blend of grandeur and comfort as part of the esteemed Hastings Hotels Group.
If a break this side of Christmas isn’t an option, Hastings Hotels offers gift vouchers for overnight stays, dining, afternoon tea and spa experiences that can be used across its six hotels, with monetary vouchers also available for added flexibility.
And for the month of November the group is offering 10% off all monetary vouchers of £100 or more.
For more information on all Christmas events and offers, visit Hastings Hotels website (hastingshotels.com) or call +44 (0) 28-9047-1066