Culloden Estate and Spa Culloden Estate and Spa, Bangor Rd, Holywood BT18 0EX, UK

Standing high on the slopes of the Holywood Hills, overlooking Belfast Lough and the County Antrim Coastline, is the magnificent Culloden Estate and Spa, the most prestigious luxury five star hotel in Northern Ireland. Originally built as an official Palace for the Bishops of Down, the Culloden stands in 12 acres of beautiful secluded gardens and woodland. Palatial surroundings, exquisite decor, fine antiques and exceptional service combine to give the Culloden Estate and Spa a unique air of elegance.

A recent renovation programme has ensured that the Culloden Estate and Spa remains one of the top hotels in Ireland. Following the impressive bedroom, spa and restaurant refurbishments the Culloden continues to attract guests from around the world and pick up prestigious accolades, most recently being named Luxury Hotel of the Year at this year’s Irish Hotel Awards and highly commended at the first ever Georgina Campbell Breakfast Awards in the Best 5-Star Hotel category

With all its tranquil opulence you could be forgiven for thinking the Culloden is a rural retreat, however this beautiful property has the added advantage of being just 10 minutes from Belfast City centre and is conveniently located to many of Northern Ireland’s major visitor attractions.

Guests at the hotel can also enjoy an extensive range of dining and socialising options. A sumptuous  Afternoon tea in the Drawing Room, Fine Dining in the Mitre Restaurant or relax by the fire in the cosy Cultra Inn.

Parking

• The venue does have its own car park.

Venue Car Park

• Parking is free for all users.
• The car park is at the side of the venue.
• The car park type is open air/surface.
• The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 430cm x 500cm (14ft 1in x 16ft 5in).
• The nearest designated bay is 20m (22yd) from the main entrance.
• The furthest designated bay is 25m (27yd) from the main entrance.
• The route from the car park to the entrance is accessible to a wheelchair user with assistance.
• Assistance may be required because there is / are slopes/ramps.
• The car park surface is tarmac.
• There is not a dropped kerb / non stepped access from the car park to the venue.
• The patron does not have to cross a road.
• The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.

On Street Parking and Drop-off Details

• There is a designated drop off point.
• The drop off point is located at the main entrance.

Comments

• The hotel offers a valet parking service.
• There is level access to the helipad at the rear of the car park.

Reception

• The reception desk is 3m (9ft 10in) from the main entrance.
• There is level access to reception from the entrance.
• The reception desk is medium height.
• The desk does not have a lowered section.
• Lighting levels are bright.

Room:
General Information

• The Tourist Board rating is 5.
• There are 105 rooms in total.
• There are 103 standard rooms on other floors.

Accessible Rooms

• There are accessible ensuite facilities.
• There is / are 2 room(s) which has / have accessible ensuite facilities.

Location of and access to rooms with accessible ensuite

• There is level access from an accessible entrance.
• This is by lift.

Accessible Room

• The room number or room name viewed was 302.
• The width of the door is 75cm (2ft 6in).
• The height of the bed is 35cm (1ft 2in).
• The measurement between the bed base and floor is 70cm (2ft 4in).
• Light switches are within 120cm from floor level.
• There is not a functional emergency alarm in the room.
• No emergency alarm is fitted in the room.
• An adjoining room is not available.
• Assistance dogs are welcomed to stay with guests in accessible rooms.

Accessible Ensuite

• The width of the door to the ensuite is 80cm (2ft 7in) (2ft 7in).
• The door opens outwards.
• The door is light.
• The door is locked by a twist lock.
• The dimensions of the accessible ensuite are 200cm x 250cm (6ft 7in x 8ft 2in).
• There is a lateral transfer space.
• As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
• The lateral transfer space is 60cm (1ft 12in).
• There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
• There is not a flush on the transfer side.
• Wall mounted grab rails are available.
• As you face the toilet, the wall mounted grab rails are on both sides.
• The toilet seat is 49cm (1ft 7in) above floor level.
• There is a toilet roll holder.
• The toilet roll holder cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
• The toilet roll holder is not placed higher than 100cm in height.
• There is a sink.
• The height of the sink is 70cm (2ft 4in).
• The tap type is lever.
• There is a mixer tap for the sink.
• There is a functional emergency alarm in the ensuite.
• There are mirrors.
• Mirrors are placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.

Wheel In Shower

• There is a wheel in shower.
• The shower head is adjustable.
• The shower control type is lever.
• The shower seat is none.
• There are handrails available.

Signage, colour contrast and lighting in accessible rooms

• There is no additional signage on or near the hotel door.
• The colour contrast between the external hotel room door and wall is good.
• The colour contrast between the walls and floor is good.
• The colour contrast between the internal hotel room door and wall is good.
• The colour contrast between the external ensuite door and wall is good.
• Lighting levels are bright.

Colour contrast and lighting in accessible ensuite

• The colour contrast between the internal ensuite door and wall is good.
• The colour contrast between the walls and floor in the ensuite is good.
• The colour contrast between the drop down rails and wall is poor.
• The colour contrast between the grab rails and wall is poor.
• Lighting levels are bright.

Auxiliary Aids - General

• Some hotel rooms have auxiliary aids for people with sensory impairments.
• The available auxiliary aid(s) is(are) Teletext/subtitles/Ceefax.
• Assistance dogs are welcome to stay with guests in rooms.

Ground Floor Standard Rooms

• There are standard rooms on the ground floor.
• There is level access to ground floor rooms.

Standard Rooms on Other Floors

• There are standard rooms on other floors.
• The other floors can be accessed by lift.