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Northern Ireland Hotels and Resorts - Northern Ireland is made up of the six northern counties of the island of Ireland, following political partition in the 1920s. The landscape is generally low rolling hill country with lakes, some forested areas and the Sperrin and Mourne mountain ranges. County Down is famous for its rounded 'Drumlin' hills and Strangford Lough, a picturesque sea Lough with numerous tiny islets. The Glens of Antrim and the Antrim coastline (north east) are areas of outstanding natural beauty, with high sea cliffs, dramatic views, secluded valleys. The Mourne mountains (south) offer wilderness grandeur. Lough Neagh is one of Europe's largest lakes and the centre of a thriving eel fishery since the Middle Ages. The Lough is linked to the River Shannon in the Republic of Ireland by a recently restored canal now used by pleasure craft. The Province's indented coastline has many bays providing good anchorages for yachts.

Northern Ireland is not densely populated and the unspoilt countryside provides an ideal venue for outdoor pursuits. There are many Forest or Country Parks - compact 'National Parks' - maintained by the NI Department of the Environment. Coarse fishing is amongst the world's best and there are some of the world's best salmon and trout rivers. There are a large number of golf courses, several of international championship standard. Sailing, golf, climbing, hill walking, fishing, horse riding and motor sports are popular.

Hastings Culloden Hotel Belfast Northern Ireland 142 Bangor Road, Belfast, Co. Down BT18 0EX, Northern Ireland Hotel Rating: Reserve Inquire View Rates

Standing on the wooded slopes of the Holywood hills, overlooking Belfast Lough and the County Antrim coastline, is the magnificent Culloden Hotel, Northern Irelands mist popular 5 star hotel. Situated only 5 miles from Belfast City Centre, the hotel is a memeber of the exclusive Small Luxury Hotels of the World. Originally built as an official palace for the Bishop of Down, the Culloden stands in 12 acres of beautiful secluded gardens and woodland. Palatial surroundings, fine antiques and the highest level of service combine to give the Culloden a unique air of elegance Show Map

ACCOMMODATION: As you would expect fro a hotel of perfection and prestige, each guest room is exquisitely decorated aand tastefully furnished to provide a true feeling of calm and relaxation. Many of the rooms have wonderful views over the hotel gardens and down towards Belfast Lough. There are 79 exquisite bedroom and suites. Accommodation breakdown is 38 double room, 25 twin room, 4 state island, 5 island suite, 3 tower suites, 3 executive suites and a Grand Palace Suite. HOTEL FACILITIES & SERVICES: The 5 Star Culloden Hotel has becomes Northern Ireland's most pretigious hotel and conference centre. Many fine antiques, valueable paintings, and Louis XV chandeliers make the hotel the most sought after venue in Nothern Ireland for special events and functions. All occasions are catered for with elegance and style. With six purpose-built conference suites and boardrooms, the Culloden is superbly equipped for any event. There are also the Cumberland and Stuart Suites for large events, catering up to 700 guest. The Mitre Restaurant remains one of the finest restaurant in Northern Ireland where guest enjoy food prepared by Paul McKnight, one of the country's leading chefs. It has received many coveted accolades, including an AA Rosette. With an air of gothic elegance, the Mitre Restaurant is the most tranquil area to enjoy a varied menu. The Culloden is within pitching distance of many fine parkland courses, the most renowned of which is the Royal Belfast. This superd 18-hole parkland course sits on the brink of breakfast lough and has a unique pedigree. As Ireland's oldest golf club, founded in 1881 it is evident that over a century of century of tradition and painstaking care can de seen in evry nook and cranny of this superbly maintained course.