Belfast for the Boys
The five star Culloden Estate and Spa, Belfast is set in 12 acres of secluded gardens with a wonderful view over Belfast Lough and is home to Northern Irelands most exclusive E’SPA spa. At a glance most men would think this was nice hotel but not a Manly Hotel, well this is where they are wrong! The Culloden Hotel & Spa has something to offer every type of man.
The Sporty Man
The Culloden is within pitching distance of many Golf courses, the most renowned of which is the Royal Belfast. Founded in 1881, it is Ireland's oldest golf club. Royal Belfast epitomises all that is great about parkland golf with its large fast greens and gentle, subtly sloping fairways. The course is 6274 yards, and Par: 70, SSS 71. For those of you more interested in rugby – why not catch a local match at Ulster rugby club.
The Culloden also has a state of the art gym withcardiovascular, resistance and free weights equipment. To enhance enjoyment whilst training there is a Cardio Theatre Entertainment System, with a choice of 8 channels to keep the mind occupied while the body exercises. Fully qualified instructors are always on hand to answer any questions about personal training programmes.
Every football fan would be keen to know that the whole of the English Football team has stayed at the Culloden Hotel & Spa. The bar that you are drinking in and even the bed that you are sleeping in may have been the one that your football idol has stayed in and if it is Beckham’s hotel of choice then why not yours?
The Drinking Man
The most notable feature for this type of man is the fact the Culloden has its own pub right on site, The Cultra Inn. Set in the hotels gardens The Cultra Inn has an airy yet relaxing atmosphere and serves traditional pub food. Open from 11am it is the perfect place for a long lunch, to watch the latest sports with friends or for a relaxed drink in the evening.
And if you are heading into the centre of Belfast (only a five minute taxi ride from the hotel), no visit would be complete without a trip around it’s famous and historic pubs. The hospitality of Belfast city and its people is legendary and there’s no better way to enjoy the ‘craic’ and the banter with the locals than over a few Baileys. Pub tours are available, lasting approximately 2 hours and will give you the chance to visit around 6 pubs! If you still have the energy, Belfast has plenty of night clubs in which to dance the night away!
The Relaxed Man
The Spa at Culloden’s new treatment portfolio has been designed specifically with men in mind and features a ‘Mostly for Men’ section. The male treatments offered include hot towels facials, deep sports massages and the unique ‘Celtic Recovery’ treatment, which incorporates a full body massage with a facial.
The Spa at the Culloden is Northern Ireland's most exclusive E’SPA Spa, combined with a private health and leisure club it provides a sanctuary of sheer indulgence for both body and mind. September 2005 saw the completion of a six month project to upgrade The Spa at the Culloden. Over £1/2 million has been spent on the addition of five treatment rooms, bringing the total to eight, and on extending the refreshment and lounge areas. The Spa at the Culloden is perfect for stressed businessmen or those just wanting to relax, here tension, fatigue and stress will just melt away.
The Ladies Man
The Culloden is the perfect setting for a romantic weekend away long walks in the private grounds, a relaxing spa treatment, shopping in Belfast, all rounded off with a starry eyed candle lit dinner in the hotels exclusive restaurant the Mitre. The great thing is, with a pub showing all the highlights, a golf course close by and a spa that specializes in male treatments it is now possible to score major brownie points with your partner and spoil yourself at the same time.
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For further information, please contact either Joanna Cadbury Joanna@grifcopr.com ; Kathryn Peel Kathryn@grifcopr.com, Emily Wilson emily@grifcopr.com or Claire Griffin Claire@grifcopr.com on 020 7385 7090.
