Culloden Estate & Spa
Holywood
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 Vespers Restaurant or relax by the fire in the cosy Cultra Inn.
Belfast City Airport
7km
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Time Zone:
GMT+0
Currency:
British Pound
Temperature:
00-00℃
Cost of a Beer:
£5.00
Cost of a 3-Course Meal:
£5.00
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About The Area
Västmanland is one of Sweden’s most practical inland golf regions, offering a strong mix of lakeside courses, parkland layouts and easy access from both Stockholm and Västerås. While “Holywood” does not appear to be a widely recognised place name in Västmanland, the wider area is genuinely useful for golfers, especially those looking for calm Swedish countryside, long summer days and good course variety.
The standout venue is Frösåker Golf & Country Club, located beside Lake Mälaren near Västerås. The club describes itself as being by the shore of Mälaren, around 15 minutes from Västerås and roughly an hour from Stockholm, with an 18-hole course, restaurant, accommodation and conference facilities. The lakeside setting gives the course a scenic, open feel, with water playing a major role and several holes carrying a seaside-style character despite being inland.
Nearby, Orresta Golf & Konferens adds another strong option, positioned between Enköping and Västerås in a natural setting with golf, food, accommodation and conference facilities. Ängsö Golfklubb is also worth considering, with a woodland and parkland course set near Lake Mälaren and Ängsö Nature Reserve.
Golf in Västmanland is best from May to September, when Swedish daylight is long and conditions are most comfortable. Off the course, the region offers Lake Mälaren walks, cycling, castles, forests and Västerås’ harbourfront restaurants. Visit Sweden highlights Västmanland’s nature, including the 250-kilometre Bruksleden trail running through lakes, meadows and forests.
For golfers seeking relaxed Swedish parkland golf, lakeside scenery and easy access from Stockholm, the Västmanland area is a peaceful and underrated choice.
