Describing itself as ‘Built for a Bishop – Fit for a King’, Culloden Estate and Spa is one of the finest luxury accommodations in Belfast. Enviably sitting atop the Holywood hills and overlooking the County Antrim coastline, it is a place the showcase the best northern Irish landscape. Only 10 minutes away from the city centre, it is ideally located between country and city for endless exploring. Recently refurbished, the hotel looks like a castle on approach and as you cross the threshold you are firmly welcomes with warm Irish hospitality and traditional décor. With 98 bedrooms and suites to choose from, all with the hotel’s iconic King Koil ‘Cloud Beds’. All designed for comfort for both the leisure and the business traveller, you can be sure a good nights sleep is waiting for you here. Passionate about local produce and local flavours, the Culloden Estate’s Restaurant is a place to experience the finest Irish cuisine, all curated by the expert Chef team.

Within 614 acres of irish landscape sits the grand regency mansion of Ballyfin. With boundless space that guests can explore, it offers privacy and discretion for those who seek it. Located within the Slieve Bloom Mountains, there is so much landscape to journey through. 20 bedrooms are housed within the mansion that has been specifically designed for entertaining. Magnificent reception rooms and guest areas have been restored to reflect the Neoclassical and Empire periodic history that the house once existed in. A token of a by-gone era, the Saloon is the central draw for all guests and the main entertainment and event space. Whether it is hosting a party, a wedding or significant celebration, the Saloon is the perfect place to begin. For those just looking for pockets of privacy, The Library runs down the length of the south façade and has many quite corners to lose yourself within. The Conservatory is a light and airy place to take afternoon tea after a morning of walking and for those looking to embed themselves in Irish history, the antiques and artworks throughout have their own stories to tell.

The Westbury, a hotel sitting in the heart of Dublin, has been lovingly delivered by the Doyle Collection. A member of Leading Hotels of the World, the hotel is setting the standard for luxury stays in Ireland’s cultural capital. As you arrive and make your way up the hotel’s staircase, you are immediately welcomed warmly by one of the team and assisted to check in where you can admire the hotel’s Gallery. As the chatter of other guests drifts around you, there is a calmness here that settles on you, immediately allowing you to relax and unwind. Catch a glimpse of people collecting over the hotel’s famous afternoon tea, something you can experience for yourself during the stay, and see the champagne trolley wheeling between each table ready to tempt each guest with a glass or even a bottle. The indulgences don’t just stop there. The hotel is proudly known for its gastronomical offering with The Sidecar Bar & Brasserie and their signature brunch spot WILDE. Guest rooms, decorated and furnished in cool, contemporary style are welcome havens for first time visitors to Dublin or even the most seasoned traveller.