Glamorous wedding castle hotel in Belfast

Highlights

Since you’re traveling to Ireland for a once-in-a-lifetime experience, make the most out of it by choosing this elopement venue that was originally built as a Bishops’ palace!

12 acres of secluded estate, landscaped gardens, several cozy private apartments, and stunning views of Ireland’s nature paradise. Imagine getting married in a beautiful place like this! The palace-turned-castle-hotel was also recently named by the Irish Hotel Awards as this year’s Luxury Hotel of the Year for its sheer beauty.

Location

Step into the premises of this estate in County Down and you’ll never ask why it keeps receiving awards as one of the best castle hotels in Ireland. It sits in an idyllic location high above the Holywood Hills, with breathtaking views of the Belfast Lough and the surreal coastline of County Antrim.

Ceremony

Couples looking to host an intimate wedding shouldn't be put off by the sheer size of this incredible wedding venue. The luxurious castle hotel in Belfast is perfectly suited to accommodate weddings of all sizes: from as few as 10, and up to as many as 450 people! The venue has a number of smaller suites with maximum capacities ranging from 30 to 70 guests.

You can get married in one of the castle hotel’s function rooms with an authentic royal vibe or outdoors in the garden with a fresh ambiance overlooking the Belfast Lough.

Reception

Have a private dinner after your wedding in one of the venue’s dining rooms with a perfect space for intimate occasions. For a bigger celebration, you can rent the biggest dining room in the venue with a private bar, a lounge, and a terrace overlooking the scenic Irish landscape. If you’re eloping with no guest, you can simply drink the night away in the classy and cozy Lough Bar that serves sumptuous cocktails, premium wines, and other fabulous liquor.

Accommodation

Within the estate’s 12-acre parkland are self-catering lodges and apartments where you can stay before and after the ceremony. After your destination elopement in Ireland, stay for several days more and take a plunge into the breathtaking local Irish scenes and discover the Irish culture deeper.

Take your pick from the several accommodations including one-bedroom lodges, 3-bedroom luxury cottages, 2-bedded duplex apartments, and more. They all have 5-star facilities that guarantee a comfortable local Irish living experience!