The Rabbit Hotel & Retreat
Located lakeside in Templepatrick, just 20-minutes from Belfast City and 10 minutes from Belfast International Airport, The Rabbit Hotel & Retreat was named Best Place to Stay in Northern Ireland for 2024 by The Times & The Sunday Times. The AA Four Star hotel promises to give you all the creature comforts you love housed in beautifully designed spaces with a few quirks along the way.
With unique bedrooms boasting luxurious amenities including a king-size bed, Dyson hairdryer, Nespresso machine, Marshall Amp and much more, everything you need for an epic stay. Enjoy delicious dining and a chic open-air spa, the hotel exudes all the luxury you would expect from Galgorm’s laid-back little sister, with touch of whimsical charm. The Spa offers resident and day spa guests a mix of sophisticated luxury and Bohemian glam with facilities including a beach bar, lakeside treatments rooms, a steam room, sauna, salt room and hot tubs. Take a dip in the show-stopping Roman bath which boasts a 2-metre overhanging disco ball. Soak up the views from the heated pebble beach, the only one of its kind on the island of Ireland.
If you’re living for the delicious dining, the AA rosette restaurant will look after you. Expect an innovative and seasonally led menu with a warm welcome. Like all good things in life, food is best served around the table with loved ones and there is a menu to please a crowd – appetisers to pique your interest, pizzas for a slice of comfort, sharing options for two, dishes inspired by an Italian American influence, and a lunch spread to keep you going. The Restaurant also boasts a terrace for al fresco dining and a Garden Bar with a teepee showing sports on the TV!
Hunter's Bar is a popular spot for residents and locals to enjoy delicious food, drinks, sports on the big screens and live entertainment Thursday - Monday from 9pm. The Rabbit also offer a complimentary lift home on Friday & Saturdays from 11pm - 1am for those who live within a 3-mile radius of the hotel!
If you're making holiday plans you want your beloved pooch to be part of, The Rabbit have dog-friendly accommodation. The Comfy with Outdoor Bathtub rooms are suitable for your dog(s) to relax in style. As well as the quirky bathtub, the private outdoor space boasts a wood burning stove. Our very own furry friend, Florence the resident dog can’t wait to make new friends when you come to visit.
Experience a stay less ordinary at The Rabbit Hotel & Retreat!
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Location Description
Exit M2 at Templepatrick and drive towards Templepatrick. Go through first roundabout and above is approx 30 yds on LHS set in own grounds.
Description of Features
Modern purpose built hotel in well maintained grounds with fountains. Lake at rear
Date Info
Closing dates: Christmas day and Boxing day closed
The Rabbit Hotel & Retreat
Ballyclare
Co Antrim
BT39 0AH
Four Star Hotel Dogs welcome Cot & Highchair Available Credit/Debit Cards Accepted Hairdryer Available Licensed Premises Swimming Pool On Premises Ground Floor Bedroom(s) Dogs Welcome Inside Dogs Welcome Outside Ironing Facilities WiFi Restaurant on Premises Parking Available Tea/Coffee making facilities TV In Bedrooms Family Room on request TV Showers Toilets Accept NITB Terms and Condition Belfast Visitor And Convention Bureau Lough Neagh Partnership Managed by BVCB Non Tripadvisor Managed by Antrim Taste of Ulster Hotels Hotel Hairdryer in all bedrooms Towels available Sleeps 2 Sleeps 4 Private rooms Room service Robes available Slippers available Ironing facilities in all units Radio in all bedrooms Al fresco dining Guide dogs permitted Gift vouchers Lost property Live music Serve breakfast Serve lunch Bar Special dietary requirements catered for Sauna Spa bath Outdoor pool Sleeps 6 Pets accepted in some units Hotel
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