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The Rabbit Hotel & Retreat

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  • Four Star Quality Assurance
Four Star Quality Assurance
882 Antrim Road, Templepatrick, Co. Antrim, BT39 0AH
The Rabbit Hotel & Retreat

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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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Facilities

Accessibility

  • Guide dogs permitted

Catering

  • Bar
  • Licensed
  • Restaurant on Premises
  • Room service
  • Serve breakfast
  • Serve lunch
  • Special dietary requirements catered for

Children & Infants

  • Cot & Highchair Available

Establishment Features

  • Gift vouchers
  • Live music
  • Lost property
  • Private rooms
  • Robes available
  • Showers
  • Slippers available
  • Toilets
  • Towels available

Leisure Facilities

  • Outdoor pool
  • Sauna
  • Spa bath
  • Swimming Pool On Premises
  • Wifi

Parking & Transport

  • On site parking

Payment Methods

  • All major credit/debit cards accepted

Provider Preferences

  • Al fresco dining
  • Dogs Welcome Inside
  • Dogs Welcome Outside
  • Family Room on request

Room / Unit Features

  • Ground floor bedrooms available
  • Hairdryer Available
  • Hairdryer in all bedrooms
  • Ironing Facilities
  • Ironing facilities in all units
  • Pets accepted in some units
  • Radio in all bedrooms
  • Sleeps 2
  • Sleeps 4
  • Sleeps 6
  • Tea & coffee making facilities
  • TV
  • TV In Bedrooms

Special Offers

  • The Full Works

    From £515 per room per night

    The clue is in the name! Enjoy the full works at The Rabbit Hotel & Retreat, the perfect package to experience real R&R, with a chic chilled spa with beautiful views across the lake. Includes: overnight stay, access to The Spa from 12 noon on day of check-in to check-out, 60-minute botanical bathing experience, 60-minute treatment of choice, 3 course meal in the AA rosette restaurant and breakfast.

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  • Hop to It

    From £190 per room per night

    Hop to The Rabbit! Feel relaxed and refreshed with a trip to the show-stopping spa, with a Duo Clay Ritual to detoxify your body and mind. Enjoy catching up on those all-important ZZZ's in your comfy guestroom with all the necessities with a few quirks along the way. Includes: overnight stay, access to The Spa from 12 noon on day of check-in to check-out, duo clay ritual, or upgrade to a 60-minute private botanical bath, breakfast.

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  • Sleigh All Day

    From £129 per person

    Let the stresses of the season melt away as you sink into blissful tranquility, relaxing under the twinkling disco ball in our Roman Bath. Whether you’re treating yourself or surprising someone special, our Sleigh all Day package is the perfect way to celebrate the joy of the season and indulge in a moment of well-deserved pamperingIncludes: Leisurely access to The Spa from 8am, 1 course Spa Lunch and soft drink in The Palm House, Choice of 2 x 30 minute treatments.

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  • Lakeside Zen

    From £85 per person

    A clay ritual with a difference! Enjoy a cinnamon duo clay ritual to detox the body and mind, exhale Christmas stress, inhale festive zen! Includes: All day access to The Spa, 1 course spa lunch in The Palm House with a glass of mulled wine, Cinnamon Duo Clay Ritual.

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  • Festive Getaway

    From £280 per room per night

    We all know that Christmas preparations can get a little overwhelming so escape to The Rabbit, a festive wonderland nestled by a charming lake. This package is designed with you in mind to provide all the relaxation vibes with a quirky twist. Allow us to pamper you with a festive getaway with all the trimmings this December. Includes: Overnight stay, Access to The Spa from 12noon on the day of check-in, Duo Clay Ritual or upgrade to a private botanical bath, Hot chocolate & cookies to your room for a festive bedtime treat, Breakfast.

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    Christmas & New Year - redeem this special offer between 10/11/2024 and 23/12/2024

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  • A Crackin' Christmas

    From £565 per person sharing 

    Experience something a little different this year and spend Christmas with us. We promise a warm welcome, good food and cosy vibes. Exhale Christmas stress and inhale festive zen with luxury spa facilities, tuck into a hearty homecooked breakfast, get ready for Lakeside Garden campfire s’mores and have the perfect Christmas Day Chef’s Supper to top you up. Includes: 2 night stay, Breakfast on both mornings, Christmas morning breakfast includes a bucks fizz or bloody Mary, Cosy up in the lounge to enjoy a movie to get you in the festive mood,Festive feasts throughout your stay, from small plates on arrival, Christmas Day Lunch, supper, campire s'mores and more!

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