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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

About

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
  • Toilets for disabled visitors

Catering

  • Bar
  • Licensed
  • Restaurant on Premises
  • Room service
  • Serve breakfast
  • Serve evening meal
  • Serve lunch
  • Special dietary requirements catered for
  • Vegan Options Available
  • Vegetarian Options Available

Children & Infants

  • Accept children (Minimum age)
  • Baby changing facilities
  • Children's Menu Available
  • Cot / Highchair Available
  • Highchairs Available

Establishment Features

  • Beer garden
  • Business facilities (eg. Fax/ modem)
  • Conference facilities
  • Event venue
  • Gift vouchers
  • Groups accepted
  • Hairdryers
  • Hot Tub
  • Live music
  • Lost property
  • Pets accepted
  • Private rooms
  • Regular evening entertainment - Thursday - Monday in Hunter's Bar
  • Robes available
  • Showers
  • Slippers available
  • Spa Facilities
  • Toilets
  • Towels available
  • Welcome single sex groups, eg stag/hen parties
  • Wifi

Leisure Facilities

  • Outdoor pool
  • Sauna
  • Spa Bath / Jacuzzi
  • Swimming Pool On Premises

Parking & Transport

  • On site parking

Payment Methods

  • Additional charge for pets
  • All major credit/debit cards accepted
  • Euros accepted
  • Midweek breaks
  • Weekend breaks

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
  • Non smoking rooms available
  • Pets accepted in some units
  • Radio in all bedrooms
  • Sleeps 2
  • Sleeps 4
  • Sleeps 6
  • Tea & coffee making facilities
  • TV
  • TV In Bedrooms

Specialist Features

  • Disabled access rooms

Special Offers

  • The Full Works

    From £525 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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  • A Toast to Autumn

    From £175 per room based on 2 sharing 

    Get ready to raise a glass to the cosiest season of the year at The Rabbit. The perfect autumn getaway for those who want to relax, reset and indulge in serious spa vibes.

    Enjoy access to our award-winning spa from 12:00, a private Duo Clay Ritual to detox and unwind and a delicious breakfast the next morning to fuel your chill.

    Oh and did we mention the complimentary bottle of bubbly waiting for you on arrival? Cheers to that!

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  • The Wrap Edit

    From £119

    Wrap yourself in calm and let the outside world wait this Autumn. The Wrap Edit is your midweek spa escape, made for slowing down and switching off. Start with access to our show-stopping Spa from 8am, then reset with a 60-minute treatment that combines a dry body brush, a nourishing body wrap and a soothing shoulder and scalp massage. And because no day at the Spa is complete without it, head to The Palm House for a delicious one-course lunch. Available Mon - Thurs throughout Sept to Nov. T&C's apply subject to availability.

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  • Midweek Autumn Getaway

    From £285 per room based on 2 sharing

    Experience the magic of Autumn at The Rabbit Hotel, where cosy luxury meets breathtaking natural beauty in the heart of Templepatrick. Nestled by the lake, the perfect getaway awaits. Unwind in the show-stopping outdoor spa with a 60 minute lakeside botanical bathing experience. Indulge in a 3 course meal in the AA rosette restaurant and seize the stay in our quirky guestrooms with breakfast the following morning.

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  • Santa Sundays at The Rabbit

    From £46 per person

    Make your festive season extra magical with Santa Sundays at The Rabbit Hotel & Retreat! Bring your little bunnies along for an enchanting day filled with joy and wonder. Enjoy a delicious 4 course meal together before stepping into Santa’s grotto, where the man himself awaits with a special gift for every child. Plus, watch their faces light up with free face painting, adding an extra touch of festive fun! It’s the perfect way to create unforgettable family memories this Christmas season!  Adults £46 per person | Kids £26 per person 

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  • Christmas Party Nights at The Rabbit

    From £54.95

    Get your sparkle on this December and celebrate the festive season in style at The Rabbit Hotel’s legendary Christmas Party Nights. Perfect for festive nights out with friends or a pre-Christmas family get-together, these evenings are designed for maximum fun and festive cheer.

    Kick things off with a welcome festive tipple to get you in the holiday mood, then sit down to enjoy a delicious 3-course Christmas feast packed with seasonal flavours and indulgent treats. Once you’ve savoured every bite, the entertainment begins with live music and a lively atmosphere guaranteed to get you on the dance floor.  Our Christmas Party Nights promise great food, great music and great memories. 

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  • New Year’s Eve Dining at The Rabbit

    From £110 per person

    There’s no better way to celebrate the New Year than with great food, good company and plenty of festive cheer.

    Gather your loved ones around the table and indulge in a sumptuous four-course meal, perfectly complemented by drinks and a vibrant atmosphere. But the night doesn’t end there - join us in Hunter's Bar for the thrilling countdown to midnight, complete with live entertainment and a piper to bring in the New Year. With a complimentary lift home within a three-mile radius, we’ve thought of everything to ensure it’s a night to remember. Raise a glass, soak in the magic and make this New Year’s Eve truly unforgettable.

    T&C's apply, £50.00 non-refundable deposit per person with full payment made 4 weeks in advance.

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  • New Year’s Eve – Dinner, Bed & Breakfast

    From £550 

    Celebrate New Year's Eve with us and ring in 2026 in style! The party of all parties! Spend New Year's Eve at The Rabbit, enjoy a festive float under the mesmerising disco ball, treat your skin to a detoxifying clay ritual with your favourite person, indulge in a delicious 3 course dinner and festive treats and ring in the New Year with us! Indulge in a delicious breakfast the following morning before check out at 11:00. 

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  • Boxing Day Dining

    From £62.95

    Gather your family and friends for a delicious four-course feast, lovingly prepared to delight every palate. But the celebrations don’t end there! Make your way to Hunter's Bar and keep the good times going! With live music, expertly crafted drinks, and a lively atmosphere, it’s the ultimate post-Christmas party you won’t want to miss.

    To make your day even more stress-free, if you live within a three-mile radius, we’ll provide a complimentary lift home. Sit back, relax and enjoy the perfect blend of festive flavours and entertainment - Boxing Day just got even better!

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  • A Crackin’ Christmas  

    From £635 per person

    Experience something a little different this year and spend Christmas with us. We promise a warm welcome, good food and cosy vibes. 

    Christmas Eve - Settle in and kick start the festivities with a delicious menu of seasonal small plates and festive mulled wine. Slip into your robe and head to The Spa, choose between a yuletide private duo clay ritual, a fun interactive spa experience designed to energise, hydrate & detoxify the body and mind, or Festive Botanical Bath, set overlooking the lake surrounded by mother nature. Exhale Christmas stress and inhale festive zen with luxury spa facilities and once thoroughly pampered head back to your room to get ready for Lakeside Garden campfire s’mores and a Christmas Eve tipple. Finish the perfect Christmas Eve with a scrumptious three course meal in the restaurant and enjoy the craic in Hunter’s Bar

    Christmas Day - Tuck into a hearty homecooked breakfast with a glass of fizz or a bloody Mary, it is Christmas morning after all. After a visit from Father Christmas, it’s up to you how to work up an appetite for Christmas lunch. Head to The Spa, take a stroll outside and inhale the fresh countryside air, or get stuck into that pile of presents! We’ve got a movie lounge with cosy seats for that Christmas afternoon snooze or keep the party going and enjoy live entertainment in Hunter’s Bar. There’s always room for more and we have the perfect Christmas Day Chef’s Supper to top you up. For that post-supper splendour, snuggle up beside the fire in Hunter’s Bar with a night cap before eventually drifting off to bed for a good night’s sleep.

    Boxing Day - Top off the festive celebrations with one last trip to The Spa before fuelling up for the journey home with a goodbye breakfast. If you’re not quite ready to leave, extend your stay for a night or two.

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