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!
Autumn/ Winter Breaks – 2025
Midweek Autumn Getaway | From £285
Available Monday - Thursday from 1st September and 13th November 2025. Subject to availability.
- Overnight stay
- Access to The Spa from 12 noon on day of check-in to check-out
- 60-minute lakeside botanical bathing experience
- 3 course evening meal
- Breakfast the following morning
A Toast to Autumn | From £175
Available throughout September - November 2025. Subject to availability.
- Overnight stay
- Access to The Spa from 12 noon on day of check-in to check-out
- Private Duo Clay Ritual
- Complimentary bottle of bubbly
- Breakfast the following morning
Burrow Down
Available Monday – Thursday during January & February
Sometimes, the best therapy is a night away to rest, recharge, and burrow down in comfort. This overnight escape offers the perfect blend of rejuvenation and serenity, all wrapped in the warm hospitality of The Rabbit Hotel & Retreat.
Includes:
- Overnight stay
- Access to The Spa from 12 noon
- Private Duo Clay Ritual
- Breakfast the following morning
A dreamy midweek or weekend retreat for those who crave calm and connection in equal measure.
Price: From £220 per room
Book Now: https://www.rabbithotel.com/burrow-down.html
All Wrapped Up
Available Monday – Thursday during January & February
We've wrapped up the perfect New Year stay for you to enjoy with your favourite person. Indulge in relaxation, flavour, and a touch of sparkle — the perfect gift to yourself or someone you love.
Includes:
- Overnight stay
- Access to The Spa from 12 noon
- Private Duo Clay Ritual
- 3 course evening meal in The Rabbit Restaurant
- Breakfast the following morning
Unwind, dine and delight in this seasonal stay that’s guaranteed to make you feel all wrapped up in luxury.
Price: From £330 per room
Book Now: https://www.rabbithotel.com/all-wrapped-up-2.html
Additional overnight stay packages:
Hop to It | From £175 per room
The Getaway | From £285 per room
The Full Works | From £525 per room
The Lake House | From £1000 (sleeps 10)
Festive Stays
The Festive Getaway
Available from 17th November – 23rd December
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 the following morning
From £295 per room
Book Now: https://www.rabbithotel.com/the-festive-getaway.html
Fizz the Season
Available 1st – 31st December (excludes 25th December)
‘Tis the season to sparkle! Celebrate the most wonderful time of the year with a luxurious overnight escape designed to make spirits bright. Pop, fizz and unwind in festive style with a night of indulgence at The Rabbit Hotel & Retreat.
Includes:
- Overnight stay
- Access to The Spa from 12 noon
- Private Duo Clay Ritual
- Complimentary bottle of bubbles
- Breakfast the following morning
Whether you’re toasting with friends or treating someone special, this festive stay promises a night of pure relaxation and radiant cheer.
Price: From £195 per room
Book Now: https://www.rabbithotel.com/fizz-the-season.html
A Crackin’ Christmas
Available 24th – 26th December
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.
From £635 per person sharing
Book Now: https://www.rabbithotel.com/a-crackin-christmas.html
New Year's Eve - Dinner, Bed & Breakfast
Wednesday 31st December
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 11am.
From £550 per room
Book Now: https://www.rabbithotel.com/new-years-eve-2.html