The Rabbit Hotel and Retreat

Gym bunny? You might have to take the day off from feeling the burn. The Rabbit Hotel & Retreat is all about hedonism and treating yourself. You’re more likely to find rum cocktails than green smoothies here. 

That said, the hotel does occasionally hold wellness sessions and outdoor yoga classes on the heated beach. And with a backdrop of lakeside views, the Roman bath and the feel of warm sand between your toes, it’s so easy to find your zen. 

Feeling more energetic? If exploring the great outdoors is your thing, The Rabbit is near Antrim Castle Gardens and Lough Neagh for lovely walks. Or take a hike up Cave Hill for spectacular panoramic views of Belfast. You’ll need to check the weather forecast and wear the right footwear - it’s challenging in places.

Sports lovers can head to the picturesque Massereene Golf Club for a round of golf. Just a 15-minute drive away in Antrim, this challenging 18-hole, par-72 parkland course has panoramic views over Lough Neagh.

The Rabbit Hotel is all about good times, with a little sprinkling of glamour. So as you might expect, eating and drinking is a celebratory affair. Whether you’re here with your partner or your pals, nothing brings people together like good food and drink served in a luxuriously laid back atmosphere. 

The Palm House

Stay cosy in your robe and enjoy a delicious lunch at the spa. With delicious treats like nachos and burgers, along with wholesome salads, it would be rude not to try a cocktail or two. Our tip? Try the Jessica Rabbit made with pink gin and prosecco.

The Rabbit Restaurant

Celebrate life's special moments at The Rabbit Restaurant. This AA rosette-winner boasts inspiring menus featuring fresh, local ingredients, perfect for creating delicious memories with loved ones. Enjoy plush surroundings indoors or, for sunny days, head to the al fresco terrace for a casual dining experience. Be sure to arrive early, as terrace and garden tables are first come, first served!

Hunter’s Bar

Craving a pint with friends, a post-spa prosecco, or catching the game on the big screen? Hunter's Bar offers it all. This stylish space transforms effortlessly, whether you're seeking a cosy fireside chat with a creative cocktail or a lively atmosphere with live music. They even cater to furry friends – the lower bar area welcomes well-behaved pooches with treats. You might even meet their resident pup, Florence!

Did someone say ‘pool party’? Nothing says good times more than an outdoor swimming pool complete with its own huge, disco ball suspended over the deliciously warm water! More Roman baths than a pool, this show-stopping centrepiece has glass walls, built-in bubbly aqua beds and even underwater bar stools.

You can drink a cocktail from the beach bar without leaving the comfort of the water. Just scan the QR code and they’ll bring it straight to your bar stool. How blissful is that? The fabulously funky spa even has its own heated pebble beach and a sandy beach, for holiday vibes minus the wrinkly fingers.

Want to turn your spa day into a staycation? The beautifully boutique Rabbit Hotel & Retreat has 33 rooms which offer a host of options. Keep things cosy with a just-big-enough-for two Snug room. Upgrade to a Comfy for more space, a king-sized bed and views over the spa or garden - or add the wow-factor with a romantic Comfy with its own outdoor bathtub. 

Attic rooms feature pitched ceilings and exposed beams, while Luxe rooms are exactly that! This push-the-boat-out option is perfect for occasions when only the best will do thanks to lake views, freestanding baths and separate rainforest showers.

For overnight guests, check-in time is 3pm, while you’ll need to check-out by 11am on your day of departure. For spa days, arrival times vary, so it’s best to check your booking confirmation.

You’ll find it by the side of a beautiful lake in the heart of Templepatrick, a village in County Antrim, Northern Ireland. It’s nine miles north-west of Belfast, and just 10 minutes from Belfast International Airport.

The hotel and that fabulous hotel have enough to keep you occupied all day. But if you wish to venture out you’ll find nature and history on The Rabbit’s doorstep. Titanic Belfast is just 15 minutes away, or you can drive to the Giant’s Causeway in an hour.

The hotel is part of the Galgorm Collection - in fact, it’s often called Galgorm’s chilled-out little sister. Formerly called the Templeton Hotel, when the Galgorm Collection acquired it they gave it a £10m investment and a refurb that was 18 months in the making.

A whopping £2m was spent on the luxury outdoor spa alone. Once a car park, it now offers Swedish saunas, an aromatherapy steam room, a halotherapy salt chamber and Roman-inspired baths and hot tubs.

Sorry! Children under the age of 16 aren’t allowed to use the tranquil, adults-only thermal suite, and you have to be aged 18 or over for treatments. The Rabbit Hotel itself is family-friendly, with one family guest room and kids’ menus. Little chefs can even borrow a special chef’s hat and apron and cook their own pizzas!

Yes it is, with accessible parking spaces and level access to the ground floor. The hotel has a wheelchair lift to take you to the accessible Comfy room on the first floor, with its built-in shower chair, grab rails and pull-cord. The Rabbit Spa is located on the same level as hotel reception, but please note that not all areas of the spa are wheelchair accessible.

Four-legged friends are not allowed in the spa itself, of course, but The Rabbit Hotel is fabulously dog-friendly. They even have their own hotel dog called Florence who loves to meet new friends.

Waggy tails are welcome in dog-friendly Comfy rooms with outdoor bathtub, for £15 per dog, per night. They’ll get a sleeping mat, water and food bowls and even a little welcome gift from Florence.

Good boys and girls can join you for dinner in the lower area of Hunter’s Bar. If you fancied a posher dinner in Rabbit Restaurant, you can leave them in your room - but you’ll need to bring a crate so they don’t hop up on the furniture.

No, there’s no golf club at The Rabbit Hotel & Retreat, but there is one just a 15-minute drive away. Massereene Golf Club is just outside Antrim, and offers 18 challenging holes, set in a parkland golf course with panoramic views over Lough Neagh. It’s so quiet and peaceful the only sounds you’ll hear are the birds and animals, along with the occasional thwack of a golf ball.