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The Rabbit Hotel & Retreat
Ballyclare, Co. Antrim
Launched in summer 2021 after a multimillion-pound-makeover, this youthful hotel has a Balearics vibe, with outdoor spa, lakeside heated-sand beach, beach bar and sunken lounge.
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There's a Balearics vibe to this youthful hotel with its outdoor spa, lakeside heated sand beach, beach bar and sunken lounge – all just a short hop from Belfast International Airport. It was launched in summer 2021 after a multimillion-pound-makeover. The smallest rooms are 'snug' as advertised. The best – dog friendly and styled 'comfy' – have a courtyard, outdoor bathtub and wood burner. Two balconied 'luxe' rooms have a free-standing bath and rainforest shower. Scandi-inspired design features faded Persian rugs on wooden floorboards, cane bedheads. All rooms have a coffee machine. Dine à la carte in the restaurant on pasta, pizzas, burgers, scampi, chargrills. A vegan menu aims far higher than mere rabbit food.
Hotel Details
Address
882 Antrim Rd, Templepatrick, Ballyclare, Co. Antrim, BT39 0AH, Ireland
Bedroom
33.
Openings
all year.
Background Music
soft acoustic covers in restaurant, live in bar at weekends from 9 pm, chilled playlist in spa.
Children
all ages welcome, min. age 16 in spa, children's menu, under-3s stay free.
Dogs
allowed in some rooms, part of bar, max 2 per guest (£15 a night, mat, bowls, treats).
Credit Cards
Amex, MC, Visa.
Prices
B&B doubles from £144.50. À la carte £45, vegan £35.
Facilities
restaurant, bar, lobby, conference and banqueting facilities, civil wedding licence, in-room TV (Freeview), vegan menu, spa (outdoor heated spa pool, 15 x 7m), ½-acre garden, parking, limited wheelchair access in some areas of spa.
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