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The Rabbit Hotel & Retreat

882 Antrim Road
Rated 9.0 in 254 reviews

The Rabbit Hotel & Retreat in Templepatrick, United Kingdom, offers a charming getaway in the heart of Northern Ireland. Nestled amidst picturesque landscapes, this boutique hotel provides a tranquil escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. Guests are welcomed into a stylish and inviting atmosphere, where contemporary design meets rustic charm.

The Rabbit Hotel & Retreat boasts a range of well-appointed accommodations, each thoughtfully designed to create a comfortable and relaxing environment. The interiors feature a blend of modern amenities and traditional touches, ensuring a cozy yet sophisticated stay. Visitors can unwind in the luxurious spa facilities, which include a sauna, steam room, and an outdoor hot tub with stunning views of the surrounding countryside.

The hotel's dining options are equally impressive, showcasing locally sourced ingredients in creative and flavorful dishes. Guests can enjoy a delightful meal in the on-site restaurant, where the menu reflects the best of contemporary Northern Irish cuisine. Additionally, the hotel bar provides a cozy setting for enjoying a wide selection of beverages, from expertly crafted cocktails to local ales and whiskeys.

Meeting and event spaces are available, providing an ideal backdrop for weddings, conferences, and other gatherings. The attentive and friendly staff at The Rabbit Hotel & Retreat are committed to ensuring that each guest's experience is nothing short of exceptional.

With its blend of unique design, top-notch amenities, and personalized service, The Rabbit Hotel & Retreat in Templepatrick offers a memorable stay for those seeking a peaceful and rejuvenating retreat in Northern Ireland.

Climate and Weather

January
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Rain free days
February
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March
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August
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September
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October
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November
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December
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Michelin Restaurants in Templepatrick and near The Rabbit Hotel & Retreat

Castle Upton
Castle Upton
Castle in the United Kingdom
330m / 360yd
Sentry Hill Historic House
Local authority museum in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom
7.4km / 4.6mi
Museum At The Mill
Museum in Newtonabbey, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom
9.4km / 5.8mi
Pogue's Entry Historical Cottage
Pogue's Entry Historical Cottage
House in Antrim, County Antrim, Northern Ireland
8.1km / 5mi
Belfast Castle
Belfast Castle
Mansion in Cavehill country Park, Belfast, Northern Ireland
11.8km / 7.3mi
Belfast Zoo
Belfast Zoo
Zoo in Northern Ireland
10.3km / 6.4mi
Shane's Castle ruins
Shane's Castle ruins
Country house in Antrim, County Antrim, Northern Ireland
11.6km / 7.2mi
Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses
Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses
Nontrinitarian millenarian restorationist Christian denomination
10.6km / 6.6mi
Church of the Holy Evangelists
Church of the Holy Evangelists
Anglican church in Ireland
10.3km / 6.4mi
Fortwilliam Golf Club
UK golf club
11.9km / 7.4mi
Knockagh Monument
Knockagh Monument
Northern Ireland war monument
13.7km / 8.5mi
Alexandra Park, Belfast
Alexandra Park, Belfast
Park in United Kingdom
13.7km / 8.5mi
Cliftonville Golf Club
Golf club in Belfast
12.1km / 7.5mi
Giant's Park
Planned public park in Belfast
13.9km / 8.6mi
Stephen Boyd
Stephen Boyd
Northern Irish actor (1931–1977)
12.8km / 7.9mi
Aluminum Christmas tree
Aluminum Christmas tree
Suburb of Belfast, Northern Ireland
12.5km / 7.8mi
SS Nomadic
SS Nomadic
1911 ship's tender
15.9km / 9.9mi
St Peter's Cathedral
St Peter's Cathedral
Roman Catholic cathedral church for the Diocese of Down and Connor in Northern Ireland
15km / 9.3mi
Titanic Belfast
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15.8km / 9.8mi
HMS Caroline
HMS Caroline
1914 C-class light cruiser
15.7km / 9.8mi
St Anne's Cathedral, Belfast
St Anne's Cathedral, Belfast
Church building in Belfast, County Antrim, Northern Ireland
15.4km / 9.6mi
Titanic Memorial
Titanic Memorial
Memorial in Belfast, County Antrim, Northern Ireland
15.9km / 9.9mi
Belfast City Hall
Belfast City Hall
Civic building in Belfast, Northern Ireland
15.8km / 9.8mi
Belfast and County Down Railway
Belfast and County Down Railway
Former Irish railway linking Belfast with County Down
16km / 9.9mi
Albert Memorial Clock
Albert Memorial Clock
Clock tower in Belfast
15.7km / 9.8mi
The Big Fish
The Big Fish
Printed ceramic mosaic sculpture by John Kindness
15.8km / 9.8mi
HM Prison Crumlin Road
HM Prison Crumlin Road
Prison in Belfast, County Antrim, Northern Ireland
14.1km / 8.8mi
Crumlin Road Courthouse
Crumlin Road Courthouse
Courthouse in Belfast, County Antrim, Northern Ireland
14.3km / 8.9mi
Beacon of Hope
Beacon of Hope
Sculpture by Andy Scott
16km / 9.9mi
Belfast Cenotaph
Belfast Cenotaph
War memorial in Belfast, Northern Ireland
15.8km / 9.8mi
St. Mary's Church, Belfast
St. Mary's Church, Belfast
Roman Catholic Church in Belfast, Northern Ireland
15.4km / 9.6mi
Rise
Rise
Sculpture by Wolfgang Buttress in Belfast
15.4km / 9.6mi
St George's Church, Belfast
St George's Church, Belfast
Church building in Belfast, County Antrim, Northern Ireland
15.8km / 9.8mi
St Patrick's Church, Belfast
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15.1km / 9.4mi
Spirit of Belfast
Spirit of Belfast
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15.8km / 9.8mi
Battle of Connor
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14.3km / 8.9mi
Northern Ireland War Memorial
Northern Ireland War Memorial
War memorial in Belfast, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom
15.4km / 9.6mi
Royal Ulster Rifles Museum
Museum in Belfast, Northern Ireland, UK
15.6km / 9.7mi
W5
W5
Science museum in Belfast, Ireland
15.9km / 9.9mi
Ulster Museum
Ulster Museum
Part of the National Museum of Northern Ireland
16.8km / 10.5mi
Ormeau Park
Ormeau Park
Park in Belfast, Northern Ireland
16.9km / 10.5mi
Botanic Gardens
Botanic Gardens
Public garden in Belfast, Northern Ireland
16.7km / 10.4mi
St Malachy's Church, Belfast
St Malachy's Church, Belfast
Church building in Belfast, County Antrim, Northern Ireland
16.2km / 10mi
CS Lewis Square
CS Lewis Square
Square in Belfast, Northern Ireland, UK
17.5km / 10.9mi
Balmoral Golf Club
Golf club in south Belfast, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom
17.1km / 10.6mi

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Castle Upton
Castle Upton
Castle in the United Kingdom
330m / 360yd
Sentry Hill Historic House
Local authority museum in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom
7.4km / 4.6mi
Museum At The Mill
Museum in Newtonabbey, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom
9.4km / 5.8mi
Pogue's Entry Historical Cottage
Pogue's Entry Historical Cottage
House in Antrim, County Antrim, Northern Ireland
8.1km / 5mi
Belfast Castle
Belfast Castle
Mansion in Cavehill country Park, Belfast, Northern Ireland
11.8km / 7.3mi
Belfast Zoo
Belfast Zoo
Zoo in Northern Ireland
10.3km / 6.4mi
Shane's Castle ruins
Shane's Castle ruins
Country house in Antrim, County Antrim, Northern Ireland
11.6km / 7.2mi
Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses
Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses
Nontrinitarian millenarian restorationist Christian denomination
10.6km / 6.6mi
Church of the Holy Evangelists
Church of the Holy Evangelists
Anglican church in Ireland
10.3km / 6.4mi
Fortwilliam Golf Club
UK golf club
11.9km / 7.4mi
Knockagh Monument
Knockagh Monument
Northern Ireland war monument
13.7km / 8.5mi
Alexandra Park, Belfast
Alexandra Park, Belfast
Park in United Kingdom
13.7km / 8.5mi
Cliftonville Golf Club
Golf club in Belfast
12.1km / 7.5mi
Giant's Park
Planned public park in Belfast
13.9km / 8.6mi
Stephen Boyd
Stephen Boyd
Northern Irish actor (1931–1977)
12.8km / 7.9mi
Aluminum Christmas tree
Aluminum Christmas tree
Suburb of Belfast, Northern Ireland
12.5km / 7.8mi
SS Nomadic
SS Nomadic
1911 ship's tender
15.9km / 9.9mi
St Peter's Cathedral
St Peter's Cathedral
Roman Catholic cathedral church for the Diocese of Down and Connor in Northern Ireland
15km / 9.3mi
Titanic Belfast
Titanic Belfast
Convention center
15.8km / 9.8mi
HMS Caroline
HMS Caroline
1914 C-class light cruiser
15.7km / 9.8mi
St Anne's Cathedral, Belfast
St Anne's Cathedral, Belfast
Church building in Belfast, County Antrim, Northern Ireland
15.4km / 9.6mi
Titanic Memorial
Titanic Memorial
Memorial in Belfast, County Antrim, Northern Ireland
15.9km / 9.9mi
Belfast City Hall
Belfast City Hall
Civic building in Belfast, Northern Ireland
15.8km / 9.8mi
Belfast and County Down Railway
Belfast and County Down Railway
Former Irish railway linking Belfast with County Down
16km / 9.9mi
Albert Memorial Clock
Albert Memorial Clock
Clock tower in Belfast
15.7km / 9.8mi
The Big Fish
The Big Fish
Printed ceramic mosaic sculpture by John Kindness
15.8km / 9.8mi
HM Prison Crumlin Road
HM Prison Crumlin Road
Prison in Belfast, County Antrim, Northern Ireland
14.1km / 8.8mi
Crumlin Road Courthouse
Crumlin Road Courthouse
Courthouse in Belfast, County Antrim, Northern Ireland
14.3km / 8.9mi
Beacon of Hope
Beacon of Hope
Sculpture by Andy Scott
16km / 9.9mi
Belfast Cenotaph
Belfast Cenotaph
War memorial in Belfast, Northern Ireland
15.8km / 9.8mi

About Templepatrick

Templepatrick, a charming village in Northern Ireland, offers a variety of activities and attractions for visitors. One of the most notable features of the area is Templepatrick Castle, which dates back to the 17th century. While the castle itself may not be open to the public, its picturesque grounds provide a lovely setting for a leisurely walk.

For those interested in nature, Glenavon Park is a serene spot that features walking paths and green spaces, perfect for a quiet stroll or a picnic. The park is well-maintained and offers an opportunity to enjoy the local flora and fauna.

Another appealing aspect of Templepatrick is its golf course, which attracts enthusiasts from the surrounding regions. The course is known for its scenic views and well-designed layout, making it a pleasant experience for both seasoned golfers and newcomers.

In terms of community and culture, the local pubs and restaurants provide a taste of Northern Irish hospitality. Enjoying a meal or a drink at one of these establishments allows visitors to experience the local cuisine and engage with the community.

For those interested in exploring further afield, Templepatrick serves as a convenient base for visiting nearby attractions like Belfast and the Causeway Coast. Overall, Templepatrick presents a blend of historical charm, natural beauty, and local culture, making it a pleasant destination for a relaxed visit.




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