LUXURY SMALL ANIMAL HOLIDAY BOARDING
Ballinderry Lower - Co Antrim - Northern Ireland
"Imagine the freedom to fully unwind on your well earned holiday, knowing your pet is enjoying a holiday so indulgent, it might even rival your own"
Hamster boarding
NORTHERN IRELAND
Chinchilla boarding
NORTHERN IRELAND
Guinea pig boarding
NORTHERN IRELAND
5* SMALL ANIMAL BOARDING SPECIALIST IN NORTHERN IRELAND
WINNER OF '24/'25 PET SPECIALIST OF THE YEAR FOR SMALL ANIMAL BOARDING
Book your pet into the most beautiful, extraordinarily luxurious, contemporary & special boarding retreat you have ever seen, to truly enjoy your well earned holiday without a worry in the world
Pet holiday boarding exclusively for rabbits, guinea pigs, chinchillas, and hamster boarding only.
2024/*25 Winner of Northern Ireland Pet Specialist of the Year for Small Animal Boarding just 10 months after opening.
Exceptional customer service, welcoming & responsive, making each stay as smooth and enjoyable as possible for you as well as your pets!
WhatsApp videos & photos for you throughout their stay
Largest rabbit boarding suites in all of Ireland. Deluxe, spacious, contemporary, secure rabbit boarding suites up to 60sq ft (as recommended by RWAF - rabbit welfare association).
Triple spaces for rabbits to enjoy - large indoor suites with personal outdoor, predator proof secure runs . PLUS time to explore our new Omlet Zippi outdoor rabbit run on fresh grass.
20 mins to Belfast International Airport, 30 minutes to Belfast Seaports & Belfast City Airport, 7 minutes from Moira roundabout at M1.
Secure, safe, monitored with security cameras 24 hours a day. Insured & registered. Deep cleaned between guests with vet grade disinfectant
Affordable luxury - world class animal care without the premium price tag
Unique, original, bespoke, opulent small pet boarding suites, meticulously researched to create the most relaxing, welcoming and exceptional experience for your pet.
Soothing classical music, soft lighting, temperature-controlled infrared heating, double glazed and insulated boarding room, small animal safe toys & chews
All inclusive price - the rate you see is the price you pay. Everything is included.
We look after our planet almost as well as our fluffy guests! We use solar powered lighting in all outdoor runs & energy efficient infrared heating plus cozy insulation indoors
We also repurpose rabbit waste as a natural, nutrient rich fertiliser in our garden (did you know its twice as good as chicken manure and even better, rabbit waste is used directly on plants without the need to compost first!)
Free going home gift bag with their fav treats for every guest staying over 3 days
And most importantly, oceans of love and attention from us!
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*Please note that boarding suites for remainder of 2025 are limited, please complete a booking request asap or we can add you to our waiting list
400+
SMALL ANIMALS LOVED, SNUGGLED & ADORED SINCE OPENING IN JULY 2023
2500+
SOCIAL MEDIA FOLLOWERS TUNING INTO OUR ANTICS
100%
Rabbit Suite Interior
4ft deep x 5ft wide x 3.3ft high
Rabbit Suite Outdoor 5.5ft deep x 6.5ft wide x 3.3ft high
as if that wasn't enough......
your bunny will also enjoy time in our fabulous Omlet Zippi run on fresh grass!
Each suite has spacious indoor AND outdoor space together so your bunny can choose where they want to be, how they want to be, anytime they want to be.
How's that for serious binky room?!
Omlet Zippi run
"WOW!"
"Where to even start. Denise's set up for Rabbits and Guineas is the best I've ever seen. There simply is nothing else like this about. I had no concerns about leaving my rabbits while we went on holiday.
I just knew they were going to enjoy themselves so so so much!
The updates and pictures contented me when I missed them and wondered if they were behaving! I started to worry whilst I was away that they wouldn't want to come back home with us.
(They definitely tried to avoid me at pick up time anyway as they had so much fun).
Can't recommend Ballinderry Boarding enough.
Ps I could've quite happily sat in the set up all day for bunny and guinea pig snuggles"
"BALLINDERRY BOARDING IS THE GALGORM HOTEL FOR RABBITS!"
"My mini-lop Binky is just home from his first weekend stay with Denise, and I am still laughing at the fact when he saw me he wouldn’t come out to go home!
Denise’s set up is absolutely spectacular I have never seen anything like it, it’s so clean, spacious, an absolute bunny haven! I absolutely loved logging on everyday to see what Binky and Denise were up to, and it was so reassuring to see him get his cuddles and affection every day.
I’m sure he’ll be honking as soon as I drive into the driveway for his second stay next week. 🫶"
★★★★★
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GUINEA PIG SUITES
Where your guinea pigs can enjoy their own little sanctuary while you’re on holiday!
Each suite is in our purpose built luxury, insulated, double glazed and heated boarding retreat overlooking quiet, peaceful gardens.
It has been beautifully designed to give your piggies a cosy, private relaxing stay, so you can relax knowing they’re already too comfortable to notice you’re gone!
Every suite includes adorable, handmade, custom castles for snoozing underneath and popcorning on top. Our exclusive penthouse suite even has its own balcony—perfect for serenading and 'wheeking' to their little potato friends below!
Hamster Boarding Northern Ireland
Introducing
'The Hamster Hotel'
A luxurious X-Large hamster boarding suite made by Pawhut (and made fabulous by us) designed exclusively for our hamster guests staying longer than 10 DAYS*
For shorter stays or if the hamster hotel is booked, we can look after your hamster in their own cage and you can bring it with you upon check in, we will let you know availability.
shop all our favourite small animal products
Life is complicated enough and no one wants to waste money, time & precious energy on useless & unsafe small animal stuff because, trust us, there's plenty of it out there!
We want to show you what WE actually use (& love) in both our boarding retreat and for our very own pets.
We'll guide you through what we recommend, what we don’t, which treats are safe, best pellets to feed, different types of hay, what's safe to clean with, the list goes on1
We've done all the research and testing so you don't have to!
Make life easier for yourself & check out our favourites on Amazon & our shop!
Our pricing is all inclusive so everything your pet needs during their boarding stay with us is included in the price you see.
That includes:
Pellets
- Burgess Excel for rabbits-
- Science Selective for guinea pigs, hamsters & chinchillas
Unlimited hay
- a blend of locally sourced hay with the top selling hay brands such as 'Haybox', 'Nibble & Gnaw' and 'The Little Hay Company'
Foraging mixed with the hay
- a super tasty mix from Bunny Bistro UK, of dried leaves, flowers, herbs, veg & fruit, sprinkled over their hay
Seasonal herbs & vegetables for dinner
- typically parsley, coriander, romaine lettuce, curly kale & baby gem.
Healthy, high fibre treats
- hay based treats such as Burgess Excel Nature Snacks, Apple wood, Selective Naturals garden sticks, forage bars & Fibafirst sticks.
AFFORDABLE LUXURY
because EVERY PET DESERVES TO BE PAMPERED AND EVERY OWNER DESERVES EXCEPTIONAL VALUE
How much does it cost to look after your pet when you go on holiday?
Use our calculator to help you budget your holiday!
- RABBIT CARE - RABBIT TOYS - RABBIT FOOD - RABBIT HEALTH - AND MORE!
We’ve carefully curated an Amazon storefront showing you everything we use & love in our luxury boarding retreat (trust us, we've tried the good, bad and the ugly of pet products over the years)!
What do I need to look after a rabbit? What does a guinea pig eat? Best hay for rabbits? What to clean a cage with? We show you all the best pet products for an easy life
So save yourself mountains of research, because we've already done it for you!
We've added a selection of personally chosen, trusted pet suppliers—each tried, tested, and most importantly, floof-approved!
Small animal advice, tips & education
We offer guidance on best practices in housing, nutrition, and health for small animals, always with helpful, non-judgemental advice—because we know that every day is a learning day, and that includes ourselves.
We encourage open, honest conversations, and we love to hear all about your own experiences as a pet owner and discovering golden nuggets of knowledge that can help to make our boarding retreat even better!
Whether you're a seasoned pet owner or just starting out, we believe in sharing knowledge and learning together to ensure your small companion leads the happiest, healthiest life possible.
CONVENIENT DROP OFF & COLLECTION TIMES
Open 7 days a week
362 days a year
5pm-7pm drop off/collection
pre bookable extended hours from 10am-11pm*
*incurs small fee
As a neurodiverse female entrepreneur, I bring unmatched creativity, innovation, and dedication to rethinking small animal boarding. Your pets benefit from a retreat that’s always evolving to meet their needs, ignited by my love and expertise in their care.
WHY YOU & YOUR PET ARE IN THE VERY BEST HANDS
Hey, I'm Denise, I am the owner of our small animal boarding retreat, who with (a lot of) help from my husband Nathan and our 2 children, run it from our home in Ballinderry Lower, Co Antrim on the outskirts of Lisburn. A wonderfully quiet rural hamlet beside beautiful bird nature reserve Portmore Lough.
My spicy brain means when I need to find something out, I will find out EVERYTHING about the best way to do it…….best price, best value, best for the task etc…. No matter what it is. Animals are my absolute obsession, so when I was able to build my own boarding facility at our home……my ADHD brain kicked in so hard that it would be a shame not to share it all with you!
VIDEO & PHOTO UPDATES
We understand, leaving your pet can be tough, but we’re here to put your mind at ease so you can enjoy your well deserved holiday without the stress.
With regular photo and video updates, you'll see how much fun your pet is having, giving you complete peace of mind and the freedom to fully enjoy your own experience, knowing they are having their own 5* holiday too.
Claire has 23 years experience as a registered Veterinary Nurse and she will come directly to our retreat and carry out professional treatments right here, in the comfort of their luxurious boarding suite.
This means no stressful travel in the pet carrier (that we know they all dislike), no costly vet clinic fees, and a time saving trip for you.
We will arrange everything with The Vet Nurse directly, just let us know that you would like to add this onto your booking (The Vet Nurse pricelist available upon request) and we will sort out the rest!
NAIL CLIPPING/HYGIENCE SHAVES WITH A REGISTERED VET NURSE
We are delighted to offer the wonderful services of Claire, owner of 'The Vet Nurse' during their boarding stay with us.
2024/25 WINNER
PET SPECIALIST OF THE YEAR
SMALL ANIMAL BOARDING
Just 10 months after opening our doors in July 2023, we were nominated by our customers in 3 categories at the Northern Ireland Local Pet Awards. To be nominated alone was unbelievable, but to win 'Pet Specialist of the Year for Small Animal Boarding was just unreal!! Over bit of our heart & soul runs right through our business and we cannot thank our amazing customers enough for voting for us to win this prestigious award!
Our Small Animal Retreat was designed entirely by us, from concept to completion. Endless hours of research, planning, designing, ever evolving ideas to create the most wonderful environment for small animals.
We are aware that an individual, who previously used our services here in Ballinderry Boarding under false pretences, has attempted to replicate our unique design for financial gain.
While imitation may be flattering, this unauthorised replica lacks the originality, integrity and quality that we pride ourselves on every single day.
We want to spark creativity and to inspire others to design their own unique havens for their pets. While we encourage originality and personal expression, replicating our business for financial gain undermines the spirit of innovation and integrity that defines us.
We are so very proud to offer an experience to our customers and boarding guests that simply can't be replicated - and we can't wait to welcome you!
INTEGRITY IN EVERYTHING WE DO
WORLD CLASS SMALL ANIMAL CARE WITHOUT THE PREMIUM PRICETAG
- because every pet deserves to be pampered and every owner deserves exceptional value -
