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"
Pet holiday boarding exclusively for rabbits, guinea pigs, chinchillas, and hamster boarding only.
Largest & most luxurious rabbit boarding suites in all of Ireland & quite possibly the world!
Soothing classical music, soft lighting, temperature-controlled infrared heating, double glazed and insulated boarding room, small animal safe toys & chews.
The rate you see is the price you pay. Everything is included. Fully registered and insured.
Secure, safe, monitored with security cameras 24 hours a day. Insured & registered. Deep cleaned between guests with vet grade disinfectant
20 mins to Belfast International Airport, 30 minutes to Belfast Seaports & Belfast City Airport, 7 minutes from Moira roundabout at M1.
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.
Regular WhatsApp videos & photos for you to enjoy throughout their stay
Book your pet into the most beautiful, extraordinarily luxurious, contemporary & special boarding retreat you have ever seen.
you deserve to truly enjoy your well earned holiday, without a worry in the world.
Drop off & collection times 5-7pm, 7 days a week.
Pre-bookable out of hours from 10am - 11pm, 7 days per week.
Everything we use in our boarding retreat that we and our pet guests love on our Amazon store.
SMALL ANIMALS ONLY
LUXURIOUS
LARGEST RABBIT BOARDING SUITES IN IRELAND
3 x SPACES FOR BUNNIES TO ENJOY
CONVENIENT OPENING TIMES
ALL INCLUSIVE PRICE
SECURE & SANITISED 24/7
PERFECT LOCATION
PEACE OF MIND FOR YOU
SHOP OUR TRIED & TESTED PET PRODUCTS
First time small pet owner & baffled by all the confusing information?
We’re here to help you cut through ALL the confusion with straightforward, dependable advice, PERSONAL RECOMMENDATIONS to support you toward healthier, happier, COST EFFECTIVE SMALL ANIMAL care.
CHECK OUT EVERYTHING YOU NEED ON THE LINKS ABOVE WHERE WE ANSWER ALL OF YOUR MOST ASKED QUESTIONS!
We get it, we've been there ourselves.
figuring out the best care for your rabbit, guinea pig, hamster or chinchilla can feel overwhelming.
"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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*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
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SMALL ANIMALS LOVED, SNUGGLED & ADORED SINCE OPENING IN JULY 2023
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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!
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!
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.
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.
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!
2025 FINALISTS
LISBURN & CASTLEREAGH CITY BUSINESS AWARDS
- EXCELLENCE IN CUSTOMER SERVICE AWARD -
- INCLUSIVITY IN BUSINESS AWARD -
Winning sometimes isn’t all about the trophy!
The award night was an unbelievable experience — we were finalists in 2 categories
Excellence in Customer Service
Inclusivity Business Award
at the Lisburn & Castlereagh Business Awards
We didn’t take home a trophy, but honestly, being named a finalist alongside such amazing businesses was a huge win in itself.
It was a brilliant night — full of connection, celebration, and recognition. But here’s the part that’s not as easy to share…
As someone with hidden disabilities, the toll something like this takes is huge.
From the outside, everything might look perfectly fine — but the preparation, the social energy, the noise, the lights, the post-event fatigue — it all has a big impact. I live with conditions that affect me every single day, even though you might not see it.
I always want to do more than my body allows — and nights like this can take me weeks to recover from.
That’s the reality behind the scenes of running a small, heart-led business when your health doesn’t always keep up with your ambition
But to make it to the final of such a prestigious awards event…….I did everything I could to show up, get my face on, and walk arm in arm with my gorgeous hubby (how handsome does he look in his tux!) for a very rare night out!
For someone who almost didn’t go, I was there, feeling more proud than I can put into words.
Denise & Nathan xx
WORLD CLASS SMALL ANIMAL CARE WITHOUT THE PREMIUM PRICETAG
- because every pet deserves to be pampered and every owner deserves exceptional value -
