Ballinderry Lower - Co Antrim - Northern Ireland
LUXURY GUINEA PIG HOLIDAY BOARDING FOR PIGGIES WHO LOVE TO WHEEK IN STYLE
GUINEA PIG BOARDING NORTHERN IRELAND
BEST GUINEA PIG BOARDING IN NORTHERN IRELAND
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 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!
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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
"WILL DEFINITELY BE BRINGING THEM BACK HERE AGAIN!"
"My two guinea pigs stayed here when I went on holiday, and it was like they had a little holiday of their own! They were pampered with plenty of treats and comfortable plush beds.
They had lots of foraging and boredom breakers to play with and I was sent photos and updates during the week so I wouldn't worry about them.
The owner is a very lovely person who has a clear love of guinea pigs and I felt comfortable & happy to leave my two boys with her. Will definitely be bringing them back here again!
Katie Hollinger
"I RECEIVED LOTS OF VIDEOS AND UPDATES ON THEM"
"Denise has a lovely set up, she is very warm and welcoming and I felt very confident leaving my 8 guinea pigs in her care.
I received lots of videos and updates on them while I was on holiday, it was clear to see in how they interacted with her, that they were having a lovely time.
I would highly recommend Ballinderry Boarding and I will definitely be a returning customer"
Janet Neill
★★★★★
★★★★★
its mostly food to be really honest!
When you book a boarding stay with you, your little piggie is in for a treat:
'Hay mountain'
a huge tray filled with a delicious meadow and timothy hay blend, sprinkled through with healthy dried foraging treats from Bunny Bistro for them to find and nibble.
WHAT MAKES A GUINEA PIG HAPPY?
Breakfast
We serve Science Selective* guinea pig pellets which are high in fibre, have added vitamin C and are a good source of omega 3.
*If your piggies are on a different brand, please bring these along with them to avoid upset tummies.
Dinner
We serve fresh, seasonal herbs & vegetables such as romaine lettuce, parsley, curly kale & coriander. We avoid high sugar vegetables like carrots as they can cause digestive problems (they are ok for a treat now and again). We monitor their food intake and little systems throughout their stay and can adjust their diet if needed.
Treats
Everyone gets tucked in at night, hay mountain is filled up and they get a little hay based, good night treat to enjoy. We've listed some of our favourite guinea pig treats here that are taste tested by our guests and get the 'wheek' of approval!
FEELING SAFE
And once they've eaten until their heart is content, its time for a nap.
We use custom-made highly absorbent fleece liners and adorable leaf-shaped 'pee pads' to keep those tiny feet dry and cosy, paired with luxurious soft bedding, including miniature sofas & soft tunnels for the ultimate snuggle experience
(yes, guinea pigs on sofas are as cute as you imagine!).
FEELING LOVED
Add plenty of love and attention from us, and your guinea pigs are sure to have a stay as pampered as it is memorable!
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What other small pet boarding do you offer apart from Guinea Pigs?
We provide a home-from-home luxurious boarding setting for rabbits, hamsters & chinchillas.
We ONLY board small animals to ensure a relaxing, peaceful environment
Check out our gallery to see our wonderful small animal boarding retreat, book a stay or get in touch!
When you look to go on holiday you want to feel relaxed knowing that your small pet is getting the same care as anyone in your family. We understand this feeling as it is what drove us to provide boarding facilities for the smallest pets who need that extra special guest treatment and a holiday of their own.
We are a family-run business and have been pet owners all our lives, so we understand the need to give your pet the care it deserves so you can enjoy your own holiday with zero stress.
We promise, that with many years of experience with small animals in our care, whilst you are away on your relaxing trip, we will spoil your guinea pigs with of love, attention, chin tickles and head rubs that you may in fact even hear their happy 'wheeking ' from your own holiday!
In fact, they will be so well looked after they may want you to go away more often so they get to come back sooner!
Why choose our guinea pig boarding service in Northern Ireland?
Do you have to be from Northern Ireland to book with us?
Many owners, for peace of mind, enjoy bringing their pets with them on their travels and we would be more than happy to host your family member for a few nights while you enjoy your own activities.
Do you need insurance for our pet before we can book accommodation?
There is no need for insurance for your small pet prior to any bookings. Having your pet insured is totally the decision for the whole family but would not stop any booking with us.
In the unfortunate situation that should your Guinea Pig become, or display symptoms of illness, we will take action immediately and make contact with our own vet for advice or an appointment for assessment and treatment if necessary. We will always contact you directly to discuss your wishes first. If we cannot get in touch with you, we will always put your pet first and if medical help is required, we will always make the decision to have them seen by our vet. Whilst in our care, they become part of our family, and we love them like our own pets and we promise to always give them the very highest standard of care and attention.
Should you wish to know more, please check out our terms and conditions here.
At Ballinderry Boarding Small Animal Retreat, we only recommend small animal products that we have personally used or are very similar to what we use in our boarding retreat. As an Amazon Associate, we earn a small commission from qualifying purchases made through the affiliate links on our website on our Amazon Storefront—at no extra cost to you. These commissions are minimal and, realistically, just help fund the coffee that keeps us going during those deep cleans! Your support is genuinely appreciated.
WORLD CLASS SMALL ANIMAL CARE WITHOUT THE PREMIUM PRICETAG
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