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‘Excellent’ Co Antrim hotel awarded four stars by Tourism NI

Claire McNaughton, Accommodation Certification Manager at Tourism NI pictured with Lynsey Gordon, General Manager Associate Director at The Rabbit Hotel & Retreat

(L-R) Claire McNaughton, Accommodation Certification Manager at Tourism NI pictured with Lynsey Gordon, General Manager Associate Director at The Rabbit Hotel & Retreat


A Templepatrick hotel has been awarded a four-star accommodation grading by Tourism NI.


The Rabbit Hotel & Retreat was found to offer “very high standards throughout the property”.


The Tourism NI Quality Grading Scheme is a mark of distinction and gives visitors a clear idea of the standards of accommodation, service and cleanliness that they can expect during their stay.


The scheme is open to hotels, guest houses, B&Bs, self-catering, hostels and guest accommodation with businesses capable of achieving a grading of between one to five stars.


Lynsey Gordon, General Manager Associate Director at The Rabbit Hotel & Retreat pictured with Claire McNaughton, Accommodation Certification Manager at Tourism NI

(L-R) Lynsey Gordon, General Manager Associate Director at The Rabbit Hotel & Retreat pictured with Claire McNaughton, Accommodation Certification Manager at Tourism NI


Claire McNaughton, Accommodation Certification Manager at Tourism NI, said:


“Tourism NI is delighted to award The Rabbit Hotel & Retreat with a four-star grading. 


“This is a thoroughly deserved award, testament to the facilities and services offered to guests and I wish Lynsey and the entire team here at The Rabbit Hotel every success.”


Lynsey Gordon, General Manager Associate Director at The Rabbit Hotel & Retreat, said:


“The Tourism Northern Ireland grading scheme is a mark of distinction of The Rabbit Hotel & Retreat's standards and reputation.


“It not only verifies our commitment to exceptional guest experiences but boosts our visibility, attracting discerning guests seeking quality and authenticity”.


Located lakeside, the Rabbit Hotel boasts a host of unique bedrooms as well as dining at The Rabbit Restaurant. The property is a sister hotel of the Galgorm Resort & Spa. Further details are available at www.rabbithotel.com


For 2024 Tourism NI will be offering a range of support to accommodation businesses including a new e-learning platform to be launched in early 2024, experience and enterprise development programmes, a 'Get Into Tourism' customer service course and the 'Make it Here' Phase 3 recruitment campaign.

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