Hay without limits
Timothy and meadow hay stay available around the clock, just as a rabbit's digestion needs.
Luxury rabbit boarding · Burgess Hill
A proper holiday, built for bunnies.
Spacious private garden lodges and thoughtful family-run care in the heart of West Sussex.
Why bunnies love Lime Tree
A garden lookout upstairs. Plenty of room below.
The window-side snooze shelf is a favourite place to watch the garden, while the open floor, ramp, hides, tunnel and private run invite a proper explore.
- A favourite garden lookoutRabbits love hopping onto the window-side snooze shelf to watch the garden and see what is going on.
- Plenty of room belowBecause the upper level is only partial, there is still a tall, open floor for stretching, exploring and relaxing.
- A little world to exploreThe ramp, cosy hideaways, tunnel and private exercise space give curious bunnies lovely choices throughout the day.
- Comfort through the seasonsHeating, air conditioning and a fan help keep Lime Tree comfortable as the weather changes.
Illustrated interpretation of Lime Tree · details and proportions may differ
Why bunnies love Lime Tree
A window-side snooze shelf, with room to roam below.
- A favourite garden lookoutRabbits love hopping onto the window-side snooze shelf to watch the garden and see what is going on.
- Plenty of room belowBecause the upper level is only partial, there is still a tall, open floor for stretching, exploring and relaxing.
- A little world to exploreThe ramp, cosy hideaways, tunnel and private exercise space give curious bunnies lovely choices throughout the day.
- Comfort through the seasonsHeating, air conditioning and a fan help keep Lime Tree comfortable as the weather changes.
Inside the real Lime Tree
A lovely little world to explore.
Rabbits can hop up the ramp to watch the garden from the snooze shelf, tuck into a hideaway or follow the tunnel into their private exercise space. Heating, cooling and the fan help keep their holiday comfortable.
Explore every Lime Tree detail
Known by name. Cared for like family.
Applewood is a boutique home-from-home, not a row of hutches. Every guest has a private setting, a familiar routine and Ginette close by.
15+
Years of rabbit experience
2019
Family-run since
1
Private lodge per booking
Updates
Photos and videos during their stay
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Browse each real Applewood lodge. With partial upper levels, windows, tunnels and secure exercise spaces, every stay has its own rhythm. See every lodge, indoors and out, on the pricing page.
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The good stuff is already included.
Hay, fresh herbs, a few healthy treats, comfort and enrichment are included. Pack enough of your rabbits' usual dry food or pellets for their stay, plus dry forage if that replaces pellets.
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Fresh, familiar food
Fresh herbs, a few healthy treats and safe apple or pear twigs are included. You bring their usual dry food or pellets, plus dry forage if that replaces pellets.
Weather-aware comfort
Heating in colder weather and air conditioning, air cooling or fans when the temperature climbs.
A reason to explore
Tunnels, shelves, ramps, hides and changing enrichment make every private space feel interesting.
Built from the way rabbits really live.
Applewood grew from years of caring for rabbits and learning that the smallest details shape how safe they feel.
Ginette has shared her life with many rabbits over the years, including rescues. Everything they taught her shapes the generous floors, routes to explore, calm hideaways, climate support and reassuring updates guests enjoy.
“The aim is simple: for every rabbit to settle, eat, explore and feel like themselves.”Meet Ginette and Applewood
The handover is calm. The updates are priceless.
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Above and beyond, thank you!
My bunnies love Applewood.
Nothing was too much trouble.
Good to know
Before you pack the carrier.
Clear requirements protect every guest. Start with vaccinations, their usual food and the four-day minimum stay.
Read all questions and answersWhich vaccinations are required?
Every rabbit must have in-date protection against myxomatosis, RHD1 and RHD2 for the full boarding period. First vaccinations and overdue boosters must be given at least 21 days before arrival. Routine boosters must be given at least 8 days before arrival.
Read the vaccination requirementsDo I need to bring food?
Bring enough of your rabbits' usual pellets or dry food for the whole stay, plus dry forage if that replaces pellets in their normal diet. Applewood supplies Timothy and meadow hay, fresh herbs, a few healthy treats and safe apple or pear twigs.
See the full menuCan my rabbits stay for only two nights?
Shorter stays may be possible, but every booking is charged at Applewood's four-day minimum. A seven-day minimum applies during Christmas and the summer school holidays.
See prices and minimum staysCan Applewood give medication?
Oral and topical medication can sometimes be given when discussed and agreed before arrival. Injectable medication is not offered. Medication and veterinary support may involve additional charges, and written veterinary authorisation may be required.
Will I receive updates during the stay?
Applewood shares photo and video updates through WhatsApp or Facebook during the stay, so you can see how your rabbits are settling in. Updates are not sent on a fixed daily schedule; timing depends on the care needs of all guests.
A leafy little world, closer than you think.
Applewood welcomes rabbits from across Sussex and further afield. The exact home address is shared with confirmed guests.
Burgess Hill, West Sussex, RH15 0PH- Weekdays
- 8:30-10:30am · 4:30-6:30pm
- Weekends
- From 9:30am · afternoon collection Saturday