Best rabbit house
A good rabbit house is judged mostly on space, not looks. Your rabbit needs enough room to take at least three hops in a row and to stand fully upright on their back legs without their ears brushing the roof, plus somewhere to stretch out fully lying down, before anything else about the design matters.
Size is the thing to get right first
Rabbit welfare groups are consistent on this: the single biggest failing in traditional rabbit housing is that it is simply too small. A hutch a rabbit can barely turn around in is not adequate housing on its own, however sturdy or attractive it looks, and it needs to be paired with a permanently attached run or a much larger enclosure so your rabbit has room to move properly at all times, not just during a supervised playtime.
If you keep two rabbits together, which is generally better for their wellbeing than keeping one alone, the housing needs to scale up accordingly rather than assuming the same hutch will comfortably fit two.
Indoor vs outdoor, and weatherproofing
An outdoor rabbit house needs a genuinely weatherproof roof and walls, raised off the ground to avoid damp, and positioned somewhere sheltered from direct wind and full afternoon sun, since rabbits can overheat seriously in hot weather with nowhere shaded to retreat to. A waterproof cover for the more exposed side is worth having for the worst of the winter weather, even on a well-built hutch.
Indoor housing, such as a large pen or enclosure, avoids weather concerns altogether and lets you keep a closer eye on your rabbit day to day, but it still needs to meet the same space requirement — an indoor cage that is too small is no better than an outdoor hutch that is too small.
Practical details worth checking before you buy
A removable or slide-out tray makes a real difference to how easy day-to-day cleaning is, and it is worth checking before buying rather than discovering afterwards that the whole structure has to be dismantled for a proper clean. Secure catches matter too, since rabbits and local wildlife can both be surprisingly determined, and a hutch that a fox or a persistent rabbit can open is not doing its job.
A run attached directly to the hutch, rather than a separate structure your rabbit has to be carried to, means they can move between shelter and space whenever they choose, which suits how rabbits naturally behave far better than being confined to one or the other at fixed times.
What we stock
Everything below is in stock with us, priced with delivery worked out, and packed and posted by hand in the UK.
Waterproof Pet Furniture Protector Blanket
A quilted waterproof throw that shields beds and sofas from hair, mud and accidents.
From£11.99
Quilted Cotton Pet Floor Mat
A soft, washable quilted cotton mat that gives cats, dogs and small pets a cosy place to rest. Lightly padded with a pretty patterned finish, it lies flat over floors, crates or pen bases and machine washes easily.
From£10.99
Adjustable Tortoise Harness and Lead
An adjustable harness and lead set sized for tortoises and turtles, for safe garden adventures.
£7.99
Enclosed House-Shaped Pet Bed
A cosy house-shaped enclosed pet bed in soft, water-resistant down-jacket fabric, with a padded roof and removable cushion. The snug cave design keeps cats and small dogs warm and gives them a private place to retreat.
From£24.99
Four Flags Quick Ferret Muzzle — Grooming & Handling Aid
A temporary, reliable muzzle designed specifically for ferrets — useful for grooming, medicating, and routine handling.
£14.99
Padded Roll-Up Pet Travel Mat
A quilted, water-resistant travel mat that gives your dog a comfy resting spot anywhere. Folds and rolls up with the attached strap to carry like a tote, ideal for car boots, picnics and trips away.
From£26.99
Reversible Flannel & Sherpa Pet Blanket
A reversible pet blanket with plush sherpa on one side and flannel on the other, machine washable and sized from 50 by 70 centimetres up to 145 by 216.
From£12.99
Foldable Floral Teepee Pet Tent Bed
A pretty floral teepee tent bed with tie-back curtains and mesh windows for a private, airy retreat.
From£9.99
Hamster Exercise Ball
A clear rolling exercise ball that lets your hamster roam and stay active safely around the home, with ventilation slots and a secure lid. Supplied in a random colour.
£7.99
Linen Pet Teepee Tent Bed
A linen teepee tent bed with a washable cover, giving cats and small dogs a private little den.
From£23.99
Rabbit No-Rinse Dry-Cleaning Foam
A no-rinse foam that gently cleans and freshens your rabbit's coat between full washes, no water needed.
£7.99
ProFleece Non-Slip Vet Bedding with Hollow Paw – Multiple Sizes
Super-soft, heavy-weight fleece bedding with a non-slip rubber backing — machine washable and ideal for crates, kennels, whelping, and recovery.
From£13.99
Common questions
- How big should a rabbit house actually be?
- Big enough for your rabbit to take at least three hops in a row, stand fully upright on their back legs without their ears touching the roof, and lie down fully stretched out. A hutch alone rarely meets this, so it should come with a permanently attached run or a much larger enclosure.
- Is it better to keep a rabbit house indoors or outdoors?
- Either can work well provided the space requirement is met. Outdoor housing needs proper weatherproofing and shelter from sun and wind, while indoor housing avoids weather concerns but still needs to be genuinely large enough, not just convenient.
- Do two rabbits need a bigger house than one?
- Yes. Keeping rabbits in a bonded pair is generally better for their wellbeing than keeping one alone, but the housing needs to scale up so both rabbits have enough space, rather than fitting two into housing sized for one.
- What features make a rabbit house easier to look after?
- A removable or slide-out cleaning tray, secure catches that keep out foxes and other wildlife, and a run attached directly to the main house all make a real difference to day-to-day upkeep and to how much your rabbit can move around on their own terms.
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Written against guidance published by UK veterinary and welfare organisations. Always confirm specifics with your own vet.
Written by Matt Garnett, who runs Giddy Pets and is a lifelong pet owner — not a vet. This is general information, not veterinary advice, and it cannot replace an examination by the vet who knows your animal. How we write these guides.