Two rabbits need at least 6ft × 2ft × 2ft of hutch space plus a permanent run. Most hutches sold as “suitable for a pair” aren’t. Here are the ones that actually are.
| Pick | Best for | Footprint | Two-tier? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kendal 5ft Hutch & Run Top pick | Overall best for a pair | 150 x 120 cm + run | No (with run) |
| Chartwell Double 5ft | Maximum floor area | 152 x 61 cm | No |
| Cocoon 6ft Bunny XL | Small-garden footprint | 180 x 75 cm over 2 levels | Yes |
| The Grove Red Cedar Double Decker | Hutch + integrated run | 147 x 57 cm + run | Yes |
Why we picked it: the Kendal pairs a generous 5ft sleeping/lounging area with a double-sized integrated run, all built from 14mm Scandinavian tongue-and-groove timber. For a bonded pair, the combination of hutch + run means 24/7 access to exercise space without you needing to lift anyone in or out. The run can be positioned either side, which matters more than you’d think when you’re trying to fit it down the side of a garage.
Best for: Anyone keeping two rabbits permanently outdoors who wants one product to solve the whole problem.
Watch-outs: Heavy. Assemble it where it’s staying.
Dimensions: 150 × 120 × 120 cm
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Why we picked it: the Chartwell trades the integrated run for sheer interior square footage and near-2ft of headroom — the bit most double hutches skimp on. If you already have a run set up (or your rabbits have a secured garden), this gives them the biggest indoor lounging space we’d recommend for a pair, with 10mm tongue-and-groove panels and a proper plywood floor.
Best for: Owners who already own a run, or have free-roam time, and want the largest single sleeping/shelter space.
Watch-outs: No run included — budget for one separately.
Dimensions: 152 × 61 × 122 cm
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Why we picked it: when you genuinely don’t have ground space for a 5ft hutch + 5ft run, the answer is to build upwards. The Cocoon Bunny XL gives you 6ft of usable run on the ground floor with a sheltered sleeping deck above, accessed by a ramp. Two rabbits get serious zoomies space without taking over the garden.
Best for: Patios, small gardens, anywhere width is tight.
Watch-outs: Heavier rabbits sometimes baulk at steep ramps — check yours can manage stairs first.
Dimensions: 180 × 75 × 75 cm
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Why we picked it: red cedar is naturally rot- and insect-resistant, which means less ongoing treatment than pine equivalents. The Grove gives you a sheltered upper deck and a ground-level run in one footprint, with a slide-out tray that turns weekly cleaning into a 5-minute job.
Best for: Owners who want the combo format but at a friendlier price point than the Kendal.
Watch-outs: Cedar weathers to grey over time — that’s normal and doesn’t affect structure.
Dimensions: 147 × 57 × 85 cm
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Every hutch on this list meets or exceeds the RSPCA minimum for a pair of rabbits: a 6ft × 2ft × 2ft hutch footprint or a hutch + permanent run combination of equivalent total area. We threw out everything thinner than 10mm timber, anything with flat roofs (they rot), and anything that didn’t have a dedicated sleeping compartment.