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The elbowroom escape

4.0 star property

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A wooden cabin interior with a dining table set for four, surrounded by chairs, and a large window providing natural light.
A cozy living room with a fireplace, comfortable seating, and a rustic stone wall.
Property grounds
Property grounds
Exterior

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Breakfast available
  • Business services
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Ballinclea, Donard, Wicklow
  • Place, Blessington Lakes
    ‪24 min drive‬
  • Place, Wicklow Mountains National Park
    ‪39 min drive‬
  • Place, The Wicklow Way
    ‪44 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Deluxe Double Room

A hotel room with two beds, a sofa, a chandelier, and artwork on the wall.

Deluxe Double Room

  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Large Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Superior Double Room

A bedroom with a large bed, bedside lamps, a wooden bench with a cushion, and a chandelier.

Superior Double Room

  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Large Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Deluxe Quadruple Room

A bunk bed room with a wooden ladder, a chandelier, and a bookshelf with books and a plant.

Deluxe Quadruple Room

  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

About the area

Donard

At The elbowroom escape, you'll be 18.4 km (11.4 mi) from Blessington Lakes and 18.8 km (11.7 mi) from Russborough House. Highlights at this lodge include a restaurant and in-room free WiFi. .This smoke-free lodge offers free WiFi in public areas, a terrace and a garden. Added amenities include a snack bar/deli, coffee/tea in a common area and a fridge in a common area. Continental breakfast is available daily between 9:00 AM and 11:00 AM. There's also free self parking, along with the convenience of an airport shuttle. .With a stay at this 4-property class Donard lodge, you'll be 22 km (13.7 mi) from Wicklow Mountains National Park and 23.5 km (14.6 mi) from Lugnaquilla.
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What's nearby

  • Dunlavin Library - 21 min drive - 19.7 km
  • Blessington Lakes - 24 min drive - 21.7 km
  • Punchestown Racecourse - 39 min drive - 34.7 km
  • Wicklow Mountains National Park - 39 min drive - 38.1 km
  • The Wicklow Way - 44 min drive - 43.9 km

Getting around

  • Sallins and Naas Station - 31 min drive
  • Dublin Airport (DUB) - 85 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Fentons - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Toomey's Bar - ‬5 min drive

About this property

The elbowroom escape

There's a restaurant on site, as well as a snack bar/deli. Public spaces have free WiFi. Event space at this lodge measures 517 square feet (48 square metres) and includes conference space. An airport shuttle (available on request) is available for a fee. A terrace, barbecue grills, and a vending machine are also featured at The elbowroom escape. The lodge can provide wedding services and tour/ticket assistance. Self parking is free.

This 4-star Donard lodge is smoke free.

  • 7 guestrooms or units
  • 517 sq ft of conference space
  • 48 sq. m of conference space
  • Built in 1840
  • Deli
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Wedding services available
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • No smoking on site
  • Fridge in a common area
  • Water dispenser
  • Dining venue
The elbowroom escape offers 7 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature a hairdryer and blackout curtains. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Memory foam beds feature down duvets and premium bedding. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Guests can make use of the shared/communal kitchen. Bathrooms include a shower. Housekeeping is offered on a limited basis and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested. Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge) are also available.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Return airport shuttle (surcharge) from 6:30 AM to 9:30 PM on request
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: EUR 11 per person
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Yoga classes

Family friendly

  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Luggage storage
  • Shared refrigerator
  • Vending machine
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (limited availability)
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 2 meeting rooms
  • 517 square feet of conference space

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • In the mountains
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Massage

More

  • Built in 1840
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Memory foam mattress
  • Premium bedding
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: noon; check-in end time: 3:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
There is no front desk at this property
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and key retrieval information; your host will greet you
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 3:30 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Host will greet you, key retrieval

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 20 per night.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for continental breakfast: from approximately EUR 11 per person
  • Airport shuttle fee: EUR 140 per vehicle (one-way)
  • Rollaway bed fee: EUR 20 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cots/infant beds, rollaway/extra beds and access to the hot springs
This property accepts credit cards
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cots/infant beds, rollaway/extra beds and access to the hot springs. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • Children stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • Certain facilities might have restricted access. For details, you can contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation.

National rating

This property does not have a Ireland Tourist Board rating. For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our ratings system.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at The elbowroom escape?

The elbowroom escape offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at The elbowroom escape?

Yep, The elbowroom escape has a free self car park.

Does The elbowroom escape serve breakfast?

You bet, continental brekkie is offered daily from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The elbowroom escape?

No, but there's an airport shuttle that runs from 6:30 AM - 9:30 PM on request for a fee.

Is there a bar or restaurant at The elbowroom escape?

Yep, you can grab a meal at The elbowroom escape's onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at The elbowroom escape?

Check-in begins at noon. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at The elbowroom escape?

No, pets are not allowed.

The elbowroom escape Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 6 out of 8 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 8 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 8 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 8 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 8 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
It was in a beautiful location! However there was not much communication between the staff and myself. I had emailed about their additional services and never heard back, I checked in at 4:30 (online it said check in started at 4) and they had already left the property, so I was left alone with a note and no real description about how I could use the living room space and wood fire. It is a lovely place just a bit lonely to see no one during your entire stay and have no one else staying at the property for the night.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

KimG

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The garden and property are so lovely. Enjoyed the cozy little dining cabin that's well stocked with yogurts, butter. milk etc. If you like to cook the kitchen is top notch. Its a self sustaining property with restaurants/stores about 20 mins away, best to bring things for meals & snacks if you plan to eat/prepare meals in.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a gem! If you like to be off the beaten path, in a quiet peaceful environment, this is for you. The room was spotless, bed very comfortable and egg breakfast in cute dining hut was great. Took a nice hike right from the property.
Stayed 1 night in May 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Edel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Perfect escape

amazing surroundings,so peaceful. Stylist minimal bedrooms. Breakfast on the go was delish, lots of locally made produce. Host was lively. can't wait to go back!!
Stayed 1 night in May 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice hotel for a getaway

Excellent location, with extremely helpful and friendly staff. Went the extra mile to ensure we had everything we needed, we had a really pleasant experience..
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

MHM

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Nathalie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Philip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2018