The elbowroom escape

4.0 star property
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Fridge, electric kettle
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Reviews

9.4 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Kitchen
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Business services

Explore the area

Map
Ballinclea, Donard, Wicklow
  • Wicklow Mountains National Park
    28 min drive
  • The Wicklow Way
    30 min drive
  • Lugnaquilla
    43 min drive

Room options

Deluxe Double Room

  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Large Twin Beds

Superior Double Room

  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Large Twin Bed

Deluxe Quadruple Room

  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Beds

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About the area

Donard

With a stay at The elbowroom escape in Donard, you'll be 11.7 mi (18.8 km) from Russborough House and 13.7 mi (22 km) from Wicklow Mountains National Park. .This lodge is 14.6 mi (23.5 km) from Lugnaquilla and 17.9 mi (28.9 km) from Blessington Lakes.

What's nearby

  • Russborough House - 17 min drive
  • Wicklow Mountains National Park - 28 min drive
  • The Wicklow Way - 30 min drive
  • Blessington Lakes - 42 min drive
  • Lugnaquilla - 43 min drive

Getting around

  • Sallins and Naas Station - 31 min drive
  • Dublin Airport (DUB) - 79 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Toomey's Bar - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Byrne's Bar - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Olde Toll House The - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Juniors Bar Rathdangan :) - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Moynihans - ‬5 min drive

About this property

The elbowroom escape

Lodge with free parking, in the vicinity of Russborough House
The elbowroom escape offers 7 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature hair dryers and blackout drapes/curtains. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Memory foam beds feature down comforters and premium bedding. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Guests can make use of the shared/communal kitchen. Bathrooms include showers. Housekeeping is offered on a limited basis and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested. Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge) are also available.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 7 individually decorated guestrooms. Your memory foam bed comes with down comforters and premium bedding. Prepare your meals in the shared/communal kitchen. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms have showers and hair dryers.
Pamper yourself with onsite massages or take in the view from a terrace and a garden. Additional features at this lodge include complimentary wireless internet access, wedding services, and a fireplace in the lobby.
You can enjoy a meal at the restaurant serving the guests of The elbowroom escape, or stop in at the snack bar/deli. Continental breakfasts are available daily from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include luggage storage, coffee/tea in a common area, and refrigerator in a common area. Planning an event in Donard? This lodge has 517 square feet (48 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and 2 meeting rooms. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available on request), and free self parking is available onsite.
Continental breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 9:00 AM and 11:00 AM.
The elbowroom escape has a restaurant on site.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and public transport

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

Food and drink

  • Continental breakfast available for a fee daily 9:00 AM–11:00 AM: EUR 11 per person
  • 1 restaurant
  • Coffee/tea in a common area

Things to do

  • Yoga classes

Family friendly

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

Conveniences

  • Vending machine
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (limited)
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Conference space (517 square feet)
  • Meeting rooms - 2

Outdoors

  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Massages

More

  • Fireplace in reception
  • Shared fridge
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Down duvet
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Memory-foam mattress
  • Premium bedding
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Hairdryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Guidebooks/recommendations
  • Individually decorated
  • Individually furnished

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

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

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

Access methods

Host will greet you, key retrieval

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 20 per night

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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 cribs/infant beds, rollaway/extra beds, and access to the hot springs
This property accepts credit cards
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, and a first aid kit

We should mention

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
Some facilities may have restricted access; guests can contact the property for details using the contact information 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 rating system.

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The elbowroom escape Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

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Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 8 reviews" "
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9.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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

10/10 Excellent

MHM

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

8/10 Good

Nathalie, Dublin

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

10/10 Excellent

KimG, Redmond

Travelled with family
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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Philip

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