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The elbowroom escape

4.0 star property
Lodge with free parking, in the vicinity of Russborough House

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Property grounds
Dining
Fridge, electric kettle
Located close to Lugnaquilla, The elbowroom escape provides a terrace, a firepit, and a garden. Treat yourself to a massage or other spa services. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as conference space and a restaurant.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

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

Room options

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Deluxe Double Room | Premium bedding, down comforters, memory foam beds

Deluxe Double Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Connecting rooms available
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Memory foam bed
Premium bedding
Down duvet
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Large Twin Beds

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Superior Double Room | Premium bedding, down comforters, memory foam beds

Superior Double Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Memory foam bed
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Large Twin Bed

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Deluxe Quadruple Room | Premium bedding, down comforters, memory foam beds

Deluxe Quadruple Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Memory foam bed
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

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Ballinclea, Donard, Wicklow

What's nearby

  • Russborough House - 29 min drive - 14.6 miles
  • The Wicklow Way - 41 min drive - 26.0 miles
  • Glendalough Visitor Centre - 44 min drive - 28.1 miles
  • Clara Lara Funpark - 52 min drive - 33.2 miles
  • St. Stephen's Green - 62 min drive - 38.0 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

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

About this property

The elbowroom escape

Upscale lodge near Russborough House
Located close to Lugnaquilla, The elbowroom escape provides a terrace, a firepit, and a garden. Treat yourself to a massage or other spa services. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as conference space and a restaurant.
You'll also find perks like:
  • Free self parking
  • Continental breakfast (surcharge), a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), and 2 meeting rooms
  • Luggage storage, a water dispenser, and a vending machine
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and feature comforts such as premium bedding, in addition to amenities like free WiFi.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding, memory foam beds, and down comforters
  • Bathrooms with showers and hair dryers
  • Communal kitchens, electric kettles, and limited housekeeping

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

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

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 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

Property 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 carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, 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.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is The elbowroom escape pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The elbowroom escape?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The elbowroom escape?

Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The elbowroom escape?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Does The elbowroom escape provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs 6:30 AM–9:30 PM on request. A fee of EUR 140 per vehicle applies.

Where is The elbowroom escape located?

Situated in the mountains, this lodge is within 16 mi (25 km) of Russborough House, Wicklow Mountains National Park, and Lugnaquilla. Blessington Lakes and The Wicklow Way are also within 25 mi (40 km).

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