The elbowroom escape

Mountain Donard lodge with restaurant

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Dates

November 2025

December 2025

Enjoy your visit to Donard with a stay at The elbowroom escape. Guests indulge in massages, then grab a bite to eat at the restaurant. A snack bar/deli, a terrace, and a garden are other highlights.

Exceptional

Popular amenities

Airport transfer
Connecting rooms available
Non-smoking
Free parking
Free WiFi
Restaurant

Main amenities (12)

Restaurant
Breakfast available
2 meeting rooms
Airport shuttle
Terrace
Coffee/tea in a common area
Garden
Lobby fireplace
Snack bar/deli
Vending machine
Refrigerator in a common area
Water dispenser

Feel at home (6)

Children stay free
Rollaway/extra beds
Connecting/adjoining rooms available
Private bathroom
Garden
Terrace

Why we love this property

Lodge dining delight

A restaurant creates culinary magic at this lodge. Continental breakfast starts each morning with delicious flavors and tasty options.

Dreamy comfort in rooms

This lodge features memory foam mattresses paired with hypo-allergenic bedding and premium down comforters. Blackout drapes ensure peaceful slumber.

Room options

Check availability for these dates

Tonight

Oct 30 - Oct 31

Tomorrow

Oct 31 - Nov 1

All rooms

1 bed

2 beds

3+ beds

Showing 3 of 3 rooms

Deluxe Double Room

Highlights

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Connecting rooms available

Hypo-allergenic bedding

Blackout drapes/curtains

Down duvet

Premium bedding

Memory foam bed

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

Superior Double Room

Highlights

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Connecting rooms available

Free cribs/infant beds

Hypo-allergenic bedding

Down duvet

Blackout drapes/curtains

Premium bedding

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

Deluxe Quadruple Room

Highlights

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Connecting rooms available

Free cribs/infant beds

Hypo-allergenic bedding

Down duvet

Blackout drapes/curtains

Premium bedding

12 sq m
Sleeps 4
4 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Ballinclea, Donard, Wicklow

What's nearby

Russborough House - 29 min drive - 23.4 km
The Wicklow Way - 41 min drive - 41.8 km
Glendalough Visitor Centre - 44 min drive - 45.3 km
Upper Lake - 46 min drive - 46.6 km
Clara Lara Funpark - 52 min drive - 53.4 km

Getting around

Dublin Airport (DUB) - 79 min drive
Sallins and Naas Station - 31 min drive
Newbridge Station - 35 min drive
Athy Station - 35 min drive
Airport shuttle (surcharge)

Restaurants

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

About this property

The elbowroom escape

Enjoy your visit to Donard with a stay at The elbowroom escape. Guests indulge in massages, then grab a bite to eat at the restaurant. A snack bar/deli, a terrace, and a garden are other highlights.

At a glance

Hotel size

- 7 rooms

Arriving/Leaving

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

Required at check-in

- Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
- Government-issued photo ID may be required
- Minimum check-in age is 18

Children

- Children stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding

Pets

- Pets not allowed

Internet

- Free WiFi in public areas
- Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

- Free onsite self parking

Transfers

- Airport shuttle from 6:30 AM to 9:30 PM*

Other information

- Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

Continental breakfast (surcharge) each morning 9:00 AM–11:00 AM
Restaurant
Coffee/tea in a common area
Barbecue grills
Shared refrigerator
Snack bar/deli
Water dispenser

Traveling with children

Children stay free (see details)

What to do

Yoga classes
Mountain biking nearby

Working away

2 meeting rooms
Conference space (517 square feet)

Services

Tour/ticket assistance
Luggage storage
Wedding services

Facilities

Built in 1840
Garden
Picnic area
Terrace
Fireplace in lobby
Firepit
Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Home comfort

Electric kettle

Sleep well

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

What to enjoy

Individually furnished and decorated

Freshen up

Private bathroom
Shower only
Hair dryer
Towels

Stay connected

Free WiFi

Food and drink

Shared kitchen access

More

Limited housekeeping
Connecting/adjoining rooms available
Access via exterior corridors
Guidebooks/recommendations

Fees & policies

Optional extras

Continental breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately EUR 11 per person
Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of EUR 140 per vehicle (one-way)

Children & extra beds

Rollaway beds are available for EUR 20 per night
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds and rollaway/extra beds

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve access to the hot springs

Policies

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.

Guests can rest easy knowing there's a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit on site.

This property accepts credit cards.

Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard

Also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Does The elbowroom escape offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, The elbowroom escape does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at The elbowroom escape?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at The elbowroom escape?

Yes, there's free self parking.

Is airport shuttle service offered by The elbowroom escape?

Yes, an airport shuttle is available from 6:30 AM to 9:30 PM on request. The charge is EUR 140 per vehicle one-way.

What are the check-in and check-out times at The elbowroom escape?

Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM. Contactless check-in and check-out are available.

What is there to do at The elbowroom escape and nearby?

Have fun during the warmer months with activities nearby such as mountain biking. Additional recreation onsite includes yoga. Enjoy amenities like a picnic area and a garden.