Book a Garden Cabin
Room booking for Summer 2021 will be open from the 1st of April.
With many people looking to enjoy a staycation rather than a holiday abroad this year, we are looking forward to welcoming our valued guests at The elbowroom escape.
Buil in the 1800s and renovated with handcrafted local wood by the owners, The escape is set on an acre of gardens. Guests enjoy our lodge hall, a larch chalet for breakfast and dining, landscaped kitchen, permaculture and flower gardens, an outdoor kitchen with a BBQ and a wood-fired hot tub.
Book Now! Read MoreBreakfast is included as part of your stay. All sourced locally or made on-site, get up to breakfast in our larch chalet. For evening meals we have options to order ahead from our kitchens or there are plenty of local options. Our honesty bar is stocked with a selection of drinks.
Read MoreWith miles of mountain and forest and in the heart of West Wicklow there is plenty for your family and friends to do. From short walks or hikes over the Glen of Imaal including Lugnaquilla, there is plenty of choices. Paddle in the Slaney or visit the many local attractions in the local Wicklow area.
Book Now! Read MoreTwin ensuite rooms to share with a friend. Chose from Dulux or Superior Delux rooms. Add in a bunk for a family or close group of friends. All of our rooms are en-suite with Italian tiled bathrooms and massive rain head showers. Our water comes from a mountain spring so be prepared to feel soft and shiny.
With a super king-sized bed, and possibly the most comfortable Five Star mattresses in Ireland, there is plenty of room lie back and sleep easy. Snuggle in Alpaca blankets for the ultimate in cosiness. Hand made tea tables with ceramics made on our onsite pottery studio are at hand for warming brews.
Handmade with local spalted beech, our four-bed group rooms are the perfect way to share with friends or family. Curtains and individual reading lamps help you relax into a slumber of dreams. Kids adore these rooms as do groups of friends who like a good nights sleep. Cots available.
Nestled in the magnificent Glen of Imaal, this venue offers a sanctuary of elegance, tranquillity and serenity. Stunning views, immersion in nature and the sheer magnificence of the Wicklow mountains will make event unforgettable.
There is plenty to do locally with hiking, boating, horseriding and paddling in the Slaney and much more. The elbowroom escape is perfectly located to enjoy the best of Wicklow has to offer. We can help you with booking any of the wonderful local activities on offer to help you create memories you’ll never forget.
Our 18th Century lodge is perfect for dining with a traditional long table setting. Seating up to 40 guests in front of a wood-burning stove, this is the ideal setting for a friendly group dining experience.
Rustic yet stylish, our all-weather ourdoor kitchen with Argentinian BBQ and wood-fired pizza oven are the backdrop to flavourful shared dining. Enjoy great food in great company under the backdrop of the Wicklow mountains. Book a pizza with our chef's during your stay.
There is nothing like a long hot soak in mountain spring water. Couple this fluffy robes and an oak or star gazed canopy, and feel your stresses melting away. Wood-fired and nestled in nature, your hot tub experience is the ultimate in relaxation. The hot tub can be booked separately for €200 for the evening.
Made from locally sourced spruce and cedar, our larch chalet is perfect for dining and entertaining. Our Gin bar can be stocked for guests who would like to try a few tipples in the evening.
Grab a drink or snack from our honesty bar.
Enjoy wood-fired pizza's on Friday nights. Chose from our menu with ingredients sourced from our local farmers.
The escape was built in the 1800s as a mountain residence before opening in 1934 to An Óige venue for hillwalkers and children. Bought by the current owner in 2016, it has been extensively renovated and landscaped. The escape hosts many weddings, gatherings and corporate events as well as being open for garden cabin bookings.
Each morning we serve continental breakfast in the larch cabin. Yoghurts, fruits, bread, cereals and preserves there to help you start your day.
Guests can enjoy cooking in our outdoor kitchen BBQ - we can source foods from our local suppliers to keep it fresh and organic as well as delicious and sustainable.
With an acre of landscaped gardens, there is all year round beauty and abundance. Here is Rosie modelling some pretty Christmas Roses's still blooming in May.