Situated in the tranquil village of Rathdrum, County Wicklow, Jacobs Well is 15 minutes’ drive from Wicklow Mountains National Park. Avondale House and Forest Park is 1.5 km from the property and Glendalough is 13.2 km away. It has recently featured in the Irish Times Weekend magazine as number one of Ireland's Best 'Foodie Pubs' with Accommodation. Each room at Jacobs Well Boutique Hotel has an en-suite bathroom with power shower, free WiFi, and complimentary tea/coffee making facilities in the breakfast room. Guests can relax in a private lounge with an open turf fire. A public car park is available for guest use adjacent to the hotel. Adjacent to the B&B, an award-winning gastro-pub offers a traditional full Irish breakfast, porridge, fresh fruit and cereals, as well as light lunch dishes, such as vegetarian lasagne and chicken goujons. Boasting 2 real turf fires, the restaurant has also an evening menu featuring specialities like Jacobs' Irish Beef Stew, seasonal dishes and homemade beef burgers. All ingredients are locally sourced and cooked to order. Set in the stunning Irish countryside, this boutique hotel offers free parking and easy access to cycling, hill walking and horse riding. Both Dublin and Dublin Airport are within 1 hour’s drive from the property.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.9 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.9)

FREE private parking!


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 double bed
1 single bed
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1 double bed
2 single beds
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1 double bed
1 single bed
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2 double beds
2 single beds
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1 double bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.4
Facilities
8.7
Cleanliness
9.2
Comfort
9.0
Value for money
8.6
Location
8.9
Free WiFi
8.9
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Shirley
    Ireland Ireland
    Everything great food Friendly staff spotless room
  • Richard
    Ireland Ireland
    A very nice find our first time there but we will be back again. Food excellent and good value. Breakfast first class as was staff.
  • Pauline
    Ireland Ireland
    Great staff very friendly. Brilliant ballad group on the night.

Property surroundings

Restaurants
1 restaurant on site

  • Jacob's Well
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Brunch • Dinner
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly • Traditional
    • Dietary options
      Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

Facilities of Jacob's Well Hotel
Great facilities! Review score, 8.7

Most popular facilities
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Bar
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun terrace
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack
Activities
  • Live sport events (broadcast)
  • Live music/performance
  • Walking tours
  • Evening entertainment
  • Horse riding
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Hiking
    Off-site
  • Canoeing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Darts
  • Fishing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Golf course (within 3 km)
    Additional charge
Living Area
  • Seating Area
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Satellite channels
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Coffee house on site
  • Fruits
    Additional charge
  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kid meals
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Snack bar
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is not needed).
  • Street parking
Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Luggage storage
  • Fax/photocopying
    Additional charge
  • Packed lunches
  • Meeting/banquet facilities
    Additional charge
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key access
General
  • Designated smoking area
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Heating
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
Wellness
  • Sun umbrellas
Languages spoken
  • English

Property practice

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House rules

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Check-in

From 15:00 to 21:00

Check-out

From 07:30 to 11:00

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction

There is no age requirement for check-in

Mastercard Visa Cash is not accepted Jacob's Well Hotel accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.


Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please note, payment for bookings is made on arrival.

All children are charged adult rates.

All children under the age of 15 years must be accompanied by an adult in a bedroom.

Please note that we have live music every weekend which may cause a disturbance to some guests as the premises can be extremely busy.

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

FAQs about Jacob's Well Hotel

  • The nearest beach is just 700 yards from Jacob's Well Hotel. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Check-in at Jacob's Well Hotel is from 15:00, and check-out is until 11:00.

  • Jacob's Well Hotel has 1 restaurant:

    • Jacob's Well

  • Room options at Jacob's Well Hotel include:

    • Double
    • Triple
    • Quadruple
    • Family

  • Jacob's Well Hotel offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Fishing
    • Canoeing
    • Darts
    • Golf course (within 3 km)
    • Evening entertainment
    • Horse riding
    • Live music/performance
    • Walking tours
    • Live sport events (broadcast)

  • The prices at Jacob's Well Hotel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Jacob's Well Hotel is 150 yards from the centre of Rathdrum. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.