Located 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 0.9 mi from the property and Glendalough is 8.2 mi away. It has recently featured in the Irish Times Weekend magazine as number one of Ireland's Best 'Foodie Pubs' with Accommodations. Each room at Jacobs Well Boutique Hotel has an private 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 lasagna and chicken goujons. Boasting 2 real turf fires, the restaurant has also an evening menu featuring specialties 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 in particular 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 full bed
1 twin bed
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2 twin beds
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1 twin 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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  • Arlene
    United States of America United States of America
    Great staff Great food and drink Met other musicians Good location for walks Comfortable beds
  • Yaun
    Taiwan Taiwan
    You can drink tons of Guinness then claim to your bed upstairs!
  • Carol
    Ireland Ireland
    Beautifully kept and welcoming. Staff were lovely and friendly. Beds very comfortable and loads of pillows. We ate both nights in the restaurant and the food was lovely. Very clean rooms and even entry and corridors. Room was lovely and...

Area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

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

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

Most popular amenities
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free parking
  • Restaurant
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Bar
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun deck
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack
Activities
  • Live sports events (broadcast)
  • Live music/Performance
  • Walking tours
  • Evening entertainment
  • Horseback riding
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Hiking
    Off-site
  • Canoeing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Darts
  • Fishing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    Additional charge
Living Area
  • Sitting area
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Satellite channels
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Coffee house on site
  • Fruit
    Additional charge
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kids' meals
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Snack bar
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is available at a location nearby (reservation is not needed).
  • Street parking
Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Private check-in/out
  • Baggage storage
  • Fax/Photocopying
    Additional charge
  • Packed lunches
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
    Additional charge
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key access
General
  • Designated smoking area
  • Smoke-free property
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Heating
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
Spa
  • Beach umbrellas
Languages Spoken
  • English

Property practice

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House rules

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Check-in

From 3:00 PM to 9:00 PM

Check-out

From 7:30 AM to 11:00 AM

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

No age restriction

There's 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
Must-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

  • Check-in at Jacob's Well Hotel is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

  • The prices at Jacob's Well Hotel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • The nearest beach is 2,150 feet from Jacob's Well Hotel. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

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

    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Fishing
    • Canoeing
    • Darts
    • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    • Evening entertainment
    • Horseback riding
    • Live music/Performance
    • Walking tours
    • Live sports events (broadcast)

  • Jacob's Well Hotel is 500 feet from the center of Rathdrum. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Room options at Jacob's Well Hotel include:

    • Double
    • Triple
    • Quad
    • Family

  • Jacob's Well Hotel has 1 restaurant:

    • Jacob's Well