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 9.0 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

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Staff
9.4
Facilities
8.7
Cleanliness
9.2
Comfort
9.0
Value for money
8.6
Location
8.9
Free WiFi
8.7
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • John
    Ireland Ireland
    It was very welcoming and traditional. Decorated tastefully. Fantastic location and friendly staff
  • Campbell
    Ireland Ireland
    Staff very friendly and helpful.. Lovely Lady gave us some food to eat late at night lovely touch .. Sorry can't remember her name xx
  • Michelle
    Australia Australia
    The B & B is located in the building next to the pub. You check in at the Hotel and they will take you to your room. It was clean and comfortable and had everything we needed for an overnight stay. Breakfast is at the Hotel next door and it was...
  • Wendy
    Australia Australia
    Quaint hotel /Inn , restaurant and bar downstairs , lovely staff.
  • Kathleen
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The breakfast was fine and the location was fine as well
  • Natalie
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Fabulous hospitality , great food and service . Comfortable bed for the night. Spotless place. V quirky and cosy .
  • Shannon
    Ireland Ireland
    The staff were all so nice and friendly,very accommodating! We had food in the bar and the service was so quick! The food was lovely too! The room was nice and clean and perfect for a group of 3. The bar had live music,the band was great and the...
  • Call
    Ireland Ireland
    Spacious room friendly staff. Breakfast was lovely..
  • Hayley
    Ireland Ireland
    Lovely place to stay, room was spotless and very comfortable. Staff were so nice. The food in the restaurant was lovely, we had dinner there the evening we arrived and breakfast the next morning. Breakfast was included in booking price. Location...
  • Danny
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The breakfast was amazing and the Guinness was moresome.

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 WiFi
  • Free parking
  • 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

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 option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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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
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Cards accepted at this property
VisaMastercardCash is not accepted
Smoking
Smoking is 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

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

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

  • Jacob's Well Hotel has 1 restaurant:

    • Jacob's Well
  • 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)
  • Room options at Jacob's Well Hotel include:

    • Double
    • Triple
    • Quadruple
    • Family
  • 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.