Whether you are looking to stay in a historic mansion or a cozy bed and breakfast, there are many great choices near Louisville. Spend a weekend in Lexington, head to Nashville or explore one of the charming towns filled with beautiful scenery and fun outdoor adventures.
Old Talbott Tavern
Built back in 1779 and steeped in history, the Old Talbott Tavern has been providing drinks, food, and shelter to travelers in Kentucky since the late 1700’s. Located at Court Square in historic Bardstown, the Old Talbott Tavern is home to the world’s oldest bourbon bar and is the country’s oldest Western Stagecoach stop. There are six guest rooms, each named after one of the Tavern’s famous visitors, including Jesse James, General Patton, and Abraham Lincoln. The Tavern also consists of a gift shop, pub, and restaurant. Guests can enjoy a complimentary country-style breakfast during their stay. Old Talbott Tavern is 45 minutes from Louisville (40.7 miles via I-65 S and KY-245 S).
Address: Old Talbott Tavern, 107 W Stephen Foster Ave, Bardstown, KY 40004, Phone: 502-348-3494
Burlington’s Willis Graves Bed and Breakfast Inn
Burlington’s Willis Graves Bed and Breakfast Inn is an elegant country retreat located on the edge of the small town of Burlington, Kentucky. The inn is housed in two buildings, a brick colonial homestead and a restored 1800’s log cabin.
The comfort of its guests is the inn’s priority, and amenities include steam showers, whirlpool baths, luxury linens, plush towels and robes, and espresso machines. A choice of continental or gourmet breakfast is available each morning. Though it is located in a small town, the Willis Graves Inn is just a few miles from the sights and sounds of Louisville, Kentucky and Cincinnati, Ohio. The inn is 1 hr 30 min from Louisville (92.9 miles via I-71 N).
Address: Burlington’s Willis Graves Bed and Breakfast Inn, 5825 N. Jefferson Street, Burlington, KY 41005-9772, Phone: 859-689-5096 | 1-888-226-5096
First Farm Inn
The First Farm Inn is housed in an 1870’s farmhouse on a working horse farm in northern Kentucky, just outside of Cincinnati. It's a haven of tranquility, home to unique gardens, happy horses, rescued cats and even a soccer-playing dog.
Guest can relax on the porch, stargaze at night, take a walk on the grounds, or go for a horseback ride with the innkeepers. A delicious, homemade country breakfast is served each morning. Though the First Farm Inn is in a country setting, it is just 20 minutes from downtown Cincinnati.
Address: First Farm Inn, 2510 Stevens Road, Petersburg, KY 41080, Phone: 859-586-0199
Snug Hollow Farm
Snug Hollow Farm is a quiet country retreat situated on 300 acres of woodlands at the base of the Kentucky foothills. There are no TV’s at Snug Hollow. Instead, guests are encouraged to take a nature walk or hike, enjoy the gardens and agriculture of the farm, or just relax and listen to the birds sing from one of the large outdoor porches.
Guests can choose from rooms in The Farmhouse, the inn’s main lodging house, or from one of three cabins located on the property. The inn serves vegetarian meals with produce from the innkeeper’s on-site garden. Opportunities for horseback riding, hiking, arts, and crafts are all within driving distance of the farm.
Address: Snug Hollow Farm, 790 McSwain Branch, Irvine, KY 40336, Phone: 606-723-4786
Monteagle Inn - 4 hours from Louisville
The luxurious Monteagle Inn has thirteen guest bedrooms that are designed to give guests privacy, relaxation, and comfort. A private ensuite bathroom, high-speed internet, and designer bedding are a few of the amenities the Monteagle Inn provides for its special guests.
The Monteagle Inn is perfectly suited for events such as family reunions, wedding receptions, and corporate gatherings. The dining room can accommodate sixty people, and the living room space includes an outdoor garden area and a gazebo. Monteagle Inn offers onsite catering for special events of any size.
Address: Monteagle Inn, 204 West Main Street, Monteagle, TN 37356, Phone: 931-924-3869
Springhill Winery Plantation Bed and Breakfast - 50 minutes from Louisville
Springhill Winery Plantation Bed and Breakfast is housed in a historic brick plantation home, and the property includes a working winery. Guests can purchase wine to enjoy in their rooms, which are wine-themed and feature Victorian décor and private baths.
The inn overlooks the winery and the rolling Kentucky hills and picturesque woodlands. Nine Kentucky bourbon distilleries are within driving distance of the inn. Springhill is the perfect place for a relaxing weekend, a girls’ night out, or one of the inn’s murder mystery dinner parties.
Address: Springhill Winery Plantation Bed and Breakfast, 3205 Springfield Rd., Bloomfield KY 40008, Phone: 502-252-9463
Pillow and Paddock Bed & Breakfast
The casually elegant Pillow and Paddock Bed & Breakfast is a country inn situated just over 20 miles from Louisville in the outer Bluegrass region, surrounded by horse farms, lush pastures, and picturesque rolling hills. Every guest room features a custom queen or king bed, luxury linens, free Wi-Fi, flat-screen television, private bath, custom toiletries, and warm bathrobes. Pillow and Paddock also provides 24-hour guest access to a pantry and lounge with complimentary beverages and snacks, as well as use of a microwave, refrigerator, magazines, books, and games. There is also a fire pit lounge and outdoor whirlpool by the back porch.
Address: Pillow and Paddock Bed & Breakfast, 3262 Old Sligo Rd, La Grange, KY 40031, Phone: 502-222-4372
Central Park Bed and Breakfast
Central Park Bed and Breakfast is a beautiful Victorian mansion located across the street from Louisville’s Central Park. Original architectural details and period furnishings are still on display in the home.
Each of the seven guest rooms has a private bath, fireplace, and modern amenities such as high-speed internet and cable TV. Breakfast is served each morning in the formal dining room. Guests can step out onto the quiet veranda to enjoy the gardens and fish pond or cross the street for a relaxing stroll through the park and down the streets of Louisville’s Historic District.
Address: Central Park Bed and Breakfast, 1353 South Fourth Street, Louisville, KY 40208, Phone: 502-638-1505 | 877-922-1505
Bourbon Manor Bed and Breakfast
Located in downtown Bardstown, Kentucky, Bourbon Manor Bed and Breakfast is the first bourbon-themed inn in the United States. The property contains two plantation homes, a smokehouse, a bourbon bar and lounge, and a bourbon-themed spa.
Guest rooms include private baths, luxury linens, spa-quality toiletries, cable TV, and free wireless internet. After a bourbon-themed breakfast, guests can take a trip down the Kentucky Bourbon Trail or explore Bardstown, voted “The Most Beautiful Small Town in America.” Museums, theaters, historic sites, and outdoor activities are also nearby.
Address: Bourbon Manor Bed and Breakfast, 714 N 3rd St, Bardstown, KY 40004, Phone: 502-268-7266
Whitestone Inn
The Whitestone Inn sits on 360 acres of rolling hills near Watts Bar Lake. The property has twenty-two uniquely decorated rooms that range in size. Each room has a whirlpool tub, free Wi-Fi access, and views of the mountains, the meadows, and the nearby lake. Guests can enjoy a hearty home-cooked breakfast each morning.
For entertainment, visitors can go boating or fishing on the lake, hike along the eight miles of wooded trails near Whitestone Inn, or enjoy a relaxing afternoon at the spa. There are tennis courts on the property, as well as kayaks and canoes that guests can use free of charge.
Address: Whitestone Inn, 1200 Paint Rock Road, Kingston, TN 37763, Phone: 865-376-0113
Maple Hill Manor Bed & Breakfast Inn
One of the state's most award-winning nationally recognized B&Bs and best preserved Antebellum-style homes, Maple Hill Manor Bed & Breakfast Inn is set in the middle of the “Bourbon, Horses, and History Region' of Kentucky. Guests will find an array of great amenities, such as Spa Robes, custom toiletries, smoke-free and spacious rooms, a daily changing hot breakfast, and whirlpools for Two among other amenities. Benches provide a spot to watch alpacas, miniature donkeys, and horses. There’s also hammocks to nap in, a garden gazebo, cornhole games, and an outdoor space with chairs, tables, BBQ, and a fire pit.
Address: Maple Hill Manor Bed & Breakfast Inn, 2941 Perryville Rd, Springfield, KY 40069, Phone: 859-336-3075
Iron Mountain Inn
The Iron Mountain Inn is an award-winning bed and breakfast in Johnson County. Each of the inn's four guest bedrooms provides stunning views of the mountain scenery that surrounds the secluded property. Amenities at the inn include a full hot breakfast, whirlpool bathtubs, and early morning coffee.
With its convenient tri-state location, Iron Mountain Inn allows guests to explore popular attractions in Tennessee, North Carolina, and Virginia. Adventurous guests will find plenty to do in the nearby Appalachian Mountains, Watauga Lake, the Doe Mountain Recreation Area, and the Cherokee National Forest. Restaurants, shops, and wineries are also located close by.
Address: Iron Mountain Inn, 268 Moreland Drive, Butler, TN 37640, Phone: 423-768-2446
Southern Grace Bed and Breakfast
Southern Grace Bed and Breakfast blends charming hospitality and casual elegance to provide a romantic and relaxing place to stay in Brandenburg, Kentucky. The property boasts a farmland setting, complete with chickens, ducks, goats, cows, and alpacas that guests can hand feed. There are five guest rooms, each with a private bath, flat screen television, complimentary wireless internet and Netflix movies, coffee station, mini fridge, luxury linens, and comfortable beds. Southern Grace also offers a complimentary breakfast and opportunities for a variety of relaxing and recreational activities, such as making s’mores around a bonfire, swimming, paddle boating, fishing, and more.
Address: Southern Grace Bed and Breakfast, 325 Kirchdorfer Road, Brandenburg, KY 40108, Phone: 270-422-7974
