Sweet Old Fashioned

RELAX AND REJUVENATE IN THIS SPACIOUS, ELEGANT, AND ROMANTIC ANTIQUE-APPOINTED FIREPLACE ROOM. This spacious 20'x20', elegant, antique-appointed guest room features a King-Size Canopy Bed with luxurious linens and 2&34; synthetic down mattress topper, fireplace, private bath with shower and jetted tub, an antique dresser and armoire, plus comfortable couch and chairs. Included is a large flat-screen TV and DVD Player with FREE Cable and Movie Channels. FREE High-Speed WiFi, books, and magazines. Private Bath features Exclusive SPA Toiletries, plush Turkish Towels, Custom Spa Robes, and Hair Dryer. The view is of the graceful lawn with its ancient magnolia trees and beautiful flower gardens. A wonderful, luxurious and relaxing guest room after touring the Bourbon Trail and shopping quaint historic Bardstown - recently named America's Most Beautiful Small Town. An Award-winning Full Breakfast and variety of beverages and snacks are included. 2 Twin-size, pull-out couches available.

Rates: $229 - $249

Type of bed: King

Mint Julep

REDISCOVER YOUR ROMANCE IN ELEGANT AND ROMANTIC RENOVATIONS - FEATURING A JACUZZI FOR 2. Features an elegantly craved, four-poster King-Size Bed with luxurious high thread-count linens and premium featherbed (hypo-allergenic). Includes a beautiful antique armoire, comfortable chairs, a new 40&34; flat-screen TV with Cable, Electric Fireplace, and FREE Wifi. The private bath features a Jacuzzi for 2 and separate walk-in shower, Turkish Towels, Custom Spa Robes, Exclusive Spa Toiletries, and hair dryer. The sunny view is of the beautiful west-side lawn, Bourbon Barn, and a secret garden with sculpture of a hand. A very quiet, private, and romantic room - sure to create a wonderful, lasting memory! [2nd Floor Room]

Rates: $239 - $269

Type of bed: King

Hotty Toddy

REDISCOVER YOUR ROMANCE IN REGAL STYLE & ELEGANCE. This spacious 20'x20' Guest Room features a grand, four-poster King-Size Bed with Premium Fiberbed (hypo-allergenic), and luxurious high thread-count linens. An antique-appointed room with armoire and dresser, large flat-screen Cable TV, DVD Player, Movies, Books/Magazines, Fireplace, and FREE Wifi. Private Bath with walk-in shower, exclusive Spa Toiletries, plush Turkish Towels, custom Spa Robes, and hair dryer. Three large windows provide panoramic views of the formal lawn, flower gardens, and ancient Magnolia Trees which bloom 4 times each year. Elegant renovations and remarkable scenic views make this a truly romantic room for a wonderful, lasting memory! [2nd Floor Room]

Rates: $219 - $239

Type of bed: King

Classic Sazerac

RELAX & RENEW IN THIS ROMANTIC JACUZZI ROOM. This spacious 20'x20' Guest Room features a beautiful four-poster King-Size Bed with luxurious high thread-count linens, and a Premium Fiberbed (hypo-allergenic). It features an antique dresser, relaxing sitting area with comfortable chairs, Cable TV/DVD/Movies, FREE WiFi, and collection of books and magazines. The expansive private bath features a Thermal-Masseur Jetted Tub, separate walk-in shower, exclusive SPA Toiletries, plush Turkish Towels, and Custom Spa Robes. A wonderfully romantic room, well-suited for relaxing, rekindling, and renewal. [2nd Floor Room]

Rates: $229 - $249

Type of bed: King

Southern Love

FOR A RESTFUL RETREAT. Featuring a beautiful antique Queen-Size Bed with luxurious high thread-count linens, premium feather topper (hypo-allergenic), and gas-log fireplace. Large Flat Screen TV with Cable, DVD Player, Movies, FREE WiFi, and seating area with comfortable chairs. Private Bath with walk-in shower stall, Turkish Towels, Custom Spa Robes, Exclusive Spa Toiletries, and hair dryer. The view of the room is of the formal flower gardens, the Bourbon Barn, and patio area. It is a bright and cheerful guest room, sure to provide rest and relaxation. [2nd Floor Room]

Rates: $179 - $199

Type of bed: Queen

Manhattan Honeymoon Hideaway Suite

REDISCOVER ROMANCE IN OUR HONEYMOON SUITE - FEATURING A JACUZZI AND GAS-LOG FIREPLACE. Our largest and most private Guest Room - it even has its own exterior door. Spacious suite features a luxurious King-Size Canopy Style Bed with Premium Fiberbed Topper, high thread-count linens, and Fireplace. Private Bath features a jetted tub and shower, Turkish Towels, Custom Spa Robes, and Exclusive Spa Toiletries. Beautifully decorated with a variety of fine antiques, and designer lighting with dimmers. Large Flat-screen Cable TV, and FREE WiFi. Reserved parking space. Also included is an entry room with a beverage station and coffee maker, mini-refrigerator, and microwave oven. A very quiet, private, and romantic room - sure to create a wonderful, lasting memory! [2nd Floor Room with Spiral Steps, Exterior Door, Reserved Parking.]

Rates: $249 - $269

Type of bed: King

Master Distillers Den

Master Distiller’s Den – First Floor Room: Suitable for a Master Distiller or distinguished Bourbon Fan that loves all things Bourbon. This room is over-the-top bourbon-themed. Grand, spacious guest room featuring a King Bed with 7-layers of luxury linens, gas-log fireplace, beverage station with complementary coffees/teas, bottled water, mini-frig, and microwave. Queen-size sleeper sofa. This room has an exterior door with a reserved parking space. Private bath features a walk-in shower with custom toiletries.

Rates: $199 - $229

Type of bed: King

Federal House - 3 Room Suite

Completely restored original 1900 sq. ft. plantation home is a separate Bourbon Manor Cottage. For a step back to the early 1800's (with modern conveniences), and a very private experience! It features 3 spacious Guest Rooms each with private bath, a gathering room, and a well-equipped kitchen (no stove/oven). Your private deck overlooks the formal gardens and gracious grounds, and you are only a few steps from the main mansion where you receive the same great, Full-Country Breakfast as all of our guests. Ideal for ladies getaway, Bridal Party, or 2-3 couples traveling together, or for an exclusive celebrity rental. There are 2 beautifully decorated antique-appointed queen-size rooms upstairs: Magnolia Maiden features a queen-size bed and Debutante's Dream features 1 queen bed and 2 twin beds to accommodate larger parties.The 3rd room is called the Scarlet Starlet which features 1 queen bed. Each private bath has a clawfoot tub and shower combo. Up to 8 guests may be accommodated.

Rates: $569 - $649

Type of bed: (3) , Queen(2) , Twin

Scarlet Starlet

The Scarlet Starlet guestroom features a 7-layer Blissful, queen bed, antiques, large-screen TV with cable and FREE Movies, and private vintage bath – located on the first floor. Upstairs, the Magnolia Maiden guestroom offers beautiful antiques and a queen-size bed. The Debutante’s Dream guestroom features 1 queen bed and 2 twin beds – ideal for sharing! These guestrooms may be rented separately or as a group.

Rates: $189 - $229

Type of bed: Queen

Magnolia Maiden

The Magnolia Maiden guestroom offers beautiful antiques and a queen-size bed. Up to two people are welcome to stay in this pretty, elegant room. The Debutante's Dream guestroom features 1 queen bed and 2 twin beds - ideal for sharing! There is also the Scarlet Starlit guestroom which features a queen bed on the first floor. Rooms may be rented separately or as a group.

Rates: $189 - $229

Type of bed: Queen

Debutantes Dream

The Debutante's Dream is not only named for the bourbon-based drink, but it is also an apt description for our charming plantation home guestroom. Whether young or old, ladies love this room in our private guest house for weekends and vacations with their friends. With one queen-size bed and two twin beds with private bath which includes a shower and tub, the room is perfect for small groups traveling together. Here, you can enjoy each other's company and have some lively fun in your own private accommodations.

Rates: $179 - $199

Type of bed: Queen(2) , Twin

Minimum Stay Requirements

Only on Holidays and Festival Weekends

Children Restrictions

Children 16+ Welcome

Cancellation

Cancellation Policy: Should you cancel outside of 14 days prior to arrival, your deposit will be refunded, less a $25/room/night Administration/Re-booking Fee. Should you cancel 14 days or less of your scheduled arrival date (30 days for groups involving more than 1 guest room), your entire deposit will be forfeited unless we can re-book your room so it does not result in a loss of business. Upon our ability to re-book your room/s, your deposit will then be refunded less the $25/room/night Administration/Re-booking Fee. Cancellations within 7 days require the full reservation value to be charged to the credit card provided at the time of making the reservation. ANY and ALL rescheduled reservations will require the full financial responsibility of the Guest (100% obligation for payment, regardless of the advance notice for cancellation or further rescheduling of dates.).

Check-in/Check-out

4:00pm - 10:00pm / 12:00 Noon

Smoking

Outside Only.

Other Activities

Historic Interest

2 Southern Plantation Homes (circa 1818 and 1828), which were part of a 3000 acre tobacco and hemp plantation to one of the founding families of Bardstown, by the name of Bealmear. The property was occupied by General William J Hardee of the Confederate Army as headquarters & look-out station during the American Civil War. It was later used as a Boarding House during the Great Depression. It has served as home to many prominent Bardstown residents for over 200 years. It has been operating as an award-winning B&B for over 30 years.

Historic Awards:

• Local Register (Granted)
• City Historical Site (Granted)
• National Historical Site (Granted)
• National Register (Granted)
• National Register (Applied)

Historic Memberships:

• National Trust
• State Historical Society
• City Historical Society
• Local Historical Society

Historic sites nearby:

Other Awards:

Nearby College/University

Elizabethtown Community & Technical College (30 min), University of Louisville, Bellarmine University, Spalding University, Sullivan University, Southern Baptist Theological Seminary (35 miles), Univ

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