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1823 Historic Rose Hill Inn

Versailles, Kentucky.

Built in 1823, the historic home has been wonderfully renovated, but features of the original mansion are preserved and enhanced. The parlor, library, front porch, and 3 acres of grounds are all for your enjoyment.

Bed and Breakfast Accommodations

We are a frequent choice for: honeymoons, romantic weekends and getaways, family reunions, meeting with "old" friends, seeing historical attractions, and for vacation, adventure, business and family travel. If we haven't already enticed you to stay at Rose Hill Inn, we perhaps we can offer a few more reasons to stay!

Freshly baked cookies await you when you check in to your room at Rose Hill Inn. Everything here is baked on the premises from scratch, and we enjoy pampering you with treats! With seven guest rooms, have a family reunion, or just enjoy the afternoon on the porch! You can bring your dog and introduce him to a new friend! The parlor, where you can sit and enjoy the fireplace, paper, magazines, tourism information, and an after-dinner drink. Our library is for guest check-in, and there are menus of restaurants, VCR tapes and DVD's to borrow also. The back veranda and water gardens are fun during the summer months. It's a great picnic spot or place for an afternoon drink.

With your meal, we include breakfast meat such as ham or bacon, or a vegetarian menu if requested. Often there are home baked muffins or scones. We try to accommodate special dietary requests. Advance notice is appreciated for extraordinary needs. Breakfast is served at 8:30 and 9:30 at tables for two (or the group size in your party) and are happy to adjust our breakfast times for special needs. We serve outside in the summer if requested. Our dining room is intimate.

Inn Information

Season: All year
Rates: 149.00 - 184.00 US Dollars (double occupancy)
Rooms: 7
With private baths: 7
Mealplan: Breakfast included
Food Served:

• Full breakfast
• Snacks, sodas, after dinner aperitifs, picnic baskets (lunch/dinner) available

Nearest Airport(s): Lexington; Louisville; Cincinnati

Payment methods accepted:

Services:

Sitting room, library, suites, fireplaces, cookies in room at check-in

Area Attractions and Activities:

Take a trip to the Kentucky Horse Park. Open every day, guests can see the "Hall of Champions", the Parade of Breeds, the International Museum of the Horse, and actual horse show events are often going on. Good for all ages!

Meander along the Bluegrass self-guided driving tour of horse farms .. or make an appointment for a "real" tour. Only a few farms offer public tours and advance reservations are needed. Claiborne Farms (Paris - 1 hr drive), Three Chimneys (15-minute drive), and Calumet (15-minute drive). There are tour guides who do private tours. Call for names if you are interested.

Shaker Village is picturesque and enjoyable. The Shakers were a religious group that supported themselves by making the famous "shaker" furniture, growing crops, and other endeavors. The village is restored and informative. The dining hall serves excellent food, the docents give good demonstrations of the Shaker way of life, and there is even a riverboat ride.

Most Popular Rooms:

Miss Lucie's Room: This second floor, romantic room has arched windows, queen sized half poster bed, ornately carved mantle, delicate wallpaper and adjoining bath with double marble Jacuzzi and large custom shower.

The Cottage: A historic brick cottage, which has a secluded feel, behind the main house, has a bedroom, sitting area, and a romantic whirlpool.

Accommodation Restrictions

• Smoking not permitted.
• Pets allowed with limits.
• Limited access for disabled persons.

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