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233 Rose Hill, Versailles, KY 40383
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1823 Historic Rose Hill Inn
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4.5 of 5 stars 34 Reviews
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Seattle, Washington
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3 reviews 3 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
“An unexpected gem in the middle of paradise”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 September 2011
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On a recent, solo cross-country trip from Seattle to Boston, I decided to detour through the South and see Kentucky. I didn't want to spend the night in a generic hotel in either Louisville or Lexington, and instead felt like touring some of the bourbon distilleries for which the area is known.

Versailles is ideally located near several of the distilleries on the "bourbon trail". A quick internet search on the road yielded this delightful inn. I was able to make a booking online, and the inn's proprietors (Alder and Gill Blackburn) were extremely responsive in their e-mail confirmation. My expected arrival time changed several times during the day, and they were most accommodating.

On arrival, I was greeted by Alder who gave me a fascinating historical tour of the Inn, which has a rich past dating back to pre-civil war times. This was followed by an invitation to a glass of bourbon on the porch!

I had booked the "Traveler's Room", which seemed reasonably priced (indeed, the entire inn is very reasonable for the type of accommodation one receives). It's large, very private, and includes a Jacuzzi in the room, as well as a small kitchen and dining area. Every detail was well thought out and I found myself saying "wow, they even thought of that!" several times. The room next to it, "Auntie's Attic", is very large, and I would call it more of a suite with two rooms and a palatial bathroom, again with jacuzzi. Both these rooms are a little separate from the house and have their own entry, which I liked.

I'm not usually a B&B type of traveler - this Inn eclipsed my expectations. I'd noticed that EVERY review on Tripadvisor was a 5-star review, so I figured it was a safe bet. I was right!

Breakfast is included in the rate, and is expertly crafted by Alder and Gill. They are absolutely delightful and I would come back just to spend some more time in their company! Both are knowledgeable about the area, having lived there for several years, and are able to give good advice about local eateries, interesting happenings and of course the distilleries.

Overall, my only complaint about the stay is that it wasn't long enough. I had budgeted one night and I would have loved to have extended my trip here.

Room Tip: The Traveler's Room and Auntie's Attic are quiet, extremely private, and have their own entr...
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  • Stayed September 2011, travelled solo
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Raleigh, North Carolina
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8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
“Exceeded expectations!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 July 2011

Based on the TripAdvisor reviews, my husband and I booked the Terrell Room and everything exceeded our expectations! The Inn is beautiful and clean, Alder was so very helpful, and Roxie was indeed the best B&B dog ever. We were lucky enough to be in town for a Friday night music downtown celebration. The mayor and his group played to the delight of the crowd! We were also able to go watch the horses excercise at dawn at the Keeneland Race Track and still make it back for breakfast.

  • Stayed July 2011, travelled as a couple
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Atlanta
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40 reviews 40 reviews
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17 helpful votes 17 helpful votes
“Great Place”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 April 2011

What a great find. I read the reviews here which were good and it still exceeded my expectations. This place is beautiful and CLEAN! You could eat off the floors. Owners are really really nice. Sevice with a genuine smile. Best B&B dog, Roxy, ever. Breakfast was good to very good, everything else was A+++.

  • Stayed April 2011, travelled as a couple
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Louisville, KY
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15 reviews 15 reviews
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13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
“These Brits bring their own charm to Kentucky horse country.”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 January 2011

Gill & Alder could not have been more friendly and welcoming. They provided the perfect blend of company and privacy during our short mid-winter stay. The inn had the feel of beautiful old family home. We stayed in Miss Lucie's room. It was spacious, yet still cozy-feeling. The jacuzzi area with stained glass window and bead-board original to the home was absolutely transporting. The king bed was divine with double layers of beautifully trimmed sheets and blankets. There are too many amenities and surprise treats found everywhere to list here. We woke to the smell of coffee brewing and wandered downstairs to one of the best breakfasts we've ever had. There were all the trimmings of a Continental breakfast, but then we were served a dish of fresh fruit and a savory stuffed French toast with ham, cheese, just a touch of orange marmalade, and topped with cornflakes. This was accompanied by perfectly cooked scrambled eggs, bacon, and potatoes with a touch of onion. Breakfast really sealed the deal. We will be back in the spring. (As an aside, be sure to find Wallace Station in Midway for an amazing lunch. And on your way out, buy up as many lemon bars as you can afford. Just trust us on that one.)

  • Stayed January 2011, travelled as a couple
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Lambertville, New Jersey
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7 reviews 7 reviews
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
“Delicious Breakfasts/ Many Amenities”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 October 2010

The owners were very nice; and serve a wonderful, delicious, gourmet breakfast! The room offered a lot of amenities, including candy for munching, a microwave, and a small refrigerator. The owners were helpful and knowledgeable, and gave great dinner recommendations. Our only negative was that our bathroom seemed to be in a bit of disrepair—everything worked OK in it, but cracks in the fixtures and what looked like some stains on the floor detracted from the appearance.

  • Stayed October 2010, travelled as a couple
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 3 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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233 Rose Hill, Versailles, KY 40383
Price range (per night):* INR6,105 - 10,026

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