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.

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.

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+++.

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.)