Ivy House Bed and Breakfast

This 1920 Dutch Colonial boasts a classic elegance with English Country decor. This premier Bed & Breakfast is one of the Top 10 Inns in the State and just a short drive beyond the cityscape of Indianapolis. Turndown service, candlelit breakfasts, and custom made robes are among the many thoughtful details that are part the upscale amenities found at the Ivy House. Located between I-69 and I-70.

The Ivy House is proud to featured on HGTV.

The Ivy House is the perfect place for a small garden wedding.


Close proximity to:

Indianapolis Convention Center
Lucas Stadium Home of the Indianapolis Colts
Conceco Field House Home of the Indiana Pacers
Indianapolis Motor Speedway
Conner Prairie Living History Museum
Hamilton Town Center Mall
Historic Pendleton
Charming town of Noblesville

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"Romantic and relaxing" 10/12/2009
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Stayed On: 10/2009

I surprised my boyfriend for his birthday by secretly booking a night at the Ivy House B&B. We live in Indianapolis and it took only 40 minutes or so to get there. We were greeted by name at the door by Jim who gave us the grand tour. The home... read more


"Perfection" 8/23/2009
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Stayed On: 8/2009

Over the years, my husband and I have stayed at many lovely B+B's. The Ivy House is one of the very best and an unexpected gem tucked away in a charming neighborhood. The home is immaculate, the beds and 300 thread count cotton sheets a slice of... read more


"Our recent visit" 8/20/2009
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My husband and I made a visit to Fortville last week. We had such an unexpected surprise when we stayed at the Ivy House. We make it a habit to plan our trips around unique bed and breakfast, so we have stayed at many. By far, the Ivy House was... read more


"Wonderful Stay" 7/25/2009
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Stayed On: 7/2009

We recently had a girls getaway and chose the Ivy House. Our stay was wonderful and quite relaxing! The rooms are very welcoming and nicely decorated. The service and food were great! We would definately recommend this B&B to all our friends... read more


"Valentine Surprise" 6/25/2009
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We had a wonderful Valentine's Day at the Ivy House. Beautiful room, all the amenities, welcoming innkeepers and excellent food. Who could have every imagined such a place in small town Indiana? It truly is a gem close to home. read more


"My Time to be PAMPERED !!" 6/9/2009
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This was my 4th stay at the Ivy House...our most recent visit was to be part of the INDY Air Show held at the Mount Comfort Airport. It took us only 15 minutes of travel time from the Inn to the Airport. Aside from the beautiful accommodations,... read more


"A most enjoyable time" 5/7/2009
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Stayed On: 4/2009

We have stayed in other B&B's and have always enjoyed our time in them - but the Ivy House was WAAAY beyond any expectations we had. Not only was the house charming, interesting and immaculate, but the atmosphere and the hosts were beyond... read more


"Pampered and Relaxed" 4/7/2009
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Stayed On: 6/2008

My husband and I stayed at the Ivy House for our anniversary. It was beautiful with it's antique doors and period decor! The rooms were immaculate and every need was met! The Innkeepers were very friendly and accomodating but gave us our space as... read more


"Wow.. and I am hard to please." 4/6/2009
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Stayed On: 6/2008

I have been meaning to do this for a bit now. What a lovely place to stay! Everything about it was charming but upscale. It is just the perfect place for a business traveler to get away and still feel at home. There is no doubt that this is... read more


"A week's worth of peace in one overnight" 4/6/2009
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Stayed On: 4/2009

I had a fairly spur-of-the-moment plan to whisk my boyfriend away from our real world traffic for a bit. Shopped on my iPhone for a few minutes in the middle of the night and found the Ivy House with all the details spelled out, photos and great... read more


"Weekend Getaway" 3/12/2009
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Stayed On: 3/2009

We are from Cincinnati and were looking to get away for a restful, yet fun-filled weekend in Indy. We had a GREAT time at the Ivy House, really enjoyed the meals, rested very well on their excellet beds, and enjoyed coversation with the innkeepers.... read more


"Great Respite" 3/11/2009
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Stayed On: 3/2009

Our 2 night stay at Ivy House was just perfect. The innkeepers were there to greet us and made us feel like company, not customers. Our breakfasts were wonderful and the room was beautiful--our bed was heavenly! We would stay at Ivy House again--... read more


"Both the bed and the breakfasts were outstanding" 1/6/2009
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Stayed On: 12/2008

We stayed two nights while visiting relatives over Christmas - it was a rejuvenating hideaway from the holiday rigmarole! Great breakfasts - three courses, including fruit, eggs/meat, and wonderful baked items. Different items each morning -... read more


"Girls Weekend Getaway" 11/15/2008
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Stayed On: 11/2008

Five of us high school classmates get together annually and frequently stay at a Bed & Breakfast. The Ivy House far exceeded any previous Bed & Breakfast experience I have had. The Jim and Linda made us feel at home. The pristine inn was... read more


"New Experience, Great First Impression" 10/12/2008
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Stayed On: 10/2008

Having never been to a Bed and Breakfast, we didn't know what to expect. Linda was very helpful, and the grounds were quite beautiful, and so our first stay at any Bed and Breakfast was also where we chose to host our wedding. If you love ivy and... read more


"Wonderful 2 days" 9/16/2008
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Stayed On: 9/2008

Hospitality was ourstanding. We liked info about the area such as where to eat and places to see. It was so nice to be served a delicious breakfast in a homey atmosphere.

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"Lovely place to stay" 8/21/2008
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Stayed On: 8/2008

This was our first real experience at a B & B and we were a bit nervous that we would have to make polite chit chat. As it turns out, Jim & Linda made us feel so welcome & comfortable that chit chat came naturally, like meeting up with... read more


"Scrapbooking Weekend" 1/16/2008
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Stayed On: 1/2008

My girlfriends and myself have had 3 scrapbooking weekends at the Ivy House. We absolutely love going there for many reasons. Jim and Linda are so nice and really take care of you. It is a wonderful feeling to get scrapbook pages done and... read more


"A Must See" 8/27/2007
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Stayed On: 5/2007

A dream bed and breakfast! It was the perfect blend of perfected details, wonderful innkeepers, and elegant four star style accommodations. Immaculately kept and not a charm overlooked, we enjoyed our time there very much (oh, and the food!!!).... read more


"Going Home Another Way" 8/27/2007
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Stayed On: 8/2007

From the beautiful setting, to the exquisite rooms, we stayed at the Ivy House B&B last weekend and felt very pampered! From the soap to the wonderful robes to the food, again, we were very impressed. It was like going home again after... read more


"The best b&b we've visited!" 8/24/2007
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Stayed On: 8/2007

The Ivy House was a gorgeous property, with fantastic innkeepers and delicious food! Our room was beautiful, private, and extremely clean. The Nolte's are fantastic chefs as well - breakfast both mornings was out of this world. Each night our bed... read more


"Beautiful & Restful" 6/21/2007
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Stayed On: 6/2007

Our girlfriends getaway was wonderful. Just a lovely B&B. This is the nicest place we've ever stayed and we will definitely be back. We enjoyed sitting on the porch in the evening and just relaxing. The food was delicious, too! read more


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Ivy House Bed and Breakfast Bed and Breakfast
Ivy House Bed and Breakfast, Fortville, IN - Inn
Ivy House Bed and Breakfast
304 N. Merrill Street
Fortville, IN 46040
USA
Phone: +1-317-485-4800
Innkeeper(s)
Jim and Linda Nolte
Rates:
$135 - $155
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Sit on the beautiful side porch and read a book or just relax.