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Ruddick-Nugent House

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  • Inn Details

    Our historic home is in the heart of Columbus, Indiana, an All-America city noted internationally for its significant modern architecture. Our property occupies an entire city block, dominated by the house itself, a columned Colonial Revival remake of an original Victorian. The porch is filled with wicker chairs and the grounds offer a park-like setting we are developing into extensive gardens. Furnishings and decor reflect the various periods in the house's history since 1884. Full candlelight breakfasts are served in the formal dining room.

    Innkeeper Information

    Innkeepers Description:

    Dennis-English teacher, landscaper, racquetball, reading, canoeing, historic preservation, archaeology. Joyce-cooking, tennis, traveling

    The innkeepers speak:

    • English


    Number of Cats: 2

    Features

    Type:

    • Private Home Bed and Breakfast

    Property Noted For:

    • Antiques/decor

    • Business travel

    • Economical rates

    • Family Travel

    • Gay / Lesbian Travel

    • Honeymoons

    • Peaceful getaway

    • Romantic escape

    • Weddings

    Amenities

    Guest Room:

    • Air conditioning

    • Alarm clock

    • CD player

    • DVD Player

    • In-room internet

    • Desk

    • Fireplace

    • Hairdryer

    • Hot tub/whirlpool tub

    • Internet Service

    • Radio

    • Satellite/Cable TV

    • TV

    • Telephone

    • VCR

    • Videos

    • Wi-Fi

    On Site:

    • Board games

    • Library

    • Piano

    • Washer/dryer

    • Wedding Facilities

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    Nightly Rate

    $79 - $119

    Policy

    Reservation Policy

    • Check in: 3:00p.m    Check out: 11:00 a.m.

    • Deposit amount required: credit card number or one night's lodging in cash or check

    • Cancellations: $10 fee if cancelling 7 days to 2 days prior to arrival. Full cost of booking due if cancelling 48 hours or less prior to arrival.

    • Open all year round: Y

    General Policies

    • Smoking allowed: Limited

    • Guest pets allowed: No

    • Drinking allowed: Yes

    • Drinking description: Private social drinking only--no alcohol at events or dinner

    • Drinks available: N

    • Children allowed: We enjoy children of any age

    • Suitable for children: Yes

    • Childcare provided: No

    Discount type

    • corporate
      Percent off: 10% Days required: 2

    • corporate/gov allowance

    • frequent customer
      Percent off: 10%

    • long term
      Percent off: 10% Days required: 5

    • very long term
      Percent off: 20% Days required: 10

  • Breakfast

    • Type: Full

    • Time Served: 8:30 or 9:00 or by consensus

    • Serving location: Breakfast/dining area, Dining Room

    Complimentary Perks

    • Non-alcoholic Beverages

    Signature Dish

    Bananas Exceptional
    Slice bananas into individual bowls, splash with cinnamon sauce, top with sour cream which has been thinned to cream consistency with half and half, sprinkle with brown sugar/cinnamon blend, garnish with fruit in season, such as strawberries.

    Special meal options

    • Low fat

    • Restrictive

    • Vegetarian

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  • Location Type

    • City

    • Small town

    City

    • Indianapolis

    • Distance to city: 40 miles

    • Directions to property:
      Drive south on I-65 from Indianapolis to Exit 76, take southbound US 31 about 7 miles. Avoid "downtown" turnoff. At 2nd light (Home Avenue), turn right until ends at 16th St. Property is entire block to immeidate left.

    Airport

    • Indianapolis, IN (IND) 40 miles

    • Directions to property:
      From airport, take I-465 south to I-65. Take I-65 south toward Louisville. At Exit 76, take the ramp south on US31 to Columbus. After about 7 miles, you will see a turnoff labeled "Columbus Downtown," but do not take it. Stay on 31. Just after you cross the river bridge, go through the light at Washington St. At the next light, turn right onto Home Avenue, and follow it until it ends at 16th St. We are the property to your immediate left.

    Area Attractions

    • Antique Shopping

    • Gourmet/Fine Dining

    • Historical interests

    • Movie Theater

    • National/State parks

    • Nature area

    • Architectural Tour of Columbus

    • Brown County State Park

    • Nashville, Indiana arts and crafts

    • Outlet Stores

    • Performing Theater

    • Picnic area

    • Religious Services

    • River

    • Winery

    • Bicycle rental

    • Bicycle riding trails

    • Canoeing

    • Golfing

    • Hiking trails

    • Horseback riding

    • Nashville, Indiana

    • Brown County State Park

    • Architectural tours

    • Shopping

    • Sight-seeing

    • Swimming pool

    • Tennis courts

    • Tennis racket rental

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    Elegance, history, & more

    About the reviewer

    • 55+ years old

    • Stays at B&Bs twice a year

    • Typically stays in moderate lodging

    • Was travelling on vacation

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    An elegant bed & breakfast at a moderate price. An historic house with plenty of space to relax both indoors and out. Breakfast was substantial and included interesting varities as well as standard fare. Plenty of information provided for the surrounding area.

    Charming inn, excellent breakfast, knowledgeable friendly innkeeper.

    About the reviewer

    • 55+ years old

    • Frequently stays at B&Bs

    • Typically stays in moderate lodging

    • Was travelling on vacation

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    This charming, well located inn will meet the expectations of the most discerning guest.

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    About the reviewer

    • 55+ years old

    • Stays at B&Bs once a year

    • Typically stays in moderate lodging

    • Was travelling for a weekend getaway

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    This B&B is absolutely beautiful, friendly owners, wonderful breakfast.

    Delightful stay at this Inn

    About the reviewer

    • 55+ years old

    • Stays at B&Bs twice a year

    • Typically stays in premium lodging

    • Was travelling on vacation

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    My husband and I recently spent a delightful 2 days in Columbus, IN. We enjoyed our stay at the Ruddick Nugent House. The home is charming with beautiful antiques and lovely guest rooms. Our innkeeper fixed wonderful breakfasts each morning & shared his knowledge of this interesting town. Be sure to book the Architectural tour, and the Miller house if you can. We enjoyed the Arch. Tour but could not get in the Miller house tour-it books early. We would definitely go again! Betty & Jerry---Westlake, Ohio

    Wonderful B&B Stay in Columbus, IN

    About the reviewer

    • 55+ years old

    • Stays at B&Bs once a year

    • Typically stays in moderate lodging

    • Was travelling on vacation

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    This Bed & Breakfast is a beautiful old home located in Columbus, Indiana just outside the downtown historic district. The innkeepers were most gracious and very knowledgable about area attractions, restaurants, shopping, and tours. Dennis and Joyce set an attractive breakfast table with delicious homemade food choices. Among the period furnishings, Dennis and Joyce have also included many items they've collected over the years on their travels, which began when they met while working for the Peace Corps in Ethopia. We loved staying in William's Room - it has a comfortable, large bed and a full bath, plus a small anteroom. All the rooms have high ceilings. Each room is provided with a booklet telling the history of the family that built the home, and it's fascinating. There is plenty of parking. We saw information about the beautiful, modern architecture in this small Indiana town and just had to come see it for ourselves. It was well worth the visit. Dennis and Joyce enjoy talking about the town; Joyce works at the Visitors Center and Dennis does some of the tours. We recommend this B&B highly and would gladly stay again should we visit Columbus.

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