Red Rose Inn

Nice little place

April 30, 2013

This was a clean and quaint little B&B. The owner was very friendly and the breakfast was wonderful. Within walking distance to plenty of places to eat dinner and a few local pubs. I would stay here again for sure!

quaint and cozy

April 17, 2013

Rooms were clean. We were in town for a colonial re-enactment. We were allowed to check in early so that we could change.

I would give 6 stars if I could

April 14, 2013

We had a fantastic stay at the Red Rose and Audrey was a top notch hostess. I think if anyone had a bad time here, it was of their own making. When we arrived, our room was not quite ready, but after a couple homemade cookies and some dinner suggestions from our hostess, we headed into the heart of Bardstown, a short walk from the Inn. We returned to a lovely room made up with care. We had seen one family that was also staying there with two small children, but had not even known another couple had arrived while we were exploring. In fact, at breakfast, the three groups of us all remarked how we could have been convinced we were there alone, but the real highlight of the Red Rose Inn was what came next. The eight of us sat around a family style table setting and shared what we all agreed was one of the best breakfasts we all had enjoyed. I'm not sure Audrey had ever had experience as a chef, but one taste of this breakfast would have left you convinced of it. Homemade popovers, hand molded sausage cups with eggs and a variety of flavors, and sausage links unlike any of us had tasted before cooked with red onions, grapes and basalmic vinegar (awesome!), just to mention a few items! We also enjoyed the good fortune of sharing terrific conversation with two great couples, one with two amazing youngsters in tow. Couldn't recommend this place with any more vigor.

Vindicated

March 30, 2013

Negative reviews on this website made us hesitant about making a reservation at the Red Rose Inn, but whoever wrote those reviews must live in a crystal palace. Our room at the Red Rose Inn was quite elegant, completely clean, and eminently comfortable. The breakfasts speak for themselves: One morning we had fruit cups, chocolate-banana-nut bread, and a gigantic homemade apple turnover. The next morning, we had fruit cups, raspberry cheesecake, and a savory corned beef hash. Some reviewers have commented on the hostess's dogs. We aren't dog people, but even we thought little Rosey and Wrigley were exceptionally cute and well behaved. All in all, our stay at the Red Rose Inn (March 2013) will be a pleasant memory.

Red Rose Inn was better than expected!

February 17, 2013

Red Rose Inn was so nice. The rooms were beautiful and spacious. The host at the Inn bent over backwards to make sure you enjoyed your stay. The breakfast was wonderful. The host kept various snacks and drinks for you and it felt like I was home. Thanks a million! We will be staying again!

false advertisement ... greatly disappointed

January 27, 2013

I do not usually complain but I am so sick at heart right now. We booked a two night stay for our 34th anniversary. Our plans were to enjoy the year-round hot tub advertised on the web-page, have a glass of wine beside a toasty fireplace, also advertised, enjoy some cable TV and just relax in a cozy setting. Well, the hot tub was non-functional, the fireplace was non-functional, we had to keep warm with a space heater, and the TV was an old small analog TV with a grainy picture!! The ice tasted of garlic, so we didn't even use the ice. We ended up leaving after the first night BUT still had to pay for BOTH nights!!! We did not even receive a discount OR an apology!! What was supposed to be a nice romantic weekend away, turned into a huge waste of time and 306 dollars down the drain! No wonder it's for sale, The inn-keeper was nice until we expressed our concerns. She offered no apology and her excuse was, if we had asked, she would have told us. What??!! Why would we have to ASK about clearly advertised amennities? Never again!!

Innkeeper Response
I regret that the hot tub is still on my website. It is not working correctly and therefore not usable. The fireplace situation is not in my control. Ordinance prevents ANY open flame in the room. It does have an electric log simulation. I have an automatic ice maker in the kitchen refrigerator. I checked the ice and had others check it for taste. Perhaps the garlic taste was from their delivered pizza. I do have an electric heater in the requested room. I offer a room change as the other rooms have individual thermostats, however, the guests brought their dog with them and dogs, when allowed, are only in the downstairs room. When I later came into the room It was cool. I checked the heater which I had offered to turn on when they arrived early and was told he would do it. The heater was on blower, not emiting heat. I changed it and checked later. It was very warm. Upon checking out early the next day, they stated they were bored. They did not mention the hot tub, TV, fireplace or a discount/refund. I again mentioned the local attractions and activities to see and they stated they had been here several times and seen them all.

Red Rose Delightful

January 15, 2013

Audrey, the Magnolia Room and everything about our stay was perfect. Thank you!

Historic Country Comfortable

January 10, 2013

Although our stay was only for one night, the innkeeper gave wonderful dining out tips and was an excellent cook herself. Enjoyed her hospitality very much!