The Bennett House Bed & Breakfast and Events
This historic old house was home to James and Sarah Clay(daughter of notorious Cassius M. Clay, minister to Russia during the Lincoln administration) Bennett. It offers three elegant bedrooms each featuring:private, spacious bathroom, reading/seating area, personal office, cable television, telephone, wireless Internet, and full-course breakfast.The two-and-one-half-story asymmetrical brick structure is finished by a high-hipped roof of slate with flared eaves and a crenelated roof comb. A two-story turret has a domed roof with flared, overhanging eaves. The house is available for weddings, receptions, birthday galas, bridal luncheons, specialty teas, etc.
Location
- Location is best described as:
- Great Neighborhood Restaurant
- Historic Neighborhood
- Main Street
- City
- Downtown
- Small town
- Nearest major city: Lexington, KY (24 miles North)
- Nearest major airport: Lexington, KY (LEX-Blue Grass Field) 29 miles
- Directions from airport:
Versailles Road about 2 miles to right on Circle 4 Road, about 5 miles to right on Richmond Road, about 6 miles to right on Interstate 75 South, 14 miles to Richmond exit number 90A, stay in right hand lane to second stop light, turn right onto 25B/421B, about 1.7 miles you will see a Chevron Service Station on your left, The Bennett House is next door to the service stationb. - Meeting places:
Room Rates (USD American Dollars)
All occupancy rates are subject to change
- State and local taxes may apply
- Accommodations: Suite
- There are 6 guest accommodations (5 with private baths)
- Single occupancy rate is between $ 85.00 and $ 150.00
- Double occupancy rate is between $ 85.00 and $ 150.00
- The rate for each additional person is $ 20.00
Amenities
| In Room | |
| Alarm clock | CD player |
| DVD Player | Data port |
| Desk | Fireplace |
| Hairdryer | Ironing Board |
| Private entrance | Radio |
| Satellite/Cable TV | TV |
| Telephone | Videos |
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| On Site | |
| Air conditioning | BBQ grill |
| Ceiling fans | Computer |
| Conference Rooms | Copier |
| Fax Machine | Hot tub/whirlpool tub |
| Internet Service | Library |
| Piano | Washer/dryer |
| Wedding Facilities | |
Meals
- A Full breakfast is included with room rate
- Breakfast is served from: 7a.m to 10a.m.
- Breakfast is served in the Breakfast/dining area
Policies
- No minimum stay required
- Smoking is allowed in limited areas
- Limited accommodations for guest pets
- Limitations on children staying
- No childcare is provided
- Deposit amount required (Credit Card Number to Hold Reservation)
- Check in time is 3 P.M. and Check out time is 11 A.M.
- Cancellations:
At least 72 hours before arrival day. - Accepted by the following agencies:
- AAA - 3 diamond Rating
- Bed & Breakfast Association of Kentucky
- Professional Association of Innkeepers International
- Richmond Chamber of Commerce
- Chamber of Commerce
Innkeepers
- Innkeeper(s): Richard and Rita Smart
Golf, - The innkeepers speak: English
Area Attractions
Antique Shopping, Art Galleries, Gourmet/Fine Dining, Historical interests, Lake, Live Music, Movie Theater, Museum, National/State parks, Battle of Richmond(Civil War) Park, Kentucky Horse Park, Keeneland Race Track, Berea KY Crafts, Renfro Valley (Country Music Theater), University of Kentucky and Eastern KY University, Outlet Stores, Picnic area, Religious Services, River, Winery
Onsite or Nearby Activities
Bicycle riding trails, Bicycles, Billiards, Bird watching, Boating, Canoeing, Fishing, Golfing, Hiking trails, Horseback riding, Horseshoes, Hunting, Mountain Bike trails, Walking Tours, Horse Farm Tours, Shopping, Sight-seeing, Swimming, Tennis courts
Richmond Nearby Cities
Noted below are the approximate distances from Richmond, Kentucky.