A Storybook Inn

A SELECT REGISTRY INN LOCATED IN THE HEART OF HORSE COUNTRY! Minutes from Lexington and airport!

A STORYBOOK INN WAS SELECTED IN THE TOP TEN BEST OVERALL BED AND BREAKFASTS IN THE UNITED STATES 2007/2008!

Impeccibly designed, Immaculately clean, Incredible service!

"A delight to the senses!" "Elegant" "Amazing! "A Real treasure!" are all words used by our discerning guests to describe beautiful, historic Storybook Inn. [Amsden-Haupt House, Circa 1843]

We all long for a special place where we feel welcomed and pampered in an unobtrusive way. Your search is over for an incredible destination that skillfully combines elegance with a gracious inviting ambiance. A Storybook Inn is not your "garden variety" Bed and Breakfast; finely restored and appointed, it is more like a small European luxury hotel, say our well-traveled guests.

A Storybook Inn exists to be a gorgeous, peaceful haven for our cherished guests; a respite from the rest of the world. Every detail for our guest's comfort has been considered. Everything from fresh squeezed orange juice, premium fresh ground coffee, painstakingly hand-selected tasteful furnishings, quality antiques, high thread count bedding, unique accessories, acres of beautifully landscaped grounds, down to the custom "natural" toiletries is for our guest's enjoyment.

Want professional massage? Need fine dining reservations? Let us know. We will arrange the on site massage, make your dinner reservations at unique one-of-a-kind quaint dining establishments with incredible cuisine. Need a special romance package? Have dietary restrictions? Just let us know ahead of time and we will make every effort to have something wonderful on hand for you.

And the breakfasts! They are definitely something to write home about. Fresh ingredients, fresh squeezed juice, fresh ground coffee, fresh baked entrees! Minutes from fine dining, Keeneland, Midway, the airport and downtown Lexington.

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Location

  • Location is best described as:
    • 10 Minutes from quaint Midway
    • 15 minutes from KY Horse Park
    • 5 miles to Keeneland
    • Minutes from world class horse farms
    • Near Airport
    • Walking distance to downtown;wooded park
    • Airport
    • Downtown
    • Small town
  • Nearest major city: Lexington, KY (10 miles East)
  • Directions to property:
    From Lexington: Take Versailles Road into Versailles. Take a left on Main Street. Take the next right onto Rose Hill. Go 0.3 mile up the hill; turn right at the stone pillars with the Storybook Inn signs. We are the large white Colonial that sits back from the street.

    From Louisville: Take I-64 East to the Frankfort exit and turn right onto Highway 60. Take the scenic route past magnificent horse farms into the town of Versailles. When you approach the town, veer to the right into the town. You are on Frankfort St. which becomes Main. Go through 4 stop lights to Rose Hill and take a right. Just up the hill 0.3 miles: turn right at the stone pillars with the Storybook Inn signs.

    From Cincinnati: Take I-75 South to exit 115 onto Newtown Pike. Take a right on Newtown and go 1.8 miles to W New Circle Rd/KY-4/W-US60. Take W New Circle Road 4.5 miles to the first Versailles Road exit. You will be heading West [right] toward Versailles. Go 9.3 miles to Versailles to Main Street. Turn left at Main and take first right onto Rose Hill. Just up the hill 0.3 miles; turn right at the stone pillars with the Storybook Inn Signs.
  • Nearest major airport: Lexington, KY (LEX-Blue Grass Field) 5 miles
  • Directions from airport:
    From Bluegrass Field, turn left onto Hwy 60. Stay on 60 into Versailles. Turn left at Main Street. Take first right onto Rose Hill. Go .3 mile up the hill to stone pillars on the right. Pillars are narrow entry, originally for carriages.Enter with care with large vehicles.

Room Rates (USD American Dollars)

All occupancy rates are subject to change
  • State and local taxes may apply
  • Accommodations: Spacious rooms/suites
  • There are 4 guest accommodations (4 with private baths)
  • Single occupancy rate is between $ 189.00 and $ 300.00
  • Double occupancy rate is between $ 189.00 and $ 300.00
  • The rate for each additional person is $ 25.00
  • Other Accommodations: Honeymoon/GetAWay Cottage
    Huntsman's Chase Cottage: Just completed renovation in December! Spacious 77+ year old cottage, freshly and beautifully renovated with 2 Bedrooms, large Master Bath w/Jacuzzi & double walk-in shower. Also features: hardwood floors, wood burning fireplace, private deck and fully equipped eat-in kitchen (though breakfast can still be enjoyed at the main house). Very private - ideal for honeymooners, anniversaries, small families, those Keeneland bound, or for individuals who just want to get away from it all! Satellite TV/VCR/DVD

Amenities

In Room
  • Air conditioning
  • Alarm clock
  • Amenities Basket
  • Bath robes
  • Board games
  • CD player
  • Ceiling fans
  • Coffee/Tea facilities
  • Computer
  • DVD Player
  • Desk
  • Fireplace
  • Fridge
  • Hairdryer
  • Hot tub/whirlpool tub
  • Internet Service
  • Ironing Board
  • Microwave
  • Private entrance
  • Radio
  • Satellite/Cable TV
  • TV
  • Turndown Service
  • VCR
  • Wi-Fi
    • On Site
  • BBQ grill
  • Conference Rooms
  • Copier
  • Data port
  • Fax Machine
  • Library
  • Piano
  • Secretarial services
  • Telephone
  • Videos
  • Washer/dryer
  • Wedding Facilities
    • Other Amenitites
  • Covered parking for motorcyles
  • Refreshments at all times
  • Special dietary needs considered;Massages arranged
  • Walking distance to wooded park with trails
  • Elevator;Victorian screened Porch
  • Immaculately clean for the allergy prone

    • Meals

    • A Gourmet and/or country style breakfast is included with room rate
    • Breakfast is served from: Between 8:00-9:30
    • Breakfast is served in the Outside in screened side porch overlooking garden, Dining Room
    • Lunch is available by special request
    • Dinner is available by special request
    • Additional food services included in room rate: Afternoon tea, Dessert, Fruit, Non-alcoholic beverage, Wine/cheese
    • Special meals available: Low Carb, Low Fat, Restricted, Vegetarian
    • Our signature dish is Storybook Quiche
      This is a wonderful dish made with all fresh ingredients.
      Fresh eggs, milk, 5 different cheeses, vegetables such as zucchini,brocoli,sweet red pepper,scallions, spices, and presented with fresh herbs. Usually served with gourmet thick sliced bacon, fresh fruit with fresh whipped cream and a sprig of mint, and homemade blueberry muffins or scones. Coffee is freshly ground Starbucks and other premium brands. Orange juice is freshly squeezed.

    Policies

    • Minimum stay required (Only during Equestrian events in April, October, Derby)
    • Smoking is allowed in limited areas (Please no smoking inside but grounds are extensive)
    • Limited accommodations for guest pets (Love dogs but very few exceptions, except cottage)
    • Limitations on children staying (Special circumstances will be considered. Cottage: all ages.)
    • No childcare is provided (We can have onsite babysitting if reserved ahead of time.)
    • Consumption of alcohol is permitted (Complimentary glass of wine)
    • Deposit amount required (Discounts do not apply for weddings and whole house rentals. Deposit is required for weddings and for whole house rentals. Accounts do not apply during April, October, and for Derby weekend.)
    • Closed: 2007 Season; closed December 23
    • Check in time is 4:00 and Check out time is 12:00
    • Cancellations:
      Please call or email a cancellation 7 days prior to reservation for regular reservation. If cancellation is not made, we have no choice but to charge you for the reserved suite or cottage. For whole house rental or weddings, any cancellations must be made 30 days prior to event to order to have desposit refunded.

    Discounts available:
     12%Active Military 
     20%Christian Hospitality NetworkMinimum stay: 2 days
     10%Clergy and Seminary students 
     10%Midweek discountMinimum stay: 2 days
     10%Police and First RespondersMinimum stay: 2 days

    Innkeepers

    • Innkeeper(s): Elise Buckley-Snoddy
      I love people. I love pampering people, especially ones that need a reprieve from too much work or just a time away from it all. I have a background in nursing, nutrition, Real Estate, and hospitality. I am gifted in interior design, gardening, and love great conversation. Love to travel and to read. I enjoy creating in the kitchen signature dishes with fresh ingredients. My friends have all commented that all of those traits point to the fact that Innkeeping is the perfect venue for me.
    • The innkeepers speak: English
    • There is one dog on the property
    • Other pet(s) on the property: Two outdoor only kitties

    Area Attractions

    Amusement Park, Antique Shopping, Aquarium, Art Galleries, Concert venue, Gourmet/Fine Dining, Historical interests, Lake, Live Music, Movie Theater, Museum, National/State parks, Nature area, Irish Acres Antiques and The Glitz, Kentucky Horse Park, Buckley Wildlife Sanctuary, Labrot and Graham, Shaker Village at Pleasant Hill, Keeneland, Performing Theater, Picnic area, Religious Services, River, Rodeo, Ruins, Vineyard, Winery, Zoo

    Onsite or Nearby Activities

    Bird watching, Golfing, Horseback riding, Horseshoes, Near fine dining, Near Kentucky Horse Park, Wooded paved walking trail behind inn, 5 minutes to Keeneland, Near Shaker Village, Falling Springs Recreation Center, Shopping, Sight-seeing, Swimming, Swimming pool, Table Tennis, Tennis courts

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    Versailles Nearby Cities

    Noted below are the approximate distances from Versailles, Kentucky.

    Lexington B&B's - 12 milesParis B&B's - 27 miles
    Georgetown B&B's - 13 milesRichmond B&B's - 29 miles
    Nicholasville B&B's - 13 milesWinchester B&B's - 30 miles
    Harrodsburg B&B's - 17 miles 

    Contact Information

    A Storybook Inn Bed and Breakfast
    A Storybook Inn
    277 Rose Hill Avenue
    Versailles KY 40383
    USA
    Phone: +1-859-879-9993
    Fax: +1-859-873-0332
    Toll-free: +1-877-279-2563
    Innkeeper(s)
    Elise Buckley-Snoddy
    Rates:
    $189 - $300
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    Storybook Inn sits back from the street in a world all its own. One has to be here to fully take in the truly beautiful grounds and gardens. The historic home is one of a kind. Truly exquisite decor with service and pampering that makes the guests of Storybook always wish they could stay longer when it is time to go."Gone With the Wind Suite" There is no plaque that says, "Rhett and Scarlett slept here" but you feel as if they could have! This large two room, very private suite, is a delight to the senses. Elegant but not fussy. Gorgeous tall headboard on this magnificent king bed. Sitting room that attaches is deep scarlet red, with a beautiful original oil painting of Vivian Leigh as Miss Scarletby acclaimed local artist Steve Sawyer. This thick mattress with tempurpedic built right in always gets rave reviews by ALL the guests who have visited the suite. Open the armoire. Watch classic or new movies from the libary on the DVD, or VCR, or catch the news or your favorite network show on Satellite TV. Towel warmer, hair dryer, and deluxe lighted make-up mirror. Chintz sofa, antique desk. Savannah daybed, antique chair, 2 fireplaces, and a large new ceramic tile bath with a large two person shower with dual shower heads. WONDERFUL SUITE
    The drawing Room of Storybook Inn is a wonderful place to visit or read a book or play the baby grand piano that is kept in tune. Beautiful 31 foot spacious room with amazing detail. It is a refreshing room and not at all stuffy. We pay homage to both the North and the South in this border state Civil War era home. There is a painting of President Lincoln on one end and one of General Lee. There is also a Civil War chess set for our guests. Sit here and access your laptop via our high speed internet, or step into the library and sit at the desk or down chairs. So many visitors comment on the freshness of the rooms and the clean smell as opposed to musty, dusty and old. They also comment on how much light is in the home. Storybook Inn is a haven of peace and is geared to making our guests feel...well...like they have stepped into a Storybook...a very tastefully decorated one. One B&B critic stopped by recently and said, "This is the cleanest, best decorated B&B that I have seenEnjoy the reflection of the flames on the restored Ash floor as you get cozy on the very comfortable leather sofa or wonderful easy chair with ottoman.Out of view is the cherry armoire that contains TV with satellite, DVD, and VCR. Movies available from the movie library in main house. In warm weather enjoy your coffee or tea on your large private deck with amazing views of the sunrise over a large expanse of acreage.
    We pride ourselves on using fresh ingredients. We fresh squeeze our orange juice, our fruit is freshly prepared each morning, our whipped cream is fresh and "real." Our premium ground coffee is organic and loved by our guests. Our water is filtered. Our breads made from scratch, and our entrees freshly prepared each morning. After enjoying our breakfast, complete with beautiful ambience and music, and candle light, one truly feels they have had a "storybook" eating experience. And if you have allergies or special needs, let Elise know. She has a nursing and nutrition background as well, and is sensitive to meet the nutritional needs of you, our cherished guests.Beautiful Storybook weddings take place at the inn.
    A garden wedding reception in the spring. The old brick ivy covered wall with the arched doorway is the entry into the "secret garden" that many brides opt to use for their wedding and reception.Beautiful My Fair Lady Suite with it high poster king size bed topped by a Sterns and Foster top of the line mattress set with hypoallergenic [sterile] featherbed is just one of the reasons that guests love this suite. Elegant, bright, welcoming are a few words that describe My Fair Lady suite. With garden views, candles on the hearth, a towel warmer, gorgeous antique French desk, wing chair and ottoman,walk-in closet with mini-fridge, thick robes, DVD, VCR, Satellite TV, a movie library, lighted make-up mirror, CD player with romantic CD's...are all a few reasons that make this one of our most popular suites! But truth to tell, repeat guests stay in different suites and each one is their "new favorite room."
    This California couple did not want to leave on this, their 3rd day at the inn. This is one example of the full breakfasts that we serve at the inn. Fresh squeezed orange juice in season [April thru Oct], filtered water, Lemon Poppyseed muffins, Eggs Benedict with REAL hollandaise sauce, Sauteed Russet potatoes, Fresh herbed asparagus, fresh ground organic coffee using filtered water, an assortment of teas and freshly prepared fruit with every meal...i.e...Strawberry Parfait, Fresh sweet melons, Fresh pineapple/Banana/Whipped cream parfait, etc.Ah...Casablanca. Many people's favorite suite! MUCH larger than appears in photo! Golden hued Casablanca has thick sisal wall to wall carpeting, oriental rugs, antique Chesterfield sofa, carved sleigh bed and large armoire, build in cabinetry, walk in closet with mini-frig, thick robes monogrammed with Storybook, large antique writing desk. Leather and rattan chair by fireplace with footstool and side table. Windows going all across room facing wooded park. Bathroom has deep soaking tub, custom curtain on tub, and window. built in cabinetry. Unique "Casablanca" chandelier. Guests say that they want to move into this suite permanently! They also say and I agree, "pictures on the Internet are good, but they don't do the Inn or guest suites justice. Agreed!
    "Sir Nicholas" the Inn mascot. Nick will be 2 yrs old in July of 2008. Even non-doggy lovers can't resist this sweet, very mellow fellow. He is also "hypoallergenic" which means he does not shed or cause allergy problems, loves to go for walks with guests, and acts as if he thinks that being an inn dog is a great life.Civil War chest set for our guest's enjoyment. This old Antebellum mansion that houses A Storybook Inn, was home to the same family from 1840's to 1966. The maternal side had fought on the side of the South and the paternal side, on the side of the Union. The war was not discussed by the generations of this family in order to "move on." We honor both sides in this border state, having also a painting of General Robert E. Lee and President Abraham Lincoln in our beautiful drawing room.
    A Storybook Inn's dining hall is outstanding. A room so lovely with such rare architectural design, one must see it to appreciate it. With ornately framed oil paintings adorning the walls, large fireplace, the 4 large windows, and original deep coffered ceiling, Bose speakers hidden away on the deep molding, thick Oriental rug, Chippendale banquet table and chairs, 3 individual tables for two, lovely china, crystal, quality flatware...and oh yes, food as lovely to look at as to eat! The double French doors lead to the Victorian screen porch. All of this goes into making this rooms a favorite with guests.With fan windows over the and beside the extra thick, black glossy raised panel front door, this entry way is a fitting front entry to this lovely Inn. The columns remind one that this home was here before the War Between the States took place. Inside, it is a place of welcome respite from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. Come and see for yourself!
    The bathrooms are detailed as well as the suites. This, the "Casablanca" bath, has a handmade fringed chandelier from the Middle East, a towel warmer, a soaking tub with shower, built-in original cabinetry, original porcelain floors, lighted make-up mirror, hair dryer, custom drapes and shower 9-foot long shower curtain, custom "Storybook" natural toiletries, and thick premium towels.A Storybook Inn's dining hall is outstanding. A room so lovely with such rare architectural design, one must see it to appreciate it. With ornately framed oil paintings adorning the walls, large fireplace, the 4 large windows, and original deep coffered ceiling, Bose speakers hidden away on the deep molding, thick Oriental rug, Chippendale banquet table and chairs, 3 individual tables for two, lovely china, crystal, quality flatware...and oh yes, food as lovely to look at as to eat! The double French doors lead to the Victorian screen porch. All of this goes into making this rooms a favorite with guests.
    Victorian Screened covered veranda much the same way it was over 150 years ago. Faces out to the waterfall fountain in stone faced fish pond and rose gardens. A Storybook Inn in the Spring
    Window in the large elegantly appointed guest Living Room. Spring Wedding on the Victorian covered veranda.
    Our wonderful guests enjoying one of our fantastic Storybook breakfasts. Wonderfully detailed original oil portrait of Vivian Leigh as Miss Scarlet O'Hara painted just for our Gone With the Wind suite.
    We do seasonal elegantly presented Full Teas at the Inn. All our food is freshly prepared at the inn from quality ingredients. We do Christmas, Valentine, Springtime, June, July and some winter teas. We will advertise our dates or you may inquire by calling or emailing the inn. The Innkeeper's Recipe for Organic Blackberry Breakfast Pudding with warm Canadian Maple Syrup, freshly made whipped cream. This delectible treat is actually good for you!

    Features

    Property Noted For:
    • High Speed Internet, Privacy, Very Clean!
    • Near Keeneland;Hour from Louisville
    • Off Street, covered Parking for Motorcyles
    • Restored Antebellum Mansion/Grounds
    • Walking to antiquing/downtown Versailles
    • Wonderful luxury mattresses and amenities
    • Antiques/decor
    • Business travel
    • Christian Travel
    • Excellent views
    • Family Travel
    • Fitness
    • Gourmet food
    • Group events
    • Honeymoons
    • Luxury
    • Nature
    • Peaceful getaway
    • Romantic escape
    • Weddings

    Type:
    • Bed and Breakfast
    • Historic Inn

    Details:
    • Architectural style is Colonial
    • Built in 1840
    • Opened for business in 2005
    • Restored / Remodeled in 2004
    • Access for the disabled is limited
    • Parking available (Parking lot in back, drop off in front)