This Nearly 100 Year-Old Manor Is A Kentucky Icon That Belongs On Your Bucket List
By Sarah McCosham|Published May 31, 2022
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Sarah McCosham
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I write like it's my job - because it is! I have a Master's in English and love words: crossword puzzles, Scrabble games, Wordle, and, of course, good, old-fashioned books.
I'm a writer and editor at OnlyInYourState, and a contributing writer at Cincinnati Magazine. I love the Great Outdoors and am endlessly awestruck by this beautiful country of ours. Coffee keeps me going, yoga keeps me sane, my kids keep me grounded, and my writing keeps me inspired.
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Kentucky is very proud of its history, with opportunities to “step back in time” seemingly around each corner. In fact, beautiful Bardstown, one of the loviest cities in Kentucky, is not only home to a charming Main Street and numerous Bluegrass icons, and just outside Bardstown, you’ll find Maple Hill Manor, a 100-year-old accommodation that must certainly belongs on your Kentucky bucket list.
What comes to mind when you think of the Bluegrass? Rolling blue fields dotting a picture-perfect pastoral countryside?
You might not know it, but that picture in your mind of that ideal Kentucky place, exists in real life. It's Maple Hill Manor, an acclaimed inn located just 20 miles outside of Bardstown, in the heart of Kentucky Horse and Bourbon Country.
An immaculately preserved Antebellum-style home that's more than 100 years old, Maple Hill Manor is an award-winning inn with an impressive resume, earning accolades as the B&B with the “Most Historical Charm,” one of the “Best B&Bs in the South,” and named “Kentucky’s Best B&B” by readers of Kentucky Monthly Magazine.
And happily, this historic manor lives up to its shining reputation -- and then some. Since 1988, the manor has been welcoming guests to come and experience a beautiful slice of the Bluegrass, and is one of the state's most beloved places to stay.
Each of the inn's well-appointed rooms blend modern luxurious with historic features, for a wholly charming experience unlike any other. Rooms each have a carefully curated theme, dedicated to a different Kentucky icon. This, for example, is the Stephen Collins Foster guest room.
But the best part about this century-old property might just be its grounds. Maple Hill Manor is located on 13 scenic acres which includes a wooded area with walking paths, horses, and alpacas! The inn is home to four retired alpacas, in fact, who are free to spend their golden years happily frolicking in the beautiful Bluegrass.
Maple Hill Manor is one of the best-preserved historic homes in Kentucky – and the most award-winning, nationally recognized B&B in Kentucky. It is a pristine and peaceful place to seek the refuge and comfort you can only find in the countryside of Kentucky.
