Bed & Breakfast

111 W Stephen Foster Ave, Bardstown, KY

Operating inside the heavy, hand-hewn limestone walls of the Old Nelson County Jail, which housed prisoners continuously from 1797 until 1987, this uniquely historic inn offers a captivating blend of colonial history and warm Southern hospitality. Guests can sleep soundly in rooms beautifully decorated with fine antiques, or opt for the ultimate conversation starter: a suite that retains its authentic, original iron jail cell bars. A full, home-cooked country breakfast is prepared fresh each morning, situated just steps from the vibrant historic downtown distilleries of the Bourbon Capital of the World.

Part of our guide to independent stays in Kentucky.