Rediscover Historical Elegance
from an Era of Refined Romance and Southern Charm
Thomas McElroy built this beautiful Greek Revival Plantation Home on nearly 600 acres and presented it as a Wedding Gift to his young bride, Sarah Maxwell. Lavished with numerous architectural features, it is accented with Italianate detail, spans over 7,000 sq. ft., with 14' ceilings, 12' doorways, 9' windows, 13 original rooms - most are 20' x 20' with some even larger, and a grand cherry floating spiral staircase.
Its colorful past includes stories of an Antebellum Plantation, use as a Civil War Hospital, the Childhood Home to Phil Simms - former NY Giants Quarterback and Super Bowl XXI's MVP, a popular Dinner Hall, and Children's Home. Today it is an award-winning Bed & Breakfast, Wedding/Special Events Showplace, Alpaca & Llama Farm, and Handcrafted Gift Gallery: Manor Cottage Gifts.
Listed on the National Register of Historic Places and considered a Kentucky Landmark Home.
This working farm is stately set on 14 tranquil acres in the heart of Kentucky's scenic Bluegrass Region (an hour southeast of Louisville and an hour southwest of Lexington), and the home is considered one of the best preserved Antebellum Homes in the Commonwealth. Its tranquil, country setting is surrounded by picturesque rolling hills of bluegrass with a 3,000 acre race horse farm on one side and 300 acre cattle and tobacco farm on the other - a beautiful and restful place to seek refuge and enjoy the country fresh air.
Come see for yourself why readers of Kentucky Monthly Magazine voted Maple Hill Manor as "Kentucky's Best B&B."
My Old KY Home State Park & Golf Course, Stephen Foster Musical, My Old KY Dinner Train, Civil War Museums, Oscar Getz Museum of Whiskey History, Abbey of Gethsemani, Around the Town Carriage, Heaven Hill Distillery & Trolley, Jim Beam Distillery, Chapeze House (Bourbon Cooking Classes & Tea Room), Central Kentucky Canoe & Kayak, Native American Museum, Wildlife/Natural History Museum, Wickland - Home of Three Governors, Antique Shopping - Bardstown
Shaker Village, Fort Harrod, Riding Stables, Ragged Edge Community Theater - Harrodsburg
Civil War Battlefield & Museum, Merchant Row/Antiques - Perryville
Constitution Square, Pioneer Playhouse Dinner Theatre, Norton Center for the Arts - Danville
Abraham Lincoln's Birthplace National Museum, KY Railway Museum - Hodgenville/New Haven
Maker's Mark Distillery, KY Bourbon Tasting Room, Rosewood Golf Club - Lebanon
Mammoth Cave National Park, Dinosaur World, Guntown Mountain - Mammoth Cave
KY Horse Park & Keeneland Race Track - Lexington
Churchill Downs Race Track, KY Kingdom Amusement Park, Museums & Theaters - Louisville
Lincoln Homestead State Park/Golf Course, Sky Diving & Plane Rides, Antiques, Local Wineries - Springfield
The main foyer (pictured here), which measures 12' wide and 45' long, is dominated by the original, freestanding, cherry spiral staircase and lighted by the smallest of three chandeliers from the early 1900s.
Awaken to the delightful strains of chamber music and the wafting aromas of freshly brewed coffee and hot-from-the-oven muffins, as the day begins with a specially prepared breakfast served on fine china in the dining room.
In the evening, relax with us under the soft light of the elegant chandelier and enjoy a complimentary homemade dessert and beverage. A spacious parlor/communal area offers cozy surroundings for a game of cards, puzzle making or curling up with a good book.
Outdoor Relaxation
Relax at our peaceful, park-like setting. You will find double rockers on the front porch, garden benches, and a large patio area with tables and comfortable seating set among ancient maple trees. Stroll our flower gardens with Gazebo and multiple fountains and fish ponds, nature reserve, and orchard. Enjoy interacting and learning about our Alpacas & Llamas. Numerous bird feeders are located near the house attracting a variety of songbirds and hummingbirds. A picnic table and grill are available for guest use. Depending on harvest time, guests are welcome to pick from the 50+ orchard of apples, peaches, pears, cherries, and plums. We also grow grapes, raspberries, blackberries, blueberries, and an Herb Garden for Guest indulgence during breakfast. And of course, our Official Greeters and companion pets, Sophie and Sampson, our Golden Retrievers, are always available to you!
Historic Accommodations
For your comfort, each of the seven guest rooms
are air conditioned and have private baths in the rooms.
Special PackagesLinger Longer Special Extended Weekend Stays and enjoy the area's wide variety of Attractions - Bourbon, Wineries, Lincoln, Civil War, Outdoor Adventure, Horses, Agritourism, Theater, and more! Add a Thursday or Sunday night to any Friday/Saturday weekend booking, and enjoy 25% savings off the third night stay! OR Stay 3 Nights, Get a 4th Night FREE! (Available Sunday-Thursday). Not available Holidays OR Festivals. Discount offers may not be combined.
Kentucky Experience: Horses/Bourbon/Lincoln & More Choose an interest and a customized excursion will be arranged for you! A 3-night Minimum is required. FREE Tickets are furnished for 3-night stays.
Kentucky Bourbon Trail Package:
FREE Tours of 2-3 Area Bourbon Distilleries, Receive a Keepsake Gift - a pair of etched sipping glasses, Meet the Master Distiller, Receive a Discount at each Distillery Gift Shop, AND Enjoy Samples of the Finest Bourbons made in this Region at the local Bourbon Bar. A Limo may be arranged for your transportation at $65/hour. Groups Tours NOW AVAILABLE as well!
Kentucky Horse Lover's Package:
FREE Pass at either Keeneland OR Churchill Downs Race Track, during racing season, Receive Horse Racing Museum Tickets, Arrangements to visit a working race horse farm for a behind the scenes experience, and tickets to the KY Horse Park.
Kentucky Civil War Package:
Enjoy FREE Passes to 2 Civil War Museums, Walk the Perryville Battlefield, Shop the a local Civil War Antique Shops, and tour the John Hunt Morgan Trail in Central Kentucky. Ideal, educational experience for Civil War Enthusiasts!
Kentucky's Lincoln Trail:
Celebrate the 200th Anniversary of Abraham Lincoln's Birth, tour the Lincoln Historical sites in the Area such as the Lincoln Homestead State Park (Grandfather & Uncle's Farms), See the display of Lincoln's Parents Marriage Certificate in the Springfield Court House, See the newly erected Bronze statues of Lincoln commissioned for the celebration, visit Lincoln's birthplace in Hodgenville at the Lincoln Monument and National Park, tour his boyhood log cabin home, and receive tickets to the Mary Todd Lincoln Home in Lexington. Starting in February, there will be a series of special events planned throughout the area. Stay in our Lincoln Library Guest Room and enjoy a large collection of books and antique photos of Lincoln.
Other Options:
Horseback Riding, Golfing, Hiking, Biking, Boating, Sky Diving, Plane Rides, and More!
Wine, Dine, & Whirlpool for Two Package! Enjoy a Limo Tour of Local Wineries (or Bourbon Distilleries), Romantic Gourmet Dinner, and a relaxing whirlpool for 2!....(more)
Ultimate Honeymoon OR Anniversary Escape Pure romance, maximum privacy, quiet moments, and extra special touches for an ultimate romantic experience. ....(more)
Romantic Touch: Pampered Partner's Package Share a romantic interlude involving massage and couple's instruction, roses, fine chocolates, gourmet dining, and more....(more)
Roses, Romance, and Relaxation Package Rekindle your relationship . . . we have an ideal package to put the spark back into your love life!....(more)
Girlfriend's Getaway Retreat Package Celebrate a friend's promotion, birthday, new job, or cherished friendships. Become relaxed, refreshed, and renewed. ....(more)
Group Rates Available for Renting the Entire Inn Great for Girlfriend Getaways, Family Gatherings, Reunions, Educational Workshops, Retreats: Exclusive Rates on Rental.....(more)
B&B Stay, Romantic Dining, & LIVE Entertainment Award-winning B&B Lodging, Gourmet Dinner at the area's finest retaurant, PLUS 2 FREE tickets to Stephen Foster Musical....(more)
SPA ESCAPE: Relax, Rejuvenate, & Renew! Relax, Rejuvenate, & Renew ... while enjoying ONE FULL HOUR OF SPA PAMPERING...with the convenience of your Guest Room!....(more)
Ghost Investigations at Maple Hill Manor Plan to attend our annual Halloween Ghost Retreat OR organize your own group: Paranormal Team and Pizza Party included!....(more)
Murder Mystery Weekends 20 Yrs. experience hosting Murder Mysteries. Choose among 30 games, play a character, & enjoy a 5-course gourmet dinner.....(more)
BABYMOON: Just INN Time Getaway Package Romantic Getaway perfect before your new
addition arrives...relaxed, refreshed, and ready for the lil one.....(more)
Military & Service Personel Spring Special Active or Retired Military, Police Department, EMS, & Fire Department Personel Receive ....(more)
Elopement Package/Intimate Weddings Searching for a simple, stress-free way of planning an intimate wedding? We can help you...from start-to-finish!....(more)
Historic Maple Hill Manor is a member of the following associations: Bed & Breakfast Association of Kentucky Alpaca Owners & Breeders of America Central Kentucky Agritourism Association Kentucky Alpaca Association Professional Association of Innkeepers International (PAII) Springfield Chamber of Commerce
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