Bourbon Country Cottage on a flower farm with cattle, horses & spectacular views - Shelby County

Check out the area

Shelbyville, KY

The Outlet Shoppes of the Bluegrass22 min drive
Taylorsville Lake State Park23 min drive
Taylorsville Lake28 min drive
Louisville, KY (SDF-Louisville Intl.)48 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Common area 1

1 Double Futon

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Separate dining area

Garden

About this property

Bourbon Country Cottage on Chickapoo Farm

THE HORSE AND HOUND
We know how excited you must be for your upcoming getaway, so we wanted to try and make it as smooth and easy as possible. Here are some popular questions we have been asked in the past. Please feel free to reach out for additional questions.

DETAILS
The Horse & Hound is a unique and charming home located on Chickapoo Farm. This 100+ year old farmhouse is the perfect place to come relax, unwind, and get away from the hustle and bustle of city life. The elegant and captivating features in this historical home, along with the beautiful landscape are sure to make your stay a memorable experience. Fall back to a simpler time and feel the stress melt away at Chickapoo Farm in Shelbyville, KY.

CAN I CHECK IN EARLY?
We do our very best to make sure the cabin is ready for our next guests. If you need a check-in earlier than 4pm, there will be a $50 fee.

WHAT GROCERY STORES ARE THERE?
There is a Walmart, Kroger, and Save-a-lot in Shelbyville. You can purchase your favorite alcoholic beverage at Kroger Wine & Spirits, Cox’s Spirit Shoppe, Liquor World, or Paradise Spirits & Wine.

HOW DO I CHECK IN?
The Horse and Hound has a keypad to use on the patio door to check in. You will receive a detailed message through the app a day or two before your stay with the code, address, and directions.

HOW CLOSE IS THE HORSE AND HOUND TO ATTRACTIONS?
• You are close to Shelbyville and Shelby County. With seven parks, four golf courses, two wineries, and two world-class distilleries there is plenty to do and see. Go to visitshelbyky.com for more information.
• Taylorsville Lake State Park is 20 minutes away. The Administration Office is located at 1320 Park Road, Mt. Eden, KY 40046. You can Hike on multiple trails, Boat, Kayak, Horseback Ride, Fish or just watch the sunset over the lake. For more information go the parks.ky.gov.
• Churchill Downs and Museum are 50 minutes away. The address is 700 Central Avenue, Louisville, Ky 40208. Go to churchilldowns.com for more information.
• Kentucky Horse Park is 55 minutes away. The address is 4089 Iron Works Pkwy, Lexington KY 40511. Go to kyhorsepark.com for more information
• Keeneland Race Track is 55 minutes away. The address is 4201 Versailles Rd., Lexington, KY 40510. Go to keeneland.com for more information
• The Kentucky Bourbon Trail. You are in the middle of the Kentucky Bourbon Trail for more information and maps to various sites go to kentuckytourism.com
• Historic Bardstown Kentucky is located 50 minutes away. From my Old Kentucky Home, to The Old Talbot Inn, to the various distilleries located around you have lots to enjoy. Go to visitbardstown.com for more information.

WHAT RESTAURANTS ARE CLOSE BY?
• The Friendly Famer’s Fridge (weekends only)
• Claudia Sanders Dinner House
• The Bell House
• La Cocina De Mama
• Milano’s Italian Grill
• McKinley’s Café
• The Barrel Room (Pub, no food)
• Little Mount Lavender Company
• Channel Catfish Restaurant
• The Tea Cup (Taylorsville)

Property manager

Gwen Runner

Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Air conditioning

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Microwave

Kitchen

Pool

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 23

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

About the area

Shelbyville

Located in Shelbyville, this farm stay is in a rural area. The Outlet Shoppes of the Bluegrass and Hunnington Place Shopping Center are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Taylorsville Lake State Park and Taylorsville Lake. Yew Dell Botanical Gardens and IceLand Sports Complex are also worth visiting.

Shelbyville, KY

What's nearby

The Outlet Shoppes of the Bluegrass - 22 min drive
Taylorsville Lake State Park - 23 min drive
Taylorsville Lake - 28 min drive
Valhalla Golf Club - 36 min drive
Buffalo Trace Distillery - 49 min drive

Getting around

Louisville, KY (LOU-Bowman Field) - 42 min drive

Restaurants

McDonald's - 26 min drive
Dairy Queen - 27 min drive
Cattleman's Road House - 20 min drive
Jeptha Creed - 21 min drive
Taco Bell - 20 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Bourbon Country Cottage on Chickapoo Farm pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Bourbon Country Cottage on Chickapoo Farm?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Bourbon Country Cottage on Chickapoo Farm?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Bourbon Country Cottage on Chickapoo Farm located?

Situated in a rural location, this farm stay is 11.3 mi (18.2 km) from The Outlet Shoppes of the Bluegrass and 11.3 mi (18.2 km) from Taylorsville Lake State Park. Taylorsville Lake and Beckley Creek Park are also within 20 miles (32 km).

9.8

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

MG

27 Aug 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful stay

wonderful stay

Stayed 28 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Meg M.

28 July 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quaint Cottage

We enjoyed our stay at the cottage!! It was the perfect weekend getaway from it all! We enjoyed the original farmhouse and it’s unique architecture. Morning walks were almost spiritual. 2 very small suggestions. 😝 A cedar tray for the claw foot tub upstairs. I enjoyed bathing up there but had no where to put my soaps and such. 2. A lighter in the kitchen for the outdoor fireplace. I ended up using tongs to hold a fire starter over the gas range and walking outside. Lol. These things did not at all detract for our weekend just small suggestions. Thank you so much for sharing your footage with us.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Todd N.

12 July 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Our stay

This is a lovely place and we enjoyed our stay. The only downside that was not explained in the narrative is this house is a 3 bed 2 bath home however the only main floor bathroom is connected to the bedroom on that floor and the two second floor bedrooms are on separate sides of the house and do not share a bathroom that is up there. So the 3rd couple had to come down and use the bathroom on the 1st floor which would not be a big deal if the only access to it was not through the first floor bedroom. If you were coming here with a single family this is not a big deal but with three couples it was an issue.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Melissa L.

10 May 2023

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Derby memories

We love being in the country. It was a beautiful location.

Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Emilia E.

17 Apr 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Stay

We very much enjoyed this property for day trips to the local bourbon trail distilleries.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

About the host

Hosted by Gwen Runner

Hello! Thanks for taking an interest in our farmhouse. My husband, three children and myself live on Chickapoo Farm where we have horses, cattle, chickens and a few hogs. We are nature lovers and prefer to be outside whenever possible. Hiking, camping, fishing, horseback riding, and canoeing/kayaking are some of our favorite things to do. We feel blessed to live in such a beautiful area and look forward to sharing it with you!

Why they chose this property

The Horse & Hound sits back down a long gravel driveway. It is one of two houses on the property which are relatively close, but private. Between both houses, we can accommodate up to 12 people. We also have a cabin available for rent which is 2 miles down the same road which can accommodate up to 6 guests.

The whole property has so much character. The details are what make it extra special. If you like nature as well as vintage style furnishings then this place is for you.

Guests are welcome to walk around the farm outside of the fenced in areas. It is a working flower and cattle farm with a few horses that we board in the barn close to the house. It is very important to keep all gates shut. PLEASE DO NOT FEED THE ANIMALS.

The Horse and Hound is right next to my seasonal Pick Your Own Flower Garden. Schedule a stop on your way out and pick yourself a bouquet of locally grown flowers (when in season). While you are there you can also purchase a souvenir or locally grown USDA Blank Angus Beef from the Bloom Box.

What makes this property unique

There is a stocked pond as well has a walking/hiking trail for our guests to enjoy. There is also a small pond up by the flower gardens with some beautiful koi fish.

We are a commercial flower farm with seasonal u-pick opportunities. We also offer various crafting and yoga classes during the growing season (May-October) outside near the gardens. You can find out more by visiting our website chickapoofarm.com. If you are interested in picking a bouquet of flowers, please contact us before or during your stay. Please do not pick any flowers before reaching out.

We offer USDA inspected Black Angus beef for sale. If you are interested in purchasing any cuts before or during your stay, we would be happy to provide pricing upon request.

There are SO MANY distilleries and wineries within an hours drive. Here are just a few...
• 15 min from Jeptha Creed Distillery
• 15 min from Talon Winery
• 35 min from Bulleit Distilling Co.
• 50 min from Woodford Reserve Distillery
• 50 min from Lovers Leap Vineyards & Winery
• 50 min from Castle & Key Distillery
• 50 min from Prodigy Vineyards & Winery

Some other attractions that are close by:
• 20 minutes from Taylorsville Lake/Taylorsville Lake State Park
• 25 minutes from Shelby County Fairgrounds
• 25 minutes from The Outlet Shoppes of the Bluegrass
• 25 minutes from Science Hill Inn
• 25 minutes from The Paddock Coffee, Eats & Gatherings
• 25 minutes from The Barrel Room

Since this is an old farmhouse, it has some quirks. For example, the kitchen light switch is located on a wall in the corner underneath the sign that says " inconvenient kitchen light switch". Another important thing to note is that in order to access either the bathroom on the main level or the upstairs, you must walk through a bedroom.