Beaumont Inn, Harrodsburg, Kentucky
Located in the heart of Kentucky's famous Bluegrass region near Lexington, Beaumont Inn in Harrodsburg is Kentucky's oldest family operated inn. As their parents, grandparents, and great-grandparents before them have done, the Dedman family welcomes you. Built in 1845 as a college for young ladies, Beaumont Inn "country house hotel" opened in 1919. Since then, generations have enjoyed the ambiance and style of grand Southern tradition.
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Listed on the National Register of Historic Places and honored with numerous national hospitality and food awards over the past ninety years, the Dedman family is commited to providing their guests with an experience steeped in Kentucky traditions. For nearly a century, memorabilia, antiques, and memories have been gathered at The Beaumont Inn. The spacious, park-like grounds include three buildings in which guestrooms are located. Each building is an integral part of the history of the Inn, and each expresses a distinct period of the heritage of the family.
Guestrooms are tastefully appointed, many with antiques from the original furnishings. All rooms have private baths, TV, telephone and comfortable seating. The guestrooms emphasize guest comfort and provide amenities which contribute to a pleasant atmosphere. A cottage houses their Spa with a variety of spa treatments.
Their regional cuisine has been recognized in national magazines such as Gourmet and Bon Appetite. The main dining room features classic Kentucky fare and southern hospitality. Don't miss their famous specialties: two-year-old Kentucky cured country ham, yellow-legged fried chicken, corn pudding and the General Robert E. Lee orange-lemon cake.
Enjoy Kentucky whiskies and a casual atmosphere in their popular Old Owl Tavern and the Owl's Nest Pub. Take a bourbon tour! Other amenities include a swimming pool, a wonderful gift shop, and banquet and conference facilities for small business meetings.
Located about an hour away from Lexington or Louisville, Kentucky, the Beaumont is surrounded by many attractions. Walk to historic downtown Harrodsburg. Founded in 1774, Harrodsburg was the first permanent English settlement west of the Allegheny Mountains. Located in the heart of the Bluegrass Region, Kentucky's oldest town offers an appealing mix of history, architecture and culture. Beaumont Inn bed and breakfast country hotel near Danville, Centre College, Civil War sites including Perryfield Battlefield, horse farms, bourbon tours and bourbon distrilleries, Keeneland horse racing, and Shaker Village.
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Extend your trip and stay at: Inn at Gristmill Square (380 miles) or Murphin Ridge Inn (130 miles).
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