It’s always nice to take a break from the hustle and bustle of everyday life and visit a historic inn, like the Beaumont Inn in Harrodsburg, Kentucky. This is the oldest owned family bed and breakfast country inn in the state, having belonged to the same family for five generations. Composed of three buildings, the Main Inn, Goddard Hall and Greystone House, the Main Inn was originally a school for girls and later Daughter’s College. It has been transformed into a lovely bed and breakfast, filled with charming antiques and memorabilia from the buildings’ past. Here’s a fun find: Check in the main hallway to find FDR’s specially built chair he used when visiting the area.
We stayed across the road from the Main building in Goddard Hall. Built in 1935, it boasts 10 guest rooms with queen beds and private baths. Our fun find in this room was the binder of local information assembled by the owner, who added her comments on the attractions with a humorous touch.
For dinner options, we looked no further than The Old Owl Tavern, situated directly across from Goddard Hall. When we arrived around 6 PM, the restaurant was packed. It was a lovely sunny evening so we chose to sit outside on the covered patio. Mr. Dedman, the owner, is a Bourbon expert and has over 70 types of Bourbon available to sample. We skipped the Bourbon and dined on the Black Angus Burger (prepared sans bun for the Celiac) and the Tavern Dinner consisting of a Fried Boneless Chicken Breast and a large slice of Two-Year-Old Kentucky-Cured Country Ham, which was prepared just the way Southern ham should be.
After dinner, we had the option of taking a dip in the pool, strolling around the lovely grounds, browsing through the spacious parlors and gift shop in the Main Inn, or enjoying a spa treatment at the Bell Cottage Spa,
The next morning we had breakfast in the Dining Room at the Main Inn, which had recently won the James Beard Foundation America’s Classic Award, the “Oscars” of the food world. We were able to eat from the buffet or order from the menu. The corn cakes, a twist on traditional pancakes had been highly recommended to us by the locals so I had to try them, along with another slice of the Country Ham. Brittany chose the cheese grits. Grits are always a risk, because if they are not prepared properly they do not taste good. These grits passes the taste test with flying colors!
The Beaumont Inn is conveniently located near the major attractions in Harrodsburg, but is also located far enough away to provide a quiet, peaceful atmosphere. It would be the perfect setting for a romantic weekend getaway!
If you would like to find out more about the Beaumont Inn or attractions in nearby Harrodsburg, visit the Harrodsburg tourism website, http://www.harrodsburgky.com.
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This look like a fun and cozy place to stay. I love to get away for a few days to relax and enjoy some downtime.
This place looks beautiful! I love how charming and historic it is.
It’s really beautiful and simple at the same time. We’ll look it up next time we take a drive to Kentucky
Wow that inn looks like something out of an old movie. The food looks delicious too!
I have to say, the Beaumont Inn is gorgeous place. If I am ever in KY, I would want to check it out.
What a yummy dinner. I love eating local to where ever I’m visiting. I love those buildings with the balconies on them. It takes me back to another time!
This looks like a beautiful place. I really like the white siding.
Looks like such a relaxing and beautiful place to visit! Your dinner looks delicious!
This looks like a great place to stay for the weekend and relax. The rooms look so comfortable.
What an awesome place to stay. My kids won’t leave that pool.
The hotel looks beautiful. I would love to visit Kentucky.
Wish I lived close to the area so I can pay this beautiful place a visit. The area looks so crisp and clean, looks right out of a travel magazine!
Such a lovely place. I would be all over that pool and spa.
What a beautiful place,Looks like a place I would love to stay.
if I could ever afford to get away the one place I have never thought about was Kentucky but that now looks like a dream vacation the beaumount inn hotel looks like a charming gem.
What a beautiful location! I just adore feeling immersed in history and I know I’d get caught up in the history of the inn.
I would love to is it the Inn. We are in desperate need of a getaway, and this has just the right feel.
Oh my goodness, how gorgeous! My FIL lives in Louisville, so we may have to make a trip here too!
That looks like an absolutely beautiful place. I am from Manitoba, Canada and I am going to keep this place in mind for a vacation spot. I love the character and charm.
This looks like a great place to visit! I really need a vacation .. time away from home sweet home!
Looks like a nice quaint quite place to stay. That fried chicken looks amazing too!
I love visiting old places with lots of history. Looks beautiful!
What a grand historic place to visit. Looks like you did have a quiet and peaceful getaway.
I love all these historic places to visit. So enjoyable and educational.
I agree and they look so warm and inviting. I’d love to visit with the family.
This place looks so beautiful. Also, the food looks tasty.
Wow, that looks like a really relaxing place to visit and stay!
Wow this is my kind of place to stay. Very nice, and looks peaceful too. Maybe someday I can get there!
This would be such a nice little place to stay. That area is really pretty and the fact that this is in such a convenient location makes it a winner.
What a lovely sounding place to stay – I love the look of the food as well, delicious. x
Wow, it looks so peaceful and relaxing. And that food looks downright delicious!
That’s so beautiful! I love the grounds. They’re so pristine and lovely.
What a gorgeous place! I love that old southern atmosphere, and the food looks fantastic. I could certainly stand a stay here.
This looks like a great place to stay and the food looks yummy. I will have to check it out if I am ever in the area.
Agreed, the food looks amazing. What a lovely place to stay!
What a charming place to stay! If I ever get to KY, I want to stay there.