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Historic home freshly renovated on the Bourbon Trail
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Reviews
10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 7212.7 sq m
Popular amenities
Explore the area
Shelbyville, KY
- Shelby County Community Theatre3 min walk
- Jeptha Creed Distillery7 min drive
- The Outlet Shoppes of the Bluegrass13 min drive
- Louisville, KY (SDF-Louisville Intl.)43 min drive
Rooms & beds
3 bedrooms (sleeps 7)
Beach Bedroom
1 Queen Bed
Floral Bedroom
1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed
Master bedroom
1 Queen Bed
2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom
Downstairs Pink Bathroom
Soap · Towels provided · Toilet
Master En Suite
Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer
Upstairs Bathroom
Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Historic home freshly renovated on the Bourbon Trail
The Washington Belle is an historic home, freshly renovated with all the modern conveniences, centrally located in Shelbyville, Kentucky. She's the perfect base from which to explore the distilleries of the Bourbon Trail, with easy access to Louisville and Lexington. There are restaurants, cafes, bourbon bars and antique stores in easy walking distance. Boasting two large living areas, three large bedrooms (including a master with ensuite), 2.5 baths, and private off street parking.
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
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House Rules
Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
Please read and agree you accept our pet policy.
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
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
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
About the area
Shelbyville
Located in Shelbyville, this holiday home is in the city centre. Buffalo Trace Distillery and Berry Hill Mansion are local landmarks, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit The Outlet Shoppes of the Bluegrass and Springhurst Towne Center Shopping Center. Yew Dell Botanical Gardens and IceLand Sports Complex are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with nearby swimming, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking, horse riding and cycling.
Shelbyville, KY
What's nearby
- Shelby County Community Theatre - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
- Jeptha Creed Distillery - 7 min drive - 8.5 km
- Talon Winery - 10 min drive - 10.4 km
- The Outlet Shoppes of the Bluegrass - 13 min drive - 17.3 km
- Buffalo Trace Distillery - 36 min drive - 48.9 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Ken-Tex Bar-B-Q - 3 min drive
- Cracker Barrel - 4 min drive
- Dairy Queen - 2 min drive
- Milano Italian Restaurant - 2 min drive
- Tumbleweed Tex Mex Grill & Margarita Bar - 2 min drive
Frequently asked questions
About the host
Hosted by Elizabeth Bayless
I grew up in rural Ohio and enjoy art, adventure, and meaningful conversations. I know what it's like to be far from home and long for a comfy refuge. My husband and I enjoy a good challenge and exploring together with our two lovely teen boys.
Why they chose this property
Shelbyville is convenient to the larger surrounding cities, but is quaint and has so much character in the historic downtown.
The Shelbyville Convention Center is located just behind the Washington Belle, so if you have an event to attend, we are a very convenient place to stay. Our master bedroom includes a seating area, vanity table, and a full length mirror. A perfect space for a bride and her wedding party to prepare.
We are located half a mile from the Clear Creek Family Activity Center. For a small fee you can swim, workout, have access to basketball courts, or have an easy location for all the baseball fields, tennis courts etc.
Whether you are wanting to sample some
bourbon on the trail, have a family relaxed get together, stroll the town on foot, or just have a comfortable place to stay in a historic home, the Washington Belle is your best choice.
The Shelbyville Convention Center is located just behind the Washington Belle, so if you have an event to attend, we are a very convenient place to stay. Our master bedroom includes a seating area, vanity table, and a full length mirror. A perfect space for a bride and her wedding party to prepare.
We are located half a mile from the Clear Creek Family Activity Center. For a small fee you can swim, workout, have access to basketball courts, or have an easy location for all the baseball fields, tennis courts etc.
Whether you are wanting to sample some
bourbon on the trail, have a family relaxed get together, stroll the town on foot, or just have a comfortable place to stay in a historic home, the Washington Belle is your best choice.
What makes this property unique
This gorgeous home has two living rooms, one with a comfy oversized sectional for movies and snuggling and the second more formal with multiple sitting areas for reading, chatting, or playing games.
The brand new kitchen has a dining table that can easily seat 6 and 2 chairs that pull up to the island. There is a large fridge/freezer, generous gas oven, and fully stocked cabinets for all your cooking/baking needs.
Under the chandelier and up the glamorous wooden staircase to the right is a comfortable seating area under the tall windows for reading or relaxing. On either side of this upstairs entry room are two beautifully decorated bedrooms. The beach room has a plush queen sized bed with closet and a dresser for making yourself at home. The floral room has a double bed and twin bed for flexibility of sleeping arrangements.
These two bedrooms share a full bath with antique claw foot tub with shower. It also includes a washer/dryer available to guests.
The crown of the Belle is the spacious master bedroom with en suite. The calming and rich color palette and fabrics in this room encourage luxurious relaxation. The newly renovated attached bathroom has a large refreshing shower and lots of space to spread out.
The brand new kitchen has a dining table that can easily seat 6 and 2 chairs that pull up to the island. There is a large fridge/freezer, generous gas oven, and fully stocked cabinets for all your cooking/baking needs.
Under the chandelier and up the glamorous wooden staircase to the right is a comfortable seating area under the tall windows for reading or relaxing. On either side of this upstairs entry room are two beautifully decorated bedrooms. The beach room has a plush queen sized bed with closet and a dresser for making yourself at home. The floral room has a double bed and twin bed for flexibility of sleeping arrangements.
These two bedrooms share a full bath with antique claw foot tub with shower. It also includes a washer/dryer available to guests.
The crown of the Belle is the spacious master bedroom with en suite. The calming and rich color palette and fabrics in this room encourage luxurious relaxation. The newly renovated attached bathroom has a large refreshing shower and lots of space to spread out.
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