KY Bourbon Trail Home, King Bed, FirePit, Near Louisville
Meet The Blue Belle: a beautifully restored 1880s cottage on the Bourbon Trail, nestled on a peaceful block in the heart of Shelbyville. Start your day with a coffee on the back deck, make smores by the fire pit, cook dinner in the fully stocked kitchen, & cozy up in the living room for movie night after a long day of exploring & bourbon! A short drive to Louisville, Lexington, & Frankfort. Comfortably sleeps 4 adults & 1 child. Perfect for small families & couples
The home is a single level, 2 bedroom, 2.5 bathroom historical cottage which is a perfect spot for small families, couples, and friends! Whether you're planning a full day of Kentucky exploring and bourbon tasting or unwinding in the home, the quiet, historical street provides the perfect escape for your getaway. The home is minutes away from distilleries, grocery stores, restaurants, parks, and the shops of downtown Shelbyville. There is plentiful other distilleries and activities within a 30 minute drive of The Blue Belle.
The open living room features extra comfortable seating and a Smart TV. Guests will immediately notice the gorgeous window that is the focal point of the living room. There are only 4 of these breathtaking windows in the area and the rare glass pattern was sourced circa 1890-1905 from Chances Bros. in Birmingham, England.
The dining area seats up to 6 people and is located in the fully equipped kitchen that features custom countertops and a 200 year old antique light fixture. The kitchen has brand new stainless steel appliances, a keurig/drip coffee maker with all your coffee needs, a bean grinder, silverware, plates, cups, bowls, knife set, can opener, measuring cups, mixing bowls, strainer, blender, baking sheets, and ice maker.
There are two charming bedrooms which feature en suite bathrooms. The first is a king bedroom with a smart tv and cozy seating area. The second is a queen bedroom with a seating area and a bathtub. Laundry is located in the half bathroom next to the kitchen.
The Blue Belle is the perfect spot as a base for your Kentucky getaway and is central to all the amazing attractions in the area! 8 mins to Bulliet Whiskey 10 mins to Talon Winery 11 mins to Jeptha Creed Distillery 30 mins to Buffalo Trace 30 mins to Louisville 30 mins to Lawrenceburg 30 mins to Lover's Leap Winery 30 mins to Castle & Key Distillery 30 mins to Rising Sons Home Farm Winery 27 mins to Kentucky River Tours 35 mins to Four Roses 35 mins to Churchill Downs 35 mins to Angels Envy Distillery 35 mins to Louisville Airport 50 mins to Jim Beam 50 mins to Bardstown The home is professionally cleaned and sanitized between every guest stay to the highest standards. Guest access A unique code will be provided the day before check in. Other things to note Guests will enter The Blue Belle through the back door. Please note the front door has a historical self-locking mechanism.
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
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This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
Long-term renters welcome
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
About the area
Shelbyville
Shelbyville is home to this cottage. The Outlet Shoppes of the Bluegrass and Springhurst Towne Center 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 Beckley Creek Park. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Shelby County Community Theatre - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
UofL Health - Shelbyville Hospital - 3 min drive - 3.1 km
Clear Creek Tennis Center - 3 min drive - 2.8 km
Kentucky Exposition Center - 36 min drive - 62.2 km
Churchill Downs - 41 min drive - 66.0 km
Getting around
Louisville, KY (LOU-Bowman Field) - 31 min drive
Restaurants
White Castle - 4 min drive
McDonald's - 8 min walk
Milano Italian Restaurant - 4 min drive
Cracker Barrel - 3 min drive
Buffalo Wings & Rings - 3 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is KY Bourbon Trail Home, King Bed, FirePit, Near Louisville pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at KY Bourbon Trail Home, King Bed, FirePit, Near Louisville?
As of 9 Apr 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at KY Bourbon Trail Home, King Bed, FirePit, Near Louisville on 25 Jul 2026 start from £263, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
How much is parking at KY Bourbon Trail Home, King Bed, FirePit, Near Louisville?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at KY Bourbon Trail Home, King Bed, FirePit, Near Louisville?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.
What time is check-out at KY Bourbon Trail Home, King Bed, FirePit, Near Louisville?
Checkout is at 10:30 AM.
Where is KY Bourbon Trail Home, King Bed, FirePit, Near Louisville located?
Situated in Shelbyville, this cottage is 9.3 mi (15 km) from The Outlet Shoppes of the Bluegrass and within 16 miles (25 km) of Beckley Creek Park and Valhalla Golf Club. Taylorsville Lake State Park and Taylorsville Lake are also within 20 miles (32 km).
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
The perfect location for a quick stop on the bourbon trail. Ten minutes from Bulleit, down the road from Jeptha Creed, and a short hop over to Buffalo Trace and downtown Louisville!
The host was extremely responsive. The cottage was clean and had everything we needed. It was great to come back and relax after a long day exploring the Bourbon Trail! We look forward to another visit in the future.
This was an excellent option as a base to organize some outings to distilleries. We focused on distilleries in Frankfort and Louisville, so Shke yvulle was a great in between stop. The only snafu of the trip was the door code didn't work on arrival, but the owner responded quickly to text to get us in. The house is charming and clean and very quiet outside of the random trains. But if you make use of the ear plugs thoughtfully sprinkled through the bedrooms, the trains aren't much of a problem. We really enjoyed the stay.
Mike L.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified
8/10 Good
Tom
26 Apr 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
This is a fantastic house, great for a couple freinds or a pair of couples. The bedrooms are large, beds comfortable, and decent baths in each.
The common room is spacious and the kitchen updated and modern.
Location is great to walk downtown to restaurants and other shops.
The one downside is the train. Train runs through Shelbyville all/most nights and blows its horn for several minutes each time. We didn’t notice the earplugs on the table in the entryway until cleaning up at checkout. It wasn’t so bad that I’d not stay again if returning to shelbyville, my sense is anything close to downtown would have same train noise.
Came for a long weekend to do the bourbon trail with friends and stayed at The Blue Belle. House works great for 2 couples, had plenty of room plus having a 3rd bathroom was very nice. Overall very clean and well stocked except for forks but we weren’t home much so it didn’t matter. We were able to walk to nearby restaurants easily. Parking is on the street and the neighborhood is a little odd with a mix of industrial and other cute old houses. Felt safe, but was odd arriving at night and seeing a large industrial area at the end of the street.Didn’t expect that from all the pictures. The house is very close to the railroad tracks but it didn’t bother us at all.I think 1 train an hour came through and while we heard many of them, it didn’t keep us up. The owners have provided ear plugs and noise machines in the bedrooms but neither us nor our friends needed them.The owner is extremely good with communication and checked in during our trip to make sure everything was good. Very easy check in and check out process. Can’t wait to come back again!
Jeanette J.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
About the host
Hosted by Isabelle C
A nurse and a pizza shop owner who love making your vacation with your loved ones memorable and special.