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Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Parking available
  • Laundry
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air conditioning
£86
avg per night

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Charlestown, IN
  • Charlestown State Park
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • KFC Yum Center
    ‪35 min drive‬
  • E.P. Tom Sawyer State Park
    ‪37 min drive‬
  • Louisville, KY (LOU-Bowman Field)
    ‪43 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Tower 1

4 King Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Kitchen
Separate dining area
The current price is £86
avg per night

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About the area

What's nearby

  • Charlestown State Park - 6 min drive - 5.1 km
  • KFC Yum Center - 35 min drive - 40.4 km
  • Kentucky International Convention Center - 36 min drive - 41.0 km
  • Louisville Slugger Museum - 36 min drive - 41.7 km
  • E.P. Tom Sawyer State Park - 37 min drive - 39.4 km

Getting around

  • Louisville, KY (LOU-Bowman Field) - 38 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Casey's - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Circle K - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Barn8 - ‬45 min drive
  • ‪Bushmans Lake Restaurant - ‬14 min drive

About this property

Country living minutes away from Churchill Downs, Airport, major attractions.

Experience Birdsell Castle in Tower #1 With a king bed fit for royalty, large screen tv, guests can enjoy the pleasant ambiance of this unique property. Complete with modern amenities . Your stay will be both comfortable and memorable. Enjoy the introductory lower price on this tower bedroom. The castle is always undergoing maintenance and improvements. Although additional living areas are shared, we are currently only offering one bedroom and Castle is quite large. you will have the ability to explore many areas like the castle dungeon and vampire crypt. We look forward to welcoming you to our place.
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Amenities

Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Parking available
Laundry

House Rules

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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No climbing towers or walls. Also, please no access to roof areas. Thank you.

Important information

You need to know

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
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector

Frequently asked questions

Is Country living minutes away from Churchill Downs, Airport, major attractions. pet-friendly?

Yes, this castle allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

Country living minutes away from Churchill Downs, Airport, major attractions. Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 4 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Cari H.

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

Highly Recommend!!!

So glad we went here for our mini getaway! Definitely a unique place to stay. Room was great and we got to tour other areas in and around the castle. David is a great host and we enjoyed talking with him! Going to try and make it back up for the festival this fall.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Vaughn M.

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

An enjoyable stay

The atmosphere is awesome if you like the medieval effect. It can be intimidating if you're more into elegant luxury or shy. The rooms were clean had electricity and the hosts were great. The bed was very large and comfortable. There are many areas to explore on the large property. Some areas are under renovation.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen Y.

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

Amazing experience

Birdsell Castle exceeded all expectations we had. So much detail had been put into this castle. We were beyond mesmerized. It is very much a labor of love. David, Aaron & Jill are good people. They are so kind and very accommodating. We can’t wait to return in the warmer season and experience the festivities.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lindsieh G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A Royal Retreat Worthy of a Storybook Stay My boyfriend and I had the absolute pleasure of staying at this one-of-a-kind castle, and from the moment we arrived, we could see the vision. David, our host, was a fountain of knowledge—thoughtful, engaging, and never overwhelming. His passion for the property shines through in every detail.We explored the dungeon (yes, a dungeon), which was surprisingly fun and atmospheric—though it might be a bit intense for the faint of heart. The beer garden was a personal favorite: relaxed, charming, and perfect for unwinding after a day of adventuring. Our room was spotless and cozy, with just the right balance of medieval flair and modern comfort.What truly made the experience magical was the freedom we felt. We had full reign over the kingdom and could come and go with ease, which was especially appreciated as we juggled our itinerary for my Grammy’s birthday. It felt like stepping into a fairytale—but with WiFi and great hospitality.We’re already dreaming about our next visit and can’t wait to see how this enchanting place continues to grow. If you’re looking for a stay that’s memorable, immersive, and just a little bit legendary—this is it.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025