This is the best B&B!! So wonderful!! Great owner and a delicious breakfast. The home is magnificent and the grounds are so beautiful!

Absolutely amazing two night stay at this adorable "storybook" bed and breakfast. Felt so incredibly pampered. Breakfast was excellent, bed was extraordinarily comfortable and our "My Fair Lady" room could not have been cuter! Will definitely be back and tell everyone we know about it!! Love love love! But my favorite part??? Summer and Shiloh the two kitty cats that greet you on the grounds. So sweet!! read more

We had the opportunity to stay in the Huntsman Chase guesthouse. Elise's residence curating and attention to detail is superb! And her breakfasts are fabulous! The eggs were extra fluffy. Her secret - put them in the blender! Next time I'm hoping for blintzes; pix look yummy! read more

What more can be said about this beautiful place? The best I can do is to add my chorus of praises to those of others. Experienced two nights of their hospitality recently. Hubby and I chose the Somewhere in Time Suite and we were not disappointed at all. Yes, it's pricy, but you don't choose this beautiful venue because you just want a clean bed for the night. You come here for the experience of beauty, grace and impeccable service from a bygone era. The ambiance is -- well, photos simply don't do it justice, and the food.... ahhh the food. Then there is the service. If you've ever wanted to know how the other half lives ... here's your chance for a nice sneak peek packed in a get away weekend. Everything has been thought of. And then some. So come and relax and enjoy. Escape the chaos of everyday life and step into A Storybook ... A Storybook Inn. Where you can write your own chapter of memories. read more

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My husband and I loved this b&b! It is beautifully decorated allergies or preferences are graciously and meticulously accommodated, it's comfortable, in a great location with beautiful grounds and stunning landscapes nearby, the staff and I owner are the perfect balance if friendly without being intrusive. The Inn is also the prefect balance between a B&B and a hotel. It's all the best of both and we couldn't be more satisfied. read more

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I love visiting B&Bs but this is one of my favorite discoveries in the last few years. Everything about this place is enchanting. Careful attention to every detail shows in each gleaming corner. The breakfast is extraordinary and the rooms are comfy, beautiful and spacious. Romantic, relaxing and a feast for all the senses! read more

By far the best B&B we've visited. Impeccable service, immaculate grounds, opulent decor & first class service. The breakfast far exceeded our expectations. Our host, Tiffany was so gracious. Such attention to detail throughout the property. read more

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What a special place. In a little town outside of Lexington. Charming downtown. Drive to the town through beautiful countryside. Grounds and buildings are wonderful. Our room was just great. Nice sitting room. Nice fireplace. Great bed. Big bath. Clean as a whistle -- decorated beautifully. Breakfast was very special and a beautiful room.. On staff are very attentive. We will be back. read more

Such a wonderful Valentine's Day weekend spend at the Storybook Inn. My husband and I stayed in the "Gone With the Wind" (one of my favorite books/movies) themed suite. I know "Casablanca" and "My Fair Lady" are a few other the other suite themes. Elise, the proprietor, was very friendly and a wonderful hostess! She gave us a tour and brief history of the Inn upon our check in as well as collected info from us about our breakfast preference for breakfast the following morning. There is beautiful piano in the living room area, a small den with lots of books and movies you can utilize during your stay. Lovely artwork throughout the Inn, which is so nice, especially for an art lover like myself. My husband and I enjoyed the fresh baked cookies waiting for us in our suite as well as the small refrigerator full of water and seltzer water and fresh ice outside in a common area upstairs for guests. The "Gone With the Wind" theme was perfect. Lots of great things including paintings and photos of the movie characters throughout the suite. Also copies of the movie and soundtrack in the room! It was neat to see an original copy of the book on the fireplace mantle upon entering the suite!! Wow! The breakfast was fantastic and can't speak more highly of the staff. Very impressive and hopefully we will visit again soon! read more

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IMPECCABLE!!! A Storybook Inn is a wonderful B&B experience that should not be missed whenever one is in Kentucky horse and bourbon country. Everything about this B&B property and experience is impeccable! The mansion has been restored to the highest standards of décor and amenities. The daily breakfast service will be the culinary highlight of your trip, no matter where else you dine for other meals in the Lexington and surrounding area - it is unmatched in our B&B experience at places throughout the country. The service provided by Elise and her team there is of the highest and most competent order. We will never miss an opportunity to stay at A Storybook Inn whenever we are traveling anywhere close to that area. read more

We came here for 2 nights in the Somewhere in Time suite and it was simply wonderful. The suite is beautiful, clean, and comfortable. There is a sitting room, bedroom with king bed, walk in closet, and restroom with double vanities, shower, and whirlpool tub - built for 2! The breakfast room is picturesque and the food provided was delicious and plentiful. They also worked to accommodate our dietary restrictions. We can't wait to return! read more

We stayed at the Storybook Inn for 4 days with my son daughter-in-law and 2 grandsons. The boys thought it was magical and I thought it was amazing. We stayed in the guest house which was perfect. It has 3.5 bedrooms and 3.5 bathrooms, kitchen, living-room...open concept. It was immaculate!! The beds were the most comfortable I have ever slept in. The kitchen was fully stocked with coffee and tea. Water bottles in the frig. Everyday when we got back from outings there was warm ho-made goodies waiting for us. Elise is the Inn keeper and she strives for excellence and she does not fall short. She actually exceeded all our expectations. My daughter in law is gluten intolerant and my grandson has multiple allergies. Elise was so accommodating. Everything she made was beyond delicious! Breakfast was served in the conservatory. The view of the gardens was beautiful. The only bad thing I can say is we all gained weight because we couldn't stop eating...but it was well worth it. The guest house was stocked with several games and a great selection of movie DVDs to watch. Great for families. If you are planning on attending Keenland races or Derby I highly recommend you book early. This Inn was voted as one of the most romantic Inns in America. Great place to celebrate anniversaries or just a get away. Staying at Storybook Inn makes you feel you stepped into a fairytale with a wonderful ending that you don't want to end. read more

This place is amazing and is the ultimate and best. My wife and I stayed here for two nights and I wish it was a week. The accommodations are beautiful. The beds are comfortable, the rooms spacious and very luxurious. The grounds are well kept. The breakfast is unlike anything that I have ever experienced. It was culinary excellence to say the least. The innkeeper is so friendly and genuine. If we are in the area with a spare night, I can guarantee you that we will stay here. read more

I cannot believe I am the first reviewer for this beautiful B&B. It is one of the "Distinguished Inns of North America" (www.select registry.com). We are staying in the Casablanca Room which has a large sleeping area with a leather couch, large TV, and stuffed chair. There is a nice sized private bath. The house has a large shared sitting/living room area with a piano available to be played. There are games to keep the bored busy and plenty of sitting area for multiple groups. There is a large enclosed patio area with tile floors and 4 tops for breakfast to be served. The grounds are well kept and offer many places for couples to sit and have some privacy. There is a nice park close by if you are interested in trails and of course the horse race track in season. This is a great alternative to staying at one of the corporate hotels!! read more

I cannot recommend a stay at A Storybook Inn enough. We had our small, private wedding ceremony at A Storybook at the beginning of this month, and from start to finish, the entire experience was a dreamy, stress-free, BEAUTIFUL affair! Even though I have driven past A Storybook Inn thousands of times (it is 15 minutes from my hometown), staying there really does feel like a wonderful escape into genteel, Southern elegance and hospitality at its finest. I have stayed at hotels in Chicago, New York and Vegas: A Storybook Inn is unequivocally the most beautiful, relaxing, and well-maintained place I have ever had the pleasure of staying in. We booked one of the wedding packages at A Storybook Inn months ago, and from first touring the grounds to the morning after the wedding, the entire experience was fabulous. Elise and her staff (Sara, Grace, and Veronica) are the kindest, most gracious and lovely group of women you will ever hope to meet. I think I hugged half of them by the time we left. Because of Elise's organization and her and her staff's willingness and ability to accommodate our needs and wants, the venue and event-planning for the wedding was actually the most relaxed and stress-free part of it all! Elise has her personal 'approved vendor' list: we trusted all of her recommendations, and they were as organized, professional and kind as she was (e.g., makeup/hair stylist; photographer; floral arrangements; even the restaurant the night of the wedding). I noticed that all of the vendors visibility brightened up and WANTED to do our tiny wedding after hearing Elise's name and A Storybook Inn as the venue (there's a lot of credibility to Elise's reputation as well as her inn's). We stayed at the suite, Somewhere In Time, based off of the Christopher Reeves and Jane Seymour movie. The suite is enormous, and the most luxurious, elegant, gorgeous corner of heaven you could dream up. Everything was spotless and sparkling clean; the attention put into every aspect of the rooms' decor is so readily apparent. And while the suite was huge and sumptuous, it also had a cozy, comforting aspect: I just wanted to curl up in the seated bay window and read a book while overlooking the grounds. The food and the staff will also make you feel pampered and indulged. I loved waking up to the smell of homemade pastries baking every morning, or finding delicious fresh-baked treats waiting both afternoons in our suite (ohmygosh those gluten-free brownies topped with walnuts and Ghirardelli chocolate chips!). Elise prides herself on her "skip lunch" breakfasts made with local, top-quality and healthful ingredients - and she has every right to! We were stuffed to bursting both mornings (yes, we skipped lunches) after feasting on scones, muffins, fresh fruit parfaits, and egg entrees. As mentioned earlier, Elise acommodates dietary requests, DELICIOUSLY. I requested gluten-free items, and I reasonably expected to be served fruits or vegetable sticks for snacks. I cannot rave enough about the LUSCIOUS gluten-free baked goods that Elise and her staff treated me to! Banana-walnut muffins with cream cheese frosting, fudgy brownies, blueberry scones, oh my! We really did not want to leave A Storybook Inn on the last morning! Even my husband, a big-city, nightlife kind of guy, LOVED staying at the Inn and enjoying viewing the natural beauty of the Bluegrass State from our luxurious perch. We cannot wait to return, and already plan to visit for our future anniversaries. read more

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Simply put, this is the nicest B&B I've ever stayed in. I can't think of a single thing I'd change (well, other than the price!) -The grounds are manicured, luxurious, beautiful -The house itself is old, stately, immaculate -The rooms are enormous, wonderfully furnished, and the beds are comfy, with soft sheets -The bathrooms are modern where they should be, historic and classy elsewhere. A great combo -The solarium where breakfast is served is big, airy, and pleasant -The breakfasts themselves are enormous, tasty, and fresh -The staff is friendly and attentive What more could you ask? read more

Great B&B. My husband took me here for out 20th anniversary and it was amazing. Loved the room, the bathroom was over the top with a fabulous two person bubble spa bathtub. The people who worked there were super friendly and helpful. Beautiful house that took attention to detail. The breakfast was okay. Not the best I've had at a B&B. I was expecting a little more from the food. However, they were very accommodating with food allergies, which my husband has a bunch of. read more

We had a fabulous stay at the guesthouse while experiencing the Kentucky Bourbon Trail. The accommodations were outstanding with every little detail thought of. Breakfast was delicious each morning and a great start to our day. Hope to return in the future! read more

My husband and I recently stayed at A Storybook Inn for the second time, where we spent a few blissful days being pampered by Elise Buckley and her remarkable staff in the most glorious surroundings. We chose the Gone with the Wind Suite for this stay, and it was just so beautiful, romantic, and comfortable. The king bed is sumptuous with fine linens and pillows, and we slept like babies each night. The bathroom is replete with lovely accessories, towels, and the comfiest terry robes. Each morning, we were served fantastic food based on fresh, natural, local ingredients that was not only incredibly delicious...it was presented so beautifully, and the portions were very generous...and it was served with such grace. The beauty of the inn itself is second to none, and Ms. Buckley has overlooked absolutely no detail to ensure her guests are surrounded in true Southern hospitality. Every space in the Inn is impeccably thought out. The grace with which we were welcomed in every aspect of our visit left us so relaxed and refreshed. We just cannot wait to return...and we will. read more

For our 22nd anniversary we stayed for two days and had activities at a local winery and train ride. You aren't going to find a place like this anywhere where you are cared for and treated so well. The organic, gluten free food efforts of the wonderful owner are second to none. I cannot eat dairy, and she was wonderful to work with that. On the last day I just sat eating slowly trying to take in every last moment because I didn't want it to end. You truly feel separated from the world with gentle music playing in the back ground, smells, and things to captivate your senses all around. Little details like a ladies make-up station in the bathroom, dark chocolates in the hall, and many rooms for privacy when wanting to be alone with the one you love abound. From the time you are being checked in to check out the attitude, care, and effort is all about the guest experience. I would say you need to stop your life and stay here at least once because it will be memorable and one of the most pleasant things to happen. We stayed in the room named ( Somewhere in Time ). Once you step into this space you are whisked away to a room romantically themed after a movie about a couple that a hundred years could not keep apart. Although the movie has a strange ending your stay won't as you will feel refreshed and renewed in your relationship. As you enter the room there is a letter desk / computer station, day bed, library, and additional seating, after that is a small transition area to the bedroom that has two additional doors and a window seat, the first door opens up into a very large bathroom with two sinks, marble counters, ladies beauty station, very large two person jacuzzi ( bubble extreme ), a large shower, and small closet with the toilet, the second room is a very large closet for all of the close you must hang up ( the closet also has a mini fridge ). Once you enter your actual room the California King bed very high off of the ground with all of the most comfortable linens and pillows you can imagine awaits along with window seats, a small couch complete with two throws and a coffee table, there is also a large fire place paintings, and a armoir with a tv that has cable and movie playing components. The window treatments are lavish and drape gently to the floor, it reminds me of a victorian type window treatment. I was forced to leave my cell phone behind by my wife and it made for a much more enjoyable stay. There is a waterfall in the back yard with private dining area, gardens, a park next door, and this place is very close to many famous Kentucky attractions. Just ask the desk for options and they will let you know what is available. Get lost at A Storybook Inn for your next trip and you will be so happy you did. Thank you Elise for a wonderful time. read more

The Storybook Inn is aptly named as the definition of storybook is denoting something that is as idyllically perfect as things typically are in storybooks. Our stay was magical from start to finish at this beautiful grand house. Every detail was met with perfection and beyond. Our family stayed in the oh so comfy guest house which was perfect for us to all be together and catch up. Our mother had a beautiful themed room in the big house giving her peace and quiet when she wanted. We received scrumptious warm treats daily that had me proclaiming that we would never leave! Each morning we were greeted with a delicious gourmet breakfast by the lovely Elise and her wonderful staff. This Inn charmed our socks off - we will be back!! read more

Wonderful place to stay. Best part has to be the breakfast. Fabulous food comes out of that kitchen, mostly organic and natural products. Storybook Inn is also very convenient to Lexington, the Horse Park and some of the best Bourbon Distilleries in the world. Take their advise on where to eat and you will be very happy. read more

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This was our first time staying at a Bed & Breakfast inn. We will definitely be staying at others but I am afraid that none will ever compare. The house is historic and spectacular. The room was spacious, comfortable and well appointed. The grounds are beautiful. The breakfasts would satisfy the most discerning gourmand. The food is both delicious and artistically presented. The owner and onsite innkeeper, Elise, is gracious and truly interested in making your stay special. We came to tour the Bourbon Trail but the next time we will make the inn itself our destination. read more