Seems that many/most of the other reviews on this site are for the lodge or cabins--but "Natural…read moreBridge State Resort Park" is the actual park itself so that is what my review is for. I can't speak to the cabins, but as for the lodge my review is under "Hemlock Lodge" and it's a solid 4 despite a few cons. But for the park itself--a 5, hands down. A beautiful, well maintained park full of trails from easy to difficult and each with glimpses of wonderful natural beauty such as the main trail here that leads to the natural bridge. You can hike to the top of the bridge and walk it, then trek under neath it for a view of the arches, then to several overlooks to get a glimpse of it from a distance. I'd recommend doing all of the above as each is breath-taking. This area of KY has more natural arches than any place east of Utah and that doesn't get mentioned nearly enough. There's a local business on site at the park that sells passes to ride a ski lift to the top of the resort park trail where you can then trek to the natural bridge in 15 minutes or so (max) of moderate hiking. We opted for the one way pass and hiked down--a really great hike but one that is a bit more difficult and provides opportunities to slip and fall so if you're a casual at best hiker you may prefer the roundtrip lift. It's worth doing if you're up for it though, as it's a beautiful hike. Really great park in a really great location to use as a homebase to explore all of the red river gorge area which offers a lot of other great hikes and natural beauty.

In the land of arches, Natural Bridge brings the bridge to you with a Sky Lift that climbs straight…read moreup the rock wall to drop you feet from the star feature. There are a few loop trails above for different views, above, below, ridge side, and even up close and personal with the fat man's squeeze down from the top. On Saturdays, a farmers market may be at the base offering local fares like breads, baked goods, honey, or even alpaca fur! The lakeside trail offers a suspension bridge, and on Saturday evenings there could be square dancing at Hoedown Island! Adjacent to the Red River Gorge, you can stay or dine at the Hemlock Lodge with a view of the pool and river below.

This is one of my favorite state parks for a day or two of hiking. Very nice trails, some are…read morefairly rugged. I've been here several times, sometimes for just a day, and a few times camping nearby. You can take the sky lift up to the natural bridge, or you can hike up. There is a short trail (1/3 of a mile) that leads to a nice overlook where you can view the natural bridge from a distance. There are birds and wildlife to observe. And it is nice to visit in different seasons. There are good restaurants and touristy places to shop in the area too.

Well everything cause I did it ! Haha this is a self paced and self guided hike. It can be what…read moreyou make of it but the beauty is untouchable out of your control. A mix of hardwood, pine wooded and lots of sandstone /limestone rocks ! Tons of song birds and insects and forest creatures. Truly amazing day hike.

If you drive through Lexington Kentucky it's likely you will eventually drive past The Castle. If…read moreyou're in Central Kentucky for any length of time you will hear about it sooner or later. My wife and I have driven past it for many years and always remark, "we ought to check that out one day." So today we did. It's very nice and is a full service hotel and features a dining room and bar on the ground floor. We ate at the restaurant today. It is very elegant but casual at the same time. The menu we saw was a brunch menu with breakfast and sandwiches for lunch. We had the breakfast with 2 eggs, sausage or bacon, biscuit and gravy or grits and toast all for $20. The server was a young man named Cooper and he was beyond excellent. The Castle hosts many special events, there's an outside rooftop pavilion area and permanent tent-style structures on the grounds as well. There's a nice pool for hotel guests as well. All in all a fun one of a kind stay or meal break is a must next time you're in the area.

Great Service and friendly staff! Had brunch at Farm to Table restaurant and really enjoyed it!read more

One of my employees and I attended a Christmas Dinner last night in the event center. This is the…read moresecond event I have attended at this hotel. The event center has a separate entrance from the main hotel. Our large group was seated for a plated dinner, which started with a Fresh Greens Salad. The entree was Roasted Chicken, Mashed Potatoes and Green Beans. We had Cheesecake for dessert. The staff did great taking care of our large group. The food was very good. Sorry, no photos.

Historic Hotel in downtown Berea. Rooms are small, so is the bathroom; both befitting the style of…read morethe early 20th century. Property is well run and very clean. You can tell who the students are, they all wear blue button down shirts! The hotel has a white table cloth dining room. Students are involved in the running of the restaurant. Service on our day was ok, the food was pretty good. Check their website for current menu. Many southern style offerings. We were in town visiting the world class Janis Ian exhibit. Quaint location south of Lexington.

Spent a total of four days here. If you are looking for a fantastic place to get away from the…read morehustle and bustle of the everyday work grind this place is for you. It's a very comfortable cabin sitting on 120 acres of peace and quiet. The 5 acre lake is right off the back deck. It was so relaxing feeding the fish everyday, which by the way were big beggars. A couple of other amenities are a hot tub and fire ring (wood supplied). If you want solitude, check this cabin out.

From the owner: Our cabin getaway is situated beside a lake on 120 acres of woodland and haymeadows, in the heart…read moreof the beautiful Daniel Boone National Forest. Our completely isolated and secluded cabin, which we call "Beside Still Waters", is the only cabin on the property. Within minutes of the Red River Gorge Geological Area, Natural Bridge State Resort Park and the historic river town of Beattyville, Kentucky. Located about an hour southeast of Lexington, Kentucky at the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains; Green Pastures Getaway offers year-round cabin accommodations that will delight all who visit. With beautiful views and a secluded and relaxing ambiance, Green Pastures Getaway brings the utmost mountain experience.

Great place to stay while exploring the Red River area or just getting away for a few days' peace…read moreand quiet. The cabins are close to hiking trails and extremely clean. This was a last minute trip so I didn't have the opportunity to take advantage of the yoga classes or the firepit, but there is always next time. Highly recommend this place to stay while in the area!

Wendy and Craig were extremely responsive when I emailed them with questions before and after…read morebooking. They were both courteous upon our arrival. The cabin was clean and had lots of things we didn't expect (plenty of cooking utensils, dinnerware, dehumidifier, A/C, etc). The water pressure and hot water were excellent. There's a firepit close to the cabins. Unfortunately, we're city folk and weren't able to get the fire going. Maybe we should have YouTubed it! But it was nice that they had a storage tub full of chairs and a picnic bench. The entrance to the property can be easy to miss because it is at a steep grade, but Wendy and Craig emailed us very specific directions that we printed out and had no problems. Everything was great about our stay. Except for that wasp that wouldn't leave. We also booked a climbing tour through RRO. Dan was our guide and did an awesome job. Highly recommended if you are into climbing but don't have all the gear and/or experience to lead and set.

I stopped by Hemlock Lodge a few weeks ago. Info center informed us that there was a hiking path up…read moreto the natural bridge. So upon arrival, we spoke with a hotel staff employee and they were extremely friendly and very helpful. We decided to look around at the facility and to enjoy some of the beauty around to Hotel. The hiking path was very well maintained and not too challenging. Bathrooms are clean and they have a gift shop. The hike is moderate, so be ready to go uphill and thru a tight rock. It's approx a mile hike. Enjoy @ noirvedanaturals

The lodge is fantastic! You have a typical continental breakfast, pool access, and fantastic views!…read moreThe restaurant onsite has decent food, you get free WiFi, a private balcony, and first access to the Sky Lift and trails! In a great location near the Red River Gorge, with a tavern of bourbon is your jam! Beds are comfy, people are friendly, and there are events and goings on to keep you occupied... when you aren't out exploring the Gorge, of course! Enjoy!

The BEST cabin company in the US Great service, provided…read moreamenities, and the people are friendly and down to earth. Based on past reviews, people are too quick to judge. The bigger picture is right front of them. I love the views of all the properties this cabin company has to offer. I've been staying in these cabins for 20 years. I *highly* recommend choosing Red River Gorge Cabin Rentals for your next getaway!

RRG Cabin Rentals were extremely unhelpful to us. We were never able to make it to our cabin…read morebecause it required 4 wheel drive and that information wasn't included on our check in email. When we called to cancel our reservation they were unwilling to refund us- even a percentage of our reservation fee- even though we never entered the property. The office called us twice to provide us information about firewood and directions but didn't mention anything about the 4 wheel drive. Also, the neighbors of the property tried to help us and said the RRG Cabin Rentals have been very rude to the residents that live near their rentals. They said RRGCR are not collaborative with the locals and when the locals try to reach out to work together with RRGCR they disregard the locals concerns. I highly recommend not using Red River Gorge Cabin Rentals. Incredibly rude and unhelpful.

The house was very well set up; We did Boones Hideway. Nice location, very off the grid. No wifi,…read moretv only for dvd's. 4 floors, 3 livable quarters and basement which is off limits. Lots of beds and very unique carpentry inside and out. All you need to stay and cook if you want to make your own meals. Hot tub for 8 and a fire pit for those hot dog & snores times. Little bit of stairs to walk and drive is about 150 feet, so you get a quick work to be in shape for Martins Fork Trail right next to cabin.

We rented the Sky Dancer property for three nights. While the property itself is beautiful, we…read moreexperienced several significant safety concerns that ultimately caused us to leave a day early. Pros: * Great location--close to shops, restaurants and hiking trails, but tucked away enough that it feels private and secluded. * Customer service was very responsive whenever we reached out. * The property is beautifully decorated. The lighting and the cargo nets on the front of the captain's ship were especially fun and a big hit with my son. Cons: Captain's Quarters The Captain's Quarters, which includes the kitchenette and bathroom, is much smaller than it appears in the photos. I would estimate the actual living space to be only about 8-10 feet wide, excluding the bathroom and sleeping loft. While the listing photos accurately show there isn't a couch, it's worth noting that the only seating is a dining table with benches. If the weather keeps you indoors, there really isn't a comfortable place to relax other than sitting on a hard bench or lying on the bed. Ant Problem There appears to be an ongoing ant problem. We noticed ant traps under the sink, which suggests the owners are aware of the issue. Unfortunately, there were ants in the sleeping loft of the Captain's Quarters, and both nights we woke up with ants crawling on us. Safety Concerns Our primary reason for booking this property was the cliffside room, but this is where we encountered our biggest concerns. On our first night, my son noticed that the bedroom door to the cliffside room did not have a lock (see attached photos). I contacted the property the following morning, and they responded quickly, offering us the other cliffside room since it was unoccupied that night. While I appreciated their prompt response, it only partially resolved the issue. The replacement room did have a lock, but it could only be locked from the inside because of the sliding glass door design. As a single woman traveling with a child, I did not feel secure knowing the room could not be locked when we left or adequately secured from outside access. Additionally, access to the cliffside rooms is not truly restricted. The "gate" is essentially just a screen door on a dirt path, with no fencing on either side. Anyone could simply step around it and continue directly to the cliffside cabins. Another serious safety concern was the ladder leading to the Grey Dancer cliffside room. The second-to-last rung on the upper left side appeared to have been completely cut through. It was a clean break that looked as though it had been cut with a saw, making the ladder feel unsafe to use. Because of these issues, we decided to end our vacation a day early. At 11:14 a.m., I notified the property that we were checking out one day ahead of schedule and asked whether a refund for the unused night would be possible. They responded within about 15 minutes, stating they could not issue a refund because their cleaning team had already left. Since standard checkout was at 11:00 a.m. and my request came only 14 minutes later, I was disappointed that there was no flexibility given the circumstances. Overall, while the property is beautiful and the location is excellent, the unresolved safety issues and ant problem outweighed the positives for us. We would not stay here again. If you're considering this property, one of the larger cabins without a cliffside room may be a better option. However, if secure accommodations are important to you, especially when traveling alone or with children, these issues are worth considering before booking.

This is a very basic hotel or accommodation when you're visiting the red river gorge. It has…read moreeverything you need- shower, towels, etc. It has no microwave, mini fridge and coffee maker. I think you have to request for these for additional charge. I am not very picky on where I stay when I go hiking as long as it's clean. I will rate the quality of service and how smooth my transaction with the front desk and booking/ communication with this hotel 5/5. However, for the hotel itself I have to rate it 2/5 because of the missing basic appliances in the room, the room smells like stale smoke even if I asked for a non-smoking room, the shower pressure was so light it's just like dripping water, the internet signal was non- existent like I was back in the 90's, I feel like I was in the boonies because my Verizon is not getting any signal while I was inside the room, and the towels were very hard and has stains. I'm glad I brought my own towels.

The room is pretty nice for the money, but I was not able to get wifi. Was very important because I…read moretend to plan vacations as I go. Sounds like normally the wifi works well. The 2nd worker that came in sounded honestly shocked that I could not connect. I would be really upset, but the new girl Trina, saved the review for the hotel. She was nice and was very helpful trying to get me some wifi. She checked a closer room to see if I can get the wifi, no luck. I appreciated the extra effort. She was nice and could not give a bad review after interacting with her. She told me it was her 2nd day, I'm sure she will get more good reviews fir the hotel. Turned a 1 star review into 4. I would recommend the hotel owners to look into mesh networks if there is a common issue with the wifi. In an area that has no cell coverage it is important for the hotels to have good wifi.