Orchard Park cottage

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Host

Exceptional

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

Hot tub

Washer

Barbecue grill

Outdoor space

Pet-friendly

Kitchen

Check-in time

4:00 PM

Check-out time

10:00 AM

Explore the area

Versailles, KY

The Kentucky Castle11 min drive
Keeneland Racing Course15 min drive
Lexington, KY (LEX-Blue Grass)16 min drive
Keene Trace Golf Club20 min drive

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Downstairs front bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Downstairs small backroom

1 Double Bed

Master upstairs

1 Queen Bed

upstairs loft

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Downstairs bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Upstairs bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

4 bedroom, 2 bath cottage on a working Thoroughbred farm in beautiful Woodford County Kentucky. Enjoy watching mares and foals frolic in fields by the cottage located on a private long drive way. Close proximity to famous Keeneland racecourse, Woodford Reserve and Ashford Stud (home to recent Triple Crown winners Justify and American Pharoah). Close to the Lexington airport, 7-8 miles from downtown Lexington.

Property manager

Kathryn Taylor

Languages

English

Amenities

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Air conditioning

A sunset on the back porch with mares & foals

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 35

Check out before 10:00 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)

Will consider pets on a case by case basis.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Please drive slowly on the property. We have barn cats, free range chickens and dogs.

Do not enter the fields with the horses or cattle! Please don't feed the horses, and keep in mind they aren't pets.

Please don't use the hot tub, it's not working at this time.

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 indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Versailles

Located in Versailles, this cottage is in a rural area. The Kentucky Castle and Wildside Winery are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Blue Grass Railroad Museum and Mill Ridge Farm. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Keeneland Racing Course or The Red Mile Racetrack. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including winery tours and birdwatching.

Versailles, KY

What's nearby

The Kentucky Castle - 11 min drive
Keeneland Racing Course - 15 min drive
Keene Trace Golf Club - 20 min drive
Fayette Mall - 23 min drive
University of Kentucky - 25 min drive

Getting around

Lexington, KY (LEX-Blue Grass) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

‪McDonald's - ‬15 min drive
‪Versailles Brewing Company - ‬15 min drive
‪Rolling Oven Taproom - ‬13 min drive
‪Ricardo's Grill & Pub - ‬13 min drive
‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬17 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Orchard Park cottage pet-friendly?

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

What time is check-in at Orchard Park cottage?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Orchard Park cottage?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Orchard Park cottage located?

Situated in a rural location, this cottage is within 6 miles (10 km) of The Kentucky Castle, Nostalgia Station Toy Train Museum and Blue Grass Railroad Museum. The Woodford Theatre and Wildside Winery are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Gerald G.

29 May 2024

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

Great Get Away

Great Host at a Great location. Highly recommend.

Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura G.

13 May 2024

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

Best Kentucky Derby Trip

This farm was gorgeous, immaculately groomed and the most beautiful horses. Every mare had foals ranging from 1-4 months old and they were very friendly. Most came to the fence to be petted. It was wonderful to walk out the door or just look out the window to watch them nursing, grazing, or rolling in the grass. There was plenty of room to walk around the property for exercise and just to look around. The house was very nice and functional. We grilled on the porch and just enjoyed the scenery. The beds were comfortable and the AC worked well. We enjoyed the artwork and antiques in the house. The house had plenty of supplies, spices and condiments in the kitchen and cookware and dishes. The hosts were very nice and easy to communicate with. This was such a nice place. We would love to go back soon. Thank you, Laura and family from North Palm Beach.

Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rachel M.

3 May 2024

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

Beautiful horse farm

Peaceful, quiet, surrounded by horses. Picturesque property

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

William H.

30 Apr 2024

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

Stayed for Keeneland and K3DE

This cottage gave us a wonderful rural setting on a horse farm (mares and foals nursery and boarding). We enjoyed the long gardened viaduct-style drive, manicured lawns, horses and foals everywhere, cows, a peacock, several penhens, and small whimsical sculptures. It's very quiet with lots of birdsong. The cottage itself was well outfitted - we enjoyed the interesting Kentucky artifacts (even Mrs. Butterworth) and pictures of equine winners. Our family of 4 was very comfortable in the living room and kitchen and had solid internet access for the TV and all our devices. Climate control was excellent. As noted in other reviews, the bedroom setup is somewhat unique. There is a wonderful private primary bedroom and bath with a great shower on the upper level. The other bed upstairs is in an open loft and exposed to downstairs. Bathroom access is either through the primary bedroom or down the stairs to the second bath. Downstairs there is a small private bedroom (full-size standard mattress). The third bedroom has no doors, simply curtains over the doorway. The arrangement worked for our family, but some might find it awkward. Also, all but one of the beds had a foam-top mattress that one in our group could not sleep on because of back issues - they got the small bedroom with the standard mattress. Keeneland and the Kentucky Horse Park is about 30 minutes, Midway is about 20, Wallace Station is about 15.

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

jolie m.

11 Apr 2024

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

Always a delight

Happy to return for another stay here! Such a serene and enjoyable setting. Thanks for the gracious hospitality.

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew W.

2 Mar 2024

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

Lovely Spot Amidst the Bluegrass

This was a charming cottage in the middle of a working thoroughbred horse farm. We saw 15-20 gorgeous horses hanging out in various paddocks. The cottage was isolated because it was more than 100 yards down a gravel road from the main home. We never actually saw the owner Kitty, although we communicated easily with her by email or text. The farm is out in true bluegrass country, but still only 8 minutes from the nearest town, Versailles (with several restaurant options and a great Bourbon bar), and 15 minutes from Keeneland racecourse in Lexington. It is a perfect spot for visits to distilleries along the bourbon trail. We were there in February, and Kitty supplied ample wood for the fireplace. It snowed while we were there and the tree-lined drive into the farm glistened with the snow. Although the cottage has 4 beds, there are only 2 totally private bedrooms (the others are in a loft and a curtained anteroom next to the living room), but for a small group (like us) this would be perfect. Our two aussie shepherd dogs were welcome, and Kitty provided good advice about attending morning workouts at Keeneland even in the off-season. Keeneland is wide open to the public and worth the visit, including the Track Kitchen. We were concerned about wifi coverage, but needn't have been as the wifi was good and easily handled streaming in the evenings. Highly recommended by two pretty picky travelers.

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jim T.

30 Oct 2023

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

Great Family Farm

We have so much fun staying here. Kids love it and plenty of space to run around enjoy the outdoors. Highly recommend! Fireplace is great on cool evenings.. 😎

Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

anne b., Prospect

30 Oct 2023

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

A lovely setting for a Kentucky retreat to see the horses race at Keeneland.

We will be back again next year. Our host, Kitty is great!

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alan S.

22 Oct 2023

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

My sister’s birthday

Quiet and beautiful. Seeing the horses everyday and breathing the clean country air.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mark H., Keller, TX

11 Oct 2023

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

Perfect Getaway

Wonderful cottage on a beautiful property! The cottage is beautiful, well stocked, plenty of room for all and had an easy checkout process. The location is a convenient base to visit area distilleries and horse farms to tour. Once you’re back, it’s such a peaceful getaway- relaxing, ability to walk the property, see their animals, and just enjoy some tranquility. We hope to return soon for a longer stay!

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julia B.

1 Oct 2023

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

Lovely cottage in a lovely setting!

The cottage was beautiful and surrounded by lovely pastures— it was wonderfully quiet and peaceful. The location was great. We will definitely go back again!

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brandon H.

24 Sept 2023

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

Peaceful Retreat

We stayed here while visiting our daughter at University of Kentucky. It was a wonderful stay and we felt recharged by the peaceful beauty of this farm. The home is clean and pictures and description of the property are accurate. The owners communicated well and the check in and check out instructions were easy to follow. This was our second time staying here and we’ll be back.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Peter B.

3 Sept 2023

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

Tranquility Plus

Such a comfortable/cozy cottage and grounds. Takes one away from the chaos of today's world. Would recommend to my friends. The owner came by before we left and he is a very interesting man; especially given his relationship with the Keeneland Race Track and the world of thoroughbreds.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chris T., Chicago

22 Aug 2023

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

Tranquility

Picturesque cottage which sits amidst the rolling hills of the Orchard Park horse farm. Serene setting and the home had all of the needed amenities. We particularly enjoyed the horses right across from the home as well as all of the other animals on the property (the owner's dogs down the way, the barn cat, chickens, and peacocks). The owners were very welcoming and even invited us to pick tomatoes from their garden, which was a ways down from the cottage. The home is also conveniently located (10-20 min drive) to horse farm tours, bourbon trail distilleries, restaurants, etc. We couldn't have asked for a better weekend getaway.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa M.

13 Aug 2023

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

Excellent

We loved our stay. We were grateful for the peaceful surroundings, especially given my daughter got sick. She was able to recuperate. Kitty and Ryan are amazing!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

scott p.

27 July 2023

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

Absolutely stunning!!

This place is absolutely amazing! The cottage is located on a working horse farm and it is beautiful. We stayed here for a weekend trip to a few distilleries, some golf and some disc golf. The cottage had everything that you would need and the location is beautiful. The hosts are so nice and told us to explore anywhere that we wanted to on the farm. The farm is so large, we could go for a morning run, just on the driveway as it was over 1 mile round trip. We would definitely stay here again and highly recommend this for your stay in and around Lexington!

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa P.

29 June 2023

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

Wonderful!

Clean. Quiet. Well-maintained and well-stocked. Lovely property with beautiful views of horses, and more.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sabrina H.

11 June 2023

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

Wonderful Stay!

Our family really enjoyed our stay. The house and property were wonderful. The house was a great size that accommodated some extended family that also came at the last minute. It was quiet, clean, and there was plenty to do in the area. The property owners were also very easy to work with! Would definitely stay here again!

Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Misty C.

24 May 2023

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

Only place we will stay

Our 5th visit was even better than the last 4! Weather was perfect. We drank our coffee on the front porch enjoying the peaceful view of rolling hills and gorgeous horse. The Sunsets are exceptional !!! It’s a wonderful place to take walks and experience all ages of horses. We especially loved the foals this trip.

Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christina B.

27 Apr 2023

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

Beautiful property

We enjoyed our stay at the cottage and the serenity of the property. We have lots of photos of the horses, peacocks, and other animals we encountered on our walks. Locations was convenient to bourbon distilleries, Keeneland, Versailles and Lexington. Cottage was clean, well stocked and comfortable for our group. We hope to visit again!

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julie D.

17 Apr 2023

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

Family weekend

I had looked at this cottage awhile ago and am glad we were finally able to stay there. Really enjoyed the lovely view and walks all over the property. Communication with the owner was easy and answered promptly. Good directions and easy check in. Everything we needed supplied in the cottage. Thanks for the fresh eggs from the chickens! Would like to return.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kelly F.

20 Nov 2022

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

A Great Time was Had By All

It was a beautiful house and the farm and horses were breathtaking. Very easy check in and out. House was exactly as described. We would love to stay at this property the next time we visit Kentucky.

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kyle M.

6 Nov 2022

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

Amazing Cottage

Great property. Totally equipped with all you need . Great kitchen and living room for gathering. I would highly recommend.

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jim T.

28 Oct 2022

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

Beautiful Farm and Peaceful

Our family really enjoyed staying at the home. The grounds are kept very clean and beautiful scenery everywhere with horses peacocks chickens and cattle. Kids enjoyed the whole environment and time with Nash!(dog). Fireplace was a big hit and perfect to October nights. Thank you and we will see you again.

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022