Maple Hill Manor Bed & Breakfast

After the unexpected death of my grandmother, who I was traveling to KY to visit, I notified the proprietors that I would need to cancel my reservation.
I was told that because it was within 14 days (it was 9) I would be responsible for my entire deposit unless they could re-​book the room. If they could rebook I would still be responsible for a $ 25 dollar a day «administration fee.» I explained multiple times that this was due to a family death and offered to provide documentation (death certificate/​obituary) but never heard one word back from them.
I am shocked that they were so unfeeling. The other hotels I had booked with were more than accommodating due to the circumstances.
I suggest you stay somewhere with better service.

Maple Hill Manor
2941 Perryville Rd, Springfield, KY 40 069
We had the opportunity to spend a long weekend with Brad and Amy Winestock as our hosts. Beyond performing as great hosts they also were extremely friendly and just good people. Brads breakfast was amazing each morning especially the brown sugar bacon and lemon soufflé. Amy was the best hostess taking care of our every need. We had fresh towels and sheets every day. The bedding was, well simply put, luscious. Six hundred thread count, combed Pima cotton sheets makes for a really good nights sleep.
The grounds are well kept and have walking trails and also hammocks hidden away in the shade. Period furniture and antiques fill the beautiful manor. There’s also a nice patio and fire pit.
Life is very relaxing and comfortable at Maple Hill Manor. We will be coming back on our next trip to the area.
Urban Cowgill
Oct 2015

We stayed here one night for our anniversary. Adam and Rachel provided a very relaxing stay. The rooms were comfortable and impeccably clean, the breakfast was well-​prepared and delicious.
The Alpacas were fun to watch. We wandered through the gift shop and found some great souvenirs. I especially enjoyed the living room space, where we enjoyed almond tart and brownies with a cup of coffee before bed. Entering the front door was a step back in time to a leisurely, relaxing stay. We hope to come back again.

Loved this place! So much history and such a beautiful tranquil setting.
Only a few comments. Way, way too much fabric softener on the sheets. That is all that I smelled in the room. I couldn’t wait to get home and wash my pajamas because the smell was all over them as well. Kinda overwhelming but no big deal. There was a half eaten cake some pastries and a pie out when we arrived (none of it homemade) and was still out when we left a day later. Makes me wonder how long they sat out before we arrived. Just sayin’. On the other hand the breakfast was very good.
Overall a very good experience and I would definitely come back!

I have never stayed at a B& B before, so I wasn’t sure what to expect. I was thinking of an older couple and a creepy setting. Todd & Tyler blew my expectations out of the water! This was my first get away w/​my GF alone together and could not have come to a better place. Nothing felt forced. The service & breakfast were amazing! The remote/​laidback setting and alpaca farm made it really feel like home. Thank you both for the great time!

Todd could not have been more welcoming and helpful, and was made to be an innkeeper. Why trust our judgement? Well we are also like Todd. award winning innkeepers and thus we have high expectations and also sadly too much knowledge of inns that try and don’t succeed!
Whilst the décor was not what we would usually seek out, for hailing from the UK traditional historic style is something we actively avoid, this place had the the right level of history and practicality. Our sleep was good, the linen first class and the place quiet.
Todd one of the owners has found his calling and I can see why the inn has not only won many awards, but also is very involved in the the Kentucky B & B lodging association. What we were surprised by was that for the bourbon trail there actually seem to be very few quality small inns to choose from.
The grounds do deserve a special mention as they have been created over the last few years and resemble the best garden you could find in an English country setting. The whole area around Springfield reminded us of parts of rural western England, as it was green, luscious and unlike Vermont where we own our inn, the roads were a dream to drive on… didn’t see one pot hole all week!
Special praise has to be given to Todd & Tyler as the 3 rescue golden retrievers were sweet hearts and plainly were well loved. We also assume the alpacas have a charmed life, and you can easily buy many gifts at the inn derived from their coats.

This was a great location to do the bourbon trail. Tod was super helpful and very gracious. loved the cozy feel of our «home» for a couple days. We had the Lincoln room, what a delight, we stayed in just looking at old books! actually it was too hot to sit outside in the inviting courtyard. the week we went it was 105… yikes. AC works fine, beds are amazing (slept like a rock), and you can always have lemon water or sweets.

For our July birthdays, my boyfriend’s dad and his dad’s wife treated us to a night at Maple Hill Manor, and while the rooms generally need to be booked pretty far in advance (as of now, nearly every Saturday night is booked through the end of this year) we were lucky enough to notice a cancellation that allowed us to stay for a night in August.
Since we didn’t pick the place ourselves, I wasn’t quite sure what to expect. I haven’t stayed in many bed & breakfasts so I have this idea in my head of a matronly hostess, flowered wallpaper, doilies on every surface, and an alarm clock that plays «I’ve Got You Babe» every morning. I was definitely off the mark, although our room did have flowered wallpaper.
The manor itself is a beautiful building that dates to 1841. It was built over a three-​year period by slaves, which didn’t exactly help me sleep at night but it does tell you about the history. The ceilings are 13-​feet high, and the exterior brick walls are three layers deep. This ensures a tranquil getaway; we were there during a massive thunderstorm and couldn’t tell at all from inside.
The rooms are all furnished with antique furniture, which is really nice given the rich history of the place. During the Civil War, the manor acted as a Union Field Hospital (it’s not far from Perryville). We stayed in the Harriet Beecher Stowe room, which is thought to have been the operating room. The evidence? Blood stains on the ground, which is why it’s the only room with a painted floor. I suppose some people could find that creepy, but I found it really neat!
The grounds serve as an alpaca and llama farm, but these aren’t the only animals you’ll see there. They also have a horse, and two dogs. Additionally, a number of cats call the grounds home. The canines and felines are very friendly, so we spent a little quality time with them outside.
The rooms and grounds are very nice but the gracious and attentive hosts, Tyler and Todd, are the reasons I’d go back. They do everything themselves – from cooking to cleaning to managing the farm – all with a welcoming and professional attitude. And speaking of cooking, the breakfast far exceeded my expectations. They obviously put a lot of thought into each meal and execute it reasonably well. I am not a large person but I cleaned my plate, and not because the portions were small. The food was good. In addition to breakfast, they offer a dessert platter with tasty baked goods in the evening.
Overall, this was a really great experience. The price was totally reasonable (although I’m from California, so maybe this is the going rate for a bed and breakfast around these parts? In any case, it’s worth every penny). If you live in Louisville, this is a really quick trip to make for a night or two, and you can easily head into Bardstown for dinner and touristy stuff.
Also, this was the childhood home of football player Phil Simms, which means nothing to me but my boyfriend seems to think it’s important.