Cottage in Shelbyville
5 guests · 2 bedrooms · 2 baths
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About this cottage rental
Meet The Blue Belle: a beautifully restored 1880s cottage on the Bourbon Trail, nestled on a peaceful block in the heart of Shelbyville. Start your day with a coffee on the back deck, make smores by the fire pit, cook dinner in the fully stocked kitchen, & cozy up in the living room for movie night after a long day of exploring & bourbon! A short drive to Louisville, Lexington, & Frankfort. Comfortably sleeps 4 adults & 1 child. Perfect for small families & couples
The home is a single level, 2 bedroom, 2.5 bathroom historical cottage which is a perfect spot for small families, couples, and friends! Whether you're planning a full day of Kentucky exploring and bourbon tasting or unwinding in the home, the quiet, historical street provides the perfect escape for your getaway. The home is minutes away from distilleries, grocery stores, restaurants, parks, and the shops of downtown Shelbyville. There is plentiful other distilleries and activities within a 30 minute drive of The Blue Belle.
The open living room features extra comfortable seating and a Smart TV. Guests will immediately notice the gorgeous window that is the focal point of the living room. There are only 4 of these breathtaking windows in the area and the rare glass pattern was sourced circa 1890-1905 from Chances Bros. in Birmingham, England.
The dining area seats up to 6 people and is located in the fully equipped kitchen that features custom countertops and a 200 year old antique light fixture. The kitchen has brand new stainless steel appliances, a keurig/drip coffee maker with all your coffee needs, a bean grinder, silverware, plates, cups, bowls, knife set, can opener, measuring cups, mixing bowls, strainer, blender, baking sheets, and ice maker.
There are two charming bedrooms which feature en suite bathrooms. The first is a king bedroom with a smart tv and cozy seating area. The second is a queen bedroom with a seating area and a bathtub. Laundry is located in the half bathroom next to the kitchen.
The Blue Belle is the perfect spot as a base for your Kentucky getaway and is central to all the amazing attractions in the area!
8 mins to Bulliet Whiskey
10 mins to Talon Winery
11 mins to Jeptha Creed Distillery
30 mins to Buffalo Trace
30 mins to Louisville
30 mins to Lawrenceburg
30 mins to Lover's Leap Winery
30 mins to Castle & Key Distillery
30 mins to Rising Sons Home Farm Winery
27 mins to Kentucky River Tours
35 mins to Four Roses
35 mins to Churchill Downs
35 mins to Angels Envy Distillery
35 mins to Louisville Airport
50 mins to Jim Beam
50 mins to Bardstown
The home is professionally cleaned and sanitized between every guest stay to the highest standards.
Guest access
A unique code will be provided the day before check in.
Other things to note
Guests will enter The Blue Belle through the back door. Please note the front door has a historical self-locking mechanism.
The home is a single level, 2 bedroom, 2.5 bathroom historical cottage which is a perfect spot for small families, couples, and friends! Whether you're planning a full day of Kentucky exploring and bourbon tasting or unwinding in the home, the quiet, historical street provides the perfect escape for your getaway. The home is minutes away from distilleries, grocery stores, restaurants, parks, and the shops of downtown Shelbyville. There is plentiful other distilleries and activities within a 30 minute drive of The Blue Belle.
The open living room features extra comfortable seating and a Smart TV. Guests will immediately notice the gorgeous window that is the focal point of the living room. There are only 4 of these breathtaking windows in the area and the rare glass pattern was sourced circa 1890-1905 from Chances Bros. in Birmingham, England.
The dining area seats up to 6 people and is located in the fully equipped kitchen that features custom countertops and a 200 year old antique light fixture. The kitchen has brand new stainless steel appliances, a keurig/drip coffee maker with all your coffee needs, a bean grinder, silverware, plates, cups, bowls, knife set, can opener, measuring cups, mixing bowls, strainer, blender, baking sheets, and ice maker.
There are two charming bedrooms which feature en suite bathrooms. The first is a king bedroom with a smart tv and cozy seating area. The second is a queen bedroom with a seating area and a bathtub. Laundry is located in the half bathroom next to the kitchen.
The Blue Belle is the perfect spot as a base for your Kentucky getaway and is central to all the amazing attractions in the area!
8 mins to Bulliet Whiskey
10 mins to Talon Winery
11 mins to Jeptha Creed Distillery
30 mins to Buffalo Trace
30 mins to Louisville
30 mins to Lawrenceburg
30 mins to Lover's Leap Winery
30 mins to Castle & Key Distillery
30 mins to Rising Sons Home Farm Winery
27 mins to Kentucky River Tours
35 mins to Four Roses
35 mins to Churchill Downs
35 mins to Angels Envy Distillery
35 mins to Louisville Airport
50 mins to Jim Beam
50 mins to Bardstown
The home is professionally cleaned and sanitized between every guest stay to the highest standards.
Guest access
A unique code will be provided the day before check in.
Other things to note
Guests will enter The Blue Belle through the back door. Please note the front door has a historical self-locking mechanism.
Amenities at KY Bourbon Trail Home, King Bed, FirePit, Near Louisville
Non-smoking
No pets allowed
Family friendly
Map of Shelbyville
Ratings and reviews
10 / 10Outstanding·Jul 2025
This was an excellent option as a base to organize some outings to distilleries. We focused on distilleries in Frankfort and Louisville, so Shke yvulle was a great in between stop. The only snafu of the trip was the door code didn't work on arrival, but the owner responded quickly to text to get us in. The house is charming and clean and very quiet outside of the random trains. But if you make use of the ear plugs thoughtfully sprinkled through the bedrooms, the trains aren't much of a problem. We really enjoyed the stay.
10 / 10Outstanding·Oct 2024
Came for a long weekend to do the bourbon trail with friends and stayed at The Blue Belle. House works great for 2 couples, had plenty of room plus having a 3rd bathroom was very nice. Overall very clean and well stocked except for forks but we weren’t home much so it didn’t matter. We were able to walk to nearby restaurants easily. Parking is on the street and the neighborhood is a little odd with a mix of industrial and other cute old houses. Felt safe, but was odd arriving at night and seeing a large industrial area at the end of the street.Didn’t expect that from all the pictures. The house is very close to the railroad tracks but it didn’t bother us at all.I think 1 train an hour came through and while we heard many of them, it didn’t keep us up. The owners have provided ear plugs and noise machines in the bedrooms but neither us nor our friends needed them.The owner is extremely good with communication and checked in during our trip to make sure everything was good. Very easy check in and check out process. Can’t wait to come back again!
10 / 10Outstanding·Sep 2024
The perfect location for a quick stop on the bourbon trail. Ten minutes from Bulleit, down the road from Jeptha Creed, and a short hop over to Buffalo Trace and downtown Louisville!
10 / 10Outstanding·May 2024
Enjoyed the house and it’s old wood floors .
Very clean and proper house .
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9.8Outstanding
(8 Ratings)
"This was an excellent option as a base to organize some outings to distilleries. We focused on distilleries in Frankfort and Louisville, so Shke yvulle was a great in between stop. The only snafu of t..."
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