Best place to stay on the Bourbon Trail FEATURED on HGTV! Swanky! Stunning! Spectacular! You'll be in a top-floor loft overlooking downtown Shelbyville and perfectly situated in the heart of the Bourbon Trail! Incredible place to stay for Derby, Keeneland, PGA or local weddings and events---if you can pry yourself away from here!
We specialize in making your stay an over-the-top experience and are happy to arrange chauffeured transportation, private chef accommodations, and dinner reservations.
The space
Bond Loft
Close to all the eastern distilleries and centrally located to every distillery on the Trail.
Perfect place to stay on the Trail for large group
FEATURED on HGTV!
This swanky loft has so many WOW factors your eyes will be dancing! Enter the setting through the vintage revolving door or conveniently on the elevator and arrive on the scene of this character-packed accommodation. The owners have transformed this late 1800s space from what was once a clothing factory into what looks like a scene from a James Bond movie. You’ll enjoy features from its former glory such as original trusses, exposed brick and hardwood floors. And the updated details will blow your mind.
Kitchen:
•Stunning state of the art kitchen that features quartz countertops and backlit white onyx
•Commercial grade stove that doubles as an art piece and will make any cooking you do a culinary experience
•Plentiful sleek custom black and gold cabinets
•Two refrigerators to stock food and beverages
•Linear Fireplace situated in custom lit tiled accent wall
Dining Area:
•Custom dining table made from wood from Jim Beam Distillery that’s been electrocuted (yes, you read that right) to feature a one-of-a-kind design!
•Seating for ten guests in trendy velvet chairs
Living Area:
•Custom built round gold leather couch surrounding a suspended fireplace and provides the perfect setting for conversation and cocktails
•Custom designed and built poker table that seats nine.
•Oversized plush couch in front of retractable projector for watching movies, games or your favorite show
•Working Vintage Skee ball machine---UNFORTUNATELY, the skee ball machine was broken. Because it is vintage, we have had trouble fixing it. Working diligently to repair it.
Common Area:
•The loft offers three additional living areas that can be converted into sleeping areas. These each include a Queen-sized Murphy Bed and are partitioned off by glass accordion doors, glass garage doors and custom velvet privacy curtains and are virtually soundproof.
Private King Suite: Enjoy our King Suite with its more masculine charm. It boasts
•Luxurious king-size platform bed with sleek yet super comfortable bedding,
•Smart TV
•Linear fireplace.
•Tremendous skylight
•Spa-like bathroom with double sinks, double rain showerhead and magnificant tub and private water closet.
Private Queen Suite: This room is full of whimsical touches that make it a guest favorite.
•Gold Canopy Bed
•A catamaran-like net that spans the entirety of the room reachable by a library ladder. Guests love to lay and stargaze through the expansive skylight just above it.
•Smart TV
•Lavish bathroom with double vanity, rain and wall mount showerhead, shower bench and private water closet.
Guest Bathroom:
•Vintage trough sink
•Spectacular tile design
•Shower with two rain showerheads and plays off the curvature of the revolving door.
Additional Features:
Ability to pipe music through the entire loft or individual rooms through Russound App.
Additional Notes:
This loft is connected to our wedding venue, The Gatsby. If the event space is rented, you will hear some sounds of the adjoining festivities. However, event music must be off by 10pm and event guests are gone by 11pm.
Guests can bring their own poker supplies or, with ample notice, we can rent cards and chips for you for a $100 fee.
** The Bottled in Bond Loft is not set up for children. If you’re traveling with an infant please let us know. Generally speaking, children under 12 are not permitted. However we do have two additional property listings right next door, Le Coop and Urban Loft Downtown that are better suited for young children.
PRIVATE CHAUFFEURED TRANSPORTATION:
Let us navigate your perfect day and accommodate your transportation needs during your stay with us! Our experienced drivers have knowledge of the quickest and most beautiful ways to your distillery destinations plus the inside scoop on some local eateries. We’ll take the wheel while you enjoy the company of friends and family, and you'll arrive in style!
We are offering a promotion that includes transportation with you reservation. This is for a seven hour day (pick up to drop off).
WE MUST HAVE A COMMITTED CONFIRMATION WITHIN 7 DAYS OF RESERVATION TO ACCOMMODATE THIS SPECIAL PROMOTION. WE CANNOT HONOR THIS WITH LATE OR LAST MINUTE REQUESTS.
Guest access
The entire loft is yours for your enjoyment!
Other things to note
The Bottled in Bond Loft is connected to our event space, The Gatsby. If there is an event occurring during your stay, you may hear the sounds of festivities. However, guests are asked to discontinue their music by 10pm and to be out of the building by 11pm.
