Charming Bourbon Country Retreat on Beautiful Farm

Farm stay in Shelbyville, Kentucky

  1. 7 guests
  2. 3 bedrooms
  3. 4 beds
  4. 2 baths
Hosted by Gwendolyn
  1. Superhost
  2. 6 years hosting

Listing highlights

Self check-in

Check yourself in with the keypad.

Garden view

Soak up the view during your stay.

Dedicated workspace

A room with wifi that’s well-suited for working.
The Horse & Hound is a unique and charming home located on Chickapoo Farm. This 100+ year old farmhouse is the perfect place to come relax, unwind, and get away from the hustle and bustle of city life. The elegant and captivating features in this historical home, along with the beautiful landscape are sure to make your stay a memorable experience. Fall back to a simpler time and feel the stress melt away at Chickapoo Farm in Shelbyville, KY.

The space
The Horse & Hound sits back down a long gravel driveway. It is one of two houses on the property which are relatively close, but private. Between both houses, we can accommodate up to 12 people. We also have a cabin available for rent which is 2 miles down the same road which can accommodate up to 6 guests.

The whole property has so much character. The details are what make it extra special. If you like nature as well as vintage style furnishings then this place is for you. The views are breathtaking!

Several distilleries and wineries are located nearby. For more information, please refer to our guidebook.

Guest access
The Horse & Hound sits back down a long gravel driveway. It is one of two houses on the property which are relatively close, but private. Between both houses, we can accommodate up to 12 people. We also have a cabin available for rent which is 2 miles down the same road which can accommodate up to 6 guests.

There is a stocked pond as well has a walking/hiking trail for our guests to enjoy. There is also a small pond up by the flower gardens with some beautiful koi fish.

We are a commercial flower farm with seasonal u-pick opportunities. We also offer various crafting and yoga classes during the growing season (May-October) outside near the gardens. You can find out more by visiting our Chickapoo Farm website. If you are interested in picking a bouquet of flowers, contact us before or during your stay. Please do not pick any flowers before reaching out.

We offer USDA inspected Black Angus beef for sale. If you are interested in purchasing any cuts before or during your stay, we would be happy to provide pricing upon request.

There are SO MANY distilleries and wineries within an hour's drive. Here are just a few...
• 15 min from Jeptha Creed Distillery
• 15 min from Talon Winery
• 35 min from Bulleit Distilling Co.
• 50 min from Woodford Reserve Distillery
• 50 min from Lovers Leap Vineyards & Winery
• 50 min from Castle & Key Distillery
• 50 min from Prodigy Vineyards & Winery

Some other attractions that are close by:
• 20 minutes from Taylorsville Lake/Taylorsville Lake State Park
• 25 minutes from Shelby County Fairgrounds
• 25 minutes from The Outlet Shoppes of the Bluegrass
• 25 minutes from Science Hill Inn
• 25 minutes from The Paddock Coffee, Eats & Gatherings
• 25 minutes from The Barrel Room

Other things to note
Since this is an old farmhouse, it has some quirks. For example, the kitchen light switch is located on a wall in the corner underneath the sign that says " inconvenient kitchen light switch". Another important thing to note is that in order to access either the bathroom on the main level or the upstairs, you must walk through a bedroom.

Where you’ll sleep

What this place offers

Garden view
Kitchen
Wifi
Dedicated workspace
Free parking on premises

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Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars for value

Where you’ll be

Shelbyville, Kentucky, United States
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Neighborhood highlights

Rural Farm Stay

Meet your host

Superhost
138 reviews
4.95 out of 5 average rating
6 years of hosting
My work: Chickapoo Farm
Lives in Shelbyville, Kentucky
Hello! Thanks for taking an interest in our rural homes for rent. My husband, three children and myself live on a farm very close to the properties that we host where we have horses, cattle, chickens and a few hogs. We are nature lovers and prefer to be outside whenever possible. Hiking, camping, fishing, horseback riding, and canoeing/kayaking are some of our favorite things to do. We feel blessed to live in such a beautiful area and look forward to sharing it with you!

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Things to know

Cancellation policy
House rules
Check-in after 4:00 PM
Checkout before 11:00 AM
7 guests maximum
Safety & property
Nearby lake, river, other body of water
Heights without rails or protection
Carbon monoxide alarm