Issue Date: Spring/Summer 2007, Posted On: 3/15/2007 (Not So) Old Kentucky Home Scottwood Bed Breakfast, Midway, Ky. Betsa Marsh. With dramatic pines sheltering its wings and the South Elkhorn Creek bubbling behind, it looks as if this venerable Kentucky farmhouse has been tucked into its cove off Leestown Road since the commonwealth began. Yet the house and setting have coalesced only since 1971, when the 18th-century structure was moved from Ironworks Pike in Scott County and resettled outside Midway in Woodford County. So it was natural that the home's new name would become an amalgam of the two: Scottwood. Couples, too, like to spend time beneath this stately roof, first put on by abolitionist Simeon True in 1795. Some choose the elegant Williamsburg room - Kentucky was once, after all, Virginia's largest county near the home's keeping room, full of presidential memorabilia. Other couples book the entire upstairs Shaker Suite, with antique quilts, rockers and a personal sitting room. It's homage to the Shaker heritage of the region, highlighted at Harrodsburg's Shaker Village at Pleasant Hill. For maximum privacy, check in to the Carriage House, a separate retreat with a four-poster bed, working fireplace, kitchenette and private deck. Innkeepers Annette and Tim Grahl will even deliver your breakfast cherry-stuffed French toast, anyone? to the vine-draped bungalow. Since Scottwood is surrounded by multimillion-dollar thoroughbred farms, the Carriage House is given over to the Bluegrass obsession with horses. Magazine racks and bathroom towel racks are welded out of horseshoes, and a plaque on the mantel says it all: It's a horses (sic) world, ADJUST.. Beyond the horse farms, travelers enjoy the antique shops, such as Irish Acres Gallery of Antiques in Nonesuch. Woodford Reserve distillery lures visitors with tours and testing. Adventurous BBers can canoe between Scottwood and Equus Run Winery, to picnic and enjoy one of the summertime Concerts in the Vineyard. Just be sure to have a designated paddler for the voyage home. Free Wi-Fi Internet Connection Bring your work with you. You can plug up to our high speed internet connection at no charge. Keeneland Magazine is on the newsstands with the 5 page article on Scottwood Bed and Breakfast.. http://www.keenelandmagazine.com/ordering_info.html. Thanks for visiting our web site. Please continue to check back for holiday specials, seasonal rates happenings and especially news about Ginny.

Carriage House ( Click Images To Enlarge View ). Located behind the main house, the accommodations include a queen canopy bed, love seat, loft with a single bed, efficiency kitchen with refrigerator microwave. It also includes a TV/VCR with satellite capability and a private bath with walk-in shower. The unit has a working fireplace and private deck which overlooks the beautifully landscaped grounds and the South Elkhorn Creek below. We happily serve breakfast to you privately or you may join other guests at the main house. This is a very private, romantic unit. Back To Guest Rooms Rates Page

Southern Hospitality From Our Old Kentucky Home. Historic Scottwood Bed Breakfast Hwy 421, Leestown Rd. Midway, KY 40347 Reservations Only: 877.477.0778 859.846.5037. Built as early as 1795, the house once stood on Ironworks Pike in Scott County. The house was moved in April 1971, to its present location near Midway, in Woodford County. The original wings were rebuilt with an addition to the rear making it a beautiful 9-room country estate. Thus, the new name of Scottwood, reflects both the old and the new locations. Originally, the brick Federal was a modest tenant house on a farm and modernization through the years was minimal. The beautiful ash floors, the woodwork, the doors and hardware and many built-in cabinets have survived. The setting of the bed-and-breakfast, near the town of Midway, is perfect for guests looking for a bit of yesterday. Midway was founded in 1832 and is Kentuckys first railroad town. A still-active train tracks is both a centerpiece and a divider of the tiny town's main shopping district. The town's fall festival, held the 3rd weekend in September, is an annual event for many tourists. These days, Midway is a quaint college town - the home of the state's only female college. It is town full of antiques shops, restaurants, beautiful historic homes and some very unique surprises. Be sure to stop for lunch at one of the lovely restaurants. ( We'll be happy to give you recommendations. )

Tim Annette Grahl Your Hosts. At Scottwood, you will be welcomed to our 1795 Kentucky home turned into a top bed and breakfast. You will enjoy the history of the house, strolling through the gardens and the scrumptious breakfasts. We believe we have found a little bit of heaven on earth here in Woodford County. Let us share our joy with you. Whether youre on a weekend getaway for two, a fun filled family vacation, or traveling for business, youll find Scottwood the place you love coming home to. Scottwood remains unhurried and unspoiled. It is romantic and serene. Its a special place that will draw you back again and again. Youll also be greeted by the family cocker spaniel, Ginny. Family Photos ( Click Image to Enlarge )

Common Rooms ( Click Images To Enlarge View ). The center of the 1795 Federal style home is the warm and inviting dining room. This is one of the favorite spaces for guests to relax, read or watch television. Guests help themselves to freshly brewed gourmet coffee at the beverage bar. Visitors are encouraged to wander throughout the home, making themselves at home. A piano in the main sitting room is available should a visitor desire to entertain himself or other guests. This original fireplace was re-tiled by a former owner and graces the dining room. Roosters (gifts from guests) have taken over the mantel as well as other areas of the room.

Reservation / Cancellation Policy. Guest Rooms ( Click Image For More Info ). Regular Rates (Plus Tax). Seasonal Rates April/May Sept/Oct (Plus Tax). $195/night $250 for Rolex, Keeneland and Derby. Weekend $150/night per/dbl. Weekday $125/night per/dbl. Extra Person: $30/night. Extra Person: $50/night. For the comfort and safety of our guests, all rooms have occupancy limits you must inquire before bringing infants, children or extra guests. Holiday rates may be higher. Multiple day reservations may be required during certain times of the year. Homemade full breakfast included. Current room taxes (10.0%) added to all rates. Reservations Only: 1.877.477.0778. As we are generally booked in advance, it is advisable to make your reservations as early as possible. 1-3 nights stay require a 1 night deposit. 4 or more nights stay require a 50% deposit. Reservations will be held for one week pending receipt of deposit. Payment my be paid by personal check or credit card. * Cancellations require a 7 day notice prior to date of arrival for a refund. Cancellations received less than 7 days prior to your arrival date will not be refunded unless we cab re-rent your room. * All cancelled reservations during the months of April, May October are subject to a cancellation fee. Arrival Check In - Check-in time is 3:00 p.m. If you are not able to arrive by 9:00 p.m., please call for special instructions. Check-out time is 11:00 a.m. Two Night Minimum - On weekends and holidays there is a two-night minimum stay and on some holidays there is a three-night minimum. We make exceptions, however, depending on availability. Smoking - Guests may smoke only on outdoor porches and verandahs. Children - Are welcome with prior notice. Pets - We do accept pets. Ask about our Pet Policy. Cancellations - For a single room, notification of cancellation must be received at least 10 days before the scheduled arrival. For multiple-room reservations, a one month notification of cancellation is required. Deposit Policy -- A deposit equal to one night's stay is required; it is applied to the last day of the intended stay. If a guest arrives after the specified date or departs before the final day of the reservation, the deposit will be forfeited. Deposits are also forfeited when notification of cancellation is not timely (see above). Gift certificates are available. Cash, Travelers Check, Personal Check, or Master Card/Visa

Things To See Places To Be. Guest Comments Photos. Contact The Innkeepers. Bed Breakfast Association of Kentucky. ( Professional Association of Innkeepers International ). Woodford County Chamber of Commerce. Historic Scottwood is registered with the BGT (. ) for the preservation of historic buildings. Web Site Designed Maintained By: www.netgainservices.com. 859.273.9537 Toll Free: 1.800.958.6372 Email: Southern Hospitality. Welcome to Kentucky and our circa 1795 home! The picturesque scenery is some of the most beautiful in the area. You'll love the views of neighboring horse farms or the dazzling sunsets as you linger by the South Elkhorn Creek which runs through the 5 1/2 acres of property. Historic Scottwood Bed Breakfast Hwy 421, Leestown Rd. Midway, KY 40347 859.846.5037 Fax: 859.846.4887 Reservations Only: 877.477.0778 innkeepers@speedbeam.com. Historic Scottwood has been featured in: Kentucky Monthly, Feb. 2000. Colonial Homes, Feb. 1996. Travel Leisure Magazine - Inn of the Month, 1998. The Courier Journal, May 1996. Frommer's Travel Guide - Top 100 BB Homes. Louisville Tonight Live (WHASTV), May 1999. Only Ten Minutes From Downtown Lexington!

Shaker Suite ( Click Images To Enlarge View ). A canopy bed is covered with an antique quilt from Pennsylvania. A sitting room that is shared by guests includes a cozy feather bed under the eaves. A light behind the bed hangings makes it a perfect spot for reading. floor is yours when you rent this suite which includes a private bath with tub/shower, private sitting room and an adjoining bedroom with two twin beds. This is a perfect accommodation for a family or friends traveling together.