This 1840 National Register farmhouse, overlooking woods, lake and a pool, is only 15 minutes from downtown Louisville. Tucker House Bed Breakfast Louisville, Kentucky. When in Louisville, stay in a historic bed and breakfast to relish the history, lifestyle and cuisine of antebellum Kentucky. Contact the Innkeepers. Formal Parlor/Antiques. Lake/Spring House and Swimming Pool. Reservation Request Form. Favorite Restaurants. Email this Web site to a Friend. Tucker House is set on five acres of striking beauty -- with woods, gardens and a spring-fed lake. You may take in the beautiful landscape from the comfort of the decks or brick patio, or you might choose to explore the area more completely by putting on hiking boots and old clothes and roaming the woods around the lake. Your sights will include the original stone spring house, a dry-laid masonry wall and the quarry that supplied the stone for the foundation of Tucker House and its outbuildings over 162 years ago. Nature, history and tranquility seem to co-exist in this place. This is a perfect setting for a bed and breakfast inn. As you follow the winding cherry banister to the second floor, the four guest chambers await, each with its own private bath. While each room has been meticulously appointed with antiques of the era, three have been furnished with reproduction queen-sized beds for your sleeping comfort. The fourth bedroom has an authentic 1820's rope bed with full-sized bedding. The second floor also includes a common room where you may sample refreshments from the refrigerator at any time during your stay. In the morning, you'll awaken to the aroma of freshly brewed coffee served there. Step through the French doors of the common room onto the second floor deck that overlooks the wooded grounds for quiet mornings and pleasant evenings. During warm months, a large heated in-ground pool is available for your cooling off pleasure. A fitness room with a treadmill, recumbent bicycle and a full weight machine is available for our guests twenty-four hours a day. Our History Page Your full country-gourmet breakfast may be served in the lovely formal dining room. set with antique china. Or you may dine on Kentucky Bybee pottery in the sunlit gathering room. both of which overlook the gardens and woods. The menu may include such items as Kentucky country ham, peppered bacon, stuffed French toast, waffles, cheese grits, fresh fruit, homemade breads and biscuits, omelets, frittatas, stratas or Tucker House eggs. Each chamber has a private bath with shower and tub, thick terry cloth robes, thirsty oversized towels, hair dryers and lighted make-up mirrors. If you forget any necessities, or if you need anything that you don't see, just ask. We'll see to it that it's made available to you. Falls of the Ohio State Park. Frazier Historical Arms Museum. Keeneland Race Track. Kentucky Center for the Arts. Kentucky Derby Museum. Louisville Bats Baseball. Louisville Slugger Museum. My Old Kentucky Home. Ryder Cup 2008 Ryder Cup is coming to Louisville in September, 2008. Tucker House is the closest accommodation to the course. Tucker House Bed Breakfast is a member of the following associations:    Bed Breakfast Association of Kentucky    Louisville Bed Breakfast Association    Professional Association of Innkeepers International. Click-on these pages for more information: back to top of this page. Tucker House Bed Breakfast 2406 Tucker Station Road Louisville, Kentucky   40299 (502) 297-8007 (888) 297-8007 Fax: (502) 266-7561. Devona Steve Porter, Innkeepers. You were visitor number to www.tuckerhouse1840.com since August 25, 2000. Web site design, maintenance, hosting and promotion by. Bed Breakfast Inns ONLINE

Ryder Cup 2008 (9/15/2008 thru 9/21/2008) Ryder Cup is coming to Louisville in September, 2008, and 1840 Tucker House is ready for a group of special guests. Tucker House is located about seven miles and only ten minutes away from Valhalla Golf Club, the site of the 2008 Ryder Cup. We are probably the closest public accomodations to Valhalla. And we can get you there and back by the back roads that others will never find. All transportation to the course will be provided. All of our usual amenities will be in place, of course, and, in addition, we will provide the following: 1) transportation to and from the airport if needed, 2) transportation to and from Valhalla each day, 3)a welcoming Kentucky dinner featuring local recipes and favorite foods of the area, 4) complimentary snacks and beverages including fresh baked goods, tea, coffee, beer, wine and soft drinks, and 5) a Kentucky gift basket filled with local delicacies and memories. The Ryder Cup is a huge event and a once-in-a-lifetime experience for the true golf fan. So why not spend it in a location that will truly give you the feel of old Kentucky? You and your party will have the exclusive use of this beautiful National Register Landmark for the entire week. Louisville, Kentucky is a great place to spend a week even without the golf. The practice rounds are on September 16-18 and the Cup begins on Thursday, September 19 and ends on Sunday, September 21, 2008. We expect our guests to stay from Monday night through Sunday night. The total cost for the whole house (four bedrooms) is $27,600.00 for seven nights ($6,900.00 per room). All room and sales taxes are included (15.01%). A 25% deposit is due at time of reservation, another 25% on December 1, 2007 and the final 50% on August 1, 2008. All deposits are non-refundable unless we are able to rebook the rooms. Extra nights before or after the seven days may be booked at $250.00 plus tax per room night. Come enjoy the golf and Kentucky. We can't wait.

A honeymooning couple, after their wedding night in the Courting Chamber, wrote: We can't say enough about your hospitality and kindness on our wedding night. We have stayed in many bed and breakfasts and none compare to your beautiful home. Bless you both!. More honeymooners, staying in the Presidents' Chamber: We just want to let you know how much we enjoyed our wedding night stay at Tucker House. You have done a beautiful job with the place. Thanks for a wonderful evening and a delicious breakfast!. From a couple who had their wedding on the lawn: We could not have picked a better place for our wedding! A Canadian guest wrote: Une maison magnifique, un se'jour inoubliable! A magnificent house, charming hosts and my sister's wedding -- everything to make our stay here unforgettable. We have no doubts about your lasting success.. A guest in the Courting Chamber wrote: Beautiful home and our room was more than we expected. The grounds were great for a quiet and serene getaway. The food was incredible as well!. A guest who stayed in the Traveler's Room wrote: Had a wonderful time. I'm sure your new business venture will soon be booked months in advance!

The Presidents' Chamber. The Courting Chamber. Click on the 'thumbnail' pictures above for a description and larger view of guest rooms. Additional Inn-formation. Tucker House is available for weddings, receptions, retreats, corporate seminars meetings and other private gatherings. What we call bedrooms today were commonly referred to as chambers during the early days of our country. While each chamber is distinctive, all feature a full or queen-sized bed with Supple-Pedic® (. ) foam mattresses with luxury linens, a television with VCR, alarm clocks, writing desks, antique furnishings and gorgeous reproduction lighting. Rates from $105-$125 include a full Kentucky breakfast. (Rates may change for special events.). Special business traveler rate for singles is $89, Sun.- Thurs. Room charges will not be incurred if cancellation occurs seven days prior to reservation day or if we are able to rebook the room. Reservations and payment may be made by American Express, MasterCard, Visa, cash or personal check. Smoking is not permitted inside for safety and comfort purposes. Our first and second floor decks are available for smokers. Check-in is after 3:00 p.m.; check-out is 12:00 noon. Children are welcome with advance notice. Pets may be boarded nearby. Copier, FAX machine, scanner and printer are available.

The Courting Chamber. The charming Courting Chamber boasts a view of the meadow and the pool. During winter, you can look through the branches of the trees and get a glimpse of the lake. A decorative fireplace adds to the ambience, and antique portraits decorating the walls follow the courtship theme by depicting couples in love. The authentic, full-sized 1820's rope bed has a modern foam mattress by Supple-Pedic. The accompanying bath is magnificent, complete with a superb, oval-shaped whirlpool bath for two, a separate tiled shower and a large, dry sink vanity -- all equipped with pewter-look fixtures and the conveniences you would expect in a lavish bathroom. The brick wall, reminiscent of this room's origin as a sleeping porch, lends to the feel of times past. What a romantic setting for a honeymoon or anniversary celebration!

The Presidents' Chamber. This bedchamber is probably the room used by Mr. and Mrs. Tucker as their personal sleeping room, as evidenced by the presence of two closets. Beautifully appointed with a walnut, four-poster queen-sized bed, wonderful antiques (some of which are family pieces) and a decorative fireplace, this room offers views of both the front and rear of the property, as well as the garden. A special feature of this room is the collection of portraits of many of our country's early presidents, including Presidents Abraham Lincoln and Zachary Taylor, both from Kentucky. The adjoining bathroom features a large whirlpool tub with shower and a washstand adapted for modern use. Click here to view other accommodations.

Some of our Favorite Local Restaurants. For reviews and details, go to one of these sites: LouisvilleHotBytes.com. Louisvillescene.com/dining. ********************************************. Lynn's Paradise Cafe. Mayan Gypsy Nik's Restaurant. Saffron's Persian Cuisine Shalimar Indian Restaurant. Z's Oyster Bar Steakhouse

 Luggage storage
 Conference and meeting room
 Credit cards accepted
 Facsimile services
 Hairdryer
 Smoke-free guest rooms
 Parking lot
 Private park, garden, courtyard
 Quiet surroundings
 Private/Ensuite bathroom
 Swimming pool
 Tea and coffee making facilities
 Phone at reception
 Patio, summer terrace
 Common room with a TV set