The Kentucky Distillery With Its Own Airbnb Might Be The Best Weekend Getaway Ever
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Kentucky’s distilleries are known around the world as the best of the best, with the Bourbon Trail a bucket-list experience for bourbon drinkers everywhere. While there are certainly many places to stay in and along Kentucky Bourbon Country, not many of these accommodations have the distinction of being a literal extension of one of these fine distilleries. That’s just one of the many things that makes the Shanklin House, an Airbnb owned and operated by renowned Kentucky distillery Castle & Key, so special.
Nestled on 113 acres of rolling hills in a charming castle, Kentucky’s Castle & Key Distillery is the Bluegrass State in a nutshell: a place of natural beauty, excellent bourbon, and rich history. It's a real, working distillery that's part of the Kentucky Distillers' Association and a new member of the Kentucky Bourbon Trail Craft Tour.
Just like a glass of the distilled spirit, the Bourbon Trail is meant to be slowly savored -- slowly, responsibly savored, so finding nearby accommodations is, pardon the pun, key.
Bourbon hospitality extends beyond the distillery when you stay at an Airbnb by Castle & Key. With three different properties from which to choose, guests are invited to immerse themselves in Bourbon Country at one of these well-appointed properties.
This stately home has been immaculately updated with an eye for history, with thoughtfully curated decor and antiques adding irresistible charm and ambiance.
You'll feel right at home in the kitchen, a beautifully refurbished space that features original exposed beams, beverage station, hand selected quartzite, stainless steel appliances, custom island, and all the kitchen necessities, including fresh coffee for guests.
The first floor also features a traditional dining area with seating for up to 10 guests. If you look closely, you'll notice the green wallpaper, a custom design from local artisan, Alex Mason and her company Feerick Mason.
With accommodations for up to eight guests, this Airbnb is the perfect rental for a large group looking to experience one of a world-class Kentucky distillery in style!
Shanklin House is an impossibly charming rental that’s about as peak Bluegrass as it gets. An Airbnb owned by an acclaimed distillery and located on a working horse farm in Kentucky? Now that’s our idea of the best weekend getaway ever.
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