Monticello, Kentucky, is a small rural town less than 15 miles from the Daniel Boone National Forest, Lake Cumberland, Cumberland Falls and the Natural Arch. Guests at hotels in Monticello, Kentucky, or lodging in bed and breakfast establishments dine at nearby restaurants like Ameca and Piggy Sue's and visit the local watering hole at The River restaurant and lounge bar.
The Holiday Inn Express is located off State Highway 3106, less than 3 miles from the Wayne County Airport and 90 miles from Little Rock International Airport (LIT). Each guest room (including four wheelchair-accessible rooms) has Internet access, cable TV, twin two-line telephones (free local phone calls) with data ports, work desk with lamp, ironing and coffeemaking appliances. Suites also have microwave ovens, mini-refrigerators and a sofa bed. Non-smoking rooms are available.
Hotel amenities include an indoor pool, laundry facilities, business services like fax machines, and an exercise center (open daily from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m.) and a conference room with seating for up to 15 people. Guests receive a complimentary continental breakfast featuring juices, fruits, cereals, eggs, breads and pastries.
Holiday Inn Express-Monticello
2030 E Highway 90 Bypass
Monticello, KY 42633-2109
606-340-8687
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Fairchild's Bed and Breakfast, built in 106, located in the historic Fairchild House, a few minutes from Lake Cumberland, the Mill Springs water wheel and close to many American Civil War sites. All three guest rooms are named for the granddaughters of the original owner, W. F. Fairchild, and are decorated with period furnishings. All rooms have private, modern bathrooms, cable TV, complimentary tea and coffee around the clock, bottled water and snacks, mini-fridges and fireplaces.
Guests chose from rooms with queen or king-sized beds. A wrap-around porch, library, complimentary breakfast and WiFi Internet access completes the list of amenities. Guests may smoke outside on the porch.
Fairchild's Bed and Breakfast
295 South Main St.
Monticello, KY 42633
606-348-5555
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The Raven is a Christian-run bed and breakfast establishment set in the woods around Lake Cumberland, a few minutes' walk from the marina. Local activities include fishing, water sports, hiking, swimming and boating. The Raven offers private accommodation with a full breakfast, as well as a guided, two-day and two-night marriage retreat lead by manager Ranny Grady, who is a licensed family and marriage therapist.
Guests choose from three suites, two of which come equipped with a small kitchen that features a microwave oven, stove and refrigerator; queen-sized bed, Jacuzzi, covered and screened porch and a picnic area with a barbecue grill, table and comfortable chairs. The Raven is open all year and regularly hosts retreats for up to 10 guests. Pets are welcomed with prior arrangement with the owner.
A Raven's Nest Bed and Breakfast
364 Eagle Creek Drive
Monticello, KY 42633
606-343-0018
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