Wanderlust World Wanderlust World In rural Kentucky, the sleepy little town of Loretto has been the home of the Maker's Mark Kentucky Bourbon Distillery. With a population of 654 as of July 2008, Loretto is by no means a large, bustling city. With a quiet, relaxed atmosphere, Loretto is a good place for an escape from hectic city living. Local attractions include a tour of the Maker's Mark Distillery, the Oscar Getz Museum of Whiskey History, the Blue Grass Parkway, which connects 10 distilleries, and the home of T. Jeremiah Beam, a part of the Jim Beam American Outpost. Lodging directly in Loretto is limited, but several hotels operate within a 20-mile radius of the town.
Loretto's only in-town hotel, this quaint bed and breakfast was built in 1863 and features four unique rooms and a complimentary breakfast. The Hill House offers courteous service in a charming, old American setting. The Hill House also offers cable television, turn-down service, wireless Internet access, laundry services and use of complimentary bathrobes. The Hill House is conveniently located nearby areas for fishing, golfing, hiking and biking and horse riding.
The Hill House Bed and Breakfast
110 Holy Cross Road
Loretto, KY 40037
(866) 539-0036
thehillhouseky.com
The Hampton Inn in Lebanon is about eight miles away from Loretto and features 58 guest bedrooms, an indoor pool and fitness center. With guest laundry, a complimentary hot breakfast, bar and high-speed Internet access, the Hampton Inn in Lebanon, Kentucky is a good choice for those visiting Loretto who want contemporary hotel service.
Hampton Inn Lebanon, KY
1125 Loretto Road
Lebanon, KY 40033
(270) 699-4000
hamptoninn.com/en/hp/hotels/index.jhtml?ctyhocn=LBNKYHX
The Springfield Inn, located 10.46 miles from Loretto, is within a 15 mile radius of several historical landmarks and other popular amenities, including an 18-Hole PGA golf course. The Springfield Inn offers an outdoor pool and cable TV.
Springfield Inn
324 Lincoln Drive
Springfield, KY 40069
(859) 336-7550
The Quality Inn Bardstown is a full service hotel, minutes away from historic downtown Bardstown and 11.32 miles from Loretto. All rooms come with wireless high speed internet, iron, and cable or satellite TV. The hotel features an outdoor pool during temperate seasons.
Quality Inn Bardstown
1875 New Haven Road
Bardstown, KY 40004
(502) 348-9253
qualityinnofbardstown.com
Located 12.76 miles from Loretto, the Best Western General Nelson is within a mile of the St. Joseph Proto-Cathedral, the Oscar Getz Museum of Whiskey History and the Bardstown Historical Musuem. Rooms feature cable and satellite television with HBO and wireless high-speed Internet. Kitchenette rooms are available, and the Best Western General Nelson offers a complimentary continental breakfast, airport shuttle, heated outdoor swimming pool and a spa.
Best Western General Nelson
411 W. Stephen Foster Ave.
Bardstown, KY 40004
(502) 348-3977
generalnelson.com