Jailer's Inn Bed & Breakfast

We stayed there last Friday and Saturday and loved the place. The owner Paul is a great guy and very friendly. The breakfast was excellent and we even bought some souvenirs.

Just returned from staying 3 nights at the Jailer's Inn B&B. We were 2 couples and stayed in rooms 8 (The Honey Suite) and 9 (The Nautical Suite). They were beautiful and perfect for us. These rooms are in a connecting building, steps away from the front door of the B&B. You walked into a shared living area that also had a dinning/conference room. Your private area was 2 rooms and a bathroom. We also had a small refrigerator and sink to wash some cups and mugs after coffee, which was also set up for us everyday in our shared living room. The breakfasts were delicious and the innkeeper is quite entertaining. He knows the area well and recommended restaurants for us for lunch/dinner. All were very good.

Everything was fantastic from arrival (after 7 pm and they were very kind about my arrival time), my stay, breakfast, and jail tour. Grounds are beautiful, my room was extremely clean and comfortable, and the breakfast was delicious! I stayed in the Victorian room. I was traveling alone so this wasn't an issue for me, but the private bath didn't have a door, so if you prefer more privacy, you may want to look into another room. No spooky experiences for me, but I had the best sleep I've had in ages! Bed is very comfy. Wifi is great and TV had all the channels. The hosts were entertaining & delightful. I hope I have the opportunity to return!

Cool place that my family and I visited while we were in barge town had a lot of meat sceneries on the inside outside I would recommend going here for sure it's a cool little experience and they have a lot of throwback and memorabilia looking things from old school days. Bardstown to cool little city check it out

Overall, this is just a great place to stay. The owner, Paul, is super friendly as is the rest of his staff, Lisa and Ashley. Just ask a question about the history and the supposed ghosts of the jail and they happily share their knowledge.All the rooms are beautifully done and very comfortable. Every morning Paul or Lisa provide a delicious breakfast whether it's the specialty of blackberry cream cheese stuffed french toast or the savory sausage potato cheese bake. I would definitely return. And by the way, this is the best location for the historical tours, bourbon tours or just enjoying the area.

Wow! My husband and I stayed here two nights while our boys were at Ft. Knox for Advanced Camp. We thought about staying in Louisville until a friend originally from Kentucky urged me to stay in Bardstown. He said in reply to my recommendation for a hotel... who needs a hotel when you can stay at any number of B&Bs? He's right. There are several B&Bs to choose from. BUT if you EVER have an opportunity to stay at Jailer's Inn you will not be disappointed. First, the building, a renovated jailhouse, is 200 years old and full of history. Secondly The ample rooms are decorated nicely and have all the conveniences of home. Our king bed in the Library Room was extremely comfortable. We were Very impressed with the fresh crisp and clean linens. If you stay in the Library Room (or probably any room upstairs) bring your favorite air freshener. There is a slight odor that probably comes with the age of the house. Who knows. That is the ONLY negative I have. ALL the positives outweigh hugely this one and only negative. Thirdly, the innkeepers were so welcoming, accommodating and attentive to us and our every need. Fourthly, the breakfast is superb. Every item was fresh or homemade. Delicious!!! Fifthly, the outside courtyard was beautiful. Plenty of seating in the shade or in the sun. Very nicely maintained and manicured. Finally, the jailhouse itself. We thoroughly enjoyed our tour. We went and got our boys and a couple of their cadet friends for family day and brought them to Bardstown for the day. We ate across the street from the Inn at Mammy's. So good. And then came back and let them tour the jail. They loved it! And they also enjoyed a few games of chess in the lobby. Then we gathered outside in the courtyard for dessert and coffee with the guys. What great memories we made there at Jailer's Inn. You will love this place. It's so great! Also, the drive between Bardstown and Fort Knox is spectacular Kentucky countryside. Beautiful.

Had been trying to book the jail cell room for a while, and found out that it is not rented in the winter months as it is unheated. We reserved the Victorian room. We showed up pretty late, but called ahead and the woman was still there to check us in. We had the run of the place and the pick of the rooms. Even a mini-tour before we picked our room. We chose the first floor room with the Jacuzzi tub (forget the name). It was real nice - most rooms have been recently updated as of January 2016. Comfortable, warm ... and real damned quiet. Note that most nearby places close down by 10 or 11, so we were lucky we brought our own food. Had a picnic in the room and settled in for the night. That's when the noises started. Muffled conversation, footsteps in the hallway ... no one was there! The place was empty. Very odd.The woman asked us what time we wanted breakfast, and it was ready when we were ready after we showered. Paul McCoy, the owner, joined us for breakfast (at our request). Great guy, full of stories of the Jail and the history surrounding it. He took us on a detailed tour of the place and the jail. Cool, different, comfortable, affordable. Highly recommend.

Absolutely fantastic, historical location to stay if you're going to spend time in Bardstown, Ky. The Jail Cell was a little smaller than it looked online, but I guess we should have expected that from a JAIL CELL! Being a little more cramped in added to the fun we were looking for by booking it. Overall, the experience was awesome and the staff is amazing! Paul, the owner/host of this location is polite, friendly, beyond accommodating, and informative. Breakfasts, served at 9 am, were delicious. Tours were offered every morning after breakfast was done. The physical location is absolutely perfect for touring around downtown Bardstown as many fantastic museums, shops, restaurants, taverns, and liquor stores (if that's your treat) are well within easy walking distance. We stayed as a family of three and could not have asked for a better experience. Well worth the money. Should we ever travel to Bardstown again, we will 100% be back.

Booked 3 rooms for my family who was visiting from South Carolina. They absolutely raved about their stay here! The rooms could be conjoined with sitting rooms for visiting and separate bathrooms. The owners were very accommodating and so kind. Enjoyed the hot breakfast every morning. The location was also perfect walking distance from everywhere in town! It was wonderful!

My wife and I had a really fun time staying at the Jailer's Inn. The rooms are lovely (we stayed in the Library Room), with unique decorations and a lot of cool history. We had a delicious breakfast of french toast in bourbon maple syrup and eggs with fresh fruit. We also took the tour of the jail (included!) and our tour guide was funny, energetic, and extremely knowledgeable, both about the history of the jail and everything related to the local area.Also, after checking out, my wife forgot her glasses in the room. The jailer's inn found them, called us to ask if they were ours, and then did us the courtesy of packing them and mailing them to us free of charge so we wouldn't have to drive back. It was a lifesaver, and a truly kind service.