CERULEAN FARM
Bed & Breakfast
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ABOUT
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Leave the world behind as secured gates open to invite you down an enchanted Sugar Maple-lined drive that leads to the historic 1860 Cerulean Farm Bed and Breakfast homestead and working horse farm, located in the world-famous Kentucky Bourbon and Horse Country of Shelbyville, Kentucky. Choose your sanctuary where old-world charm meets the warmth of modern comforts in one of our four spacious, unique horse-themed rooms with views of our equine residents from every window. Working fireplaces are in most rooms!
Bring the great outdoors in with breathtaking panoramic farm views in our exclusive all-season wrap-around porch conditioned with eco-friendly geothermal heating and cooling. A fully stocked coffee/tea/cold beverage and snack bar is available 24/7. Our from-scratch breads, biscuits, muffins, scones and full hot country breakfast that features home-cooked favorites; organic free-range eggs, savory breakfast meats rounded out with refreshing fruit is available as an optional add-on service.
Cerulean Farm Bed and Breakfast is the ideal venue for that special getaway for wedding guests, honeymoon, girls' weekend, business trip, spiritual, writer's and scrapbooking retreats and even your next family reunion. Our expansive variety of indoor and outdoor common areas provide perfect settings to get reacquainted, enjoy conversation or play games. Create your best S'mores over the fire pit or get away in quiet oasis to become inspired to write, work, study or read. A private business office is available with printer access and wifi. Consider one of our special Holiday group packages!
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Bring your horse! Cerulean Farm is the only combination Guest/Horse BnB in Kentucky. We offer accommodations for horses traveling in for trail riding or local shows. Stalls, private turn-out and professionally designed outdoor arena are available. We even have a Tesla wall charger available! Come stay, recharge, ride, train, and RELAX!!!!
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OUR ROOMS
Choose your sanctuary from our four spacious, unique horse-themed rooms created for that dream getaway experience. Sink into your best night's sleep on our premium king and queen beds, luxurious linens and inviting, supportive mattresses. Feel pampered with over-sized thick bath towels, cozy robes and quality bath amenities. Lose yourself in modern comforts, original artwork, touches of whimsy and warm old-world charm. Select your preferred temperature with your dedicated thermostat for that perfect night's sleep.
OUR SERVICES
Breakfast
Start your day with tasty from-scratch breads, biscuits, muffins, scones and fresh-brewed teas and aromatic coffee. Our full hot country breakfast that features home-cooked favorites; organic free-range eggs, savory breakfast meats rounded out with refreshing fruit is available as an optional add-on service. Coffee, tea, bottled water, juices and snack options are available 24 hours a day. Breakfast is now an add-on service.
Fire Pit
Kick off a fun evening with good conversation and some hot chocolate around a crackling fire. Create your S'more masterpiece, have a sing along or savor warm memories. Hot chocolate and extra marshmallows provided.
Agri-Tours and Horse BnB
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Explore new frontiers with some of the world's finest heritage horses from Germany, Ireland, France, Portugal and America. For those wishing to gain some good horse sense, book a farm experience tailored to you! Choose from one of our educational tours or hands-on experiences. Or book your horse in the only Horse BnB in Kentucky! We are now home to Kentucky Equine Heritage Foundation, 501c3 Non-Profit Horse Rescue!
On Golden Frog Pond
Commune with nature on padded wooden rockers by our quaint fish pond bordering the grand front porch. Escape with the burble of flowing water while sipping your favorite beverage. Meet your very own Prince Charming in our self-contained eco-system featuring orange, black and white spotted goldfish, green water frogs, water hyacinths, lilies and lettuce.
The Loft
Experience serenity and rustic ambiance with a freshly brewed gourmet coffee while the sun rises or sip a beverage of choice as the sun sets in the hay loft of a historic dairy barn, recently converted to horse barn. Lose yourself in spectacular views overlooking horses grazing in peaceful fields of green spanning the entire back of the farm and the hay fields beyond.
Free Wifi and Smart TVs
Free Rural High Speed Wifi available and over-sized Smart TVs in every room. Stream your favorite YouTube videos or NetFlix movies!
GALLERY
THINGS TO DO
Kentucky Bourbon Trail
Experience the finest Bourbons and Distilleries along the World-Famous Kentucky Bourbon Trail. Catch a Murder Mystery and a four-course gourmet dinner on My Old Kentucky Dinner Train while traveling through the Heart of Bourbon Country.
Cultural Sites
Kentucky Proud is steeped in cultural diversity. We are home to cultural pioneers, Muhammad Ali, Abraham Lincoln, Daniel Boone, African-American trailblazers and a well-spring of poets, folk artists, spiritual leaders and bluegrass musicians.
Outdoor Adventures
Explore Kentucky's wild rivers and waterfalls. Canoe, kayak, boat, fish. Be awestruck by rugged, natural arches and gorges. Rock climb or hike for miles. Alpine slides beckon, underground ziplining and dirt-biking peaks curiosity and the longest cave system in the world begs for spelunking.
Agri-Tours, Farmers' Markets, Wineries and Culinary Delights
Tour organic produce and livestock farms, orchards and vineyards. Get up close and personal in time-honored traditions in Thoroughbred racing horse breeding farms. Be mesmerized by the grandeur and pageantry of Shelbyville's world-famous Saddlebreds. Pick up your favorite farm-to-fork cheeses, fresh meats and fruits at local Farmer's Markets. Relax into your evening while sampling fine wines from nearby wineries. Foodies find their heaven with world-class chefs in every conceivable mouth-watering creation.
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Things To See and Do
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Immerse yourself in local fun. There is something for everyone!
The Falls of the Ohio, Six Flags/Kentucky Kingdom Amusement and Water Park, Center For The Arts, Historical Sites and Tours, Slugger Museum, My Old Kentucky Home, Children's Museum, Commonwealth Polo Club, Steeplechase, Antique Districts, Kentucky Three Day Event, World Championship Saddlebred Horse Show, Kentucky State Fair, Festivals, Waterfront Park and Botanical Gardens, Bluegrass Outlet Mall, Steamboat Cruises, Indoor, Outdoor and Underground Music Venues, Churchill Downs, Speed Museum, Kentucky Horse Park, Shaker Village and more!
Horse Riding and Stables
Discover your inner cowboy on one of Shelby Trails Park's trusty steeds, only 15 minutes away. Drive a little farther and take a guided horseback ride at the premier Kentucky Horse Park. Bring your own horse and ride! Whether you're drawn by thousands of well-maintained miles of trails in our nearby extensive Equestrian-Friendly Park System or the active multi-discipline show scene is your goal, Cerulean Farm is home-base for the avid equestrian and equine partner alike. Bedded stalls, private turn-out, professionally designed outdoor arena, horse wash area, trailer parking and RV hook ups may be available.
