Featuring a garden and views of garden, Belle Louise Historic Bed & Breakfast is a bed and breakfast situated in a historic building in Paducah, 400 metres from Lloyd Tilghman House and Civil War Museum. It is set 600 metres from Museum of the American Quilter s Society and offers private check-in and check-out. There is a sun terrace and guests can make use of free WiFi and free private parking. Certain units in the bed and breakfast have private entrance and are equipped with dressing room and outdoor furniture. Each unit features a balcony and has a cable flat-screen TV equipped with streaming services, as well as air conditioning and heating. At the bed and breakfast, each unit comes with a private bathroom with a hair dryer and free toiletries. Continental and American breakfast options with warm dishes, fresh pastries and fruits are available every morning at the bed and breakfast. Guests can also relax in the shared lounge area. Popular points of interest near Belle Louise Historic Bed & Breakfast include Lowertown Arts District, Yeiser Art Center and Barkley Park. The nearest airport is Barkley Regional Airport, 15 km from the accommodation.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.8 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.9)

Breakfast info

Continental, American

FREE private parking!


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
2 large double beds
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
3 extra-large double beds
and
3 large double beds
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
10.0
Facilities
10
Cleanliness
10
Comfort
10.0
Value for money
9.5
Location
9.9
Free WiFi
10
High score for Paducah
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Aaron
    United States United States
    It was beyond perfect. We spent our anniversary there and walked to downtown for dinner.
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    Brian
    United States United States
    We absolutely loved the room! It was beautiful and so clean! The bed was comfy and the shower was epic with its rain head!
  • Adrian
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Amazing historic house, beautifully restored, with spacious, super comfortable rooms. Cary and Melinda are wonderful, welcoming hosts, happy to sit and chat, give recommendations or talk about the house. Excellent freshly made breakfast. Short...

Managed by Cary and Melinda

Company review score: 10Based on 57 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company information

Hosts Cary and Melinda Winchester love to share their passion for Historic Preservation and Architecture! In 2019, they took on the extensive rehabilitation of the Belle Louise Historic Guest House. They have been involved with historic preservations projects throughout Kentucky and Missouri for over 24 years. When you come to Paducah, the Winchester’s are a wealth of knowledge on suggesting local activities, restaurants and quaint shops to visit in the area. Melinda is a former Paducah Main Street Director and personally can give you the scoop on the best of Paducah! Your stay at the Belle is all about the “guest”. Your privacy will be honored but they are happy to interact with you as little or as much as you wish. Just know, that the goal is to help you enjoy your stay while enjoying all that Paducah, Kentucky has to offer! We hope to see you soon!

Property information

Experience the historical elegance of The Belle Louise Historic Guest House. Are you looking for a distinct lodging experience but a bit like home, this Italianate mansion built in 1879 is waiting for you. Lovingly brought back to its former glory the home maintains the splendor of the past with period décor inner twined with a classic contemporary touch. The Belle Louise Guest House is in the Historic Lower Town Arts District which is one of Paducah’s oldest neighborhoods and home of the renowned Artist Relocation Program which helped revitalize the historic architecture and develop a creative class of artists, small businesses and beautiful streetscapes. We are a Bed and Breakfast serving a lovely breakfast in mornings. Owners DO live on site. Kitchen is not available to guests.

Neighbourhood information

The Belle Louise is also conveniently located just a few blocks from the National Quilt Museum, the Greenway Trail, the Riverfront and Paducah’s commercial historic district which enhances your visit with unique boutiques, craft breweries, premier dining choices, art galleries and entertainment

Language spoken

English

Property surroundings

Facilities of Belle Louise Historic Bed & Breakfast
Great facilities! Review score, 10

Most popular facilities
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free parking
  • Breakfast
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Wardrobe or closet
View
  • View
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun terrace
  • Balcony
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack
Activities
  • Live music/performance
    Additional chargeOff-site
Living Area
  • Seating Area
Media & Technology
  • Streaming service (like Netflix)
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Wine/champagne
  • Breakfast in the room
Internet
WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is not needed).
  • Accessible parking
Services
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Private check-in/check-out
Safety & security
  • CCTV outside property
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key access
General
  • Carbon monoxide detector
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Heating
  • Fan
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
Languages spoken
  • English

Property practice

This property has told us they implemented a practice in one of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.

House rules
Belle Louise Historic Bed & Breakfast takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in
From 16:30 to 21:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 08:00 to 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children older than 5 years are welcome.

Children 18 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

5+ years
Extra bed upon request
US$10 per person, per night

Prices for extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no cots available at this property.

All extra beds are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 19
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 23:00 and 07:00.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Belle Louise Historic Bed & Breakfast in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

Payment before arrival via bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 23:00:00 and 07:00:00.

FAQs about Belle Louise Historic Bed & Breakfast

  • The prices at Belle Louise Historic Bed & Breakfast may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Belle Louise Historic Bed & Breakfast offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Live music/performance

  • Room options at Belle Louise Historic Bed & Breakfast include:

    • Double
    • Quadruple

  • Belle Louise Historic Bed & Breakfast is 600 yards from the centre of Paducah. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Check-in at Belle Louise Historic Bed & Breakfast is from 16:30, and check-out is until 11:00.

  • Guests staying at Belle Louise Historic Bed & Breakfast can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.8).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • American