The Guest House

3.0 star property
Bed & breakfast in Lancaster with free breakfast

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Stunning two-story home with a gabled roof and inviting front porch, surrounded by lush greenery and a well-manicured lawn.
Welcome to this charming residence with a cozy front porch featuring a red-tiled entrance and potted plants.
Two single beds with wooden headboards and white bedding, a nightstand with a lamp and decorative items, and large windows with blinds.
Enjoy meals in this traditional dining area with a round table, comfortable chairs, and a beautiful potted plant.
Enjoy cooking in this well-equipped kitchen with a coffee maker and toaster.

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Breakfast included
  • Laundry
  • Parking included
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

Map
323 Richmond Street, Lancaster, KY, 40444
  • Lancaster Grand Theatre
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Garrard County Courthouse
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Herrington Lake
    ‪21 min drive‬
  • Lexington, KY (LEX-Blue Grass)
    ‪64 min drive‬

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Room options

Standard Room with 2 Single Beds with Private Bath

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Classic Room, 1 King Bed, Shared Bathroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Classic Room, 2 Queen Beds, Ensuite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Classic Room, 2 Double Beds, Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

About the neighborhood

Lancaster

The Guest House places you within a leisurely stroll of Garrard County Courthouse and Lancaster Grand Theatre. This 4-room, 3-star bed & breakfast welcomes guests with conveniences like free breakfast, free self parking, and concierge services.

What's nearby

  • Lancaster Grand Theatre - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Garrard County Courthouse - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Herrington Lake - 21 min drive - 13.7 miles
  • Eastern Kentucky University - 38 min drive - 26.7 miles
  • Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill - 45 min drive - 28.5 miles

Getting around

  • Blue Grass Airport (LEX) - 50 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Lee's Famous Recipe Chicken - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Mariachi's Mexican Restaurant - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Burger House Restaurant - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Little Caesars Pizza - ‬19 min walk

About this property

The Guest House

Bed & breakfast in Lancaster with free breakfast
Dating back to 1904, The Guest House features a library, laundry facilities, and a fireplace in the lobby. There's free parking if you drive. Front-desk staff can assist with concierge services, dry cleaning/laundry, and luggage storage. Additional amenities include barbecue grills, a picnic area, and a garden.
Bathrooms offer hair dryers and free toiletries. Ceiling fans are also available.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 8:30 AM to 9:30 AM

Things to do

  • Library

Family friendly

  • Children's books
  • Children's toys
  • Free rollaway/extra bed
  • High chair
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Built in 1904
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free rollaway/extra bed

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Cable/satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:30 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from noon - 10 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Free rollaway/extra beds are available

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
  • Check-in: noon
  • Check-out: 11:30 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is available during limited hours. Driving? This property offers free parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted. 
  • Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • There are no elevators.
  • No cribs or infant beds are available.

Property is also known as

Guest House B&B Lancaster
Guest House Lancaster
The Guest House Lancaster
The Guest House Bed & breakfast
The Guest House Bed & breakfast Lancaster

Frequently asked questions

Are free cancellation options available at The Guest House?

The Guest House offers free cancellation on certain room rates. For more details, take a look at the cancellation policy on our site.

What's there to see within easy reach of The Guest House?

This bed & breakfast is located in Lancaster, a short 10-minute walk from Lancaster Grand Theatre and also 16 minutes on foot from Maple Avenue Church of Christ. You'll also find Jaycees Park and Logan Hubble Park within a short drive.

Is parking available on site at The Guest House?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the bed & breakfast.

Does The Guest House have a casino at the property?

No, The Guest House doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at The Guest House?

No, there is no indoor pool at this bed & breakfast.

What amenities will couples enjoy at The Guest House?

Couples staying at this bed u0026 breakfast will appreciate amenities like free breakfast and concierge services plus some guestrooms include soaking tubs.

Does The Guest House have a hot tub?

No, this bed & breakfast doesn't have a spa tub.

Does The Guest House have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

The Guest House offers free full breakfasts each morning though there is no restaurant.

Does The Guest House allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at The Guest House though service animals are welcome.

Are there connecting rooms at The Guest House?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this bed & breakfast.

How far is the airport from The Guest House?

The closest major airport to The Guest House is Blue Grass Airport (LEX), which is about 29.1 mi away.

Can I book a room with a balcony at The Guest House?

No, you won't find guestrooms with balconies at The Guest House.

The Guest House Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 35 out of 64 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 64 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 10 out of 64 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 64 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 64 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Thomas

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

NOT HONEST

I understand that places all have different refund policies. I called more than enough notice to try and cancel my second night without penalty. The property owner told me that no one from Hotels.com tried to contact her when ya’ll tried in my behalf to contact the property. I then received an email from ya’ll at Hotels.com saying the property owner denied the request to cancel. My issue is just be honest with me rather than saying Hotels.com never contacted you as the property owner. 😡
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Jimmy, Marietta

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jane

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Charming Guest house with comfy four poster beds. Would stay again. Would add coffee creamer and sweetener to kitchen.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Enjoyed our stay, had the house to ourselves. Charming get away,would book again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Donna

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
The water never got warm in the shower but, everyone was friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Sarah

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Thank you very much Mrs. Debra for the special accommodation. I appreciated your little home and had a great time!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Oliver, Greeley

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

4/10 Poor

Roger

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Took owner 15 minutes to show up to property we booked but wanted us to stay in different property. House was dirty. Bed very uncomfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

2/10 Terrible

Brittany

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
The lady that rented it out was very rude
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

2/10 Terrible

Ronald

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

2/10 Terrible

Terry

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

6/10 Okay

Carl

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Carl

The house was old, no cooking equipment.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Steven

Traveled with family
Historical property well maintained
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tom

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Fred

Traveled with partner
Liked: Amenities
It was an old house in very good condition and loaded with many interesting things. There was a nice patio with a bench swing. The bed was very comfortable. We were the only ones booked at that time so we had the whole house to ourselves. Upstairs there are two bedrooms with a shared bath.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

6/10 Okay

Preston

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

An okay place to stay

This was an okay place to stay. The owner/host was extremely nice. However, although advertised as a bed & breakfast with a “full breakfast from 8:30 to 9:30”, there was no breakfast. The owner said she stopped that when Covid started. It seems like some provisions could have been made. Like danishes, yogurt, juice, water, something, in the fridge. Also, there was no air conditioning in our room & the bathroom was extremely small.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

6/10 Okay

Carrie

Business traveler, Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness
Beautiful home. Sad that the up keep on the home is not be looked after. Quite neighborhood was nice.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Damon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Cozy house, quick drive to many small towns around the area. Enjoyed sitting on the front porch.

8/10 Good

Sheila

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

George

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Bed was very comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Deirdre Fay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Debra was amazing and the property is beautiful!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Charles

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very unique and interesting place. Quite comfortable overall. Fortunately we were the only guests upstairs so we had complete access to bathroom. If other guests had been there it would have been a shared space. That’s the only negative.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023