Stonecote Estate -- Parklike Estate in Louisville

PLEASE READ: We love to know why our guests are coming to Louisville -- please tell us a little bit about your group when booking. Note that the property will only be able to be used by the group staying at the property. Please do not book if your intent is to invite anyone outside of your group to the home. We are sorry, but we are unable to accommodate wedding groups or BACHELOR/BACHELORETTE parties. A note about Derby bookings: Stonecote rents for a flat $25,000 fee for the week. You may arrive any day during Derby week and depart either on Sunday or Monday following the Derby. Price will be adjusted to reflect this rate when accepting the booking. Derby bookings are non-refundable. Please send an inquiry if interested in the rental of Stonecote for the week of the Derby. Welcome to STONECOTE, a 5-acre estate built in 1920. It is fully updated and professionally decorated. It has 7 bedrooms and sleeps 16 in beds. The main house features a gourmet kitchen with butler's pantry featuring 2 refrigerators, 2 wall ovens, 3 dishwashers, a Viking gas cook top, wine cooler and Carrera marble counters. The living room features multiple comfortable conversation areas, an antique baby grand piano and wood-burning fireplace. The large dining room can accommodate your entire group. Also, the large sun room offers an additional, less formal gathering space, and has a 64" TV. The pool house features an additional full kitchen, seating area with 64" TV as well as another bedroom with ensuite bath. Room 1 (first floor): King bed with ensuite bath + sitting room Room 2 (second floor): King bed with ensuite bath Room 3 (second floor): King bed with ensuite bath Room 4 (second floor): Queen bed, Twin bed (shared bath) Room 5 (second floor): 2 Full beds (shared bath) Room 6 (second floor): 2 Twin beds (shared bath) Room 7 (pool house): King bed with ensuite bath The 50' x 25' saltwater pool, is surrounded by mature perennial gardens and has a baby pool (pool is open seasonally, early-May to mid-September, depending on weather). Pool is not headed but should be pleasant during the summer. High quality Frette bed linens and towels adorn each bedroom and bathroom. House is stocked with shower products (soap, shampoo, conditioner) bottled water and a Keurig and regular/drip coffee maker (coffee pods, tea, creamer and sugar), basic condiments and spices, dishes, utensils, pots/pans, etc. Situated on one of the most elite streets in the city, in prestigious Seneca/Cherokee Gardens neighborhood just blocks from restaurants, shops and bars, and just steps from famed Cherokee Park. Easy freeway access, close to downtown and airport and just a short 20 minute drive from Valhalla Golf Course or 15 minutes from Churchill Downs. If you're not familiar with Louisville, this is the 'happening' part of town -- you'll be just blocks away from some of the best restaurants in the city. We ask that all groups observe "quiet hours" starting at 10pm every night to avoid disturbing neighbors. While we are flattered that you feel Stonecote would make the perfect setting for your wedding or special event, due to requirements by the city of Louisville and neighborhood restrictions, we are unable to accommodate these types of events. City of Louisville Transient Room Tax (8.5% per stay) is included in base rates. Website collects additional state tax. Note about weddings and special events/parties: While we are flattered that you think Stonecote would make a great venue for your wedding, rehearsal dinner, wedding brunch, bridal shower or special event, the property is not set up to accommodate these parties due to neighborhood and car restrictions. Unfortunately, we are no longer able to rent to bridal parties, bachelor or bachelorette parties. Check-in -- 3pm (if house is not booked prior to your arrival, early check-in may be requested) Check-out -- 11am (if house is not booked after your departure, late check-out may be requested) Restaurant and "to do" list will be provided upon booking. Guests are also welcome to contact a private chef to cook for them during their stay. Reserved bookings assume acceptance of the above guidelines.