Unwind in Lexington in this cozy Farm Cottage at Marimac Farm. 2 bedrooms, featuring a king bed in Master. Relax, enjoy the comfort in this newly renovated (2025) horse farms guest cottage. The bathroom is plush, extra fluffy white towels, HOT water served up in a gorgeous tiled shower, with a towel warmer steps away for added comfort. Whether you're looking to explore Ky Horse Park, Keeneland, Bourbon Trail or downtown Lexington this farmhouse is centrally located, the perfect home base for your getaway.
Property overlooks horse pastures on 3 sides, and has the most amazing sunset views from the front porch, and sunrise views from the rear Cottage Porch.
optional barn stalls and/or paddocks available for your horse to join you. Located 3 minutes from I64-75.
Wake up, make your coffee and wander over to the barns and/or the arenas to start your day off with the horses. Your welcome to watch some of Lexingtons best sport horses train in all 3 sports, Eventing, Dressage, or Hunter/Jumper arenas. tour the grounds, visit the foals or yearlings, get to know more about the future of racing in Kentucky and learn first hand what makes Marimac farm so special.
Grab a glass of warm bourbon, slow life down, take a seat in one of the ole black wooden rocking chairs on the front porch and discuss the days events together as the sunsets over the yearling paddock just feet away.
Wander down to the creek, take a jog along the horse path, or take the dogs for a walk through the gentle rolling field. wanna toss a line into the pond to see whats biting? or paddle the kayak out? options abound make this farm a truly special place.
Its fall and that ushers in the bonefire pit. feel free to order wood stocked and ready for you to set lite upon your arrival. Marshmallow kits and chocolate bars are standing at the ready, packed along side the graham crackers just waiting to be made into gooey s'mores. your options are limitless. come enjoy a fully working horse farm and experience our daily way of life.
The Cottage is small in size but it is packed with creature comforts. New Mattresses, plush feather down comforters, a mixture of firm and soft pillows on each bed. Soft, warm throws lay on the backs of each chair begging to be picked up and snuggled around your body. A soft brown, leather couch beckons you in for movie night, hot cocoa and popcorn at the ready, Netflix offer's up unlimited options for cool evenings at home.
The fridge is cool and ready in the event you bring home leftovers from the restaurant down the way. wake up early in the morning to a hot cup of coffee and create a savory omelette while sitting on the back porch as the sunrises. enjoy your birds eye view of the horses as grooms collect them from the paddocks and move them into the barns.
Don't feel like venturing out? arrange for a private chef to stock the fridge or prepare healthy foods in advance to have on hand, packed tightly into containers, they are ready to be heated at a moments notice.
Arrange for a massage therapist to come to the cottage and give you a much needed treatment. They use local bourbon and sugar scrubs, paired with hot oils to ensure your every ache is attended to. Tough day at the Horsepark? call ahead and have them meet you at the farm, for a couple massage perhaps? add in a bottle of wine from the local Winery, just up the road 5 minutes or so. The Massages can be given in several locations on the farm, insuring complete relaxation and the ability to walk back to your Cottage and fall blissfully asleep. Are you in for the evening, or just taking a short nap and to wake up refreshed so you may prepare for a fun evening downtown at one of our award winning Restaurants. The choice is yours!
Marimac Farm offers many luxurious that can be customized to your needs. If you do not want to clean your Cottage, wash towels or have a fresh set of sheets added to the bed, give us a call and the maid can pop over and attend to the request as needed or scheduled daily in advance. do you want/need groceries? the chef can meet any allergy or dietary need you may have. Meal prep, no problem! With Whole Foods just 20 minutes away, Fresh Market 18, Kroger 7 minutes away and soon to add Publix a 6 Minute drive, we can accommodate most request on short notice.
The Cottage at Marimac Farm can be setup as welcoming and/or as basic as you need. Our goal is for every client to find the perfect rest, after a long day or the perfect place to spend the day.
The Cottage is setup to offer you a hot tea, a glass of wine or a cold soda. That is only the beginning of what it can offer. Design your perfect stay, at Marimac Farm and enjoy the break your mind and body yearns for.
Bring your horse and have a staycation. Utilize the arenas, set a jump course and feel what it would be like if your horses were at home here with you. Our staff, can act as your staff while you are a guest at the Cottage. Have the head groom bath your horse and groom them after a long day at the show or prepare them for one, in advance, so you can sleep in!
School over a ditch and practice that jump you cant seem to get right. Need a riding buddy, you can usually find someone here riding during the mornings, and throughout the day. The indoor arena welcomes everyone, even in the winter months.
Coming to Lexington area for the Holidays? Have the staff setup a Christmas tree and bring your horse with you. Enjoy the best of both worlds!
If you do not already ride, thats ok! Horses are amazing creatures and often just feeding them a carrot or giving them a brush is enough to lower anyones blood pressure. Interested in taking a lesson, we can arrange that as well.
While the space at the Cottage may be small, it is completely customizable to fit your needs. Keep cost low, and just use the comfortable beds or go all out and equip it to meet your every desire. The choice is yours!
Split Rock and Keenland are both very busy times of year for us all locally. Please book early for all services. Reserve the Cottage for 2027 as soon the the schedule opens up, 9 months out. It usually goes quickly. the proximity and comforts offered for the price ensure if the cottage is available, and not blocked out during those dates, it is usually booked early. if we do have a last minute cancelation, jump on it quickly!
I do hope that you choose to stay with us and become a guest of the Cottage at Marimac Farm. Renovating the property in 2025 and adding it to the list of opportunities our family was able to offer, has been a blessing to the farm and my family. If you have children, this is truly a magical place to spend a few days. From feeding the horses, to watching them jump in the arenas, from bonfires, to massages, from Keenland race track or Ky Horse Park, the bourbon trail or the winery, from fishing in the pond to taking the kayak across it or simply running with the dogs through the open fields, this is a magical time to be our guest at Marimac Farm. I hope to meet each and every one of you. thank for reading this far and regardless of where you choose to stay, Lexington is a magical place and I know you will love your time spent here.