Schenck Mansion Bed & Breakfast Inn

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USA : Indiana : Vevay

206 W. Turnpike St.
Vevay, IN 47043

(877) 594-2876
(812) 427-2787
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Innkeepers: Lisa Fisher

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Schenck Mansion Bed & Breakfast Inn a Vevay, IN Bed & Breakfast

The 35 room Schenck Mansion Bed & Breakfast Inn was built in 1874 by Benjamin Franklin Schenck, son of a wealthy "hay king" of the steamboat era in Vevay, IN. It was the marvel of its time with a four storied tower and five bathrooms. Each bathroom contains a walnut cased copper lined tub. Architecturally the house is of the "second empire" style. It has four porches, seven balconies, eight chimneys and numerous windows. The original slate roof is still intact. The exterior trim is all made of tin.

In 1945 the home was acquired by Mr. & Mrs. Clarence Wiseman who lived here and also used it as the clubhouse for the Switzerland County Saddle Club. The circular driveway at the bottom of the hill was originally a quarter mile track. In the 1970s Burrel Farnsley and Alexander Speer bought the property and began serious restoration efforts. They sold it in 1981 to Mark Miles, also of Louisville, who continued the work, adding vineyards to the hillside near the house. The property now belongs to Jerry and Lisa Fisher of Patriot, who have restored the mansion to its original grandeur. We are located 1/2 between Cincinnati, Ohio and Louisville, Ky. Only 2 hours south of Indianapolis...a step back in time close to home.

Activities & Attractions
Antique Shops	Antiquing	Apple/Berry Picking	Biking
Bird Watching	Boating	Canoeing	Casino
Castaways Yacht Club	Driving Tours	Fine Dining	Fishing
Golfing	Hiking	Historical Sites	Kentucky Speedway
Museum/Galleries	National/State Parks	Outlet Stores	Picnic Areas
River	Shopping	Sight-seeing	Swiss Wine Festival
Theatre/ Concerts/ Performances	Vineyard/Winery

Amenities
(Amenities may not apply to all rooms - Please Inquire)

2 Beds In Room

Afternoon Tea

Air Conditioned

Antiques

Cable TV

Fireplace in Common Area

Fireplace in Room

Guest Kitchenette

Guest Refrigerator

Guest Telephone

Hairdryer

King Bed

Microwave

Private Balcony

Private Baths

TV in Room

VCR

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Meals
Full Breakfast

Policies
Check In Policy:
Check-in: 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM. If arriving outside of check-in times, please call to make arrangements.
Check Out Policy:
Check-out: 11:00 AM.
Cancellation Policy:
The Schenck Mansion is an intimate property where every guest reservation is both important and special to us. If your travel plans change and you must cancel your reservation, please call us at least 3 (three) days* prior to your arrival date to cancel your reservation. In the unlikely event that you must cancel with less than three (3) days* notice, shorten your stay or check out early, please understand that we must ask you to take responsibility for your entire reservation. If we can rebook your room(s), a full or partial refund will be made.
Children: Children Welcome
Special situations allow for children, please call to make arrangements.
No Pets Allowed
No Pets. Please call for help in making arrangements to board your pet.
Smoking: Outside
Absolutely no Smoking inside; however designated outdoor smoking areas are available.