Wendover Bed and Breakfast Inn
Our beautiful log home known as the Big House was built in 1925 by Mary Breckinridge, founder of the Frontier Nursing Service (FNS) When it was completed in December of 1925, Mrs. Breckinridge held an open house and invited everyone in Leslie County, Kentucky to come and be a part of the celebration. Mrs. Breckinridge was very excited when nearly 500 people arrived at the Big House, the majority of them on horseback. In 1991 the Big House became National Historical Landmark.
The Wendover Bed and Breakfast Inn has eight guest rooms: Four rooms in the Big House and four in the Barn. The Barn at one time was where horses were kept. Today it is the home of our Gift Shop and historical photo gallery. Our guests love browsing the Gift Shop looking at Frontier Nursing memorabilia and crafts made by local artisans.
Your stay at the Wendover Bed and Breakfast includes a hearty country breakfast served in the " dogtrot" dining room, surrounded by beauty and history. Frontier Nursing University (FNU) is the proud owner and operator of the Wendover Bed and Breakfast Inn.
Wendover Bed & Breakfast Policies
Wendover does not provide long term housing. Long term housing is defined as any type of guest requesting to stay more than three consecutive nights.
Lunch or dinner is provided by request only with an additional charge of $12.00 per person for lunch and $18.00 for dinner.
All meals are served family-style and include beverage and dessert (for lunch and dinner) We can accomodate up to 40 people for lunch and dinner.
Reservations must be made at least one week prior to arrival. This policy is to ensure that adequate staff is available.
The Wendover Bed and Breakfast Inn is open year-round.
Rates
Big House
$75 for Single Occupancy
$85 for Double Occupancy
Barn
$50 for Single Occupancy
$60 for Double Occupancy
With a little advance notice, we can arrange individual and group tours of the historic headquarters of the Frontier Nursing Service at Wendover and Frontier Nursing University. Your tours includes: a visit to the FNS Historic Photo Gallery located in the Barn, a viewing of the FNS Film, The Forgotten Frontier, made by Mary Breckinridge's cousin, Marvin Breckinridge in 1930, a visit to Mary Breckinridge's home, the Big House, a delicious home-cooked lunch in the Dog Trot Dining room of the Big House and a relaxing stroll down Joey's Trail. After a short drive to Hospital Hill, the tour continues at the former Hyden Hospital location, which is now the home of Frontier Nursing University. While at FNU, visitors will see the St. Christopher's Chapel featuring a 15th century English stained glass window, and the Haggin Dorm with a brick from Florence Nightingale's home located on the second floor.
Please call (606) 672-2317 to make your reservations.
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