Cornerstone Inn
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Welcome! The Cornerstone Inn property includes several beautiful buildings on well over 1 acre of land in downtown Nashville. It is just one half block from St Hwy 135, the major thoroghfare in town. In the Main Building above, you will find guest registration, our dining area, 19 of our 36 guest rooms, and 2 of our meeting rooms.
54 East Franklin Street, Nashville, Brown County,Indiana. The end of the road to a relaxing time away.
"Cornerstone Lane" looking to the south, connecting the Shiloh, Cane Ridge and Goshen Cottages with the parking areas and Cornerstone's Main Building.
An invitation to stroll and sit a spell.
Autumn falls. A View of one of those special spots on the Cornerstone grounds as seen from the 2nd floor porch of the Goshen Cottage.
Plenty of room to roam - Brown County State Park - just 5 minutes from Cornerstone Inn. Photo by Larry Metzelaar.
A great spot for a mid-winter warm up - Goshen Cottage Room #1.
Room #15, named for Great-great grandparents, Lewis Cass & Elizabeth Lacey Tilton. In 1856 Lewis & Lizbeth journeyed by covered wagon to Brown County from Coshocton County, Ohio with 5 children, an ox and a cow. Elizabeth had inherited 40 acres of unsettled Brown County land from her father. Along with several other families from Ohio, they established a town, Bellsville in southern Brown County, now little more than a memory. This room is our tribute to their fortitude and a testimony of our gratitude.
You'll have to see for yourself, but the focal point of the Nashville House Room, Upper Rooms #4 is the massive picture window overlooking Main Street. This impressive room has 2 queen beds and a queen size sofa bed. The Upper Rooms building has a total of 5 guest rooms and can accommodate up to 20 persons. It is especially great for small family or girlfriend reunions. It also has a full kitchen and common area. Breakfast and the afternoon treats and desserts served in the Main Building are included for Upper Rooms guests, too!
A healthy view of breakfast.
Pumpkin Cream Bread - a longstanding Cornerstone Inn crowd favorite. An original recipe, made in the Cornerstone Kitchen.
Mmmmmm, warm pecan sticky rolls, straight from the oven! Made entirely from scratch right here in the Cornerstone Kitchen.
Served daily from 7:30 - 10:00 am, breakfast menus are different every day, but always include a variety of hot foods, homemade coffee cakes, pastries, sweet rolls, and muffins, along with a fresh fruit presentation, and beverages. Except for the toasting bread and bagels, all baked goods are completely prepared in the Cornerstone Kitchen. After our years of of "experimentence" here, we have managed to come up treats you'll be coming back for over and over. Sanitary one use serving ware is used exclusively. We require all kitchen staff members to have or obtain a Food Handler's Permit by passing the Serve Safe Food Handler's Course.
The Bath, Shiloh #2.
Great Grandma Sarah Jane Moore Tilton Room #5
Leona Tilton Room #2 Whirlpool tub
Grandma Rachel Gore Tilton Room, #1
Private Balcony looking out from Room #1.
Shiloh #3
Meander to our Bridge over Poker Hollow Branch which crosses the south eastern corner of the Cornerstone Property.
The Dining Room is open to Cornerstone Inn guests only. It is aso a very popular spot to hang out with friends over a game or two and share an afternoon treat or two, or three or.... Hot beverages, fresh fruit and popcorn are available here anytime. Don't forget to come back again for dessert! (and breakfast, of course)
Leona Tilton Room #2
Byron & Kathleen Walker Romm, #10
Nashville's 4th of July Fireworks Celebration (and full moon) as seen from the screened in porch of one of our cottage suites.
A place where memories are cast and wonderful moments are celebrated.
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Nightly Rate
$129 - $239
, - Reviews 102
- Rooms 36
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Accepts Gift Cards
Inn's website-
Address
54 East Franklin Street
PO Box 1765
Nashville, IN 47448
USA - Toll free+1-888-383-0300
- EmailContact Innkeeper
Getaway. Celebrate. Recapture treasured moments. Create new ones! 36 exemplary guest rooms and suites, meeting facilities, common areas, beautifully landscaped grounds. Downtown, Nashville, Indiana. At Cornerstone Inn, rest and relaxation flow with a restorative rhythm. Settle in. Shop awhile. Visit our private dining room, indulge in complimentary signature treats. Visit more shops, conquer a bike or hiking trail at Brown County State Park. Meander through our gardens, rest in our rockers or on a swing. Delight in conversation over complimentary dessert or games. Take a short stroll to catch a show at the Brown County Playhouse or Palace Theater. Afterwards, indulge yourself with another round of our complimentary treats available unil bedtime. Retire to your carefully appointed guest room, continue the dream and awaken slowly. Top off your getaway with our abundant, complimentary, breakfast buffet. - Go ahead, stay another day! Then, slide back into your world rested, refreshed and resolved to return.
Reviews
Score Breakdown based on 102 Reviews
4.7 out of 5- Guest room 5
- Services 5
- Value 5
- Cleanliness 5
- Dining 5
4.8 out of 5Fantastic Inn
May 02, 2013
We stayed at the Cornerstone to celebrate our anniversary. We had one of the rooms that was not in the main building. There are 4 rooms -- almost like a small apartment in that building. They thought of everything. The room was very spacious, the bed was comfortable and it was very quiet. We had a small kitchen area complete with microwave and coffee maker. The breakfast and snacks were absolutely wonderful. I loved the fact that you can have breakfast any time between 7:30 - 10:00 am. It was nice to not feel rushed in the morning to get to breakfast. It was spotless! I highly recommend it as a great place to stay.
5 out of 5weekend getaways
April 10, 2013
this is the second time we have stayed here and in a different room both with jacuzzi tubs. The people there are very nice and polite. They have food served for breakfast which is a nice start and then snacks throughout the day. it is a very quite place to be you cannnot hear outside nosies or nosies from the other rooms. we've been in room 16 and 18. very very nice pleasant and relaxing stay. I have told all my friends and family they needed to stay there. Thanks again G Rogers and J mIlls
4.4 out of 5Nice Stay April 2013
April 09, 2013
My girlfriend and I had a very nice stay here one night. Comfortable bed, jacuzzi tub always a plus. Only with the room had fridge, microwave and DVD player. Otherwise perfect stay. Morning buffet wonderful.
5 out of 5As good as it gets...
April 02, 2013
The rooms were better than we could have ever expected. The beds & linens were the ultimate in luxury. This is not a 'frozen waffle and pre-packaged muffin' B&B...the breakfast menu was creative and delicious. The evening snacks ranged from popcorn to homemade chocolate mousse cheesecake with coffee and hot cider available all day long. The location is perfect for feeling both out-of-the-way but right in the heart of Downtown Nashville. Everything about our stay was perfect.
Location
Innkeeper Information
Innkeeper(s)
Bruce & Pam Gould
Innkeepers Description:
Bruce retired after 42 years of service to USPS - 26 years as Nashville's Postmaster. He is still Cornerstone Inn's master gardener and now manages a plethora of new projects. Pam still manages the inn operation. Our passion is obedience to our Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ and the increase of the Kingdom of God. We have 9 fantastic grown children & spouses and the best grandchild ever. God is so GOOD! We are forever grateful to Him, our staff, and our thousands of returning guests.
The innkeepers speak:
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English
Resident Pets
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Nightly Rate
$129 - $239
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Rooms & Rates
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Nightly Rate
$129 - $239
Policy
Reservation Policy
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Check In: 3:00 pm Check Out: 11:00 pm
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Minimum Stay: some dates may require more than one night stay
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Deposit Amount Required: Deposit required equal to the room charges for the first night of the reservation. Taxes will be charged upon check-in
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Cancellations: All cancellation requests must be made by phone and acknowledged with a Cornerstone Inn cancellation number. Rooms canceled after 7 days prior to arrival are subject to a full charge. For reservations of 2 rooms or less, cancellations will be accepted up to 7 days prior to arrival with a full refund of deposit, less a cancellation fee of $20.00 per room per night. In the instance of cancellation of a reservation held with a credit card without a deposit, the per room cancellation fee will be charged. For reservations of 3 or more rooms, cancellation requests will be accepted in the following manner: for cancellation requests received up to 1 month prior to arrival, a full refund of deposit will be given less a cancellation fee of $20.00 per room per night; requests received between 1 month and 2 weeks prior to arrival will receive a 75% refund of deposit less cancellation fee per room per night; requests received between 2 weeks and 7 days prior to arrival will receive a 50% refund less cancellation fee per room PER NIGHT. For reservations where no deposit has been received, applicable cancellation fees will be charged.
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Open All Year Round: Yes
General Policies
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Smoking Allowed: No
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Guest Pets Allowed: No
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Drinking Allowed: Yes
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Drinks Available: No
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Children Allowed: By prior arrangement only - some rooms exclusive for adults
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Suitable For Children: Yes
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Childcare Provided: No
Discount Type
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2nd+nights half price Su-Th seasonal up to 40% off
Percent Off: 40% Days Required: 2 -
Active Military
Percent Off: 10% Days Required: 1 -
Stay Friday, add Thursday for half price, seasonal
Percent Off: 25% Days Required: 2 -
Stay Saturday, add Sunday for half price,seasonal
Percent Off: 25% Days Required: 2
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Nightly Rate
$129 - $239
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Reviews
Score Breakdown based on 102 Reviews
4.7 out of 5- Guest room 5
- Services 5
- Value 5
- Cleanliness 5
- Dining 5
4.8 out of 5Fantastic Inn
May 02, 2013
We stayed at the Cornerstone to celebrate our anniversary. We had one of the rooms that was not in the main building. There are 4 rooms -- almost like a small apartment in that building. They thought of everything. The room was very spacious, the bed was comfortable and it was very quiet. We had a small kitchen area complete with microwave and coffee maker. The breakfast and snacks were absolutely wonderful. I loved the fact that you can have breakfast any time between 7:30 - 10:00 am. It was nice to not feel rushed in the morning to get to breakfast. It was spotless! I highly recommend it as a great place to stay.
5 out of 5weekend getaways
April 10, 2013
this is the second time we have stayed here and in a different room both with jacuzzi tubs. The people there are very nice and polite. They have food served for breakfast which is a nice start and then snacks throughout the day. it is a very quite place to be you cannnot hear outside nosies or nosies from the other rooms. we've been in room 16 and 18. very very nice pleasant and relaxing stay. I have told all my friends and family they needed to stay there. Thanks again G Rogers and J mIlls
4.4 out of 5Nice Stay April 2013
April 09, 2013
My girlfriend and I had a very nice stay here one night. Comfortable bed, jacuzzi tub always a plus. Only with the room had fridge, microwave and DVD player. Otherwise perfect stay. Morning buffet wonderful.
5 out of 5As good as it gets...
April 02, 2013
The rooms were better than we could have ever expected. The beds & linens were the ultimate in luxury. This is not a 'frozen waffle and pre-packaged muffin' B&B...the breakfast menu was creative and delicious. The evening snacks ranged from popcorn to homemade chocolate mousse cheesecake with coffee and hot cider available all day long. The location is perfect for feeling both out-of-the-way but right in the heart of Downtown Nashville. Everything about our stay was perfect.
4.6 out of 5Lovely Inn
February 18, 2013
We appreciate antiques and victorian decorating, but modern conveniences so this inn has that mix. There is an original building where the rooms are smaller but lovely, and new buildings with larger rooms (jacuzzis & fireplaces) and screened porches around a garden/gazebo area. The only drawback to staying in the very nice new rooms is having to walk across the driveway to the main building to the yummy dessert and breakfast room.
5 out of 5another awesome stay
January 15, 2013
i stayed in Rm 12 which was a delight! i spent the New year's by myself but i had a blast cos they had food til 12AM and of course they were oh so scrumptious! I liked the jacuzzi in the room and the fireplace. It was a delight waking up each morning with a beautiful room and a yummy breakfast that awaited me. The staff were friendly and accommodating which was a plus!
4.8 out of 5Love this place!
January 07, 2013
My fiance and I have stayed at Cornerstone Inn twice (2 nights each time), and have thoroughly enjoyed both stays. The location can't be beat: very close to all of the shops, and right by an ice cream parlor! All of the staff is extremely nice. We have stayed in room 5 and room 10, and loved the home-y feel of both. Each room has a private bathroom and its own thermostat, which is important for me because I am always cold! The breakfast is great, and we enjoy that there are multiple tables in the dining room, so you can eat breakfast privately. I would highly recommend the Cornerstone Inn to anyone staying in Brown County.
5 out of 5Wouldn't send my parents anywhere else for a getaway!
January 01, 2013
I am disabled and thus can't do for my aging parents what others can: take them on special daily outings, pick up something from a favorite store or restaurant and spontaneously deliver it to them, catch unspoken looks of interest in this or that and surprise them with the "this or that" later on, ... What I can do and have done often now is buy them three days at Cornerstone Inn, what has become a highlight for them. They love the friendliness most of all; Pam perhaps is the softest, gentlest, kindest person around! They love the delicious breakfasts and indulgent treats that make them feel pampered and special. They love the nearby shops, who jointly love my parents as money is always spent on the delightful treasures you can only find in Nashville. They love the clean and eligant rooms that are always just right. They love the new entryway that now welcomes guests with the warmth and style the rest of the establishment has always had. So, until the day comes when I am unable to send them there or they are unable to go, I will choose Cornerstone as my way to give my beloved parents a bit of heaven on earth. My choice is always validated by the joy in my parents' voices. Bravo, Cornerstone, for providing such a special experience and for letting your love for people transfer into a beautiful experience for all.
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Location
Location Type
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Bill Monroe Jamboree
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Brown County State Park
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Edinburgh Outlet Mall
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Indiana University
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TC Steele Memorial
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YellowWood State Forest
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Village
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Wine country
City - Blomington
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Distance to city: 16 miles
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Directions to property:
From INDIANAPOLIS: There are 2 possible routes: 1)Take I-65 South to Columbus. Take the Columbus exit #68 onto SR 46 West. Continue on SR 46 West approx. 16 miles to Nashville. Turn right (north) onto South Van Buren St (also called 135 North) at the stoplight. A CVS store and a Speedway station are at this junction. At the 3rd street you can turn righturn right (east) onto East Franklin St. Cornerstone Inn is on the left. Parking is on the east side of the building. 2)135 South Take SR 135 South through Trafalgar and Morgantown, directly to Nashville. Continue south one block after the first stoplight (by the Brown County Courthouse). Turn left (east) onto East Franklin St. Go one block. Cornerstone Inn is on the left. Parking is on the east side of the building. From CHICAGO: Take the Dan Ryan or Skyway to I-65 South. Continue on I-65 South to Columbus. Take the Columbus exit #68 onto SR 46 West. Follow same directions from here as in #1 from Indianapolis, above. From CINCINNATI: Take I-74 West to SR 3 at Greensburg, Indiana. Take SR 3 South approx. 3 miles to SR 46 West. Continue on SR 46 West approx. 42 miles through Columbus to Nashville. Turn right (north) onto South Van Buren St (also called 135 North) at the stoplight. A CVS store and a Speedway station are at this junction. At the 3rd street turn right (east) onto East Franklin St. Cornerstone Inn is on the left. Parking is on the east side of the building. From LOUISVILLE: Take I-65 North to the Columbus exit #68 onto SR 46 West. Continue on SR 46 West approx. 16 miles to Nashville. Follow the same directions as From Indianapolis #1, above. From BLOOMINGTON, Indiana Take SR135 East to Nashville, approx 16 miles. Go through the first stoplight by the CVS store and Speedway Station. Turn right onto East Franklin St,which is the 3rd street you can turn right onto. Go one block, turn left into the Cornerstone Inn parking lot.
Airport
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Indianapolis, IN (IND) 51 miles
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Directions to property:
Start out by merging onto I74 East Go 1.7 mi Merge onto I-465 S/I-74 E Go 6.1 mi. Take the IN-37 S/HARDING ST. exit, EXIT 4. Merge onto IN-37 S toward MARTINSVILLE/BLOOMINGTON. Take IN-37S 23mi to Martinsville. Turn LEFT onto IN-252 East to Morgantown. Go 9.0 mi. At the 4 way flashing stop light, turn RIGHT onto IN-135S/ S MARION ST. Continue to follow IN-135 South to Nashville, 12.8 mi. Continue through the first stop light (next to Brown County Courthouse)one block. Turn left,(east) onto East Franklin St. Go one block turning left into the Cornerstone Inn parking area.
Area Attractions
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Antique Shopping
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Art Galleries
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Historical interests
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Live Music
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Museum
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National/State parks
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Nature area
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Outlet Stores
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Performing Theater
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Picnic area
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Religious Services
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Winery
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Bicycle riding trails
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Bird watching
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Boating
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Canoeing
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Fishing
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Golfing
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Hiking trails
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Horseback riding
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Kayaking
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Mountain Bike trails
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The best mountain bike trails within an 8 hr drive
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The best mountain bike trails within an 8 hr drive
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Shopping
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Sight-seeing
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Swimming pool
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Tennis courts
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Amenities
Type:
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Country Inn
Property highlights
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Board Retreats
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Corporate Retreats
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Crafting (scrapbooking, quilting, etc) Retreats
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Girlfriend Getaways
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Ministry Retreats
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Walking Proximity to Nashville Shopping
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Antiques/decor
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Business travel
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Christian Travel
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Group events
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Honeymoons
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Peaceful getaway
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Romantic escape
On-site
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Board games
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Conference Rooms
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Fax Machine
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VCR
Guest room(s)
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Air conditioning
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Alarm clock
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Ceiling fans
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Coffee/Tea facilities
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DVD Player
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In-room internet
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Desk
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Fireplace
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Fridge
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Hairdryer
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Hot tub/whirlpool tub
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Internet Service
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Ironing Board
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Microwave
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Private entrance
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Radio
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Satellite/Cable TV
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TV
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Telephone
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Wi-Fi
Other
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LCD TV's
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Some amenities are available only in select rooms.
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private screened balconies/porches
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in room pod type coffee/tea makers
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mini refrigerator/freezers
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ipod doking alarm clock radios
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Breakfast
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Type: Full
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Time Served: 7:30am - 10:00am (flexible)
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Serving Location: Breakfast/dining area
Complimentary Perks
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Afternoon Tea
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Dessert
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Fruit
Special meal options
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by prior arrangement
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lunch for groups 25+
Additional food services
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Evening Desserts
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Signature Afternoon Treats
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included in room rate
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served approx. 3-11pm
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Contact The Innkeeper
Best Price Guarantee
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