Stay Overnight In A Schoolhouse At The Most Unique Hotel In Kentucky
By Andrea Limke|Published December 27, 2017
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Andrea Limke
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A Cincinnati native who has lived in Kentucky for over 10 years, Andrea's heart belongs both in the Queen City and the Bluegrass State. After earning an education degree and working in that field for a number of years, Andrea began to pursue her passion for writing over 6 years ago. Since then she has written for a number of print and online publications, as well as published a children's book.
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With a one-of-a-kind state like Kentucky comes plenty of unique options for overnight accommodations. You can stay in a WigWam, a historic, grand hotel and even in a former prison cell. But one of the most unique hotels in the state comes in the form of an old school house in eastern Kentucky. The Benham School House Inn is one of the most unique places to stay in the Bluegrass State and a great opportunity to experience an intriguing section of Kentucky.
Located in the historic coal town of Benham, the Benham School House Inn is an incredibly unique hotel in a town that is very deserving of a visit.
The school was built in 1922 and housed K-12 students until 1992. Not much has changed in this charming school house, aside from the owners making it a very comfortable place to spend the night. You'll definitely know you are in a school, but the pristine, lovely accommodations may surprise you.
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There are 30 rooms at the Inn and you can choose from a single room, double, or even a honeymoon suite.
You can walk the school's historic halls and rest in a beautiful room that's been transformed from a classroom into a charming hotel room. The Inn is perfect for conferences, family gatherings, or a couple's getaway.
The Inn offers all of the same things you'd expect from a fine hotel, within the original walls of what was once a bustling school.
Play a game of checkers in the hall, or enjoy making s'mores by a fire pit. Also, make sure to take advantage of all the area offers. Visit nearby Kingdom Come State Park, the Portal 31 Underground Mine Tour, and other attractions in this delightful region of Kentucky.
The School House Inn also offers an in-house restaurant, The Dinner Bucket.
You get a complimentary continental breakfast with your stay, but also make time to visit The Dinner Bucket and enjoy a sandwich, burger, or even a delicious steak dinner.
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The Benham School House Inn is a friendly destination in eastern Kentucky that should be added to your bucket list.
You may be long past your school days, but you can go back in the best way possible at this unique Inn in a historic area of Kentucky.
The Benham School House Inn is a one-of-a-kind hotel in Kentucky that will surely provide a memorable getaway. Have you heard of this unique Inn? Share with us in the comments!
The Benham School House Inn is located at 100 Central Ave., Benham, Kentucky 40807. For more information, visit the Inn’s website here.
For more memorable inns in Kentucky, check out our previous article here.
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