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Amos Shinkle Townhouse Bed & Breakfast Covington, Kentucky Visit Northern Kentucky & the Cincinnati area and discover for yourself the true meaning of 'Southern Hospitality!' |
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Cincinnati Magazine (October 2002) named the Amos Shinkle Townhouse Bed and Breakfast as the "BEST" B & B in the Greater Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky area. The New York Times described the Amos Shinkle Townhouse Bed and Breakfast as the Most beautiful place to sleep in the Cincinnati area. The Amos Shinkle Townhouse is a Bed & Breakfast Hotel located on the riverfront in Covington, Kentucky, directly across the Ohio River from downtown Cincinnati. We look forward to accommodating your lodging needs during your visit to Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky, and we invite you to discover why the New York Times describes the Amos Shinkle Townhouse as "….. one of the most beautiful places to sleep in the Cincinnati area."
Our regular guests refer to it as being "a home away from home." To us, it is home, and we'd like to welcome you as our guests.
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Listed on the National Historic Register, it is located in Covington's Licking-Riverside Historic District, just a block-and-a-half from the Ohio River and two blocks from the Licking River.
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Built in 1854 by Amos Shinkle, one of the area's most prominent 19th century figures, the Amos Shinkle Townhouse retains the beauty and grandeur that defined elegance during the era. Vaulting sixteen foot ceilings are featured in the main house, along with intricately detailed cornice work and beautifully crafted woodwork and flooring. |
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| When visiting Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky you'll discover the many surprises that bring people back to the area time and again. From professional... |
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... sports to the performing arts, and from amusement parks to museums and galleries, you'll find "big city" attractions combined with "small town" friendliness. |
| Gift Certificates | Over the years the Amos Shinkle Townhouse has earned the distinction as being one of the best places for a weekend getaway in Cincinnati and in Northern Kentucky. Each year we're flattered by the number of guests requesting gift certificates for their friends, relatives, co-workers and loved ones. |
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Should you be looking for a special gift for someone - for a birthday, an anniversary, for Christmas or for some other special occasion, please consider a night or two at the Amos Shinkle Townhouse. We'll work hard to ensure it's a gift long remembered and appreciated. So e-mail us, or telephone us at (859) 431-2118, and allow us the opportunity to accommodate your gift-giving needs. |
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 Hosts: Bernie & Don |
Innkeepers Bernie Moorman & Don Nash have established an enviable reputation for excellence, creating a virtual landmark noted for its comfort and convenience. A full complimentary breakfast is prepared fresh to order each morning, including eggs, bacon, sausage, goetta (a local favorite), assorted cereals, pancakes, French toast, coffee cake, fresh fruit, juices, soda, coffee and tea. |
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There are a total of only seven rooms available, all with private baths and phones, and each tastefully decorated using antique period pieces arranged to provide the comfort and convenience desired by today's busy traveler.
Three of the rooms can be found in the main house, with four smaller rooms situated in the Carriage House. Free off-street parking is provided, and a 25-cent shuttle linking downtown Cincinnati to Covington's and Newport's riverfronts stops a half-block away.
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Amos Shinkle Townhouse Bed & Breakfast 215 Garrard Street Covington, Kentucky 41011 (859) 431-2118 Toll Free (800) 972-7012 Fax: (859) 491-4551 email: amosshinkle@yahoo.com Don Nash & Bernie Moorman, Innkeepers |
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