In different ways, they are accommodating (4)
I believe the answer is:
inns
'in different ways' is the definition.
The definition and answer can be both man-made objects as well as being plural nouns.
Maybe there's a link between them I don't understand?
I can't explain the rest of the clue.
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for inns that I've seen before include "Drinking places (frequented by barristers?)" , "Drink here and learn about the King's law" , "Hotels" , "Places to stay" , "Old-time hostelries" .)