I can highly recommend the Dogwood room, although this one has no TV and I could see that being a…read moreproblem for some. I did hear other guests say the sound of traffic or the train kept them up at night, but I heard nothing in the Dogwood. The entire inn is so gorgeous and charming, very clean and well kept, and the bed was unbelievably comfortable. It was all topped off with a lovely plated breakfast in the morning. The coffee and snack bars around the house are such a nice touch too. It was honestly the best stay I've ever had at any inn or hotel.

A little expensive for the area, but lovely room (except for the shower, which was a bit cramped),…read morevery peaceful, very easy stay. The bed was also great!

We stayed for a night, having found it by chance of an internet search. A 120 year old home,…read moremeticulously and exquisitely restored and furnished by the owners. It really could not have been any nicer! Good conversation and a very nice breakfast! We're coming back this way in a few weeks and will stay here again

My wife and I selected this wonderful inn from the internet and we were so fortunate to have found…read moresuch a gem. There are so many things that can go wrong with a blind selection but this one had not one disappointment! The house was built in the early 1900's and has been restored to the grandeur the original owner envisioned. Alan and Patti are the owners and they have worked hard to fill the house with furniture and art appropriate to the age. I believe every guest will be pleased when they first walk in the door. The bedding is very good and very comfortable made up with nice linens not high count cotton thread but very nice. The breakfast served each morning is wonderful. We had scrambled egg, perfectly done, bacon and toast. Fresh fruit and a fluffy croissant filled with chocolate and whipped cream. Sound decadent? It is! The next morning we had quiche with cinnamon raisin toast, fresh strawberries and yes yet another croissant. Just wonderful but breakfast was not the best part. The best part is the caring attentive inn keepers..! Patti and Alan are welcoming, caring and just great people. We talked and the conversation took on the style of friends conversing not acquaintances exchanging small talk. There is an art to that and each of them possess the prompt skills to engage strangers. Dunn is good stop along route I-95, course if you could stay at the Simply Divine Inn at another place then it too would be a good stop! Book this inn and get ready for a great stay!

Little did I expect a PBS TV series to make such an indelible impact on my life, but "A Chef's…read moreLife" has made palpable not only the inner workings of Vivian Howard's Chef and the Farmer, an upscale restaurant in the small North Carolina town of Kinston, but also the key local people who supply the high quality of the food being prepared. Prominent on the show is the congenial farmer Warren Brothers who along with his wife Jane decided to turn their charming home in pastoral La Grange into a B&B. Once I got wind of this, I made a reservation for a private room for my partner and myself in April, so we could frankly meet Warren and see where several of the key scenes on the series took place. What I didn't expect was the overwhelming generosity of our hosts in providing an experience that will remain parked comfortably in my memory. First, Jane was extraordinarily kind in ensuring we had a good time that she connected me with Vivian's wondrous assistant Holley. Holley took us to several places of interest in Kinston like Mother Earth Brewing, the Buy Local art gallery, and the newly refurbished O'Neil Hotel. As Jane was unfortunately out of town when we arrived, Warren took over and immediately made us feel at home. He not only took the time to stay up and chat with us after our marathon feast at Chef and The Farmer, but he asked Lillie to come over early in the morning to make her famous biscuits (photo: http://bit.ly/1G870iS). We already adored her from the series, and as it turned out, she is even funnier and warmer in person. What a treat to shoot the breeze with Warren, Lillie and Holley over those incredible biscuits and fresh over-easy eggs that came straight from the chickens at his nearby farm (photo: http://bit.ly/1aIk3w5). After breakfast, Warren guided us to his two-acre farm down the road where we watched him feed chickens and pigs and started to wash the turnips for transport (photo: http://bit.ly/1G91nnc). As for our accommodations, the 1853-restored farmhouse just felt comfortable the moment we stepped through the back porch door. Our bedroom was warm and spacious, an ideal setting for the claps of thunder we heard through the night. They certainly made sure to stock the bathroom with every amenity. We loved all the family photos and paintings on almost every wall because you really felt the love in their family. I even thought it was heartwarming to see a huge "Breakfast at Tiffany's" movie poster on the wall since I am such an Audrey Hepburn fan. How did they know (photo: http://bit.ly/1bc4k92)? Oh well, I guess that's what family is all about, and that's what Warren and Jane are genuinely all about, making their guests feel like they are part of their family. I could not recommend staying in their home highly enough if you plan to create your own "A Chef's Life" adventure or even if you simply want to take in the beauty of Eastern North Carolina. It's an experience you will never forget.

Really enjoyed our stay. Warren and Jane were very hospitable hosts. Entertaining, knowledgeable…read moreof the area. Very comfy beds. Great breakfast. Would definitely stay again.

My husband and I stayed here for two nights after our friends gave us a gift certificate for a…read morewedding present. The house itself is historic and beautiful. It is decorated in a French theme and has a lot of charm throughout. We were lucky enough to stay in the room adjacent to the sitting room. It was very spacious and had a huge bathroom with a claw foot tub and pedestal sink. The locations of the French House is also great. It is in a historic part of Wilmington and taking a walk around the neighborhood shows how rich in history this part of town is. It is also walking distance (4 blocks) from the river and a quick 15 minute ride to Wilmington Beach. What makes The French House 5 stars is that it is run by a wonder hostess, Janice. She is kind and accommodating to her guests' needs. We arrived and found a fruit plate and mini refrigerator stocked with waters and soda. She gave us maps of downtown and recommendations of where to eat. She knew our names before we even introduced ourselves and always made us feel at home. When I burned my feet at the beach, she searched high and low for some aloe, even making phone calls to neighbors to find some. The breakfasts she provided always included some fresh berries, yogurts, homemade scones, and some sort of pastry (one day we had croissants, one day we had blueberry strudel). My only wish is that there were some kind of protein provided! We had a truly wonderful stay here at the French House. My only complaint was the other guest that was staying there at the same time as us...she had a guest stay late one night and rather than sitting on the front porch or in her room, she sat in the sitting room right in front of our room and kept us up for a good portion of the night. However, I will still give this place 5 stars because Janice and the house itself were excellent. We will be back :)

It is by far one of the nicest and coziest B&Bs I've ever stayed at. The owner literally makes you…read morefeel at home. The room I stayed in, could very easily have been a small apartment. But, what I appreciated the most, was the attention to detail. I don't think the owner (Janice, I believe) could have done a better job. A charming gem in the heart of Wilmington. A thumbs up from me.

10/10! This B&B checked all the boxes for a girls weekend to celebrate our friend's 50th! We stayed…read morein the guest house across the street and enjoyed the privacy and the accommodations. Being an old house it can get kind of cold, so I recommend bringing an extra blanket if you are cold natured like myself. Marie in housekeeping found me a warmer blanket for our second night and I really appreciated it. I also liked having the sound machine in the bedroom. The bed was super comfortable too. My friends and I had the best stay and will return to this B&B!

Beautiful bed and breakfast! The room was super clean and accommodating. Perfect location. Easy…read morewalking distance to attractions, shops and great restaurants. Breakfast was yummy! Owners do an exceptional job! Highly recommend. Again, let me say how clean everything was! I was very impressed.

It has been over three years since I have stayed there. They were extremely accommodating. I have a…read morehard time with stairs so they made sure my husband and I were on the first floor. At the time, the new owner did not have a liquor license but he did waive the corkage fee for wine. The food was amazing. It is a very small dining room, very intimate. The room was great with a tub that was really nice for soaking.

We live an hour from Abingdon Manor and love exploring old Inns that have fine dining. The food was…read moredelicious. We loved the 6 course meal and every bite was a delight, a surprise and tantalized the taste buds. The Inn host greeted us on arrival and made us top notch Whiskey Sours that we enjoyed in the parlor before our seating. The service was attentive. We will definitely return. I just wish they had a 5:00 seating for us early birds. Hard to travel out so far at night.

In Wilson for a soccer tournament and did not want to stay at an overpriced hotel chain off the…read morehighway. Found this place and thought we'd try it out. The Shine Suite, with a queen size bed and a twin bed, was perfect for me, my husband and our 14 year old. The room was spacious and also had it's own sitting room and large bathroom. The sitting room had tons of cookbooks which I love to browse through. Nell was so sweet and friendly and made us a great breakfast at the time we requested. The price could not be beat. Only negative was the wonky shower faucet but there was plenty of hot water. It was just hard to regulate. If we're ever in the area again we'll stay here!

We had such a nice stay at the Bailey House in Elm City. Nell made everything so enjoyable. The…read morerooms were nice and clean and the breakfast was hot and fresh. We had stayed at a hotel the year before when visiting family but this year this was just so much more convenient and enjoyable. We hope to return.

Wonderful lodging and more just off I95 in Dillon, SC. We were in town for a funeral; Mark and…read moreMichael were such incredibly gracious hosts. Beautiful, clean, historic facility. Highly recommended!

I was searching for a hotel as it was dark and I just got gas in Dillion SC and sat in my car…read moresearching on line. Everything decent too far and motels did not look great BUT - The Columns B&B was rated 5 stars and was only two miles from gas station! Incredible BB beautiful and the hosts Michael and Mark so gracious ! The house is outstanding - really must see! And decorated beautifully!! Beautiful rooms - breakfast delicious - can't recommend it more !! Enjoy ( cost very reasonable also )