My daughter and I loved the Blooming Garden Inn. We only stayed one night but it was thoroughly enjoyable. Frank and Dolly made us feel like old friends. The house is a real treat - a feast for the eyes - full of lovely antiques and beautiful trinkets. We stayed in the Moroccan Room; it was well-appointed, comfortable and quiet.

The Blooming Garden Inn and Holly House is a fantastic place to stay in Durham. It is truly like a home away from home. Frank & Dolly could not have been more kind, energetic and interesting. They make you feel at home from the moment you enter their beautiful Bed & Breakfast. There is a large wrap-around porch on the... More

What a wonderful treat it was for my husband and myself to find the Blooming Garden Inn. Dolly and Frank are exceptional hosts and go the extra mile to make sure you have everything you need and make you feel right at home. Breakfast was wonderful and we really enjoyed the time that Frank took with us to share the... More

I am a postdoc at Duke, and this is my first time in the US. I was looking for somewhere comfortable and affordable to stay while I 'got on my feet' in a new country. Holly House, which offers self-catering extended stay accommodation, turned out to be ideal for me, and I ended up staying for nearly four months, longer... More

We were guests for 3 days and two nights at Blooming Garden Inn, well located to Duke University. Dolly and Frank were our hosts. After a hardy welcome (with the finest teas, candies and cookies), we had the best night sleep ever. The art, antiques and grounds are a sight to behold, and we so enjoyed learning about them. We... More

The Blooming Garden Inn is an oasis in the middle of Durham. Just minutes from downtown and the Duke University/Hospital area yet you would never know it. The gardens and wrap around porch provide a perfect place to unwind and relex. Frank and Dolly are wonderful hosts who are willing to share stories and experiences with you. We were introduced... More

A chance call to the Blooming Garden Inn B&B because it showed up on the GPS led to a most lovely overnight stay in a beautiful historic home in Durham, NC. The home and hosts - Dolly and Frank - were lovely and welcoming. The room was comfortable, full of antiques, history, and the comfort of the bed can best... More

My daughter and I had a very intersting stay at the inn. The one night we stayed there it felt like we were transported to the world of the 1800s (with all the amenities of the 21st century). The inn is a restored house from the 1800s and once you enter its doors the antique furnishings and decorations help take... More

We stayed for 3 nights while my husband had surgery at Duke. Frank & Dolly were the most caring and helpful host and hostess we have ever met. (We have stayed at several other B&B's.) The room was lovely, breakfast was delicious (especially the ginger waffles with lemon curd topping...heaven) but it was Frank and Dolly that made our stay... More