My husband and I were searching for a place to enjoy a weekend together that focused on rest and relaxation. We hit the jackpot with Blooming Gardens. The rooms and atmosphere of the inn were welcoming and endearing. Frank and Dolly were delightful to meet. Located in the Triangle, there was a lot to do and see, while the Inn was comfortable and inviting for a day long stay in. We plan on returning in the future.

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Dolly and Frank [resident propriators] operate a lovely Bed & Breakfast. Fascinating history, decor and physical setting. If your fortunate Dolly will give you an informative overview of the City of Durham [particularily if your running cross-town to Bullocks for barbeque.] Fortunate too if Frank takes you on a tour of both the B&B and the Extended Stay residence across the street also historic and owned by your hosts.

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Great accommodations in a historic home that has been lovingly renovated. The owners make you feel right at home. The food and conversation are excellent. Highly recommended. Kenny Johnson Montgomery, Alabama

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My daughter and I stayed at Dolly and Frank's extended stay Inn called Holly House. This beautifully restored Victorian home was very comfortable, clean and quiet. We enjoyed using the kitchen to cook meals with the local products we purchased at the Farmer's Market. The Holly House is centrally located making it easy to explore Durham. Frank and Dolly provided some of the best customer service we have ever experienced. They are true gems, great ambassadors for Durham and as Frank would say simply "marvelous".

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I was considering relocating to Durham from Oakland and renovating a historic property. So I visited and stayed at Blooming Garden, which was itself a 3 and a half year restoration. The inn was charming, our room was quiet and very comfortable (Firm bed, lots of pillows.) The best part of the stay was just hanging out with Dolly and Frank. The service, from breakfast to sharing wine in the early evening was outstanding. If I ever need a definition of good service it would have to be "the innkeepers staying up for you because your flight is 2 and a half hours late, you arrive at 2:30 in the morning and they are still charming." I wouldn't think of staying any other place when I visit Durham.

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The hosts made us feel at home and were helpful with all our needs during out stay in Durham. We had a marvelous time getting to know people in through the hosts. A wonderful and relaxing place to stay.

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The Blooming Garden Inn, within walking distance of newly renovated downtown Durham and less than 2 miles from Duke University, is a cut above the average Bed and Breakfast. The minute you step inside the door of this quaint, beautiful Inn, Frank and Dolly will greet you as if you are beloved family members. They provide a brief orientation trip of the downtown area in their private car, invite you to sit and have a drink and a chance to unwind, and they go out of their way to make you feel at-home comfortable during your entire stay. I can't say enough good things about this B&B, and I highly recommend it for any occasion, be it business, family or college get-togethers, girls weekends or a romantic get-away with a significant other. Be assured Frank and Dolly will make your stay a memorable one. LOVED Sarah (the german shepherd) and the kitties. The grounds are full of flowers and gorgeously kept. Location couldn't be more convenient - less than a mile to the Carolina Theater and the new Performing Arts Center in Durham. I plan on being back again soon on business, but will plan future trips there for pleasure, as well. Thanks again, Frank and Dolly, for everything! Mary in West Virginia

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My husband and I were looking for a place to stay during the time surrounding my cancer surgery at Duke. We wanted a place where we could cook our own meals, but the suites hotels seemed a little too cold and impersonal to suit us. When we discovered that Blooming Garden Inn provided rooms at Holly House, their extended stay home across the street from the B&B, we contacted Dolly and Frank and decided to stay there. We were so right in our choice! It's difficult to recount all the kindnesses done for us by Dolly and Frank, as well as by the other residents at Holly House. Most special to me personally was the help we received when Duke released me from outpatient surgery. I needed more help than my husband alone could provide getting in from the car and for the first several hours. Dolly and Frank, as well as the other guests, did everything possible to make me comfortable. (Dolly even took my husband to the pharmacy to fill my prescription for pain medication!) Their kindness and caring continued throughout our visit. Dolly took us on a driving tour of her favorite places around Durham.... they made us a big pot of soup.... and on our last night in Durham, we went to dinner with them and other guests at one of their favorite restaurants. Dolly and Frank have lovingly restored both Holly House and Blooming Garden Inn, have filled them with antiques and too many other special things to mention, and have shared their home with guests. Although I hope I won't need surgery again (at Duke or anywhere else), I would not hesitate to stay with Dolly and Frank in the future. In fact, if we're ever in that part of North Carolina again, I hope we'll at least go out to dinner with them! Who would ever have believed that an unpleasant hospital visit could provide an opportunity to make several new friends? But that's exactly what happened.

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This was one of our favorite bed and breakfast experiences. The hosts were very attentive to our needs, sharing their love of the city with us, giving us directions, and suggesting fine places to eat. They were very warm and welcoming and we will return the next time we are in the Durham area!

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The home is very cozy and the owners are very warm and friendly people. The food choices were plentiful and were always a delight.

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My wife and I enjoyed our stay at this thoughtfully restored Victorian house in the heart of Durham, NC. The proprietors & other guests were warm & friendly. The gourmet breakfasts were right to our tastes, simply but elegantly prepared & also delicious. If we have occasion to visit Durham again, the Blooming Garden Inn is the first place we will seek.

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I highly recommend the blooming garden Inn. Enjoy!

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THis was a lovely home located near the down town of Durham and just 2 miles from Duke University. We enjoyed good food, good conversation and a lovely room.

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This is the place to stay, if you're in the area. My husband and I had a wonderful experience. The owners are so very nice and the breakfast was top notch. rooms are very clean and elegant! Extremely comfortable

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Clean and spacious rooms and two very friendly hosts. Ask for pancakes, they're delicious.

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Very comfortable Great decor - Frank and Dolly - very friendly and helpful

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Wonderful home, exceptional innkeepers!!

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There were 8 of us - all ages, all walks of life sharing breakfast. We learned so much from each other...topics included music artistry, folklore, ghost stories, travels, cemetaries, etc. Quite an example of synergy!

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Frank and Dolly pay attention to the detail and go to every effort to make their guests feel pampered and at home. the rooms are very comfortable, breakfasts are amazing- the area is interesting and they are ingaging hosts.- very delightful

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My stay Durhan for my CPA Conference was delighful because of the lovely Blooming Garden Inn and its wonderful hosts, Frank and Dolly.

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