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Blooming Garden Inn
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Sitting area of the Ivy Room, an original guest bedroom in our c. 1890 home. Door shown opens onto the west side of our wraparound porch with private glider and views of our landscaped backyard.
A jacuzzi big enough for two in our premiers Morning Glory Luxury Suite.
View of front of inn over custom fencing as seen in early spring.
Looking west on our secluded wraparound porch with the ever-popular custom swing in the background.
There's nothing quite so nice as a leisurely breakfast or afternoon tea outside! Our mature plantings provide wonderful privacy and are glorious in seasonal bloom.
The Ivy bedroom, showing the queen-size antique cherry bed and door to the walk-in closet. High-ceiling and private access to the west side of the wraparound porch suggest 19th century guests enjoyed this room. Private marble-floored bath at far left.
Our custom-made sign, recently refurbished, welcoming guests from all over the world to our inn since 1990.
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Nightly Rate
$110 - $225
, - Reviews 33
- Rooms 5
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Accepts Gift Cards
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Address
513 Holloway St
Durham, NC 27701-3457
USA - Phone+1-919-687-0801
- Fax+1-919-688-1401
- EmailContact Innkeeper
The house was built by James N. Umstead around 1890 in the 'Queen Anne' style. The Durham Bed and Breakfast features a huge wraparound porch with 21 Tuscan columns. Dolly and Frank spent nearly three years in intensive restoration of the property and opened for business in the fall of 1990. High curved ceilings, heart-pine wainscotting, raised wood panels, nine original mantels, doors with original hardware, and all-original Southern Pine flooring will delight the historical buff. Antiques of the period are abundantly distributed throughout. The yard is fully enclosed with custom front fencing and gate. Mature floral gardens and flowering trees highlight the landscaping. The backyard is suitable for private events. There are four primary guestrooms, each with its own private bath. Each has its own distinctive character and is highlighted by antiques of the period. For the convenience of our guests we are open year-round, including major holidays, except for occasional short vacations during slower periods. Free cable and wi-fi. The inn, designated as Durham's first historic landmark, is just minutes away from Golden Belt (art colony), Durham Bulls Athletic Park, the new Performing Arts Center, Carolina Theatre, American Tobacco Campus, Brightleaf Square, and the Duke East Campus (free bus service now offered). Consider us as your 'home-away-from-home' to help make your Durham visit especially memorable! Ask about our "extended stay" options--minimum one week stay. Extra 25% discount for stays of a month or longer.
Reviews
Score Breakdown based on 33 Reviews
4.7 out of 5- Guest room 5
- Services 5
- Value 4
- Cleanliness 5
- Dining 5
5 out of 5Hospitality at its best
February 24, 2013
My husband and I really enjoyed our stay with Frank and Dolly. Our hosts went the extra mile to make sure we had everything we needed and make us feel right at home. Breakfast was wonderful and we really enjoyed the the extra time that Frank took with us to answer our questions about the history of the inn and the beautiful antiques througout the home. You can't go wrong with this adorable inn and Frank and Dolly as your hosts.
4.6 out of 5a home away from home
February 10, 2013
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, part of the Blooming Garden Inn, offers self-catering extended stay accommodation and turned out to be ideal for me. I ended up staying for nearly four months, longer than I had at originally planned! Frank and Dolly are probably the most friendly and welcoming B&B hosts you will find, which I really appreciated as I was in an unfamiliar place. It was also nice to have the company of some of the other extended stay guests in Holly House (as well as the two house cats!), and the sense of community is something I would have missed out on elsewhere. The house itself is beautiful, and a lot of care has been taken with the furnishings. The Victorian style makes a pleasant place both to work and relax, with wireless internet provided. I would recommend Holly House to anyone who is needing affordable temporary accommodation and is looking for a 'home away from home', and the arrangement may be especially attractive to visiting scholars/students who are needing a base while in Durham.
4.4 out of 5Too Much Fun!
January 30, 2012
A B&B is only as wonderful as its hosts, and Dolly and Frank are exceptional. Staying at their inn was like being taken into family, only theirs is more fun then mine ever was! Even though we were in Durham on a cold, rainy January weekend, their garden still blooms.
4.8 out of 5An Oasis in the Middle of Durham
July 14, 2011
The Blooming Garden Inn is an oasis in the middle of Durham. Just minutes from downtown and the Duke Hospital/University area it is quiet, comfortable, and relaxing. Frank and Dolly are wonderful hosts who are quite willing to share stories and experiences with you. We were introduced to several things at breakfast that have now become favorites with my wife and I. There's nothing like a swing or glider on the wrap-around porch to just melt the tension of the day away. If you need a place to stay in Durham you can't do better than the Blooming Garden Inn!
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Innkeeper Information
Innkeeper(s)
Dolly & Frank Pokrass
The innkeepers speak:
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English
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Nightly Rate
$110 - $225
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Rooms & Rates
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Nightly Rate
$110 - $225
Policy
Reservation Policy
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Open All Year Round: No
General Policies
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Smoking Allowed: No
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Guest Pets Allowed: No
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Suitable For Children: No
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Childcare Provided: No
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Nightly Rate
$110 - $225
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Reviews
Score Breakdown based on 33 Reviews
4.7 out of 5- Guest room 5
- Services 5
- Value 5
- Cleanliness 5
- Dining 5
5 out of 5Hospitality at its best
February 24, 2013
My husband and I really enjoyed our stay with Frank and Dolly. Our hosts went the extra mile to make sure we had everything we needed and make us feel right at home. Breakfast was wonderful and we really enjoyed the the extra time that Frank took with us to answer our questions about the history of the inn and the beautiful antiques througout the home. You can't go wrong with this adorable inn and Frank and Dolly as your hosts.
4.6 out of 5a home away from home
February 10, 2013
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, part of the Blooming Garden Inn, offers self-catering extended stay accommodation and turned out to be ideal for me. I ended up staying for nearly four months, longer than I had at originally planned! Frank and Dolly are probably the most friendly and welcoming B&B hosts you will find, which I really appreciated as I was in an unfamiliar place. It was also nice to have the company of some of the other extended stay guests in Holly House (as well as the two house cats!), and the sense of community is something I would have missed out on elsewhere. The house itself is beautiful, and a lot of care has been taken with the furnishings. The Victorian style makes a pleasant place both to work and relax, with wireless internet provided. I would recommend Holly House to anyone who is needing affordable temporary accommodation and is looking for a 'home away from home', and the arrangement may be especially attractive to visiting scholars/students who are needing a base while in Durham.
4.4 out of 5Too Much Fun!
January 30, 2012
A B&B is only as wonderful as its hosts, and Dolly and Frank are exceptional. Staying at their inn was like being taken into family, only theirs is more fun then mine ever was! Even though we were in Durham on a cold, rainy January weekend, their garden still blooms.
4.8 out of 5An Oasis in the Middle of Durham
July 14, 2011
The Blooming Garden Inn is an oasis in the middle of Durham. Just minutes from downtown and the Duke Hospital/University area it is quiet, comfortable, and relaxing. Frank and Dolly are wonderful hosts who are quite willing to share stories and experiences with you. We were introduced to several things at breakfast that have now become favorites with my wife and I. There's nothing like a swing or glider on the wrap-around porch to just melt the tension of the day away. If you need a place to stay in Durham you can't do better than the Blooming Garden Inn!
4.8 out of 5Unique and Homey
June 30, 2011
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 you to another era. It's homey atmosphere and gracious hosts add to the fullness of the experience. A tasteful and wholsome breakfast in antique dishes are again a wonderful addition to the flavor. In short, we had a memorable and a very refreshing stay at the inn.
5 out of 5Gracious Innkeepers!
June 17, 2011
We stayed 3 nights while my spouse had surgery at Duke. Frank and Dolly went out of their way to help by driving me to a pharmacy, a market and to get take-out dinners as I had never been to Durham. They made us perfectly comfortable in their home and we thoroughly enjoyed the breakfasts; especially the ginger waffles with lemon curd, Amish butter and FRESH fruit! Their home is lovely and the porch is delightful; they are a fabulous couple!
4.4 out of 5Durham in April
June 09, 2011
The azaleas were lush, the tulips bright in the spring sunshine, but above that all was the kind and particular service of Frank and Dolly. Breakfast was tailored to our needs, family coming in and out of Durham were graciously accommodated. If a friendly family type setting.....with loads of antiques from Dolly's days as an antique dealer...suits you, this is a great Band B.
4.0 out of 5The perfect hosts
February 21, 2011
Frank and Dolly do everything to make your stay a pleasure, from the glass of wine and nibbles served the moment you walk through the door, to the great conversations and story-telling, through to breakfast, which is a real treat too. Lovely room in a beautiful house. Highly recommended.
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Bed and Breakfast
Property highlights
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Business travel
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Peaceful getaway
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Romantic escape
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Breakfast
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Type: Full
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