Morehead Manor Bed & Breakfast

Don't let the formalness of this 1910 Colonial Revival Style Mansion fool you. Just step through our front doors into our gracious foyer and you'll find yourself surrounded by warm colors and gracious hosts. We offer four spacious guestrooms with private baths. Guests will also enjoy lounging in any one of our common areas. Catch up on your reading in Jacobs Library or view a movie from the video collection in Preston's Parlor. The Pecan Dining room provides the perfect setting for breakfast or the place to play your favorite card or board game. You can also relax in the garden or nap in the hammock. Upon departing you'll be relaxed and rejuvenated.

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Location

  • Location is best described as:
    • Historic District
    • Suburban
  • Nearest major city: Raleigh, NC (15 miles)
  • Directions to property:
    Please note: Gregson Street is a one-way street that becomes Vickers Avenue after crossing over the Durham Freeway (Hwy 147) overpass just after the Durham Police Department.

    I-85 South: Exit 176, Duke/Gregson Street. Left onto Gregson Street. Proceed past Brightleaf Square. Morehead Manor is two blocks past the Durham Freeway (Hwy 147) overpass on the right.

    I-85 North: Exit 172, Downtown/Durham Freeway (Hwy 147). Proceed on the freeway to Chapel Hill Street Exit # 13, turn left at the intersection. Make a right at the first light onto Gregson Street. Morehead Manor is two blocks past the Durham Freeway (Hwy 147) overpass on the right.

    I-40 West (RDU Airport): Exit 279-B Durham Freeway (Hwy 147), take the Duke Street Exit. Left at the first traffic light on Jackson Street, then Left onto Gregson Street. Morehead Manor is two blocks past the Durham Freeway (Hwy 147) overpass on the right.

    I-40 East: Proceed on I-85 North where I-40 and I 85 split and follow the directions for I-85 North.
  • Nearest major airport: Raleigh Durham, NC (RDU-Raleigh Durham INTL 12 miles
  • Directions from airport:
    Proceed on I-40 West. Exit 279-B, Durham Freeway (Hwy 147), take the Duke Street Exit. Left at the first traffic light on Jackson Street, then Left onto Gregson Street. Gregson Street becomes Vickers Avenue just after you go over the overpass. Morehead Manor is two blocks past overpass on the right-hand corner.
  • Meeting places:
    • Airport
    • Train

Room Rates (USD American Dollars)

All occupancy rates are subject to change
  • State and local taxes may apply
  • Accommodations: Rooms
  • There are 4 guest accommodations (4 with private baths)
  • Single occupancy rate is between $ 135.00 and $ 190.00
  • Double occupancy rate is between $ 145.00 and $ 190.00
  • The rate for each additional person is $ 25.00

Amenities

In Room
  • Air conditioning
  • Alarm clock
  • CD player
  • Ceiling fans
  • Desk
  • Fireplace
  • Hairdryer
  • Internet Service
  • Ironing Board
  • Radio
  • Turndown Service
  • On Site
  • Board games
  • Computer
  • Conference Rooms
  • Copier
  • DVD Player
  • Fax Machine
  • Library
  • Piano
  • Satellite/Cable TV
  • TV
  • TV Video games
  • Telephone
  • VCR
  • Videos
  • Wedding Facilities
  • Meals

    • A Full breakfast is included with room rate
    • Breakfast is served from: 9 a.m or by arrangement
    • Breakfast is served in the Breakfast/dining area
    • Dinner is available by special request
    • Additional food services included in room rate: Dessert, Non-alcoholic beverage
    • Special meals available: Low Fat, Restricted, Vegetarian
    • Our signature dish is Pecan Stuffed French Toast

    Policies

    • Minimum stay required (Three night minimum stay required graduation weekends and peak season weekends)
    • Smoking is allowed in limited areas (Outside only.)
    • We cannot accommodate guest pets
    • Limitations on children staying (Children over 12 welcomed)
    • No childcare is provided
    • Consumption of alcohol is permitted (Complimentary wine)
    • Deposit amount required (One Night's Deposit is required to hold a reservation)
    • Check in time is 3 pm - 6 pm and Check out time is 11 am
    • Cancellations:
      Please note that we have a five day cancellation policy. If you cancel your reservation within 5 days before your scheduled arrival, your deposit will be refunded minus a 20% service charge (or minimum of $20). There will be no deposit refunds for cancellations received 24 hours prior to your scheduled arrival date. If you are staying with us for more than one night, please note that the deposit will be applied to the lasat night of your intended stay and will be forfeited if you depart prior to the final day of your reservation. In the event of a no-show, the full room charge for the entire period reserved will be debited.
    • Accepted by the following agencies:
      • North Carolina Bed & Breakfasts and Inns
      • Professional Association of Innkeepers International
      • Chamber of Commerce

    Discounts available:
      Corporate 
      Length of Stay 

    Innkeepers

    • Innkeeper(s): Daniel and Monica Edwards
    • The innkeepers speak: English
    • There is one cat on the property

    Area Attractions

    Antique Shopping, Art Galleries, Concert venue, Gourmet/Fine Dining, Historical interests, Lake, Live Music, Movie Theater, Museum, National/State parks, Nature area, The Streets at Southpoint Mall, American Dance Festival, Durham Bulls Baseball Team, Center Fest, Bull Durham Blues Festival, Outlet Stores, Performing Theater, Picnic area, Religious Services, River, Vineyard, Zoo

    Onsite or Nearby Activities

    Bicycle riding trails, Bicycles, Boating, Fishing, Golfing, Hiking trails, Shopping, Sailing, Shopping, Sight-seeing, Swimming, Swimming pool, Tennis courts, Video Arcade

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    Contact Information


    Morehead Manor Bed & Breakfast Bed and Breakfast
    Morehead Manor Bed & Breakfast
    914 Vickers Avenue
    Durham NC 27701
    USA
    Phone: +1-919-687-4366
    Fax: +1-919-687-4245
    Toll-free: +1-888-437-6333
    Innkeeper(s)
    Daniel and Monica Edwards
    Rates:
    $135 - $190
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    See the morning sunrise in the Jasmine room.  This room features a queen size bed and a romantic firebox.  The spacious private bath features a shower and a relaxing old fashion bath tub.
    Enjoy a night in The Magnolia Suite.  Overlooking a giagantic Magnolia ur largest room features a king sized wooden canopy bed with lights in the headboard, a romantic firebox and a separate sitting area.  The Private bath features a shower and spacious bath tub.

    Features

    Property Noted For:
    • Book Club Gatherings
    • Corporate Meeting & Retreats
    • Mother Daughter Retreats
    • Business travel
    • Christian Travel
    • Gay / Lesbian Travel
    • Gourmet food
    • Group events
    • Honeymoons
    • Luxury
    • Peaceful getaway
    • Romantic escape
    • Weddings

    Type:
    • Bed and Breakfast
    • Historic Inn

    Details:
    • Architectural style is Colonial
    • Built in 1910
    • Opened for business in 1997
    • Restored / Remodeled in 1997
    • Listed on the National Register of Historic Places
    • Parking available (Off-Street secure parking available onsite)