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!

This is a really lovely old house that has been preserved beautifully. The rooms are large and…read morecomfortable, as are the beds. The B&B offers all the amenities you'd expect in a good hostelry, including free wi-fi, cable TV, all-day coffee & tea service, and a fantastic breakfast. You won't need to eat lunch! Mary is the most charming and helpful hostess and will make your stay feel like home.

after reading reviews we thought that this would be a good place to stay since we have a small dog…read more Our visit going there was good when we stayed the second time on our way home it was pure nonsense. Here are a few suggestions: Don't have a note on the door that says call or text me I will be there in 5 minutes on our arrival. Take 60 seconds and cut the ivy off the stairs (not safe) take another 60 seconds to wipe down the spider webs and gunk off the front porch. Take a few minutes to remove the old bar of soap off the tub that looks like it was used for a few weeks. Take a few minutes to supply tissues, cups, matching towels, some fresh soap, not a bottle that is almost empty to wash our hands. We did not shower since the little bottles of bath stuff were empty. Fix the TV it was not working the 1st time and we mentioned it, but still no TV. Have another chair in the room and more light (not a pole lamp sitting in the hallway). Don't tell us over the phone that you now don't take Visa, we had to empty our wallets to pay for the room. We paid by Visa on our first visit. Be sure to have some coffee, the table set, the food cooking for breakfast and not arrive after we left. (we said 8 but they heard 8:30) but why was there no one in the house at 8:15 when we left our cash and drove off to Dunkin Donuts. Whoever owns this old gem of a home needs to sell it to someone who can care for it.

My husband and I had a little staycation celebrating our first anniversary! We stayed in the horse…read moreand hound suite and it was so cute, it had a homey feel and was very easy to find. The bed was extremely comfortable and the suite came stocked with tons of books, magazines, and a few board games. We had a delicious breakfast served to us Saturday morning that was hand delivered by the owner Lindsay. Lindsay was incredibly sweet and an amazing host, I would highly recommend staying here

I stayed here as a Staycation and was surprised at how clean and thoughtfully stocked our little…read moresuite was. The lovely decor in air-conditioned suite was a nice contrast to the outdoors. One evening it was cool enough to enjoy a glass of wine outdoors, the horses and chickens were the entertainment. It's a beautiful retreat and we always recommend visiting family stay here. Just looking for excuses to book another Staycation for ourselves!

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!

My husband and I stayed here one night on our way to Virginia. It was off our beaten path, which…read morewas just fine. This Bed and Breakfast is a wonderful place to stay. It's about an hour off of 95. It has spacious rooms and a dynamite breakfast. Our hosts, Scott and Karyl, were wonderful and we had interesting conversations. Much more fun and interesting than staying at the usual hotels. We highly recommend this bed and breakfast.

My husband and I stayed here on our first stop into town and it was the most wonderful experience…read more Scott and Karyl run the inn and they are so kind, they made lovely breakfasts that accommodated to my husband's celiac disease, and the rooms themselves are so beautiful. Would highly recommend and would absolutely stay here again or put up friends and family here!

The Duncraig went above and beyond to make our wedding weekend spectacular. Caroline and Don are…read morenot just proprietors, but the heart and soul of the Duncraig. They are vital to what a wonderful experience it was to have them host me, and my family, as the bride to be before my big day, as well as my husband and I following our wedding. I would recommend any bride make the Duncraig part of your wedding. It's big enough to host a reception on the manicured grounds, but also very intimate with a luxurious private honeymoon suite. Additionally, any traveler looking for the southern charm of an immaculately refurbished manor in the best historically preserved town in NC should put the Duncraig as a must stay. The hospitality, food, and atmosphere were 5 out of 5. Thank you Caroline & Don, we can't wait for our next visit!

Donald & Caroline are just charming. Lovely stay. Hosts were delightful. WiFi worked great, beds &…read morelinens were plush, "Butler's Pantry" open to all for drinks and snacks. East access to WM Foundation & downtown So Pines. Literally nothing to even nit-pick as a criticism.

Perfect place for an intimate, romantic wedding. Our son's wedding turned out amazing. We love the…read morebeautiful location! Highly recommend

From the owner: Operating as a Wedding/Special Events Venue, we offer a beautiful scenery like no other. Nature…read moresurrounds our beautiful historic home, with a serene background and flowers blooming all around our natural creek. You will love our location! We also operate as a bed & breakfast offering nightly stays with a full spread southern style breakfast each morning!

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.

This is a wonderful place and we really enjoyed it. Very friendly owners but not in an obtrusive…read moreway. Perfect balance of professionalism with a welcoming feel. The home is very well appointed and everything was top notch. Another high point is the location. Very easy to find and within perfect distance for anything you may need or want including the up and coming downtown area. Highly recommended.

Very well restored old home. Top notch service and taste in decoration. It's a great place to…read moreescape for a while and relax. The owners are very friendly without being all up in your bidness if you know what I mean. We'll definitely be back and would recommend to even the most discerning of friends.

My home away from home when I'm in North Carolina. Tamika (JRT) and the ponies love it too. I love…read morebeing able to hack right off the farm to the Moss foundation and the equestrian easements that wind through Southern Pines but still be 10 minutes to Fresh Market, the movie theatre, and great restaurants. While southern pines has lots of hotels on route 1, I prefer to stay with the horses and dogs at Auntie Marged's. She will make you feel like family too, without smothering you because she is busy. Its homey, welcoming and affordable...like a european b and b. Comfy bed, nice breakfast and then you are off for the day.