#1 STAY HERE! Stay here, stay here. Do it. Do it now…read more Coming through Whiteville looking for a place to stay? Look no further. Madison house is a gorgeous Victorian gem, decorated in appropriate era furniture and art, this house is lovely. It is a little worse for wear, but honestly I'd rather stay here than any of the chains. We stayed in the king room without our own tv. Most rooms are queen rooms, but all have 4 poster beds and lovely decorating. The pool and the porch. Wrap around porch was lovely place in the morning. The pool is delightful and surrounded by plants everywhere. Breakfast was simple and delicious. I asked for scrambed eggs, and they came fluffy with cheese. Perfectly crisp bacon, toast was lovely, and the banana nut muffin was quite good. The coffee is AWESOME! The proprietor is a lovely woman who is friendly and delightful.

The Madison House is a jewel in the midst of chaos. It rests in the middle of Whiteville, and yet…read moresomehow remains to be untouched by some modernization. Of course the kitchen is gourmet country chic, and the pool is a more modern touch, but the classic architecture and artwork that adorn the mini mansion coupled with the destination's crown jewel, Mrs. Yvonne, make it a wonderful place to relax, rest, and be at ease. Mrs. Yvonne is a classic southern woman with a welcoming "down-home" demeanor. She's a pleasure to chat with, if that's your thing, and a good cook to boot! It was nice to take a moment to talk to her and it did my heart good in the wake of losing my dad. We are sure to return to such a charming place!

Thoroughly enjoyed our night at The Columns. The inn is impeccably restored and furnished with four…read morespacious guest rooms and comfy sitting rooms on the first floor--and balconys. Breakfast was cooked to order and first class in every respect. Highly recommended for those who prefer B&Bs.

I was searching for a hotel as it was dark and I just got gas in Dillion SC and sat in my car…read moresearching on line. Everything decent too far and motels did not look great BUT - The Columns B&B was rated 5 stars and was only two miles from gas station! Incredible BB beautiful and the hosts Michael and Mark so gracious ! The house is outstanding - really must see! And decorated beautifully!! Beautiful rooms - breakfast delicious - can't recommend it more !! Enjoy ( cost very reasonable also )

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!

It has been over three years since I have stayed there. They were extremely accommodating. I have a…read morehard time with stairs so they made sure my husband and I were on the first floor. At the time, the new owner did not have a liquor license but he did waive the corkage fee for wine. The food was amazing. It is a very small dining room, very intimate. The room was great with a tub that was really nice for soaking.

We live an hour from Abingdon Manor and love exploring old Inns that have fine dining. The food was…read moredelicious. We loved the 6 course meal and every bite was a delight, a surprise and tantalized the taste buds. The Inn host greeted us on arrival and made us top notch Whiskey Sours that we enjoyed in the parlor before our seating. The service was attentive. We will definitely return. I just wish they had a 5:00 seating for us early birds. Hard to travel out so far at night.

I was in Clinton for a couple days of work and was looking for a hotel to stay at. I stumbled…read moreacross this B&B and I have to admit I am so glad I did. Although I was in town for work, this place made it seem like it was also on a vacation. The house is beautiful and wonderfully maintained. Julie is really nice and makes some great breakfast! I honestly look forward to returning to Clinton just to enjoy a stay at the Ashford Inn.

The BEST brunch you can ask for, especially for this area. The staff are very attentive and make…read moreevery visit a special occasion.

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.

My husband and I stayed here for two nights after our friends gave us a gift certificate for a…read morewedding present. The house itself is historic and beautiful. It is decorated in a French theme and has a lot of charm throughout. We were lucky enough to stay in the room adjacent to the sitting room. It was very spacious and had a huge bathroom with a claw foot tub and pedestal sink. The locations of the French House is also great. It is in a historic part of Wilmington and taking a walk around the neighborhood shows how rich in history this part of town is. It is also walking distance (4 blocks) from the river and a quick 15 minute ride to Wilmington Beach. What makes The French House 5 stars is that it is run by a wonder hostess, Janice. She is kind and accommodating to her guests' needs. We arrived and found a fruit plate and mini refrigerator stocked with waters and soda. She gave us maps of downtown and recommendations of where to eat. She knew our names before we even introduced ourselves and always made us feel at home. When I burned my feet at the beach, she searched high and low for some aloe, even making phone calls to neighbors to find some. The breakfasts she provided always included some fresh berries, yogurts, homemade scones, and some sort of pastry (one day we had croissants, one day we had blueberry strudel). My only wish is that there were some kind of protein provided! We had a truly wonderful stay here at the French House. My only complaint was the other guest that was staying there at the same time as us...she had a guest stay late one night and rather than sitting on the front porch or in her room, she sat in the sitting room right in front of our room and kept us up for a good portion of the night. However, I will still give this place 5 stars because Janice and the house itself were excellent. We will be back :)

It is by far one of the nicest and coziest B&Bs I've ever stayed at. The owner literally makes you…read morefeel at home. The room I stayed in, could very easily have been a small apartment. But, what I appreciated the most, was the attention to detail. I don't think the owner (Janice, I believe) could have done a better job. A charming gem in the heart of Wilmington. A thumbs up from me.

This was our first time staying at a B&B. It was amazing. Jeff and Jen were awesome hosts. The…read moreproperty, rooms, and decor are as pictured. Jen cooked an amazing breakfast each morning. Everything was clean and top notch. We will absolutely stay here again! The Morrison's

Very comfortable bed with silky, soft sheets…read more Delicious breakfast Easy walking distance to wonderful historic restaurants in town They have a nice game room upstairs A nice social hour with the other guests at 5 o'clock with wine Calming backyard with a beautiful fountain and a fire pit with seating Everything about this bed-and-breakfast was well maintained. We felt comfortable and at home here. Next time we visit Wilmington, we will definitely stay here.