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103 South 4th St., Wilmington, NC
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Ranked #10 of 14 Wilmington B&B and Inns
4.5 of 5 stars 12 Reviews
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Stanford in the Vale, England
1 review
“Peaceful, Amenable lodgings in historical old town district”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 November 2009

Our first time in Wilmington: we actually selected The French House B&B from among many listed with TripAdvisor, and had my granddaughter drop by for an assessment -- full marks! We were arranging everything from our home in England, and the proprietress, Mrs Thomas, was very helpful in e-mails and phone calls with any questions we had. We arrived very late at night after 22 hours' travel, got a taxi for $13, and were welcomed into a well-maintained, pre-Civil War home on the corner of S. 4th & Dock streets. Mrs Thomas was very helpful during our 3-day stay, with lots of suggestions for tours, people to meet (we did meet a few, including a neighbour cat) and places for lunch and dinner. She is very fond of the house and it shows in the decor and upkeep. We enjoyed rocking chairs on the porch, an extensive library, a sumptuous quiet room. The bathroom was half the size of our English house. There are two guest rooms -- one roomy, one just right for lovers. Breakfasts were fresh, imaginatiive, superb and always hot. We had a rental car and went up to Topsail Beach, saw a plantation, visited the local Cape Fear Historical Society house, did the river walk, went down to Fort Fisher, and had lots of local walks. We felt safe walking the streets, and the Downtown can get a little rowdy on weekend nights. We didn't have time to visit the battleship. It was a very relaxing break for both of us. Try the key lime pie at the Pilot House! -- James and Pat of Stanford in the Vale, England

  • Stayed October 2009, travelled as a couple
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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London
1 review
“Worth stopping in Wilmington for”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 September 2009

This is a charming B+B in an excellent location. This was our first trip to the Carolinas from the UK and this was one of the most memorable hotels we stayed in during our holiday. The house is full of character and offers the perfect antidote to the usual anonymous chain hotel or motel. We could not have asked for a finer host in Janice. If you ever find yourself near Wilmington, you won't be disappointed with a night (or several) at the French House.

Stayed June 2009, travelled as a couple
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“Excellent !”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 May 2008
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7 members of my family went to Wilmington for a wedding this weekend. We booked the entire French House for us and it couldn't have been better. Janice was lovely, welcoming and made us feel right at home. She took care of little details, left personalized notes for each of us and served wonderful breakfast! Charming house, full of antiques, and lots of southern hospitality. When we go back to Wilmington, we will stay here again!

  • Liked — Hospitality
  • Disliked — No credit cards
  • Stayed May 2008, travelled with family
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Check-in / front desk
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
    • 5 of 5 stars Business service (e.g., internet access)
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Saint Petersburg, Pennsylvania
1 review
“We loved The French House B&B!! 5 STARS!!!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 April 2008

This past February was our first trip to Wilmington and it won't be our last! As soon as I called The French House to make our reservation I spoke to Janice, the Innkeeper, and I just knew this was the place to stay. Our suite was very charming, private and clean. Janice was very pleasant to deal with and very accommodating especially to our 3 year old. She made us feel like it was our home and went out of her way with all of her special touches to make our stay very enjoyable and memorable. Janice is a true southern lady with genuine hospitality. We won't hesitate to stay at The French House when we return to Wilmington!

  • Stayed February 2008, travelled with family
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
    • 5 of 5 stars Business service (e.g., internet access)
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Goldsboro, NC
1 review
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
“Be careful !!!!!!”
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 June 2006
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They dont take credit cards !! Just what decade are they operating in!!! We made the reservation on the phone and when we arrived we were told they had double booked our room and that the other couple had allready arrived. They pointed us in the direction of another B&B they recommended. It was late so we left and went to stay at the other B&B. It was terrible. It was our anniversay weekend and we were looking for a nice romantic atmosphere. We wound up in a renovated brick building that had no charm whatsoever. Thanks French House for screwing up our weekend and our anniversary. Everyone please beware of this place.

Stayed June 2006
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103 South 4th St., Wilmington, NC
Price range (per night):* 77 AUD - 174 AUD

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“Editorial Review of The French House” Citysearch.com
“36 Hours: In Wilmington, N.C.” New York Times (free registration required)