Duling Kurtz House & Country Inn

The inn keeper at the Duling-Kurtz House Inn was very friendly, helpful, & knowledgeable. We stayed in the Lincoln suite which was roomy, historically decorated (with modern bath) and most of all clean. The light fare breakfast was just enough to start our day. The beautifully decorated restaurant was not open during the short hours we stayed at the Inn, so we were not able to dine there.

I never leave hotel reviews but this stay left me feeling a bit cheated. The property was beautiful but the room was tiny for being in the middle price range. I’m very glad I didn’t opt for the cheaper rooms. The room was pretty comfortable. The shower was tiny. I’m 5’6 135lbs and had a hard time maneuvering to bathe. The cable box didn’t work. The door lock was incredibly difficult to open. I woke up at 8am and went downstairs to get some coffee. There was nothing set up yet and a note saying the staff didn’t arrive until 9am. I went back down after 9 and there was a very nice lady just setting up the buffet. She said it would be ready soon. I went back a half hour later and there was a pot of coffee, 4 yoplaits and 6 mini muffins set out. As other reviews have stated, this is not what I would consider the breakfast in bed and breakfast. This is a hotel that provides free coffee. There were few amenities other than AC and toiletries (the lavender soap was wonderful). Usually there’s a welcome pamphlet in the room with times, numbers, instructions, attractions. There was nothing like that. I choose to stay at a B&B instead of a hotel because of the extra effort and small touches that are provided and make your stay feel special. Unfortunately, this place provided none of that.

I came last weekend with my family to celebrate me and my brother's college graduation. It was my first time there and it definitely won't be my last! My drinks hit the spot (I had a lemon drop and then a blueberry cosmo). Those popovers are addictive; with the butter and lemon curd they are fabulous! My first course was the escargots, and it was so delicious I practically inhaled them. As my entree I had the duck, which was simply wonderful. For dessert I had the chocolate peanut butter lava cake, and the way I'd describe that would be chocolate peanut butter heaven- as I write this I can practically taste it in my mouth again. Our waitress, Amy, was one of if not the best waitresses who has ever served me. She was SO enthusiastic-- we were there for more than 3 hours and she did not once lose an ounce of steam- she should be serving on a luxury cruise ship instead. Our bill ended up coming to half a grand (including the tip), but the money was so worth it and I can see I chose my grad celebration spot well! Keep in mind, I graduated from pastry school, so my testimony is (hopefully) saying something! Well done DK!