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Dowds Country Inn

3.0 star property
Enjoy the free WiFi at this 3-star Lyme B&B

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Outdoor wedding area
Restaurant
Buffet
Front of property
Reception

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Room service
  • Parking included
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

Map
9 Main St, Lyme, NH, 03765
  • Dartmouth Skiway
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Dartmouth College
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Lake Fairlee
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Lebanon, NH (LEB-Lebanon Municipal)
    ‪26 min drive‬

Room options

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Emerson Room

Emerson Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Woodbury Room

Woodbury Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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Wheelock Room

Wheelock Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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Maxwell Room

Maxwell Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Twin Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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Moses Eaton Room

Moses Eaton Room

  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 2 Twin Trundle Beds

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Pike's Suite

Pike's Suite

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Fairweather Suite

Fairweather Suite

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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Manchester Room

Manchester Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Dartmouth Room

Dartmouth Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Shelburne Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Hitchcock Room

Hitchcock Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Hinman Room

Hinman Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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New Hampshire Room

New Hampshire Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Presidential Suite

Presidential Suite

  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed, 1 Twin Sofa Bed and 1 Twin Trundle Bed

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Church Tower Room

Church Tower Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Marshland Room

Marshland Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Bowden Room

Bowden Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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Butterfield Room

Butterfield Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Wildflower Room

Wildflower Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Captain's Quarters

Captain's Quarters

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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About the area

Lyme

In Lyme .Stay at this Lyme B&B and you'll be within 2 miles (3 km) of Connecticut River and 6 miles (10 km) of Dartmouth Skiway. Thetford Hill State Park is within 6 miles (10 km) and Connecticut River Birding Trail is within 9 miles (15 km).
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What's nearby

  • Dartmouth Skiway - 10 min drive
  • Lake Morey - 14 min drive
  • Dartmouth College - 15 min drive
  • King Arthur Flour - 16 min drive
  • Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center - 21 min drive

Getting around

  • White River Junction Station - 32 min drive
  • Lebanon, NH (LEB-Lebanon Municipal) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Leda's Pizza Restaurant - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Peyton Place Restaurant - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Stella’s Italian Kitchen & Market - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Latham House Tavern - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Stella's Kitchen - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Dowds Country Inn

Enjoy the free WiFi at this 3-star Lyme B&B
Free breakfast is served daily. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. Event space at this bed & breakfast measures 2490 square feet (231 square meters) and includes conference space. Dowds Country Inn also features a terrace, a garden, and a picnic area. Free self parking is available. You'll have access to the health club at a partner property.

This 3-star Lyme bed & breakfast is smoke free.

  • 20 guestrooms or units
  • 2490 sq ft of conference space
  • 231 sq m of conference space
  • Full breakfast (free)
  • Conference space
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Wedding services available
  • Convenience store
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Beauty salon
  • Computer for guest use
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Television in lobby
  • No smoking on site
  • Refrigerator in a common area
  • Water dispenser
Dowds Country Inn offers 20 air-conditioned accommodations with complimentary newspapers and hair dryers. This Lyme bed & breakfast provides complimentary wireless Internet access.

Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers. Business-friendly amenities include phones; local and long-distance calls are complimentary (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is provided daily.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Cribs/infant beds (surcharge)
  • Grocery/convenience store

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available 7:30 AM–10:00 AM on weekdays and 8:00 AM–11:00 AM on weekends
  • Room service available
  • Coffee/tea in common area(s)

Things to do

  • Access to nearby health club

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • This property does not have elevators
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Cribs/infant beds (surcharge)
  • Heating

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels

More

  • Free local calls
  • Free long-distance calls
  • Free newspapers
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are available for USD 10.0 per night.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Crib (infant bed) fee: USD 10.0 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, and Diners Club. Cash is not accepted. 

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for massage services. For reservations, contact the bed & breakfast before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

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Dowds Country Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 139 out of 182 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 31 out of 182 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 182 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 182 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 182 reviews" "

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Juliet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wow. I was floored. Only sorry that I only got to stay one night.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved this Inn! Super cute and cozy, excellent breakfast! Highly recommend it.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

erik

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing staff
Amazingly helpful staff. Like visiting family.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This inn makes you feel like you are being welcomed into the home of an old friend. Everyone is very gracious and helpful. This is a beautiful area of the country and I plan to return to hike and explore the area more.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Paul, Baltimore

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
See above
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The only drawback was the ac/heat window unit that was really noisy in our room. Otherwise, a pleasant stay. The Inn offers the atmosphere of the private dwelling that it was once. We liked it and the absence of a TV in the room did not bother us. Very quiet little town.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Daniele

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Thank you for a comfortable stay
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marguerite

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great breakfast selection!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

Krisztina

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
I decided to stay here based on seeing the good reviews but my experience was different. The staff were nice but not at all personable. My room had a paper thin wall it shared with the room next to it. The floor creaked so badly as the other room’s occupants were walking around that it sounded like they were in my room. It kept waking me up. The bed was hard and the only cover I had was the quilt/bed cover which was thin and uncomfortable. The in is very old and in need of a big renovation. The breakfast was included in the price, which I liked but it wasn’t at all as great as the reviews told. The area was nice and quiet and close to an Italian restaurant, which was ok.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Centrally located in Lyme, NH. Next to a Country General Store to buy food and snacks. Great breakfast each day at the Inn. Nice family run Bed and Breakfast. Friendly atmosphere and clean rooms. Would stay again if in the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Casey

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Just stayed for one night for a work trip but it was so cozy. Breakfast service was a little slow but so delicious and everyone was so so nice and friendly. The room was comfortable and the grounds are beautiful! Loved that I could just walk next door to have a wonderful meal at Stella’s, too! Special shout out to Duncan for checking us in and being so sweet!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful stay, highly recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Scott, Holly Springs

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely old building. Staff was great and there are friendly dogs running around. Lots of character. Breakfast was really good.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sydney

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Located in the small, quiet village of Lyme, NH.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Randy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful grounds, convenient location!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Timothy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

James

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A lovely country inn with nice people.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Craig

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jose

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a lovely little inn. The room was perfect. The staff was friendly. It was New England charm at its finest. The inn keeper had celiac like my daughter so for the first time we could eat breakfast! I can’t say enough good things about this inn. Oh and the inn dogs were the icing on the cake.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A really great place. Shower could have been stronger but everything else was great. Super staff
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laurie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everyone I met on the staff was very friendly and extremely helpful. Breakfast was excellent. I would definitely recommend staying here.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We’ll be back
Dowd’s is a beautiful historic building situated right on the Common of Lyme, New Hampshire. Walking distance to Post Office, Italian restaurant, Country store. It’s like a postcard. Our stay was like visiting friends. We’ve stayed here twice. Breakfast offerings were diverse and delicious. We’ll be back!
Breakfast … made to order
Historic decor
Breakfast room
Breakfast room with view of gardens
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024