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Dowds Country Inn

3.0 star property
Bed & breakfast in Lyme with free breakfast

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Terrace/patio
Ballroom
Restaurant
Exterior
Reception
Dowds Country Inn welcomes travelers with a full breakfast and free WiFi. Relax on the sunny terrace or in the garden. Enjoy pampering at the on-site hair salon. Helpful staff can direct guests to the nearby health club for more recreation.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

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

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Emerson Room | Iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Emerson Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Iron/ironing board
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Woodbury Room | Iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Woodbury Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Iron/ironing board
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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Wheelock Room | Iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Wheelock Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Iron/ironing board
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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Maxwell Room | Iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Maxwell Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Iron/ironing board
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Twin Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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Moses Eaton Room | Iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Moses Eaton Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Iron/ironing board
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 2 Twin Trundle Beds

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Pike's Suite | Iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Pike's Suite

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Iron/ironing board
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Fairweather Suite | Iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Fairweather Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Iron/ironing board
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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Manchester Room | Iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Manchester Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Iron/ironing board
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Dartmouth Room | Iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Dartmouth Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Iron/ironing board
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Shelburne Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Iron/ironing board
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Hitchcock Room | Iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Hitchcock Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Iron/ironing board
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Hinman Room | Iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Hinman Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Iron/ironing board
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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New Hampshire Room | Iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

New Hampshire Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Iron/ironing board
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Presidential Suite | Iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Presidential Suite

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Day bed
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Iron/ironing board
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed, 1 Twin Sofa Bed and 1 Twin Trundle Bed

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Church Tower Room | Iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Church Tower Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Iron/ironing board
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Marshland Room | Iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Marshland Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Iron/ironing board
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Bowden Room | Iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bowden Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Iron/ironing board
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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Butterfield Room | Iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Butterfield Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Iron/ironing board
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Wildflower Room | Iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Wildflower Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Iron/ironing board
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Captain's Quarters | Iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Captain's Quarters

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Iron/ironing board
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

About the neighborhood

Lyme is home to Dowds Country Inn. Matt Brown Fine Art and Enfield Shaker Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Dartmouth Skiway and Lake Morey Golf Course. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Leede Arena or Memorial Field.
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9 Main St, Lyme, NH, 03765

What's nearby

  • Dartmouth Skiway - 12 min drive - 3.8 miles
  • Lake Morey - 17 min drive - 10.9 miles
  • King Arthur Baking Company - 19 min drive - 15.4 miles
  • Dartmouth College - 21 min drive - 14.5 miles
  • Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center - 27 min drive - 18.3 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Latham House Tavern - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Ec browns nursery - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Isabell's Cafe - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Thetford Acadmy Cafe - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Peyton Place Restaurant At The Mann - ‬6 min drive

About this property

Dowds Country Inn

Property highlights
You can look forward to free full breakfast, a grocery/convenience store, and a terrace at Dowds Country Inn. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a garden and a hair salon.
Other perks at this bed & breakfast include:
  • Free self parking
  • Access to a nearby health club, a banquet hall, and smoke-free premises
  • A computer station, a ballroom, and a TV in the lobby
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the breakfast and helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Dowds Country Inn include perks such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi and free newspapers.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with tubs or showers and hair dryers
  • Cribs/infant beds, heating, and daily housekeeping

Property amenities

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 to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM on weekends
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Crib (surcharge)
  • Grocery/convenience store

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Hair salon
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Shared refrigerator
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 2,490 square feet of conference space
  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Reception hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Crib (surcharge)

Bathroom

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

Food and drink

  • Limited room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Free local calls
  • Free long-distance calls
  • Heating
  • 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

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

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

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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Reservations are required for massage services; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is Dowds Country Inn pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Dowds Country Inn?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Dowds Country Inn?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Dowds Country Inn?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Dowds Country Inn located?

Situated in Lyme, this bed & breakfast is steps from Lyme Common, Matt Brown Fine Art, and Converse Free Library. Big Rock Nature Preserve and Wilder Wildlife Management Area are also within 2 mi (3 km).

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Reviews

Dowds Country Inn Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

9.6

Location

9.6

Staff & service

9.0

Eco-friendliness

9.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 144 out of 192 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 35 out of 192 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 192 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 192 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 192 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

John and Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful Inn located in quaint town close to Dartmouth-Hitchcock. Would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Connie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Loved the Innkeeper and her staff. Unfortunately, they are short of staff so sometimes getting the room cleaned and/or towels wasn't automatic. But if we asked, they would do so. We would certainly return.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Jeff

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very cute, charming country in. Staffing a bit light because inn was not full. Had to wait for service at breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian

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

10/10 Excellent

Alison

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, right next store to restaurant. Good breakfast in morning. Very cute historic inn
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice quaint inn, breakfast is fantastic
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 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

8/10 Good

Randy

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

10/10 Excellent

Marguerite

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

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great traditional Nee England Inn

Really friendly staff, nice rooms, fabulous breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

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

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

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely and cozy.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Always Excellent!!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

Barbara

I cancelled June 8th and Expedia never notified Dowds nor refunded my $1100!!! I will NEVER, EVER use Expedia again!!! Shame, shame on them!!!!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Charming old country inn with wonderful welcoming staff and tasty breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Roberta

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We loved the breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

David

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

10/10 Excellent

Jim

Great ambiance! Very quaint and great breakfast!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

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

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

Sanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff were so helpful. It was get to go next door and get dinner or a something to drink
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This is a lovely B&B very nice staff. Lyme is a very quiet, tiny town, but 2 good restaurants.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

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

Sandy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the environment and the quaintness of the Inn. Beautifully maintained and welcoming!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

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