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Dowds Country Inn

3.0 star property
Bed & breakfast in Lyme with free breakfast

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Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

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

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

Emerson Room

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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

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

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Wheelock Room

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Air conditioning
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Hair dryer
Private bathroom
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  • 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

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Air conditioning
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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

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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

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Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
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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

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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

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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

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

Shelburne Room

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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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About the neighborhood

Map
9 Main St, Lyme, NH, 03765

What's nearby

  • Big Rock Nature Preserve - 1 min drive - 0.3 miles
  • Lake Morey - 17 min drive - 10.9 miles
  • Lake Fairlee - 18 min drive - 11.2 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

  • ‪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

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, coffee/tea in the lobby, and a computer station
  • A reception hall, a TV in the lobby, and free newspapers
  • 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

Languages

English

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
  • Smoke-free property

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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Dowds Country Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 142 out of 186 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 32 out of 186 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 186 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 186 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 186 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

Wonderful stay, highly recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10

Friendly staff, right next store to restaurant. Good breakfast in morning. Very cute historic inn
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10

Beautiful grounds, convenient location!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10

Great breakfast selection!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10

Very nice quaint inn, breakfast is fantastic
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

6/10

Thank you for a comfortable stay
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10

A lovely country inn with nice people.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10

Loved this Inn! Super cute and cozy, excellent breakfast! Highly recommend it.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10

Lovely and cozy.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10

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

Located in the small, quiet village of Lyme, NH.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10

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

Amazingly helpful staff. Like visiting family.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10

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

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

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

10/10

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

8/10

Charming old country inn with wonderful welcoming staff and tasty breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10

Room was nice, grounds are beautiful. Staff friendly and breakfast was excellent.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10

We loved the breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10

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

10/10

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

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

Loved the environment and the quaintness of the Inn. Beautifully maintained and welcoming!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10

The staff was kind and helpful. The room was quaint and clean. Breakfast was delish and so much better than the continental breakfast offered at so many hotels!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024