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Dowds Country Inn

3.0 star property

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Outdoor wedding area
Front of property
Reception
Restaurant
Buffet

Reviews

9.4 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

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

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 this property

Dowds Country Inn

Bed & breakfast in Lyme with free breakfast
This smoke-free bed & breakfast features coffee/tea in a common area, a refrigerator in a common area, and conference space. Free full breakfast, free WiFi in public areas, and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include a computer station, free newspapers, and wedding services.
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.

Our customers tell us they can't get enough of the free breakfast at Dowds Country Inn. During your stay, you'll be close to Dartmouth Skiway. You'll find features like free WiFi in public areas and free self parking.
  • Free full breakfast served daily
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self parking
  • Amenities include free lobby newspapers, conference space, and convenience store
  • Guests have great things to say about the helpful staff and the breakfast
  • Just a 3-minute drive from Connecticut River and 8 minutes from Thetford Hill State Park
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.

Guests are served free full breakfast on weekdays from 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM and on weekends from 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and public transport

  • 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 a common area

Things to do

  • Access to nearby health club

Family friendly

  • Cots/infant beds (surcharge)
  • Corner/local shop

Conveniences

  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Free newspapers in reception
  • Corner/local shop
  • Reception hall
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Hair salon
  • Luggage storage
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Computer station
  • Conference space (2490 square feet)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

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

More

  • Fireplace in reception
  • Shared fridge
  • Smoke-free property
  • TV in lobby

Room amenities

Bedroom

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

Bathroom

  • Bath or shower
  • Hairdryer
  • 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.

Payment types at the property

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

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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
The front desk at this property is open daily from 7:00 AM - 9:00 PM.
To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property in advance of arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests arriving after 9:00 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

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. 138 out of 181 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 31 out of 181 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 181 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 181 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 181 reviews" "

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

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

Salvador

Stayed 1 night 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

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our room was very comfortable and well maintained. The upstairs water pressure was a little weak, but we were still able to shower, etc. without a problem. There were several choices for the included breakfast, which also include gluten free/celiac friendly options, which I appreciated. We are not first time guests and will stay again if in the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Laura, Mashpee

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
The inn is in a beautiful, quiet setting. It was convenient before the bridge construction started but is less so now. It also used to have a nice tavern but that’s closed. The rooms are clean but not at all fancy. The water pressure in the shower was non-existent but the included breakfast was good. I hope they can put some more money into it and stay afloat.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sara

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Levi, Chicago

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was nice to have 2 breakfast muffins prepared for me before their free breakfast so I can have something to eat before my Maple Leaf Marathon in Vermont 6 miles away from the hotel. Thank you
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lynita

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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

10/10 Excellent

Erin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
So friendly
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice quaint inn, breakfast is fantastic
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anne

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable Inn, well kept, well managed, excellent service, fine breakfast. Not ultra luxurious but more than sufficient with large bedrooms, comfortalble beds, and large common rooms.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our room was super cute and very clean. I really liked taking with the inn keeper and she was very helpful. As a matter of fact, we left something behind by accident and she went out of her way to go find the item. When she located it, she called me and mailed it out the same day. This was so appreciated! When we are in the area again, we will make this our first choice.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

2/10 Terrible

Catherine

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jerry, LINCOLN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Pleasant place to spend a night and morning. Friendly people.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mike

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

8/10 Good

DENIZ

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a very cute and cozy getaway with very friendly staff. The inn itself was so nicely decorated and breakfast/coffee was delicious. The only thing that bothered us was how there was no one at the entrance after 9pm and how all the doors were unlocked. Felt extremely quiet and unsafe at night. Besides that the rooms eere beautiful and we had a very lovely ski getaway!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Little misleading
At first glance very cute and lovely dogs and people greeted us at check/in. Our room was in the “attic” lots of stairs. Cute room. Bathroom had no hot water and the water pressure continued to dwindle until none came out of the shower. Unfortunately there wasn’t anyone at the desk in the morning for us to speak to and we were down there through our breakfast. Breakfast was good.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Krystyna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023