Dowds Country Inn

3.0 star property

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Outdoor wedding area
Front of property
Reception
Buffet
Restaurant

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

Emerson Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

Woodbury Room

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

Wheelock Room

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

Maxwell Room

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

Moses Eaton Room

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

Pike's Suite

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

Fairweather Suite

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

Manchester Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Dartmouth Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Shelburne Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Hitchcock Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Hinman Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

New Hampshire Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

Presidential Suite

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

Church Tower Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Marshland Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

Bowden Room

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

Butterfield Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Wildflower Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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 at the property.

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

Karen

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

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

Salvador

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024