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Dowds Country Inn

3.0 star property

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Outdoor wedding area
Buffet
Reception
Restaurant
Front of property

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

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

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

Emerson Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Woodbury Room

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Fairweather Suite

  • 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

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Dartmouth Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Shelburne Room

  • 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

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Hinman Room

  • 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

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Presidential Suite

  • 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

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Marshland Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Bowden Room

  • 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

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Wildflower Room

  • 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

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

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About this property

Dowds Country Inn

3-star Lyme B&B with free weekday 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.

A complimentary breakfast is offered each morning. A computer station is located on site and wireless Internet access is complimentary. Event facilities measuring 2490 square feet (231 square meters) include conference space. This Lyme bed & breakfast also offers a terrace, a garden, and a picnic area. Onsite self parking is complimentary. Guests can use the health club at a partner property.

Dowds Country Inn is a smoke-free property.

A complimentary full breakfast is served on weekdays between 7:30 AM and 10:00 AM and on weekends between 8:00 AM and 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 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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Dowds Country Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 141 out of 184 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 31 out of 184 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 184 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 184 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 184 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

Doug

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Everything
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

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

10/10 Excellent

David

Traveled 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

Traveled 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 traveler
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

Traveled 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

Traveled with partner, Traveled with pets
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