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Dowds Country Inn

Property class: 3

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Restaurant
Property entrance
Reception
Reception
Ballroom

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Business services
  • Room service
The current price is $168
includes taxes & fees
Oct 25 - Oct 26

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9 Main St, Lyme, NH, 03765
  • Place, Lyme Common
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Converse Free Library
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Big Rock Nature Preserve
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Airport, Lebanon, NH (LEB-Lebanon Municipal)
    ‪25 min drive‬

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Emerson Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

Shelburne Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand with a lamp, and a floral-patterned rug.

Manchester Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Bowden Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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Marshland Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Church Tower Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Presidential Suite

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

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Moses Eaton Room

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

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Maxwell Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Twin Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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Wheelock Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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Fairweather Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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Pike's Suite

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Captain's Quarters

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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Wildflower Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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New Hampshire Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Hinman Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Hitchcock Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Dartmouth Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Butterfield Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Woodbury Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King 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.

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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

  • American Express
  • Diners Club
  • Discover
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

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. 185 out of 246 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 43 out of 246 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 10 out of 246 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 246 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 246 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed the charm of staying in an old world property. The staff was wonderful and provide an excellent breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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A well loved favorite of ours. The staff is absolutely amazing as is the delicious breakfast choices! Great location for everything we love to see and do.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a quaint Inn. Close enough to where we needed to go, so convenient. Room was clean. Not the poshest place but cute. Computer and printer available in lobby area of needed. Wifi available too.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Quaint place to stay while in the area.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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I absolutely loved Dowd's Country Inn! The Inn is lovingly maintained - inside and out. My room was beautifully furnished, with soft lighting, and an exceptionally comfortable bed. Breakfast is made-to-order and included in the reasonable lodging fee. The spacious common areas brimmed with character. Duncan Dowd went the extra mile in providing attentive hospitality and service. Being located right on the lovely Lyme Town Green, adds even more interest and charm. I will definitely look here first on my next trip to the Upper Valley.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Fantastic stay. Lovely rooms
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Beautiful Inn located in quaint town close to Dartmouth-Hitchcock. Would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

10/10 Excellent

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

8/10 Good

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

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

8/10 Good

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

10/10 Excellent

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

10/10 Excellent

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

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great breakfast but it’s a noisy rundown kind of place.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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We loved the breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A lovely country inn with nice people.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

10/10 Excellent

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

6/10 Okay

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

10/10 Excellent

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We’ve been to the Latham Tavern several times but our first overnight stay. The room was quaint and comfy, the breakfast amazing!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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