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Dowds Country Inn

3.0 star property
Bed & breakfast in Lyme with free breakfast

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Terrace/patio
Restaurant
Reception
Exterior
Ballroom

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Business services
  • Room service

Explore the area

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9 Main St, Lyme, NH, 03765
  • Place, Lyme Common
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Converse Free Library
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Matt Brown Fine Art
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Airport, Lebanon, NH (LEB-Lebanon Municipal)
    ‪21 min drive‬

Room options

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Emerson Room

Emerson Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Daily housekeeping
Iron/ironing board
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

Shelburne Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Daily housekeeping
Iron/ironing board
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Manchester Room

Manchester Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

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

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Bowden Room

Bowden Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Daily housekeeping
Iron/ironing board
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed

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Marshland Room

Marshland Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Daily housekeeping
Iron/ironing board
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Church Tower Room

Church Tower Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Presidential Suite

Presidential Suite

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
Day bed
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Daily housekeeping
Iron/ironing board
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed, 1 Single Sofa Bed and 1 Single Trundle Bed

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Moses Eaton Room

Moses Eaton Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Daily housekeeping
Iron/ironing board
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 2 Single Trundle Beds

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Maxwell Room

Maxwell Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Daily housekeeping
Iron/ironing board
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Single Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed

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Wheelock Room

Wheelock Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Fairweather Suite

Fairweather Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Daily housekeeping
Iron/ironing board
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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Pike's Suite

Pike's Suite

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Daily housekeeping
Iron/ironing board
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Captain's Quarters

Captain's Quarters

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Daily housekeeping
Iron/ironing board
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed

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Wildflower Room

Wildflower Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Daily housekeeping
Iron/ironing board
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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New Hampshire Room

New Hampshire Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Daily housekeeping
Iron/ironing board
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Hinman Room

Hinman Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Daily housekeeping
Iron/ironing board
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Hitchcock Room

Hitchcock Room

Highlights

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

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Dartmouth Room

Dartmouth Room

Highlights

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

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Butterfield Room

Butterfield Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Woodbury Room

Woodbury Room

Highlights

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

About the area

Lyme

At Dowds Country Inn you'll be within steps of Lyme Common and Matt Brown Fine Art. Highlights at this B&B include a complimentary breakfast and free self-parking. .This smoke-free bed & breakfast offers free WiFi in public areas, a terrace and a garden. Additionally, you'll find coffee/tea in a common area and a fridge in a common area. .In proximity to this 3-property class Lyme B&B you'll find Dartmouth College.
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What's nearby

  • Lyme Common - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Converse Free Library - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Matt Brown Fine Art - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Big Rock Nature Preserve - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Dartmouth College - 15 min drive - 24.1 km

Getting around

  • White River Junction Station - 32 min drive
  • Lebanon, NH (LEB-Lebanon Municipal) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Latham House Tavern - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Stella’s Italian Kitchen & Market - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Leda's Restaurant & Pizza - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Stella's Italian Kitchen and Market - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Ec browns nursery - ‬9 min drive

About this property

Dowds Country Inn

Bed & breakfast in Lyme with free breakfast
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 metres) 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.

  • 20 guestrooms or units
  • 2490 sq ft of conference space
  • 231 sq. m of conference space
  • Full breakfast (free)
  • Conference space
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Wedding services available
  • Corner/local shop
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Beauty salon
  • Computer for guest use
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Television in lobby
  • No smoking on site
  • Fridge in a common area
  • Water dispenser
Dowds Country Inn offers 20 air-conditioned accommodations with free newspapers and a hairdryer. This Lyme bed & breakfast provides complimentary wireless Internet access.

Bathrooms include baths or showers. Business-friendly amenities include telephones; local and long-distance calls are complimentary (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • 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

  • Cot (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 lift
  • 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
  • Cot (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

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Cots (infant beds) are available for USD 10.0 per night.

Payment types

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

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover and Diners Club. Cash is not accepted. 

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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Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at Dowds Country Inn?

Yep, Dowds Country Inn has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Dowds Country Inn?

The closest beach to Dowds Country Inn is Treasure Island Beach (10.6 km).

Is Dowds Country Inn family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as a corner/local shop and a picnic area, as well as cots/infant beds in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that Dowds Country Inn is a hit with families.

Does Dowds Country Inn serve breakfast?

You bet, travelers give top marks to the free full brekkie here! Offered on weekdays between 7:30 AM and 10:00 AM and on weekends between 8:00 AM and 11:00 AM, this is the spot to fuel up for a day full of adventure.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Dowds Country Inn?

No, Dowds Country Inn does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Dowds Country Inn?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Dowds Country Inn?

No, only service animals are allowed.

Dowds Country Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 156 out of 208 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 37 out of 208 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 208 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 208 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 208 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

Jeanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Wonderful Inn

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Connie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Loved the Innkeeper and her staff. Unfortunately, they are short of staff so sometimes getting the room cleaned and/or towels wasn't automatic. But if we asked, they would do so. We would certainly return.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

John and Linda

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful Inn located in quaint town close to Dartmouth-Hitchcock. Would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Jeff

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very cute, charming country in. Staffing a bit light because inn was not full. Had to wait for service at breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Barbara

I cancelled June 8th and Expedia never notified Dowds nor refunded my $1100!!! I will NEVER, EVER use Expedia again!!! Shame, shame on them!!!!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Connie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Judith

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Oliver

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Always Excellent!!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alison

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, right next store to restaurant. Good breakfast in morning. Very cute historic inn
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shanthi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sanne

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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 Excellent

Doug

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

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