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Dowds Country Inn

3.0 star property
Comfortable bed & breakfast in Lyme with free breakfast

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Outdoor wedding area
Exterior
Maxwell Room | Iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds, free WiFi, bed sheets
Restaurant
Free daily full breakfast

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Room service
    Room serviceRoom service
  • Parking included
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  • Air conditioning
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  • Breakfast included
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  • Pet friendly
    Pet friendlyPet friendly
  • Housekeeping
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9 Main St, Lyme, NH, 03765
  • Popular LocationLake Morey14 min drive
  • Popular LocationDartmouth College15 min drive
  • Popular LocationDartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center21 min drive
  • AirportLebanon, NH (LEB-Lebanon Municipal)26 min drive
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About the neighborhood

Lyme

Dowds Country Inn is located in Lyme. Enfield Shaker Museum and Hood Museum of Art are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Dartmouth Skiway and Connecticut River Birding Trail. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Leede Arena or Memorial Field.
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What's nearby

  • Lake Morey - 14 min drive
  • Dartmouth College - 15 min drive
  • Lake Fairlee - 16 min drive
  • King Arthur Flour - 16 min drive
  • Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center - 21 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Stella’s Italian Kitchen & Market - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Leda's Pizza Restaurant - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Latham House Tavern - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Peyton Place Restaurant - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Isabell's Cafe - ‬22 min drive

About this property

Dowds Country Inn

Property highlights
You can look forward to free full breakfast, a grocery/convenience store, and a terrace at Dowds Country Inn. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a garden and a hair salon.
Other perks at this bed & breakfast include:
  • Free self parking
  • Access to a nearby health club, coffee/tea in the lobby, and a computer station
  • A reception hall, a TV in the lobby, and free newspapers
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the breakfast and helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Dowds Country Inn include perks such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi and free newspapers.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with tubs or showers and hair dryers
  • Cribs/infant beds, heating, and daily housekeeping

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)
  • Turndown service
  • 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 staff will greet guests on arrival
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

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 15 per pet, per day
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

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

  • Pet fee: USD 15 per pet, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • 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)

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Frequently asked questions

Is Dowds Country Inn pet-friendly?

Yes, Dowds Country Inn allows dogs (limit 2 total). There's a fee of USD 15 per pet, per day. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much does it cost to stay at Dowds Country Inn?

As of Jul 27, 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Dowds Country Inn on Jul 28, 2024 start from $160.0, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Dowds Country Inn?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Dowds Country Inn?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Dowds Country Inn?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Dowds Country Inn located?

Situated in Lyme, this bed & breakfast is 1.6 mi (2.6 km) from Connecticut River and within 6 mi (10 km) of Dartmouth Skiway and Thetford Hill State Park. Connecticut River Birding Trail and Union Village Dam are also within 9 mi (15 km).

Dowds Country Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 118 out of 155 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 27 out of 155 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 155 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 155 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 155 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

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

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

Traveled with partner, Traveled with family
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

6/10 Okay

Laura, Mashpee

Traveled 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

Traveled 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 traveler
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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

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

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Traveled 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

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Traveled with group
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

10/10 Excellent

Cara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely, welcoming inn with great breakfast
We were so impressed by the Dowd’s Country Inn! The staff were incredibly welcoming and friendly from the minute we walked in. The property is also beautiful, with clearly historic details that have been very well maintained. Our room was lovely and comfortable, though my only qualms were low water pressure and the bed was a bit firm for my liking. Possibly the highlight was the amazing breakfast, included in your stay. They make your breakfast to order and have several options. I got pancakes and my fiancé had an omelet; both were absolutely delicious.
Breakfast at the inn
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Sherry, Floyds knobs

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This was my first Inn experience. The stay was nice. The inn lovely. The town was quiet and cute. My favorite part of the Inn was the dining room. It looked out over the garden area. There was a stove with a fire lit at breakfast time. A very cozy feeling. The breakfast of French toast was excellent. The coffee perfect. The property was lovely. The stairs could be a problem for some people, the up and down could be difficult. Some squishy pillows for the beds would be nice addition. The general store next to the inn had a lot of home baked goods and sandwiches available in the morning. In all enjoyable stay.

8/10 Good

Ashutosh Vishwas

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Decent size room. No TV in room. Breakfast closes early.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

jill

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We’ve been coming here for 5 years. We love it!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Roberta

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We loved the breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

General hotel information

Reasons to Book
Great Location & Onsite Restaurant/Bar
Check-In Time
3:00 PM
Check-Out Time
11:00 AM
Star Rating
3.0