Dowds Country Inn

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December 2024

January 2025

Wheelock Room | Iron/ironing board, cots/infant beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

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

Overview
Rooms
Location
Policies

Exceptional

Popular amenities

Room service

Parking included

Breakfast included

Air conditioning

Housekeeping

Free WiFi

Explore the area

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 Single Sofa Bed

Wheelock Room

Sleeps 3
1 King Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed

Maxwell Room

Sleeps 4
1 King Bed, 1 Single Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed

Moses Eaton Room

Sleeps 6
2 Queen Beds and 2 Single 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 Single 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 Single Sofa Bed and 1 Single 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 Single 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 Single Sofa Bed

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Breakfast included

Parking included

Free WiFi

Restaurant

for 1 night

includes taxes & fees

8 Dec - 9 Dec

Kitchen

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Parking available

for 1 night

includes taxes & fees

8 Dec - 9 Dec

About this property

Bed & breakfast in Lyme with free breakfast

This smoke-free bed & breakfast features coffee/tea in a common area, a fridge 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 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.

Our customers tell us that 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 such as free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking.

Free full breakfast served daily
Free WiFi
Free self-parking
Amenities include free newspapers in reception, 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 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.

Guests are served a free full breakfast on weekdays from 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM and at the weekend 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 transport

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

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

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

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

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 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.

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

9.4

Exceptional

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10 Excellent

Craig

17 Aug 2024

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

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jose

30 Jul 2024

Liked: Property conditions & facilities

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joy

Travelled with family

24 Jul 2024

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

24 Jul 2024

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

19 Jul 2024

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laurie

10 Jul 2024

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

Travelled with family

8 Jul 2024

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

We’ll be back

Dowd’s is a beautiful historic building situated right on the Common of Lyme, New Hampshire. Walking distance to Post Office, Italian restaurant, Country store. It’s like a postcard. Our stay was like visiting friends. We’ve stayed here twice. Breakfast offerings were diverse and delicious. We’ll be back!

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner

8 Jul 2024

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

8/10 Good

Heather

7 Jul 2024

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

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Laura, Mashpee

Travelled with partner

21 Jun 2024

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

4 Jun 2024

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Levi, Chicago

16 May 2024

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

Travelled with family

8 May 2024

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

29 Apr 2024

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

So friendly

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Business traveller

26 Apr 2024

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

23 Apr 2024

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

15 Apr 2024

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

Travelled with partner

10 Apr 2024

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

10 Apr 2024

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jerry, LINCOLN

9 Apr 2024

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

2 Apr 2024

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

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

DENIZ

Travelled with group

6 Mar 2024

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

Travelled with family

28 Feb 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Travelled with family

18 Feb 2024

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.