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Dowds Country Inn

3.0 star property
Bed & breakfast in Lyme with free breakfast

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Enjoy a peaceful meal or retreat in this charming garden nook with a table setting.
Welcome to this charming two-story building with a central entrance and inviting porch area.
Exposed beams support a high ceiling in this spacious room with large windows and a door leading out.
Enjoy a warm and inviting atmosphere with a stone fireplace, wooden tables, and a Christmas tree, perfect for dining and socializing.
Relax in a traditional living space with a cozy bench, armchair, and table for socializing.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Parking included
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
The current price is AU$285
includes taxes & fees
14 July - 15 July

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Emerson Room

Emerson Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

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

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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

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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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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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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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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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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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Manchester Room

Manchester 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

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Wildflower Room

Wildflower 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

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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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About the area

Map
9 Main St, Lyme, NH, 03765

What's nearby

  • Converse Free Library - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Dartmouth Skiway - 12 min drive - 6.1 km
  • Lake Morey - 17 min drive - 17.6 km
  • Dartmouth College - 21 min drive - 25.5 km
  • Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center - 27 min drive - 29.4 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Leda's Pizza Restaurant - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Peyton Place Restaurant - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Stella’s Italian Kitchen & Market - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Latham House Tavern - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Stella's Kitchen - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Dowds Country Inn

Property highlights
You can look forward to free full breakfast, a corner/local shop 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, a reception hall and luggage storage
  • A computer station, smoke-free property and a ballroom
  • Guest reviews say great things about the breakfast and helpful staff
Room features
All guest rooms at Dowds Country Inn have comforts, such as air conditioning, as well as amenities, such as free WiFi and free newspapers.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with baths or showers and hairdryers
  • Cots/infant beds, heating and daily housekeeping

Languages

English

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  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
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9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, 440 reviews
The price is AU$355
includes taxes & fees
20 July - 21 July
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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
  • 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

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
Cots (infant beds) are available for USD 10.0 per night

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 any lifts
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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Frequently asked questions

Is Dowds Country Inn pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

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

As of 13 July 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Dowds Country Inn on 14 July 2025 start from AU$285.00, including 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?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Dowds Country Inn located?

Situated in Lyme, this bed & breakfast is steps away from Lyme Common, Matt Brown Fine Art and Converse Free Library. Big Rock Nature Preserve and Wilder Wildlife Management Area are also within 2 miles (3 km).

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Dowds Country Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 142 out of 189 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 34 out of 189 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 189 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 189 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 189 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

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

10/10

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

2/10

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

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

10/10

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

10/10

A lovely country inn with nice people.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10

Loved this Inn! Super cute and cozy, excellent breakfast! Highly recommend it.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10

Lovely and cozy.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10

Located in the small, quiet village of Lyme, NH.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10

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

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

Really friendly staff, nice rooms, fabulous breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10

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

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

8/10

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

10/10

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

10/10

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

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

10/10

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

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

10/10

Pleasant place to spend a night and morning. Friendly people.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10

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

8/10

Nice area
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10

This was a very nice bed and breakfast. The breakfast was made to order and delicious. The staff was very welcoming and friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10

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