Dowds Country Inn

Bed & breakfast in Lyme with free breakfast

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November 2025

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December 2025

Dowds Country Inn welcomes travelers with a full breakfast and free WiFi. Relax on the sunny terrace or in the garden. Enjoy pampering at the on-site hair salon. Helpful staff can direct guests to the nearby health club for more recreation.

Exceptional

Popular amenities

Room service
Parking included
Housekeeping
Air conditioning
Free WiFi

includes taxes & fees

9 Nov - 10 Nov

Room options

Check availability for these dates

Tonight

Nov 7 - Nov 8

Tomorrow

Nov 8 - Nov 9

All rooms

1 bed

2 beds

3+ beds

Showing 20 of 20 rooms

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

Emerson Room

Exceptional

Highlights

Air conditioning

Heating

Private bathroom

Hairdryer

Daily housekeeping

Iron/ironing board

Air-conditioning

Heating

Crib/infant bed

Hairdryer

Private bathroom

Daily housekeeping

Sleeps 3
1 Queen Bed

Shelburne Room

Highlights

Air conditioning

Heating

Private bathroom

Hairdryer

Daily housekeeping

Iron/ironing board

Air-conditioning

Heating

Crib/infant bed

Hairdryer

Private bathroom

Daily housekeeping

Sleeps 3
1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Manchester Room

Very good

Highlights

Air conditioning

Heating

Private bathroom

Hairdryer

Daily housekeeping

Iron/ironing board

Air-conditioning

Heating

Crib/infant bed

Hairdryer

Private bathroom

Daily housekeeping

Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds

Bowden Room

Highlights

Air conditioning

Heating

Private bathroom

Hairdryer

Daily housekeeping

Iron/ironing board

Air-conditioning

Heating

Crib/infant bed

Hairdryer

Private bathroom

Daily housekeeping

Sleeps 3
1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

Marshland Room

Exceptional

Highlights

Air conditioning

Heating

Private bathroom

Hairdryer

Daily housekeeping

Iron/ironing board

Air-conditioning

Heating

Crib/infant bed

Hairdryer

Private bathroom

Daily housekeeping

Sleeps 3
1 Queen Bed

Church Tower Room

Wonderful

Highlights

Air conditioning

Heating

Private bathroom

Hairdryer

Daily housekeeping

Iron/ironing board

Air-conditioning

Heating

Crib/infant bed

Hairdryer

Private bathroom

Daily housekeeping

Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds

Presidential Suite

Highlights

Air conditioning

Heating

Fridge

Day bed

Private bathroom

Hairdryer

Daily housekeeping

Iron/ironing board

Air-conditioning

Heating

Crib/infant bed

Daybed

Hairdryer

Private bathroom

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

Moses Eaton Room

Highlights

Air conditioning

Heating

Private bathroom

Hairdryer

Daily housekeeping

Iron/ironing board

Air-conditioning

Heating

Crib/infant bed

Hairdryer

Private bathroom

Daily housekeeping

Sleeps 6
2 Queen Beds and 2 Twin Trundle Beds

Maxwell Room

Exceptional

Highlights

Air conditioning

Heating

Private bathroom

Hairdryer

Daily housekeeping

Iron/ironing board

Air-conditioning

Heating

Crib/infant bed

Hairdryer

Private bathroom

Daily housekeeping

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

Wheelock Room

Exceptional

Highlights

Air conditioning

Heating

Private bathroom

Hairdryer

Daily housekeeping

Iron/ironing board

Air-conditioning

Heating

Crib/infant bed

Hairdryer

Private bathroom

Daily housekeeping

Sleeps 3
1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

Fairweather Suite

Exceptional

Highlights

Air conditioning

Heating

Private bathroom

Hairdryer

Daily housekeeping

Iron/ironing board

Air-conditioning

Heating

Crib/infant bed

Hairdryer

Private bathroom

Daily housekeeping

Sleeps 4
1 King Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

Pike's Suite

Highlights

Air conditioning

Heating

Fridge

Private bathroom

Hairdryer

Daily housekeeping

Iron/ironing board

Air-conditioning

Heating

Crib/infant bed

Hairdryer

Private bathroom

Refrigerator

Sleeps 3
1 Queen Bed

Captain's Quarters

Very good

Highlights

Air conditioning

Heating

Private bathroom

Hairdryer

Daily housekeeping

Iron/ironing board

Air-conditioning

Heating

Crib/infant bed

Hairdryer

Private bathroom

Daily housekeeping

Sleeps 3
1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

Wildflower Room

Exceptional

Highlights

Air conditioning

Heating

Private bathroom

Hairdryer

Daily housekeeping

Iron/ironing board

Air-conditioning

Heating

Crib/infant bed

Hairdryer

Private bathroom

Daily housekeeping

Sleeps 3
1 Queen Bed

New Hampshire Room

Exceptional

Highlights

Air conditioning

Heating

Private bathroom

Hairdryer

Daily housekeeping

Iron/ironing board

Air-conditioning

Heating

Crib/infant bed

Hairdryer

Private bathroom

Daily housekeeping

Sleeps 3
1 Queen Bed

Hinman Room

Highlights

Air conditioning

Heating

Private bathroom

Hairdryer

Daily housekeeping

Iron/ironing board

Air-conditioning

Heating

Crib/infant bed

Hairdryer

Private bathroom

Daily housekeeping

Sleeps 3
1 Queen Bed

Hitchcock Room

Highlights

Air conditioning

Heating

Private bathroom

Hairdryer

Daily housekeeping

Iron/ironing board

Air-conditioning

Heating

Crib/infant bed

Hairdryer

Private bathroom

Daily housekeeping

Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds

Dartmouth Room

Highlights

Air conditioning

Heating

Private bathroom

Hairdryer

Daily housekeeping

Iron/ironing board

Air-conditioning

Heating

Crib/infant bed

Hairdryer

Private bathroom

Daily housekeeping

Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds

Butterfield Room

Exceptional

Highlights

Air conditioning

Heating

Private bathroom

Hairdryer

Daily housekeeping

Iron/ironing board

Air-conditioning

Heating

Crib/infant bed

Hairdryer

Private bathroom

Daily housekeeping

Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds

Woodbury Room

Highlights

Air conditioning

Heating

Private bathroom

Hairdryer

Daily housekeeping

Iron/ironing board

Air-conditioning

Heating

Crib/infant bed

Hairdryer

Private bathroom

Daily housekeeping

Sleeps 3
1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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About the area

9 Main St, Lyme, NH, 03765

What's nearby

Dartmouth Skiway - 8 min drive - 6.1 km
Lake Morey - 16 min drive - 17.2 km
King Arthur Baking Company - 19 min drive - 24.8 km
Dartmouth College - 21 min drive - 23.3 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

‪Latham House Tavern - ‬1 min walk
‪Stella’s Italian Kitchen & Market - ‬1 min walk
‪Leda's Restaurant & Pizza - ‬13 min drive
‪Ec browns nursery - ‬9 min drive
‪Stella's Italian Kitchen and Market - ‬1 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 water dispenser and smoke-free property
A reception hall, a ballroom and coffee/tea in reception
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

Similar properties

Breakfast included
Parking included
Free WiFi
Restaurant

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

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 at the property

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 7 Nov, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Dowds Country Inn on 9 Nov, 2025 start from S$226.40, 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

9.4

Exceptional

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10 Excellent

Linda

26 Sept, 2025

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

Best breakfast ever — and made to order! Very friendly staff. No TV in our room — and we appreciated that! Quiet and peaceful. We would go back in a heartbeat!

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

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

Alison

13 Feb, 2025

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

Jane

26 Aug, 2024

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

A lovely country inn with nice people.

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heidi

9 Aug, 2022

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

Room was nice, grounds are beautiful. Staff friendly and breakfast was excellent.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

James

5 Oct, 2024

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

Scott

3 Oct, 2024

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

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 Good

Marguerite

26 Aug, 2023

Liked: Amenities

Nice area

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jerry

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

RUTH

8 Sept, 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Perfect place for me to relax.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Laura

31 Jul, 2023

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

Staying with friends

It felt like we were visiting friends. Room was cozy, plenty of pillows, love seat in room was nice touch. Morning breakfast was personalized, made to order. We will stay here again!☺️

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Marlena

25 Sept, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Unfortunately the Tavern eatery was closed so the only food available was at Stella’s Italian Restaurant next door. Stella’s was delicious and expensive. All in all, it’s a fine place to stay. Colonial & cozy.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

2/10 Terrible

Barbara

9 Jul, 2025

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

10/10 Excellent

Sydney

27 Sept, 2024

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

Good!

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura

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

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

6/10 Okay

Hilary

28 Oct, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Great breakfast but it’s a noisy rundown kind of place.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

27 Oct, 2025

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

The Inn was really charming. The breakfast was very good, and the hostess was very sweet. Our room was clean, although a little warm the first night. There was no air conditioner in our room, but we had a fan. Our room was at the end of the hall and very quiet. We enjoyed our stay.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

William

26 Oct, 2025

I had an issue with my reservation, called repeatedly, and nobody ever responded. Nice place, terrible service

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Robert

21 Oct, 2025

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

Quaint place to stay while in the area.

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vinsula

15 Oct, 2025

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

Dowds' Country Inn was beautiful and picturesque, and charming in that way that only old buildings can be. The sign was very difficult to read at night, but once we found the place, we loved it. Just beyond the inn parking lot you could see a beautiful herb and vegetable garden. The entryway was beautiful and inviting. My partner and I entered the lobby and found it warmly lit, with a sign expressing regrets that no one could be there to greet us (we were arriving late at night). On the front desk, we found a laminated info sheet on checking in with my name written on it in dry erase marker, as well as our room number and key. We shuffled quietly upstairs into our room, which was fresh and clean. The room included a bed, dresser, sink/vanity, and closet with and iron and ironing board. The bathroom included a standing shower and toilet, with an overhead light and a red heat lamp setting. We heard there was a complimentary breakfast and went down to eat in the morning. We found some well-stocked tea and coffee stations, but no food, and were confused until a staff member came out and took our order (there was a signboard listing our options of French toast or pancakes with blackberries, or yogurt with fruit and granola, plus milk or orange juice) and she made our breakfast to order. It was absolutely delicious. There's not much going on in Lyme, and we were staying to attend a nearby wedding, but this charming little inn is worth a stop, even if only for the French toast.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Connie

23 Aug, 2025

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