Dowds Country Inn
Bed and breakfast, 3-star9 Main St, Lyme, New Hampshire, 03765, Lyme, NH, United StatesShow on map
Top rated
Guests rate it highest for location, food and service.
9.4103Reviews- Check-in from 3:00 PMCheck-out by 11:00 AM.
- Exceptional locationGuests rate the location 10.0 out of 10, at 9 Main St, Lyme, New Hampshire, 03765.
- Breakfast availableIncluded on some rates — the board is shown on each room.
Enjoy Scenic Views and Modern Amenities Take in the views from a terrace and a garden while enjoying complimentary wireless internet access. In addition, indulge in a newly renovated guestroom equipped with air conditioning and free local calls.
Luxurious Features and Services Experience ultimate relaxation with a hair salon, wedding services, and a cozy lobby fireplace. Start your day with a complimentary full breakfast and make use of room service or the on-site grocery/convenience store.
Convenient Location and Event Facilities With nearby attractions like Dartmouth College and Connecticut River, as well as event space for conferences, Dowds Country Inn in Lyme offers both leisure and business travelers an unforgettable stay.
Ready to immerse yourself in comfort and convenience? Book your stay at Dowds Country Inn today!
What this place offers
- Conference space
- Fireplace in lobby
- Television in common areas
- Free breakfast
- Free newspapers in lobby
- Front desk (limited hours)
- Smoke-free property
- Wedding services
- Grocery/convenience store
- Wheelchair accessible parking
Rooms
9.4
Top rated
Rated 9.4 out of 10 by 103 guests who stayed here.
- Cleanliness8.4
- Service9.9
- Location10.0
- Rooms8.0
- Amenities9.4
- Value9.9
- Food & drink10.0
Guests mention
Best breakfast everFriendly staff
O8321KIvictoriaeTerrible rooms, overcharge, and a rude proprietor
This was the worst experience I have ever had at an Inn. Not only was the guest room full of dead lady bugs, worn out cheap furniture, extension cords everywhere, frayed quilts, and a tiny bathroom, but the proprietor…
LauraStay here -perfect country escape!
Beautiful property very relaxing. Pancakes were perfectly fluffy as you’d expect from a great country inn. Short walk to Stella’s (yum!!) or the on-premise Tavern. Tavern wasn’t open as we were there mid-week but it…
LindaBest 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!
ConnieLoved 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.
John and LindaBeautiful Inn located in quaint town close to Dartmouth-Hitchcock. Would definitely stay there again.
KarriebBRISTOL, RHODE ISLANDVery disappointing
I would like to give this Inn a good review as the people there were friendly and the overall the place was clean with lovely gardens. But due to my lumpy mattressed bed which looked like it was ready to fall apart and…
Reviews are written by guests who booked through our supplier and stayed, shown as written and in their own language. Category scores are the supplier’s reading of recent reviews, updated January 2026.
Where you’ll be
9 Main St, Lyme, New Hampshire, 03765, Lyme, NH, United States
Guests rate the location 10.0 out of 10 — exceptional.
Things to know
Cancellation
Each room shows its own terms before you pay.
Most rates can be cancelled free until a date shown on the room.
Non-refundable rates are marked as such.
House rules
Check-in from 3:00 PM until 11:00 PM
Check-out by 11:00 AM
No children
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No pets
No smoking anywhere on the property
The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 9:00 PM. 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. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions. The front desk is staffed during limited hours.
Pets. Pets not allowed
Sustainability Certifications. Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures
Pets. Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions
General. Guests are provided with free hand sanitizer
Accessibility. No elevators
General. Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F
General. Staff wears personal protective equipment
General. Property is cleaned with disinfectant
Guest type. LGBTQ friendly
General. Social distancing measures are in place
General. Professional property host/manager
Sustainability Certifications. Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures
Pets. Service animals are allowed
Payment & property
Paid when you book, not at the desk.
Rates include the taxes and fees we can read.
The property may take a card at check-in for incidentals.
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Reservations are required for massage services. Reservations can be made by contacting the bed & breakfast 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). A deposit may be required at the property.
What we’d check for you here
- How many rooms they will hold at once, for how long, and on what terms.
- That the step-free room is actually free on your dates, and whether it is a roll-in shower or a bath, which the listing never says.
- Whether there is room for a pickup, a trailer or a van, not just a car.
- Whether breakfast is in the rate or added at checkout, and what time it runs.
- Whether the rate moves for your dates, and what it includes.
- What the property actually charges at the desk on top of the rate.
Questions about Dowds Country Inn
What time is check-in and check-out at Dowds Country Inn?
Check-in is from 3:00 PM. Check-out is by 11:00 AM. If you're arriving late, tell us and we'll ask the property to hold the room.
Does Dowds Country Inn allow pets?
No — the property states that pets are not allowed.
Is there parking at Dowds Country Inn?
Parking is listed among the property's facilities. Whether it's free and whether a space can be reserved varies, so we check it against your dates rather than promise it here.
Is breakfast included at Dowds Country Inn?
Breakfast is offered at the property. Whether it's included depends on the rate — the board type is shown on each room once you put your dates in.
Does Dowds Country Inn have Wi-Fi?
Yes — internet access is listed among the property's facilities.
Can I book a block of rooms at Dowds Country Inn?
The property lists meeting and banquet space, which usually means it handles group business — but how many rooms it will hold at once, for how long, and at what rate are set case by case and are not in any feed. Tell us the dates and the number of rooms and we'll get those terms from the property in writing before anything is charged.
Does Dowds Country Inn have wheelchair accessible rooms?
The property lists step-free or accessible facilities. That flag is the one least able to settle the question: a hotel can carry it and still have a step at the entrance, or a bath rather than a roll-in shower, and it does not say whether the accessible room is free on your dates. Tell us what you need and we'll ask the property directly rather than reading you the flag.
How do I book Dowds Country Inn?
Put your dates in above and book online, or call (888) 789-8585 and we'll do it for you — including things a booking form can't handle, like a block of rooms, a monthly rate or an invoice for your employer.
Where is Dowds Country Inn?
9 Main St, Lyme, New Hampshire, 03765, Lyme, NH.
Other places we book in Lyme
Nothing to do with the booking above. The same market, priced the same way, for if this one is not it.