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The Silver Fountain Inn

3.5 star property
B&B in Dover

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Individually decorated, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Porch
Interior detail
Garden
Nestled in a serene setting, The Silver Fountain Inn offers an idyllic retreat. Unwind with free full breakfast, bask in the sun on the terrace or lose yourself in a good book from the library.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Non-smoking
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Internet access

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • WiFi in the lobby
  • Meeting rooms
  • Terrace
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Air conditioning
  • Garden
  • Library
  • Reception fireplace
  • Concierge services
  • Wedding services

Feel at home (6)

  • Fridge
  • Cable/satellite TV service
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Bathrobes

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Individually decorated, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Room (The Boudoir, 1st floor)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
TV
Bathrobes
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Individually decorated, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Room (The Chamber, 1st floor)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
TV
Bathrobes
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Individually decorated, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Room (The Vivienne, 3rd floor)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
TV
Bathrobes
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Individually decorated, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Room (The Henrietta, 2nd floor)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
TV
Bathrobes
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Room (The Marguerite, 2nd floor)

Individually decorated, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Room (The Marguerite, 2nd floor)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
TV
Bathrobes
Hairdryer
Detached private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Room (The Eleanor, 3rd floor)

Individually decorated, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Room (The Eleanor, 3rd floor)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
TV
Bathrobes
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Room (The English Rose, 3rd floor)

Individually decorated, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Room (The English Rose, 3rd floor)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
TV
Bathrobes
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Room (The Duchess, 2nd floor)

Individually decorated, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Room (The Duchess, 2nd floor)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
TV
Bathrobes
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Room (The Duke, 3rd floor)

Individually decorated, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Room (The Duke, 3rd floor)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
TV
Bathrobes
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Room (Dorothy Brown, 2nd Floor)

Individually decorated, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Room (Dorothy Brown, 2nd Floor)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
Fridge
TV
Separate bedroom
Bathrobes
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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About the area

Map
103 Silver Street, Dover, NH, 03820

What's nearby

  • Woodman Institute - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • The Children's Museum of New Hampshire - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Dover Bowl Family Fun Center - 5 min drive - 3.9 km
  • University of New Hampshire - 11 min drive - 8.6 km
  • Hamilton House - 14 min drive - 11.5 km

Getting around

  • Portsmouth, NH (PSM-Portsmouth Intl.) - 14 min drive
  • Sanford, ME (SFM-Sanford Seacoast Regional) - 32 min drive
  • Logan International Airport (BOS) - 75 min drive
  • Dover Transportation Center - 11 min walk
  • Durham Station - 15 min drive
  • Wells Regional Transportation Center - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Lafesta Brick & Brew Pizzaria - ‬10 min walk
  • Dunkin'
  • ‪Riverbend Pizza - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Wing-Itz - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Thirsty Moose Tap House - ‬11 min walk

About this property

The Silver Fountain Inn

The Silver Fountain Inn puts you within a 10-minute drive of University of New Hampshire. Free perks include WiFi, self-parking and full breakfast daily between 8 AM and 10 AM. Other features include a terrace and a garden. Fellow travellers say great things about the helpful staff.

Languages

English

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 9 rooms
    • Arranged over 3 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: anytime
    • Contactless check-in and check-out are available
    • Early check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age – 21
    • Check-out time is 11 AM
    • Contactless check-out
    • Late check-out subject to availability
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Special check-in instructions

    • Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and an access code; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 21
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Children

    • No cots (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
    • Service animals welcome
WIFI

Internet

    • WiFi in public areas*
    • Free WiFi in rooms
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Parking

    • Free uncovered on-site self-parking
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast each morning 8 AM–10 AM
  • Coffee/tea in a common area

Working away

  • Meeting rooms

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Wedding services

Facilities

  • Built in 1871
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Library
  • Fireplace in reception

Accessibility

  • Handrails in stairwells
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 32-inch TV
  • Cable TV channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning and heating
  • Bathrobes
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

What to enjoy

  • Individually decorated

Freshen up

  • Shower only
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Fridge
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Guidebooks/recommendations
  • Local maps

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • WiFi is available in public areas for an extra charge
  • Early check-in can be arranged for an extra charge of USD 20.00 (subject to availability)
  • Late checkout can be arranged for an extra charge of USD 20.00 (subject to availability)

Policies

This property does not have lifts.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector on-site.
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation.
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover

Also known as

Silver Fountain Inn Dover
Silver Fountain Dover
Silver Fountain Inn
Silver Fountain
The Silver Fountain Inn Dover
The Silver Fountain Inn Bed & breakfast
The Silver Fountain Inn Bed & breakfast Dover

Frequently asked questions

Does The Silver Fountain Inn offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, The Silver Fountain Inn does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at The Silver Fountain Inn?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.

Is parking offered on site at The Silver Fountain Inn?

Yes, there's free self parking.

What are the check-in and check-out times at The Silver Fountain Inn?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: anytime. There's a charge of USD 20.00 for early check-in (subject to availability). Check-out time is 11 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge of USD 20.00 (subject to availability). Contactless social distancing and check-out are available.

What is there to do at The Silver Fountain Inn and nearby?

The Silver Fountain Inn has a garden.

What's the area around The Silver Fountain Inn like?

The Silver Fountain Inn is a short 12-minute walk from The Children's Museum of New Hampshire and 9 minutes' walk from Woodman Institute.

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The Silver Fountain Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

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What guests liked

  • Breakfast was consistently described as delicious, filling, and amazing with a variety of options including gourmet items and scones. (39 reviews)
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Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Wonderful Victorian home; a gem! Great staff, tea and breakfast. Will definitely return next time we’re in the area.
Leo, 2-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Lovely property & great hosts . Wonderful breakfast with the best scones!
Ruttanatip, 2-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Beautiful rooms, great breakfast and snacks, would definitely stay again! Highly recommend!
Kristine, 2-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Good breakfast and great hospitality! The entire property had a fantastic Victorian charm and plenty of tea options. Easy walk into downtown Dover, short drive into Portsmouth, and many hiking trails nearby.
Shivam, 3-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Wonderful people running a wonderful b&b. Delicious breakfast.
sherif, 2-night trip

10/10 Excellent

We had a lovely visit. Hosts were great and breakfast was amazing.
Laurie, 2-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Excellent . Breakfast was amazing
mark, 4-night trip

10/10 Excellent

The inkeeper Kim made check in a breeze. She kindly gave us an orientation to the property, and this house is just one of a kind! If you love character homes, this house is a must see. Our room was cozy and comfortable. There are many cozy spots to relax and enjoy the property.
Lee, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

The rooms and breakfast was delicious
Tricia, 2-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Charming, excellent staff and breakfasts!
Jennifer, 2-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Great stay

Property was beautiful and reflected the original Victorian style. Service was fabulous and breakfast was awesome.
Heather, 2-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Absolutely charming little place. Staff is great. Owner is awesome. I will most definitely be staying again.
Melisa, 2-night trip

10/10 Excellent

So quaint and very hospitable!
Madelyn, 2-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Best bed and breakfast in over 40 years of traveling. Absolutely gorgeous and pristine throughout with choice of gourmet breakfast items and 24 hour tea or coffee service! Outstanding service from Jerri at breakfast and owner with choice of accommodations!
Dianne, 2-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Enjoyable Stay!

Comfortable bed, beautifully appointed rooms, yummy full breakfast!
Sheila, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Everything was great. Friendly staff, great accommodations. We’ll be back next year.
Walter, 3-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Cute bed and breakfast. Fantastic breakfast options, including scones. In October, the main floor is decorated in a Hocus Pocus Halloween theme.
Stephanie, 3-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Wonderful bed and breakfast in a beautiful 1871 house. Just gorgeous
Joseph, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

This is a beautiful property with a great breakfast, a very pleasant proprietor with a great bed. It's also just a short drive from I-95 near the Maine/New Hampshire border and the perfect place to rest on a longer drive through New England.
Mary, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Love the Silver Fountain Inn

Such a beautiful B&B! The owner and staff are very friendly and helpful. Our room, the Eleanor, is lovely and comfortable. Breakfast was delicious.
Katherine, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

We spent 3 weeks driving through Canada and the East Coast of the US and this was the best place we stayed! The room was beautiful, clean and comfortable and the breakfast was great. Everyone who works there is friendly and welcoming.
Andrew, 2-night trip

8/10 Good

We enjoyed our stay in this piece of history. Good breakfast and easy parking. We'll located for our needs.

10/10 Excellent

My first experience of a bed and breakfast-,a beautifully appointed lodging in Victorian array was wonderful. The Silver Fountain combines beauty with the art of tea.
Amy, 3-night trip

10/10 Excellent

We enjoyed our stay at the Silver Fountain and we would highly recommend staying here to our family and friends. Enjoy 😊
Jeannine, 2-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Property was pristine and absolutely gorgeous. Impeccably decorated appropriate to the style of the historic inn. Gourmet breakfast choices served with a smile and graciousness was the best i have experienced in 40 years of extensive travel!! Kudos to owner and employees. Don't even consider staying anywhere else in the Dover/Portsmouth area!
Dianne, 3-night trip