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Summer Lodge Country House Hotel

5.0 star property
Luxury hotel with full-service spa and fitness centre

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Front of property – evening/night
Indoor spa tub
Indoor pool, pool loungers
Garden
Lounge

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Hot tub
  • Pool
  • Spa
  • Gym
  • 24/7 front desk
The current price is £302
includes taxes & fees
8 Sept - 9 Sept

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Suite (Duplex Cottage )

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Eco-friendly toiletries
Shower/bath combination
Bathrobes
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

Superior Room (Family)

Highlights

Air conditioning
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Eco-friendly toiletries
Shower/bath combination
Bathrobes
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Suite (Garden) | Egyptian cotton sheets, hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk

Suite (Garden)

Highlights

Air conditioning
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Eco-friendly toiletries
Shower/bath combination
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Cottage (Ivy) | Egyptian cotton sheets, hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk

Cottage (Ivy)

Highlights

Garden
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private hot tub
Air conditioning
LCD TV
  • 538 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite, 1 King Bed (Master 1 Bedroom) | Egyptian cotton sheets, hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk

Suite, 1 King Bed (Master 1 Bedroom)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Blackout curtains
  • 560 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite (Courtyard) | Egyptian cotton sheets, hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk

Suite (Courtyard)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Bathrobes
  • 301 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk

Room, 1 King Bed (Principal)

Highlights

Air conditioning
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Bathrobes
  • 387 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk

Superior Twin Room (King/Twin)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Blackout curtains
  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Classic Room, 1 King Bed | Egyptian cotton sheets, hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk

Classic Room, 1 King Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Blackout curtains
  • 226 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Double Room (Cosy) | Egyptian cotton sheets, hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk

Double Room (Cosy)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Blackout curtains
  • 183 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
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About the area

Map
9 Forestreet, Evershot, Dorchester, England, DT2 0JR

What's nearby

  • Dorset Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty - 7 min drive - 4.7 miles
  • Mapperton Gardens - 15 min drive - 7.4 miles
  • Cerne Abbas Giant - 17 min drive - 10.3 miles
  • West Bay Beach - 27 min drive - 16.2 miles
  • Dorset and East Devon Coast - 41 min drive - 23.0 miles

Getting around

  • Chetnole Station - 9 min drive
  • Bristol International Airport (BRS) - 89 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Winyards Gap Inn - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪The Ollerod - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪The Rest And Welcome Inn - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Fox & Hounds Inn - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Acorn Inn - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Summer Lodge Country House Hotel

Luxury hotel in the historical district
Consider a stay at Summer Lodge Country House Hotel and take advantage of a terrace, a garden and a library. Indulge in a manicure/pedicure, a massage and a body wrap at the on-site spa. The on-site restaurant offers lunch and dinner. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as a bar and a gym.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • An indoor pool with sunloungers
  • Free self-parking
  • Free bike hire, an outdoor tennis court and an electric car charging station
  • Tour/ticket information, smoke-free property and a water dispenser
Room features
All guest rooms at Summer Lodge Country House Hotel feature comforts, such as air conditioning and bathrobes, as well as amenities, such as free WiFi and safes.
More amenities include:
  • Reusable coffee/tea filters, LED light bulbs and eco-friendly cleaning products
  • Bathrooms with eco-friendly toiletries and shower/bath combinations
  • 32-inch LCD TVs with premium channels and DVD players
  • Electric kettles, daily housekeeping and desks

Languages

Afrikaans, English, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Russian

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Couples/private dining
  • Private picnics

Things to do

  • Free bicycle rentals
  • Full-service spa
  • Gym
  • Hot tub
  • Indoor pool
  • Library
  • Outdoor tennis court
  • Sauna
  • Tennis lessons

Family friendly

  • DVD player
  • Indoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 291 square feet of conference space
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • 2 treatment rooms
  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Prenatal massages
  • Reflexology
  • Sauna
  • Swedish massages

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 registration desk

More

  • 1 building
  • 100% renewable energy
  • 2 floors
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • Banquet hall
  • Biodegradable drinking straws available
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Smoke-free property
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Water dispenser usage encouraged

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV with premium digital channels
  • DVD player
  • Pay films

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Iron/ironing board
  • LED lighting
  • Reusable coffee/tea filters
  • Safe
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 10 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
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 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets are allowed for an extra charge of GBP 20 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets
Specific rooms only; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property on the number on the booking confirmation
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: GBP 20 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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, debit cards and cash
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Property Registration Number CMP62944
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
Reservations are required for spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
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

Does Summer Lodge Country House Hotel have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Summer Lodge Country House Hotel?

As of 16 Aug 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Summer Lodge Country House Hotel on 8 Sept 2025 start from £302.00, 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.

Is Summer Lodge Country House Hotel pet-friendly?

Yes, Summer Lodge Country House Hotel allows dogs (limit 2 total). There's a fee of GBP 20 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at Summer Lodge Country House Hotel?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Summer Lodge Country House Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 10 PM. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability). Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Summer Lodge Country House Hotel?

Checkout is at noon. Late check-out is available for a fee.

Where is Summer Lodge Country House Hotel located?

Situated in the historical district, this luxury hotel is 3 mi (4.9 km) from Dorset Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and within 9 miles (15 km) of Mapperton Gardens and Cerne Abbas Giant. Yeovil Country Park and Broadwindsor Craft and Design Centre are also within 9 miles (15 km).

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Summer Lodge Country House Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 107 out of 119 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 119 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 119 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 119 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 119 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ashish

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was just great overall.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Very willing to adapt menu for your requirements and it was cooked very well. Phil the waiter was superb and made the experience positive.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Finbarr

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A special place to stay and recharge. So friendly and so welcoming.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tyrone

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Old fashioned hotel with old fashioned values. All staff very pleasant & helpful. Attention to detail of freebies provided in the room was excellent. Would definitely recommend
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We had a wonderful stay, the service was excellent, the staff were attentive and welcoming
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everything was just great
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Milan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Justine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our room was excellent and everyone looking after us added extra touches that went above and beyond for myself, my husband and our chocolate lab.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Victor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms comfortable and well equipped. There is no lift but they have excellent rooms/suites at ground level. Lounge and dining service were superb and the food very good. A good sized indoor swimming pool. What not to like.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Miss

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

Just book it! Lovely hotel!

What an absolutely lovely hotel. The staff are so friendly and the service impeccable. Our room was so large and the bed was the most comfortable ever! Absolute star of the show is the restaurant in the evening. This is Michelin star worthy food. Totally unexpected and absolutely delicious. We were sad not to have more time here as we didn’t have a chance to use the spa or explore the grounds (which looked gorgeous). I can’t recommend this hotel enough.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dave

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

Hardy Country visit

All staff very helpful. Very comfortable and large room with lots of additional seating. Lovely view of the gardens. Breakfast was adequate but seemed short of staff to keep things topped up. Excellent walking through nearby estate. Dinner was good in main restaurant but somewhat odd in that some diners had a different menu to choose from and were very casually dressed. Went to associated pub for dinner on second evening which was very good.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Amenities
This hotel completely exceeded our expectations. We love this place. Every little detail is looked into and the final result is just incredible. We will definitely be returning. Fabulous and friendly staff where literally NOTHING is too much trouble, rooms clean and gorgeous and food, tasty and beautifully presented. There is literally nothing that you can criticise about this hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Revolut

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The bathroom is freezing…. Except that the hotel is lovely
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Piotr

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

Good but can be better 🙂

Very nice place to visit, warm and stylish with wonderful food and service. Place where you can relax and enjoy a peaceful countryside life. Cottage room are very nice with own fire plce and comfy bed but smells old and damp would be nice to have some better ventilation there. Same as swimming pool and jacuzzi nice pool but very shallow, once you in jacuzzi is hard to breathe due to chlorine and bad ventilation. Pet friendly but if you with a pet you have only option to stay in the cottage rather than main hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tanusha

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

Amazing 😍

It was an amazing weekend. This was going to be a solo trip, but then a friend joined me at the last minute. They were so accommodating. It surpassed all expectations. The staff was so friendly and helpful. The location is in the middle of nowhere, so there’s nothing to do around the property. But, it’s perfect to completely disconnect from the world. Close to Jurassic Coast. Would definitely book again!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

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

Hugely restful and luxurious 24-hour break

I have been to Summer Lodge in the past but only to the dog-friendly whiskey bar for pre-prandials before the main course at the dog-friendly Acorn Inn (luscious dinner) over the road (which is part of the same hotel group). This visit was with my fairy godmother, as a treat / R&R after a particularly hard time for both of us. It was absolutely just what the doctor ordered. The understated luxury of the room, the excellent breakfast (those eggs! like manna), the spa, which has a sauna - yay! - the walks nearby as well as the local bakery all combined to make 24 hours seem as if it were 3 days' rest. The staff were delightful: accommodating, interesting, efficient, kind. I would, however, suggest to Red Carnation that they make the whiskey bar more comfortable - the seating is rather hard apart from two big upright chairs more suitable for blokes than for petite women, and the lighting was rather bright until we asked for it to be dimmed. It would also be a good idea for them to set aside a section of the dining room / conservatory and front lounge for guests with well-behaved dogs on leads. Even though the hotel is dog-friendly (yay!) and even though there is a fee for bringing a dog, we were nevertheless excluded from using these lovely bright, beautiful and comfortable areas of the hotel. Speaking of dogs - we LOVED the special treats and beds and towels for them, along with an outside dog bath - very useful after mucky walks. I can hardly wait to return...
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Caroline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gary

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

Impeccable service and beautiful hotel

The staff at the hotel went above and beyond, the service was impeccable. The hotel itself was beautiful, inside and out, and the food was wonderful. We really couldn’t have asked for more. Definitely going back soon!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ianda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had an amazing and relaxing stay at Summer lodge. We also enjoyed the beautiful walk around the area. We loved the food and the staff service. The short bread are delicious and I would love to buy more to have at home. We would return for another great stay. Thank you.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Arjun

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff and wonderful food , lovely stay
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Neil

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

First class

Extremely enjoyable stay in a first class hotel. Very friendly and helpful staff; old fashioned courtesy; excellent breakfasts; lovely grounds.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Mair

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

eliana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Io e mio marito abbiamo soggiornato in questo hotel per due notti per festeggiare il nostro anniversario in anticipo. Il personale è gentile e professionale, ci hanno trattato con molto riguardo facendoci sentire coccolati. La struttura è bellissima, soprattutto il giardino e la terrace. Le stanze sono arredate con cura, ci hanno anche offerto una stanza superiore senza supplemento perché avevano appena avuto una disdetta. Un soggiorno meraviglioso, spero di poter tornare.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024