Title: Summer Lodge Country House Hotel Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # Summer Lodge Country House Hotel Summer Lodge Country House Hotel invites travelers to enjoy historic charm, tranquil gardens, restorative spa treatments, and exceptional dining. ## Photo gallery for Summer Lodge Country House Hotel ![Indoor spa tub - Summer Lodge Country House Hotel (Dorchester)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/910000/904000/903978/554b2a8c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Lounge - Summer Lodge Country House Hotel (Dorchester)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/910000/904000/903978/bd53f8e0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Garden - Summer Lodge Country House Hotel (Dorchester)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/910000/904000/903978/a09388f5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Couples treatment room(s), sauna, body treatments, aromatherapy - Summer Lodge Country House Hotel (Dorchester)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/910000/904000/903978/a370ee34.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Front of property – evening/night - Summer Lodge Country House Hotel (Dorchester)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/910000/904000/903978/e8efb356.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies Located in the historical district, this peaceful retreat features beautiful gardens and a welcoming library. Travelers can book rejuvenating massages or manicure/pedicure services at the spa, then savor a satisfying lunch or dinner at the restaurant on the property. ## Reviews 9.8 Exceptional ## Popular amenities - Pool - Hot tub - Spa - Pet-friendly - Parking included - Free Wi-Fi £221 includes taxes & fees 16 Feb - 17 Feb ## Check prices for these days [Tonight ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-14&endDate=2026-02-15&selected=903978&PinnedHotelID=903978&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-14&endDate=2026-02-15&selected=903978&PinnedHotelID=903978&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [Tomorrow ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-15&endDate=2026-02-16&selected=903978&PinnedHotelID=903978&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-15&endDate=2026-02-16&selected=903978&PinnedHotelID=903978&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [This weekend ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-20&endDate=2026-02-22&selected=903978&PinnedHotelID=903978&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-20&endDate=2026-02-22&selected=903978&PinnedHotelID=903978&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [Next weekend ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-27&endDate=2026-03-01&selected=903978&PinnedHotelID=903978&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-27&endDate=2026-03-01&selected=903978&PinnedHotelID=903978&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ## Room options All rooms 1 bed 2 beds Showing 10 of 10 rooms ### View all photos for Double Room (Cosy) ![Double Room (Cosy) | Egyptian cotton sheets, hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/910000/904000/903978/76dc97c1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Double Room (Cosy) 9.6 Exceptional 5 reviews ### Highlights Individually furnished Individually decorated Air conditioning LCD TV Hypo-allergenic bedding Pillow menu Egyptian cotton bed sheets Blackout curtains - 183 sq ft - 1 bedroom - Sleeps 2 - 1 Double Bed ### View all photos for Classic Room, 1 King Bed ![Classic Room, 1 King Bed | Egyptian cotton sheets, hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/910000/904000/903978/bb21615a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Classic Room, 1 King Bed 10.0 Exceptional 2 reviews ### Highlights Individually furnished Individually decorated Air conditioning LCD TV Hypo-allergenic bedding Pillow menu Egyptian cotton bed sheets Blackout curtains - Garden view - 226 sq ft - Sleeps 2 - 1 King Bed ### View all photos for Superior Twin Room (King/Twin) ![Egyptian cotton sheets, hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/910000/904000/903978/w7360h4908x0y4-52ba4e75.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Superior Twin Room (King/Twin) 10.0 Exceptional 1 review ### Highlights Individually furnished Individually decorated Air conditioning LCD TV Hypo-allergenic bedding Pillow menu Egyptian cotton bed sheets Blackout curtains - Garden view - 269 sq ft - 1 bedroom - Sleeps 2 - 1 King Bed ### View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed (Principal) ![Egyptian cotton sheets, hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/910000/904000/903978/w7360h4908x0y4-52ba4e75.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Room, 1 King Bed (Principal) 10.0 Exceptional 1 review ### Highlights Air conditioning LCD TV Hypo-allergenic bedding Pillow menu Egyptian cotton bed sheets Blackout curtains Shower/bath combination Bathrobes - Garden view - 387 sq ft - Sleeps 2 - 1 King Bed ### View all photos for Suite (Courtyard) ![Suite (Courtyard) | Egyptian cotton sheets, hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/910000/904000/903978/e11d8272.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Suite (Courtyard) 10.0 Exceptional 1 review ### Highlights Air conditioning LCD TV Hypo-allergenic bedding Pillow menu Egyptian cotton bed sheets Blackout curtains Shower/bath combination Bathrobes - Garden view - 301 sq ft - Sleeps 3 - 1 King Bed ### View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed (Master 1 Bedroom) ![Suite, 1 King Bed (Master 1 Bedroom) | Egyptian cotton sheets, hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/910000/904000/903978/9337c35b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### 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 - Garden view - 560 sq ft - 1 bedroom - Sleeps 2 - 1 King Bed ### View all photos for Cottage (Ivy) ![Cottage (Ivy) | Egyptian cotton sheets, hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/910000/904000/903978/bfec7a72.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Cottage (Ivy) ### Highlights Garden Separate dining area Separate sitting area Individually furnished Individually decorated Private hot tub Air conditioning LCD TV - Garden view - 538 sq ft - Sleeps 2 - 1 King Bed ### View all photos for Suite (Duplex Cottage ) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/910000/904000/903978/d2bf87e2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Suite (Duplex Cottage ) 9.0 Wonderful 2 reviews ### Highlights Air conditioning LCD TV Hypo-allergenic bedding Blackout curtains Egyptian cotton bed sheets Shower/bath combination Private bathroom Hairdryer - Garden view - 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 Shower/bath combination Private bathroom Hairdryer - Sleeps 3 - 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed ### View all photos for Suite (Garden) ![Suite (Garden) | Egyptian cotton sheets, hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/910000/904000/903978/f5a96824.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Suite (Garden) ### Highlights Air conditioning LCD TV Hypo-allergenic bedding Blackout curtains Egyptian cotton bed sheets Separate bedroom Shower/bath combination Private bathroom - 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More rewards for more adventures! [Sign in](https://www.expedia.co.uk/login?ckoflag=0&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FDorchester-Hotels-Summer-Lodge-Country-House-Hotel.h903978.Hotel-Information)[Sign up, it's free](https://www.expedia.co.uk/signup?enable_registration=true&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FDorchester-Hotels-Summer-Lodge-Country-House-Hotel.h903978.Hotel-Information) ## About the area Located in Dorchester, Summer Lodge Country House Hotel is in the historical district and near a train station. Broadwindsor Craft and Design Centre and Tutankhamun: The Exhibition are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Cineworld Yeovil and Bridport and West Dorset Golf Club. Mapperton Gardens and Badger Watch Dorset are also worth visiting. Fishing offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and horse riding nearby. [Visit our Dorchester travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Dorchester.dx182509) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C50.83793%2C-2.60547&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=k5KF88HQ6kYAMU0c4M9DUtjoHOY=) 9 Forestreet, Evershot, Dorchester, England, DT2 0JR ### What's nearby - ![Durdle Door, Wareham, United Kingdom](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/182682/c5ed7add-c104-42ce-8724-4a699e31d6ea.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Dorset Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty 1 min walk \- 0.0 miles - ![Weymouth Beach which includes a beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6092157/fe1fc8cb-3085-4f78-ab83-d886d53de42b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Weymouth Beach 35 min drive \- 25.7 miles - ![Peaceful Sunrise at Lulworth Cove](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6337125/5479789d-029b-45e5-b3ea-c51e5a9b8c89.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Lulworth Cove 44 min drive \- 31.2 miles - ![Durdle Door showing a bay or harbour, rugged coastline and a sunset](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6092145/7b41be52-75eb-46ef-b9e1-8761bd302923.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Durdle Door 52 min drive \- 30.6 miles - ![Poole Harbour which includes a river or creek and heritage architecture](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6150277/d21d7868-ece4-47a2-a683-9c5597cf5457.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Poole Harbour 54 min drive \- 43.2 miles ### Getting around - Chetnole Station 9 min drive - Bristol International Airport (BRS) 89 min drive ### Restaurants - Winyards Gap Inn 11 min drive - The Fox Inn 9 min drive - The New Inn 13 min drive - Greyhound Inn 10 min drive - The Red Lion 13 min drive ## 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 body wrap, reflexology and a massage 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, along with sunloungers - Free self-parking - Free bike hire, an outdoor tennis court and an electric car charging station - Laundry services, tennis lessons on-site and wedding services 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. 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Available in some public areas: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Electric car charging station on site - Free self parking on site - Limited on-site self parking ### 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 Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools ### 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 Summer Country House Restaurant Dorchester Summer Lodge Country House Hotel Restaurant Summer Lodge Country House Hotel Restaurant Dorchester Summer Country House Restaurant Dorchester Summer Lodge Country House Hotel Restaurant Dorchester Summer Country House Restaurant Hotel Summer Lodge Country House Hotel, Restaurant and Spa Summer Lodge Country House Hotel, Restaurant and Spa Dorchester Summer Lodge Country House Hotel Restaurant Summer Lodge Country House Hotel Restaurant Spa Summer Restaurant Dorchester Summer Hotel Dorchester Summer Lodge Country House Hotel Hotel Summer Lodge Country House Hotel Dorchester Summer Lodge Country House Hotel Restaurant Spa Summer Lodge Country House Hotel Hotel Dorchester ## Frequently asked questions ### Does Summer Lodge Country House Hotel have a pool? ### How much does it cost to stay at Summer Lodge Country House Hotel? ### Is Summer Lodge Country House Hotel pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at Summer Lodge Country House Hotel? ### What time is check-in at Summer Lodge Country House Hotel? ### What time is check-out at Summer Lodge Country House Hotel? ### Where is Summer Lodge Country House Hotel located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Reviews ## Summer Lodge Country House Hotel Reviews 9.8 ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 10 Cleanliness ### 9.6 Location ### 10 Staff & service ### 9.6 Property conditions & facilities 10 - Excellent 125 8 - Good 8 6 - Okay 3 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 1 ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Malcolm 3 Jan 2026 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities The hotel was lovely. Amazing food and drinks. Really lovely staff always greeting us with a smile. I would happily return to Summer Lodge. ##### Malcolm Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### John P 11 Dec 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities Lovely and quaint hotel near the coast. Very friendly staff, beautiful and comfortable king size 4 poster bed and an enormous claw-foot tub! A delicious breakfast was also included! ##### John P Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kelly 16 Nov 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities Exvellent relaxed, friendly hotel. Great for four legged friends! ##### Kelly Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Angela 13 Sept 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities We had a wonderful 3 days, well looked after by friendly helpful staff ##### Angela Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Warwick 29 Dec 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities We treated ourselves to a stay at Summer Lodge to cebrate our Wedding Anniversary. We were greeted by friendly, professional and attentive staff. Our room was spotless and included two welcoming cocktails - much appreciated. Before dinner, we went for a swim in the hotel's pool and used their jacuzzi - an excellent facility which was even more enjoyable as we had the pool to ourselves! Dinner was superb and reflected the chef's high standards. Summer Lodge is not cheap but you are paying for quality. Overall we were delighted with this outstanding stay. ##### Warwick Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### monica 28 Sept 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort It was so beautiful, staff were excellent, best service I have had in a long time. Worth every penny and hope to go back soon! ##### monica Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ian 12 Mar 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Great staff and wonderful food , lovely stay ##### Ian Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Paul 8 Sept 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities What a wonderful hotel - of a bygone age - sloping floors, padded walls, beautiful gardens, amazing staff. Great swimming pool. Just perfect. ##### Paul Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Christian 3 Nov 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort We had a wonderful stay, the service was excellent, the staff were attentive and welcoming ##### Christian Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Gary 5 May 2025 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! ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/31ada033-03be-4e5f-b8e3-a21b8bc578a0-1746428787409.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/a7f2a569-d250-44d0-af55-3e6baa95b97c-1746428787284.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/d41c5965-efd2-4afa-8b51-8bd633194678-1746428788140.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/59459729-910c-4c80-aa5a-833939bcd2dc-1746428787593.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Gary Stayed 1 night in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Finbarr 23 Apr 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities A special place to stay and recharge. So friendly and so welcoming. ##### Finbarr Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ianda 4 May 2025 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. ##### Ianda Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Tyrone 27 Apr 2025 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 ##### Tyrone Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Neil 9 Jan 2025 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. ##### Neil Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Victor 26 Oct 2024 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. ##### Victor Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Miss 7 Sept 2024 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. ##### Miss Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Michael 31 Dec 2023 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. ##### Michael Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Dave 4 Sept 2024 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. ##### Dave Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Piotr 25 Feb 2024 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. ##### Piotr Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024 ### 6/10 Okay #### John 29 May 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Overly Stuffy Our room was over the checkin area and we could hear people talking from our room. The room was good and very clean with excellent linens. Though it was a cool day it was difficult to cool the room for sleeping. All in all the room was fine. Our experience in the restaurant was not so good. For dinner the formality of the staff was overdone. Too many people hovering over us the entire meal. Flavors were not to our taste but that maybe others would find them interesting. The worst was our breakfast experience. The server delivered porridge to me and didn't bring a spoon. I used the small spoon with the coffee which was fine. However, the server returned and asked where the spoon was that was used. I told him he didn't bring one which obviously upset him. The utensils are apparently silver plated which is again an attempt to be fancy but overdone. The rest of the food at breakfast was really good but the accusation of theft ruined the entertainment experience. Maybe it is just my preference but I expected a relaxed experience in the country which turned out to be stuffy and anything but relaxing. ##### John Stayed 1 night in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kelly 5 Apr 2025 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... ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/25E5934468AE0AE306ECD63AC98FA20B0FE6F8AC1743846157927.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/E878FAB38423884786169F5B827820735CA6BF121743846257586.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/D90A9EA87D6FF956FF93C9545C79D57133AD5AA31743846258046.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Kelly Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Laura 9 Dec 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities Really lovely experience ##### Laura Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Y 16 Aug 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Best Hotel we have ever stayed in. Wonderful Hotel, very friendly staff, helpful , service is above and beyond.. ##### Y Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ashish 3 Aug 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities It was just great overall. ##### Ashish Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Maria 17 Aug 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities Excellent locations, amazing personnel, excellent chef ....Like other times when all was of another quality ! ##### Maria Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025 ## Expedia's Latest Trends ### Hotels > [Splash Landings Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Stoke-On-Trent-Hotels-Splash-Landings-Hotel.h1160988.Hotel-Information) > > [George Albert Hotel & Spa](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Dorchester-Hotels-George-Albert-Hotel.h3883869.Hotel-Information) > > [Bredbury Hall by Accor](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Stockport-Hotels-Bredbury-Hall.h64706.Hotel-Information) > > [The Red Lion](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Dorchester-Hotels-The-Red-Lion-Hotel.h12697149.Hotel-Information) > > [Urban Beach Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Bournemouth-Hotels-Urban-Beach-Hotel.h2814369.Hotel-Information) > > [Ox Hotel Manchester](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Manchester-Hotels-Milton-Manchester-Hotel.h18787802.Hotel-Information) > > [Cambridge Belfry Hotel & Spa](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Cambridge-Hotels-Cambridge-Belfry.h1103020.Hotel-Information) > > [Cheltenham Chase Hotel & Spa](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Cheltenham-Hotels-Delta-By-Marriott-Cheltenham-Chase-Hotel.h9657.Hotel-Information) > > [Best Western Pinewood Manchester Airport-Wilmslow Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Wilmslow-Hotels-Best-Western-Plus-Pinewood-On-Wilmslow-Hotel-Cheshire.h22074.Hotel-Information) > > [Fisherman's Cot, Tiverton by Marston's Inns](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Tiverton-Hotels-Fishermans-Cot.h11900175.Hotel-Information) > > [Delta Hotels by Marriott Warwick](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Warwick-Hotels-M40-J15-Warwick-Hotel.h10444.Hotel-Information) > > [DoubleTree by Hilton Manchester Airport](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Manchester-Hotels-DoubleTree-By-Hilton-Manchester-Airport.h26104.Hotel-Information) > > [Delta Hotels by Marriott Colchester](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Colchester-Hotels-Delta-Hotels-By-Marriott-Colchester.h14251.Hotel-Information) > > [Caverswall Castle](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Stoke-On-Trent-Hotels-Caverswall-Castle.h23959535.Hotel-Information) > > [Luxury caravan at Butlins Skegness](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Skegness-Hotels-Luxury-Caravan-At-Butlins-Skegness.h36376338.Hotel-Information) > > [The New French Partridge](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Northampton-Hotels-The-New-French-Partridge.h2288818.Hotel-Information) > > [Etrop Grange Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Manchester-Hotels-Etrop-Grange.h49116.Hotel-Information) > > [Pine Lake Resort](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Carnforth-Hotels-Pine-Lake-Resort.h1928661.Hotel-Information) > > [Northlands Farm & Lakes](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Chichester-Hotels-Northlands-Farm-Lakes-Premium-Chalet-1.h37797465.Hotel-Information) > > [Saltmoore](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Whitby-Hotels-Raithwaite-Sandsend.h4276816.Hotel-Information) > > [Wychnor Park Country Club](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Burton-On-Trent-Hotels-Wychnor-Park-Country-Club.h1927715.Hotel-Information) > > [De Vere Tortworth Court](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Bristol-Hotels-De-Vere-Tortworth-Court.h570412.Hotel-Information) > > [The Fox Inn](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Dorchester-Hotels-The-Fox-Inn.h2275935.Hotel-Information) > > [The Derwent Manor Boutique Hotel ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Consett-Hotels-The-Derwent-Manor-Boutique-Hotel.h9535.Hotel-Information) > > [Lakeside Lodge with 6 berth hot tub and private fishing peg](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Lincoln-Hotels-Delightful-Lakeside-Lodge-With-Hot-Tub-Private-Fishing-Peg-With-Stunning-View.h27123912.Hotel-Information) > > [The Manor House](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Dorchester-Hotels-The-Manor-House.h11974546.Hotel-Information) > > [Cave Hotel & Golf Resort](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Faversham-Hotels-Cave-Hotel-Golf-Resort.h33410673.Hotel-Information) > > [DoubleTree by Hilton Stoke on Trent](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Stoke-On-Trent-Hotels-DoubleTree-By-Hilton-Stoke-On-Trent.h6788.Hotel-Information) > > [Makeney Hall Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Belper-Hotels-Makeney-Hall-Hotel.h1206529.Hotel-Information) ---