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Summer Lodge Country House Hotel
Dorset · United Kingdom
9 Fore Street EvershotView location
9.8/10Excellent151 Reviews
Cleanliness9.8/10 9.8
Service10.0/10 10.0
Comfort9.8/10 9.8
Condition9.6/10 9.6
Location9.4/10 9.4
Neighborhood9.8/10 9.8
Amenities9.6/10 9.6
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About Summer Lodge Country House Hotel
Located in the charming village of Evershot, this four-star deluxe hotel is an ideal base for exploring the Dorset countryside, the very inspiration for many of Thomas Hardy's novels. Nearby towns include Sherborne, Dorchester, and Lyme Regis, as well as breathtaking coastal scenery.
Yeovil Junction railway station is a convenient 15-minute drive away. Designed in part by Thomas Hardy and built in 1789, this beautiful manor house hotel boasts extensive private gardens, a croquet lawn, tennis court, indoor heated swimming pool, and a luxurious spa.
Living up to the Relais and Châteaux motto of the 5 Cs - character, calm, charm, cuisine, and courtesy - the hotel offers 24 individually designed guest rooms and suites. Guests are welcomed in a lobby with 24-hour reception and check-out service.
Amenities include a hotel safe, newspaper stand, bar, conference facilities, Wi-Fi, room service, and a car park. Laundry service and bicycle hire are also available. Each room and suite features rich fabrics, antique furniture, and an en suite bathroom with a shower, bath, and hairdryer.
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Double or king-size beds are available, along with a direct-dial telephone, satellite/cable TV, radio, internet access, a safe, tea and coffee making facilities, an ironing set, and a private balcony or terrace. Individually controlled air conditioning and heating ensure optimal comfort.
Guests can enjoy a refreshing swim in the indoor pool, unwind on the sun loungers, or take advantage of the gym, hot tub, sauna, steam room, and a range of massage and spa treatments.
A tennis court is also available on-site, while golf enthusiasts can visit the nearby Cheddington Court Golf Club, just a 10-minute drive away.
Located in Dorchester, Summer Lodge Country House Hotel is in the historical district, within a 10-minute drive of Clay Pigeon Raceway and Dorset National Landscape. This luxury hotel is 7.1 mi (11.4 km) from Mapperton Gardens and 8.4 mi (13.4 km) from Cerne Abbas Giant.
Make yourself at home in one of the 24 guestrooms featuring DVD players and LCD televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.
Conveniences include safes and desks, and housekeeping is provided daily. Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, multilingual staff, and luggage storage. Planning an event in Dorchester? This hotel has 291 square feet (27 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and a meeting room.
Free self parking is available onsite.
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Free WiFi
Parking available
Dining services
Concierge
Spa
Gym
Entertainment
Non-smoking
Business facilities
Banquet facilities
Accessible facilities
Check-in and check-out
Check-in from
3:00 PM
Check-in until
10:00 PM
Check-out until
12:00 PM
Minimum check-in age
18
Hotel policies
No rollaway/extra beds available
No cribs (infant beds) available
No elevators
LGBTQIA+ friendly
Professional property host/manager
Pets allowed
Only dogs are allowed
Maximum number of pets per room 2
Service animals are allowed
Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions
Important information
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You need to know
- Reservations are required for spa treatments. Reservations can be made by contacting the hotel prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
- This property allows pets in specific rooms only (surcharges apply and can be found in the Fees section). Guests can request one of these rooms by contacting the property directly, using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
- This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
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Special Instructions
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. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.
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Instructions
- 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
- Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
- This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
- Property Registration Number CMP62944
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Minimal age
18
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Optional fees
- 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.
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Spoken Language
German
Russian
Portuguese
Afrikaans
English
Italian
French
Nearby attractions
Clay Pigeon Raceway
4.7 km / 2.9 mi
Dorset National Landscape
4.9 km / 3 mi
Mapperton Gardens
11.4 km / 7.1 mi
Cerne Abbas Giant
13.4 km / 8.4 mi
Yeovil Country Park
14.5 km / 9 mi
Broadwindsor Craft and Design Centre
14.7 km / 9.2 mi
Cineworld Yeovil
15.4 km / 9.6 mi
South West Survival
16.1 km / 10 mi
Westlands Sports and Fitness Centre
16.9 km / 10.5 mi
Mangerton Mill
17.8 km / 11.1 mi
Huish Park
18.5 km / 11.5 mi
Badger Watch Dorset
18.7 km / 11.6 mi
Sherborne Castle
19.3 km / 12 mi
Ham Hill Country Park
20.4 km / 12.7 mi
The Keep Military Museum
20.7 km / 12.9 mi
Hotel facilities & services
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- Year of most recent renovation: 2004
- Total number of rooms: 25
- Number of floors (main building): 2
- Annexe (s): 4
- Number of floors (annexe): 2
- Single rooms: 24
- Double rooms: 25
- Junior suites
- Suites: 7
- Apartments
- Studios
- Bungalows
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- Villas
- Accessible rooms: 1
- Connecting rooms
- rural house
- American Express
- JCB
- Diners Club
- MasterCard
- Visa
- Maestro
- Visa Electrón
- Small pets allowed (under 5 kg)Extra charge
- Wheelchair-accessible
- 24-hour reception
- Check-in hour
- Check-out hour
- Mobile phone coverage
- Wi-fi
- Valet parkingExtra charge
- Room serviceExtra charge
- Laundry serviceExtra charge
- Bicycle hire service
- Multilingual staff
- Bellboy service
- Air conditioning in public areas
- Hotel safe
- Newspaper stand
- Garden
- Terrace
- Concierge
- Sun terrace
- Gym
- Luggage roomExtra charge
- Bikes available
- Bar
- Restaurant
- Non-smoking area
- Highchairs
- Air conditioning in Restaurant
- Conference room
- Meeting room
- Audio-visual equipment rentalExtra charge
- Indoor freshwater pool: 1
- Sun loungers
- Sauna
- Steam bath
- Hot tubExtra charge
- Massage
- Spa treatments
- Continental breakfast
- À la carte lunch
- À la carte dinner
- Special dietary options
- Early Check-inExtra charge
- Non-smoking establishment
- Fitness
- Tennis
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SUITE KING SIZE BEDSUITE • KING SIZE BEDSUI.KG
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SUITE DUPLEXSUITE • DUPLEXSUI.DP
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FAMILY ROOM SUPERIORFAMILY ROOM • SUPERIORFAM.SU
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DOUBLE KING SIZE BEDDOUBLE • KING SIZE BEDDBL.KG
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DOUBLE CLASSICDOUBLE • CLASSICDBL.AS
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SUITE STANDARDSUITE • STANDARDSUI.ST
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SUITE KING BED ONE BEDROOMSUITE • KING BED ONE BEDROOMSUI.B1-KG
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DOUBLE SUPERIOR KING BEDDOUBLE • SUPERIOR KING BEDDBL.KG-SU
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DOUBLE KING SIZE BEDDOUBLE • KING SIZE BEDDBL.KG-2
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DOUBLE STANDARDDOUBLE • STANDARDDBL.ST
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TWIN SUPERIOR KING BEDTWIN • SUPERIOR KING BEDTWN.KG-SU
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Room STANDARDRoom • STANDARDROO.ST
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Guest reviews
What other guests saying about Summer Lodge Country House Hotel
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Clifton
Lovely hotel with beautiful grounds and sauna
Andy
Everything great except the food
Reena
Very friendly staff
Great location and grounds
Great food
Spa was great
Service a bit hit and miss at breakfast
No fridge in room
Parking challenging due to non residents using spa
Great location and grounds
Great food
Spa was great
Service a bit hit and miss at breakfast
No fridge in room
Parking challenging due to non residents using spa
Rupert
Lovely staff and room was fabulous. Lovely food and a lovely relaxing birthday thank you
Gerald
Great stay. Perfect for a little R&R. We stayed 3 nights. Not cheap by any means but hey you’re on vacation. Stay home if you want to save money!
David
My wife and I had a wonderful stay, all the staff were very friendly and helpful. The food was excellent and all locally sourced. Set in beautiful grounds and surroundings, very peaceful.
Lovely pool and hot tub.
Lovely pool and hot tub.
stefania
lovely surroundings and staff
Chris
Pleasant stay, we had an upgrade to a classic room, which was a lovely gesture.
Couple of issues with the gym but a nice stay overall.
Restaurant very pricey
Couple of issues with the gym but a nice stay overall.
Restaurant very pricey
Brenda
Staff were very welcoming, helpful and efficient. Very professional.
Food delicious
Food delicious
Steve
Warm and welcoming with great rooms, great food, great bar and lounge areas and friendly, relaxed environment. Can recommend for a delightful stay. 🤗
Ronald
Beautiful room with all those lovely little extras.
Excellent very helpful staff in all departments.
Dinner was exceptional and superb breakfast.
Can't wait to visit again
Excellent very helpful staff in all departments.
Dinner was exceptional and superb breakfast.
Can't wait to visit again
Malcolm
The hotel was lovely. Amazing food and drinks. Really lovely staff always greeting us with a smile. I would happily return to Summer Lodge.
Warwick
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.
John P
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!
Laura
Really lovely experience
Chris
Small personal touches that meant a lot —- welcome drink etc .
Kelly
Exvellent relaxed, friendly hotel. Great for four legged friends!
monica
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!
Angela
We had a wonderful 3 days, well looked after by friendly helpful staff
Paul
What a wonderful hotel - of a bygone age - sloping floors, padded walls, beautiful gardens, amazing staff. Great swimming pool. Just perfect.
Maria
Excellent locations, amazing personnel,
excellent chef ....Like other times when all was of another quality !
excellent chef ....Like other times when all was of another quality !
Y
Best Hotel we have ever stayed in.
Wonderful Hotel, very friendly staff, helpful , service is above and beyond..
Christine
Very willing to adapt menu for your requirements and it was cooked very well. Phil the waiter was superb and made the experience positive.
Ashish
It was just great overall.
John
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.
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.
Gary
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!
Ianda
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.
We would return for another great stay. Thank you.
Tyrone
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
Finbarr
A special place to stay and recharge. So friendly and so welcoming.
Kelly
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...
Ian
Great staff and wonderful food , lovely stay
Neil
First class
Extremely enjoyable stay in a first class hotel. Very friendly and helpful staff; old fashioned courtesy; excellent breakfasts; lovely grounds.
Christian
We had a wonderful stay, the service was excellent, the staff were attentive and welcoming
Victor
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.
Andrew
Everything was just great
Miss
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.
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.
Dave
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.
Milan
Excellent
Justine
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.
Piotr
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.
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.
Michael
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.
Brian
Lovely stay
Lovely relaxing peaceful stay in lovely grounds and excellent service.
Tanusha
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!
Revolut
The bathroom is freezing…. Except that the hotel is lovely
Sarah
Lovely hotel, in a lovely Dorset village
Khalid
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Sharon
Great food and staff. Always made to feel valued when you stay at Summer Lodge
Sue
OVERPRICED
The staff were amazing , room very small & bathroom even smaller no full size bath , only 1 chair in room , plugs in wardrobe & not beside the bed , breakfast was amazing quality & service , disappointed with the spa not being within the hotel so you had to walk through the car park & up to it , so no wearing slippers & robes to get to it , also the size of the changing rooms were tiny with only 1 changing room , sauna only big enough for 2 people , pool was great & jacuzzi, but that’s because it was only my husband & another couple , wouldn’t like to be there when busy . For £650 for 2 nights with breakfast felt it was not worth the money and have stayed in a lot cheaper hotels with better rooms & facilities
S
Weekend break
Lovely location. Nice hotel with comfortable rooms. Food and service outstanding.
Emma
Really nice place to stay we really enjoyed our selfs.
Everything is expensive but these types of hotels are a treat for us and I found it worth the extra !,
By far one of out good 3 hotels to stay at.
Everything is expensive but these types of hotels are a treat for us and I found it worth the extra !,
By far one of out good 3 hotels to stay at.
James
Weekend Break in October
Lovely weekend break - friendly attentive staff, great food, good wine and a nice room in one of the edge of site cottages complete with a working fireplace and a huge copper tub in the bathroom. Made good use of the spa facilities. I am sure we will stay here again.
Judith
Most enjoyable stay
Had a 2 night relaxing stay. Were a few problems with original room we booked. This was quickly resolved. Bea was extremely professional and helpful in all matters. Breakfast and dinner was excellent. All staff very friendly and most helpful. We felt ‘cosseted’. Gardens beautiful and relaxing. Spa land pool looked lovely although did not use.
Jim
Summer Lodge Review 25-27 Aug 21
Superb - only improvement required is poor drainage with en-suite sink and bathroom very dated in design and decor. Needs modernising. Noticed that majority of clientele quite elderly, would be beneficial to have tiled walk in showers. Everything else really good and we thoroughly enjoyed our two night stay.
Verified traveler
Fantastic service, as always. Nothing was too much trouble and the food was excellent
Stephen
Beautiful place to stay
We had an amazing stay it’s such a beautiful old home which has been converted with much love and care
The staff were amazing and couldn’t do enough for us
Would highly recommend
The staff were amazing and couldn’t do enough for us
Would highly recommend
marlon
Truly 5 star hotel.
So impressed with this hotel. From the welcome to the goodbye, the highest standards, at all times. Friendly, polite and professional staff. The room.was clean and well.presented, with full range of refreshments. We are a newly married couple. Arrived, to champagne in ice bucket and card, congratulating us on getting married. Restaurant food was woderful, well presented and generous. Impressed with attention to detail. My sunday newspaper was in a bag , on our room door handle. Forgot i ordered it! Impressed with this. The grounds were beautifully presented. The environment was peaceful. Came back feeling well rested and refreshed. Definitely staying next summer. A 5 star hotel worthy of 6 stars!
Brunt
This is a quintessential English country house hotel. The staff were 10/10, very professional and friendly.
My wife and I have travelled the world and stayed at some of the finest hotels, Summer Lodge is up there for its unique portrayal of English tradition mixed with the finest food.
The dinner was absolutely fabulous and ranked along with our experience on the Orient Express ( French Train) as the finest meal we had ever eaten.
Tucked away in Hardy’s beautiful county of Dorset this is a must go hotel for a relaxing break.
Prices are very reasonable and there are offers available that make this a very attractive venue for a short break.
Food, service and location will all score top marks. I particularly recall a young French female waitress who was outstanding in her manner and service.
Not our first visit but the food was without doubt the best so far, always first class but this time a class above the rest. The beef just sublime!!!!
My wife and I have travelled the world and stayed at some of the finest hotels, Summer Lodge is up there for its unique portrayal of English tradition mixed with the finest food.
The dinner was absolutely fabulous and ranked along with our experience on the Orient Express ( French Train) as the finest meal we had ever eaten.
Tucked away in Hardy’s beautiful county of Dorset this is a must go hotel for a relaxing break.
Prices are very reasonable and there are offers available that make this a very attractive venue for a short break.
Food, service and location will all score top marks. I particularly recall a young French female waitress who was outstanding in her manner and service.
Not our first visit but the food was without doubt the best so far, always first class but this time a class above the rest. The beef just sublime!!!!
Shaun
Absolutely amazing. Always wanting to help and the food was second to none
Anthony
100%
Absolutely first class. The house and gardens were lovely and the staff excellent.
Susan
Weekend getaway
We had a wonderful weekend getaway. The staff were extremely helpful and friendly without being overbearing. The setting was beautiful, the food was excellent, the village was lovely and the local pub was also great.
Verified traveler
Grounds of house lovely and rooms were really nice, clean and very comfortable.
mark
Just a treat!
What a delightful, comfortable and relaxing stay.
Arrived to an upgrade. The service was possibly the best we’ve experienced to date. Incredibly attentive and efficient. Room was beautiful, bed soft and lovely.
Can’t wait to return. Village is idle for a weekend of walking, lovely pub a few meters down the road. Would highly recommend.
Arrived to an upgrade. The service was possibly the best we’ve experienced to date. Incredibly attentive and efficient. Room was beautiful, bed soft and lovely.
Can’t wait to return. Village is idle for a weekend of walking, lovely pub a few meters down the road. Would highly recommend.
Verified traveler
The Spa was wonderful and the breakfast staff were fabulous. Our bathroom was badly designed however and you had to sit at an angle because space was tight and on top of the heated towel rail. There were also wall to wall mirrors which is a bit disconcerting when sitting on the loo or trying to avoid your own image!!
Dani
Step back in time and relax.
Well run hotel. Quaint and dated but very much in keeping with its surroundings. The hotel’s charm and USP relies on the personal touch and this is done exceptionally well.
Beautiful grounds, very well maintained. Breakfast was excellent as was afternoon tea. Well stocked bar with a multitude of whiskies and malts.
What really stood out was the diligence of all the staff and their attentive yet unobtrusive service. Breakfasts when busy was a little slow but to be honest there was no need to rush.
Thanks to all the staff for a lovely weekend.
Beautiful grounds, very well maintained. Breakfast was excellent as was afternoon tea. Well stocked bar with a multitude of whiskies and malts.
What really stood out was the diligence of all the staff and their attentive yet unobtrusive service. Breakfasts when busy was a little slow but to be honest there was no need to rush.
Thanks to all the staff for a lovely weekend.
Udo Gerd
Stately and relaxing
Set in beautiful gardens, in a picturesque village, and exuding relaxation and enjoyment from every brick! The room (we took advantage of a cancellation so had the most expensive suite) was sumptuous. The service was attentive without being overbearing, and expert. Fabulous facilities - the spa worth a mention, and the huge range of drinks at the bar....
Only VERY slight letdown was the evening meal. We dined at the hotel, and chose from an impressive menu. When it arrived it was a little....'nouvelle cuisine' - small portions artistically presented. Something that Mossiman pioneered and I'd hoped had disappeared..... To be frank after a hard day and a long drive we needed something a little heartier. Wine was excellent, sommelier was expert.
Breakfast served in the conservatory was pretty good - maybe the buffet was a little sparse but this may have been down to the number of guests staying, some of the items didn't seem to be available. My smoked salmon on sourgough was a little sparse - one egg, small dollop of smashed avocado going brown at the edges, one small slice of salmon, one small slice of bread. My partner did better with a heartier Eggs Benedict, and certainly those who plumped for full English seemed well served.
Overall though, a memorable stay, relaxing, and YES, I would go back....!
Only VERY slight letdown was the evening meal. We dined at the hotel, and chose from an impressive menu. When it arrived it was a little....'nouvelle cuisine' - small portions artistically presented. Something that Mossiman pioneered and I'd hoped had disappeared..... To be frank after a hard day and a long drive we needed something a little heartier. Wine was excellent, sommelier was expert.
Breakfast served in the conservatory was pretty good - maybe the buffet was a little sparse but this may have been down to the number of guests staying, some of the items didn't seem to be available. My smoked salmon on sourgough was a little sparse - one egg, small dollop of smashed avocado going brown at the edges, one small slice of salmon, one small slice of bread. My partner did better with a heartier Eggs Benedict, and certainly those who plumped for full English seemed well served.
Overall though, a memorable stay, relaxing, and YES, I would go back....!
Anne
Fantastic hotel. Restaurant & spa
Wonderful hotel, restaurant, spa. Great service, location, gardens, spa.
Susan
25th Wedding Anniversary
Beautiful hotel. Service was fantastic, staff very helpful and friendly and could not do enough for you. The only criticism I would have is that the pool seemed to have quite a few flies in it. Overall our stay was relaxing and the setting was stunning, a real hidden gem.
Verified traveler
Quiet and relaxing in a lovely location. So cosy with its luxurious furnishings and padded fabric walls. Service second to none. Would have liked some background music in the lounge and restaurant to create more atmosphere. Lovely pub nearby for an alternative meal to the hotel. Had an amazing facial at the spa. Was our second visit and will go again.
Carsten
Absolutely fantastic experience food was amazing s
It was Absolutely fantastic experience food was amazing service was the best absolutely loved it
List
Our favourite
Everything outstanding - room, breakfast, dinner, service. By far our best hotel on our trip to Cornwall!
Verified traveler
We stayed for 2 nights on our trip around North Devon and Dorset, from the moment we arrived the staff were very attentive and couldn't do enough for us.
The food, from the cooked to order breakfast until our evening meal was second to none.
My wife used the heated pool several times and commented how nice it was.
The food, from the cooked to order breakfast until our evening meal was second to none.
My wife used the heated pool several times and commented how nice it was.
Verified traveler
Summer Lodge was absolutely wonderful!!! A rejuvenating and refreshing experience as only you would expect from a Red Carnation Hotel. The hotel was gorgeous, the setting to die for, and the staff was superb! There is so much to do in the area we simply did not have enough time to see everything we wanted to which is a wonderful reason to go back again and again. Zoe and Marek took such great care of us every morning during breakfast (which was delicious) and Petr's welcome was simply the best! He was so sweet and helpful and made us feel so at home. Thank you Petr for making my husband, myself, and my girls feel so special!! We look forward to visiting again soon!! Summer Lodge is simply the best...our only regret was not being able to stay longer...3 nights was not enough!! And afternoon tea is an absolute must (and Maxime was so great and made our tea experience even better)!! Thank you Summer Lodge for a truly wonderful experience and cannot wait to come back!!
Alexandre
absolute perfection. from A to Z. Spa area is beautiful and has sauna and pool.
Iain
An ideal Dorset retreat
Summer Lodge is a beautiful hotel in an idyllic location. Luxury comes at a price but it’s a price worth paying. The food is superb and not to be missed.
Verified traveler
All the staff at the hotel were very friendly and helpful. The hotel accepts dogs and were made to feel very welcome with beds, dog bowls towels and treats provided. There was even a dog food menu! The dog friendly room I was allocated was one of the cottages slightly away from the main building - but what an amazing room with a small seating area and open fire already lit when I arrived . The hotel has a whiskey lounge with a comprehensive international menu and the food at dinner was excellent.
The decor in the hotel was dated and looked tired in places, especially in the spa area but That didn’t detract from a wonderful massage.
The decor in the hotel was dated and looked tired in places, especially in the spa area but That didn’t detract from a wonderful massage.
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Summer Lodge Country House Hotel
9 Fore Street Evershot, Dorset, United Kingdom
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