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Summer Lodge Country House Hotel

5.0 star property
Luxurious 5-star hotel with spa

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Garden
Couples treatment rooms, sauna, body treatments, aromatherapy
Indoor spa tub

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Hot tub
  • Spa
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

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9 Forestreet, Evershot, Dorchester, England, DT2 0JR
  • Place, Dorset Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Durdle Door
    ‪52 min drive‬
  • Place, Poole Harbour
    ‪54 min drive‬

Room options

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Double Room (Cosy)

Double Room (Cosy)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Classic Room, 1 King Bed

Classic Room, 1 King Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Superior Twin Room (King/Twin)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Room, 1 King Bed (Principal)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite (Courtyard)

Suite (Courtyard)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite, 1 King Bed (Master 1 Bedroom)

Suite, 1 King Bed (Master 1 Bedroom)

  • 52 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Cottage (Ivy)

Cottage (Ivy)

  • 50 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite (Duplex Cottage )

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Superior Room (Family)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Suite (Garden)

Suite (Garden)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the area

Dorchester

In historical district.Within 3 miles (5 km) of this Dorchester hotel, you'll find Clay Pigeon Raceway and Dorset Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Also within 9 miles (15 km) are Mapperton Gardens and Cerne Abbas Giant.

What's nearby

  • Dorset Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Weymouth Beach - 35 min drive - 41.3 km
  • Lulworth Cove - 44 min drive - 50.2 km
  • Durdle Door - 52 min drive - 49.2 km
  • Poole Harbour - 54 min drive - 69.5 km

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
  • ‪Cilla & Camilla - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪The Royal Oak - ‬14 min drive

About this property

Summer Lodge Country House Hotel

Luxurious 5-star hotel with spa
Summer Lodge Country House Hotel offers its guests a full-service spa, an outdoor tennis court, and an indoor pool. There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi.

Event space at this hotel measures 291 square feet (27 square meters) and includes conference space. A hot tub, a fitness center, and a sauna are also featured at the luxury Summer Lodge Country House Hotel. Free self parking is available.

This 5-star Dorchester hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 24 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • 291 sq ft of conference space
  • 27 sq m of conference space
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Conference space
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Bellhop
  • No smoking on site
  • Water dispenser
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Summer Lodge Country House Hotel offers 24 accommodations with DVD players and safes. Beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets. 32-inch LCD televisions come with premium digital channels and pay movies. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, bathrobes, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Dorchester hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and complimentary newspapers. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and irons/ironing boards. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily. Amenities available on request include hypo-allergenic bedding.

The onsite spa has 2 treatment rooms including rooms for couples. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, Swedish massages, and facials. The spa is equipped with a sauna. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy and reflexology.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • DVD player
  • Indoor pool

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • 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

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

Room amenities

Entertainment

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

Bedroom

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

Bathroom

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

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: GBP 20 per pet, per night
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Certain rooms only
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

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

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • 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)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, debit cards, and cash. This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in each accommodation.

Property Registration Number CMP62944

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for spa treatments. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Pets are welcome in specific rooms only, which can be requested by contacting the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

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Summer Lodge Country House Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 122 out of 134 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 134 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 134 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 134 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 134 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

monica

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!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a wonderful 3 days, well looked after by friendly helpful staff
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Travelled with partner
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent locations, amazing personnel, excellent chef ....Like other times when all was of another quality !
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Y

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..
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Christine

Travelled with partner
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

Ashish

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

6/10 Okay

John

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.
Stayed 1 night in May 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

Travelled with family
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

Tyrone

Travelled with partner
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

Finbarr

Travelled with partner
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

Arjun

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

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Travelled with family
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

Ian

Travelled with partner
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

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

Victor

Travelled with partner
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

Andrew

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

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

Miss

Travelled with family
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