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Luxury
5.0 star property
9.8

Exceptional

Garden sanctuary with fireplace

Michelin star-worthy cuisine awaits in the stylish restaurant with exceptional service. Guests can unwind in the indoor pool or explore beautiful gardens. Attentive staff display old-fashioned courtesy throughout this luxury country house, ensuring a peaceful retreat with impeccable detail.

Popular amenities

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

Room options

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

Cosy Room

  • Sleeps 2

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

Double Room (Cosy)

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 17 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Classic Room, 1 King Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 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)
  • Garden view
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 1 King Bed (Principal)

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

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Suite (Courtyard)

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

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Suite, 1 King Bed (Master 1 Bedroom)

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

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Cottage (Ivy)

  • Garden view
  • 50 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Exterior

Suite (Duplex Cottage )

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

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

Suite (Duplex Cottage )

  • Sleeps 3

Superior Room (Family)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Suite (Garden)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Classic King Room

  • Sleeps 2

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Courtyard Suite

  • Sleeps 3

About the neighborhood

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 Westlands Sports and Fitness Centre are also worth visiting. Fishing offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding and hiking/biking trails nearby. Visit our Dorchester travel guide
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9 Forestreet, Evershot, Dorchester, England, DT2 0JR

What's nearby

  • Dorset Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty
    Dorset Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty
    1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Jurassic Coast
    Dorset and East Devon Coast
    34 min drive - 16.0 miles
  • Weymouth Beach
    Weymouth Beach
    45 min drive - 27.2 miles
  • Durdle Door
    Durdle Door
    65 min drive - 31.4 miles
  • Lyme Regis Beach
    58 min drive - 27.7 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • The New Inn
    13 min drive
  • The Royal Oak
    19 min drive
  • Fox & Hounds Inn
    10 min drive
  • Greyhound Inn
    10 min drive
  • The Giant Inn
    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 scrub, a deep-tissue massage, and reflexology at the onsite 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 sun loungers
  • Free self parking
  • Free bicycle rentals, an outdoor tennis court, and an electric car charging station
  • A water dispenser, multilingual staff, and a banquet hall
Room features
All guestrooms at Summer Lodge Country House Hotel feature perks such as air conditioning and bathrobes, as well as amenities like 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/tub combinations
  • 32-inch LCD TVs with premium channels and DVD players
  • Electric kettles, daily housekeeping, and desks

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Property amenities

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

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 elevator
  • 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 organized tours and activities
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Smoking not allowed
  • 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

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

Entertainment

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

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 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 at 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
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

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

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
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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
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.

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?

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?

Check-out 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 2.9 mi (4.7 km) from Clay Pigeon Raceway and 3 mi (4.9 km) from Dorset Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Mapperton Gardens and Cerne Abbas Giant are also within 9 mi (15 km).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Summer Lodge Country House Hotel Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

10

Cleanliness

9.6

Location

10

Staff & service

9.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 128 out of 141 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 141 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 141 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 141 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 141 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brenda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were very welcoming, helpful and efficient. Very professional. Food delicious
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Malcolm

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John P

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!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Exvellent relaxed, friendly hotel. Great for four legged friends!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Angela

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Warwick

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.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paul

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Really lovely experience
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ashish

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