Summer Lodge Country House Hotel - Evershot (Dorset)
50.83811, -2.605523Overview
5-star country house hotel in Dorset with a Condé Nast Traveler Gold List restaurant
Rooms and Accommodations
Summer Lodge Country House Hotel offers 25 guest rooms, each with personalized decor and luxury bathrooms stocked with bathrobes, toiletries, and candles. The rooms include tea and coffee facilities with homemade shortbread, plus a plasma-screen satellite TV. Private cottages are also available, featuring hot tubs and outdoor dining areas.
Dining and Culinary Experiences
The hotel's award-winning restaurant is recognized in the Condé Nast Traveler Gold List and offers fine dining with a selection of rare wines. Guests can also enjoy Afternoon Tea in the drawing room or lighter fare from the terrace menu in the whiskey bar. For a more casual option, the sister property Acorn Inn is a short walk away and serves gastro-pub meals.
Spa and Wellness Facilities
Summer Lodge Dorset has an indoor heated swimming pool, hot tub, sauna, and a fitness center. The spa offers a range of treatments including full body massage, facials, and body wraps, with a relaxation area and spa lounge. Guests can also book yoga classes, use the tennis courts, or enjoy the croquet lawn on the four acres of gardens.
Pet-Friendly and Family Amenities
This pet-friendly hotel provides dog beds, towels, treats, and even an outdoor dog bath after walks. Families can use baby safety gates, board games, and a kids' menu at the restaurant. The property also offers packed lunches for day trips and has a dedicated pet basket and bowls in the rooms.
Location and Nearby Attractions
The hotel sits in the village of Evershot, a 20-minute drive from Dorchester and 30 minutes from the Jurassic Coast UNESCO World Heritage Site. Guests can walk to the Melbury Estate and Deer Park, or explore Thomas Hardy's cottage nearby. The grounds include four acres of landscaped gardens with sun loungers and a terrace for outdoor relaxation.
- Location: Evershot village, 20 min from Dorchester and Jurassic Coast
- Rooms: 25 uniquely decorated rooms plus cottages with hot tubs
- Dining: Condé Nast Traveler Gold List restaurant and Acorn Inn gastro-pub
- Wellness: indoor pool, sauna, hot tub, spa treatments, yoga classes
- Pet Policy: dog beds, treats, outdoor bath, and pet bowls
- Family: baby gates, board games, kids' meals, and packed lunches
Rooms and availability
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Max:2 persons
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Bed options:1 King Size Bed
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Max:2 persons
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Bed options:1 Single Bed or 1 Double Bed
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Max:2 persons
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Bed options:1 King Size Bed
Essential information about Summer Lodge Country House Hotel
| 💵 Lowest room price | 409 US$ |
| 📏 Distance to center | 100 yd |
| ✈️ Distance to airport | 43.6 mi |
| 🧳 Nearest airport | Bournemouth, BOH |
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