Summer Lodge Country House Hotel - Evershot (Dorset)

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Summer Lodge Country House Hotel - Evershot (Dorset)
Evershot, Dorset, Evershot (Dorset), United Kingdom, DT20JR·View on map
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Overall Score
Perfect
9.2Perfect
Staff9.7
Comfort9.6
Cleanliness9.5
Free WiFi9.5
Location9.4
Who stays here
Couples70%
Families14%
Groups8%
Solo8%

Overview

Overall Score
Perfect
9.2Perfect
Staff9.7
Comfort9.6
Cleanliness9.5
Free WiFi9.5
Location9.4
Who stays here
Couples70%
Families14%
Groups8%
Solo8%

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
Good to know
Check-in/Check-out
from 15:00-23:59
until 12:00
Amenities
Wireless internet is available in the entire hotel for free.
Other information
Breakfast
The hotel offers a full breakfast at the price of GBP 35.0 per person. 
Pets
Pets are allowed on request.
Languages
English, German, French, Spanish, Italian, Russian, Afrikaans
Building
Number of rooms:23
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Rooms and availability

Duplex Cottage Suite
  • Max:
    2 persons
  • Bed options:
    1 Single Bed or 1 Double Bed
  • Heating
  • Air conditioning
King Room
  • Max:
    2 persons
  • Bed options:
    1 King Size Bed
  • Heating
  • Air conditioning
Cozy Double Room
  • Max:
    2 persons
  • Bed options:
    1 Double bed
  • Heating
  • Air conditioning
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Facilities

Main facilities

Wi-Fi
Free parking
Baggage storage

Baggage storage

Locker room

24-hour services

24-hour reception

Food/ Drinks

Bar/ Lounge area

Restaurant

Welcome drink

Shuttle

Paid shuttle service

Fitness/ Gym

Fitness center

Swimming pool

Indoor swimming pool

Sports & Fitness

  • Fitness center
  • Hiking
  • Horseback riding
  • Cycling
  • Tennis court
  • Golf course
  • Yoga class
  • Sports trainer
  • Fishing

Services

  • Paid shuttle service
  • Pet amenities available
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Dry cleaning
  • Tours/Ticket assistance
  • Welcome drink

Dining

  • In-room breakfast
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/ Lounge area
  • Packed lunches
  • Special diet menus

Business

  • Meeting/ Banquet facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying

Children

  • Cribs
  • Playpen
  • Board games
  • Children's menu

Spa & Leisure

  • Indoor swimming pool
  • Sun loungers
  • Sun terrace
  • Garden area
  • Spa & wellness center
  • Sauna
  • Jacuzzi
  • Pedicure
  • Manicure
  • Waxing
  • Body scrub
  • Facial
  • Treatment room
  • Body wraps
  • Back massage
  • Head massage
  • Full body massage
  • Foot massage
  • Make up services

Room view

  • Courtyard view

Room features

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Terrace
  • Garden furniture
  • Tea and coffee facilities
  • Ironing facilities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries

Media

  • CD player

Room decor

  • Carpeted floor
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Essential information about Summer Lodge Country House Hotel

💵 Lowest room price 340 US$
📏 Distance to center 100 yd
✈️ Distance to airport 43.6 mi
🧳 Nearest airport Bournemouth, BOH

Location

Evershot, Dorset, Evershot (Dorset), United Kingdom, DT20JR
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Evershot, Dorset, Evershot (Dorset), United Kingdom, DT20JR
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Evershot, Dorset, Evershot (Dorset), United Kingdom, DT20JR
  • City landmarks
  • Nearby
  • Restaurants
Church
St. Osmund's Church
100 yd
Restaurant
Restaurant at Summer Lodge
0 yd
Restaurant
George Albert Hotel Restaurant
100 yd

Reviews of Summer Lodge Country House Hotel

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