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Two and a half hours from London, in the mid-Dorset village of Evershot, Summer Lodge Hotel is a captivating retreat. This privately owned luxury property, which includes the 300-year-old Ivy Cottage, derives from an 18th century manor house renovated by architect and author Thomas Hardy. Recent enhancements add contemporary allure to this venerable country hotel and Relais & Chateaux associate, as do a catering staff and acclaimed cuisine with vintage cellar selections.
Summer Lodge
9 Fore Street
Dorset, England
DT2 0JR
Nearest Airport: LON
We went for afternoon tea. I hadn’t had breakfast or lunch in anticipation. I decided to have the savoury tea…..what a feast of charcuterie cheeses scones and sandwiches…. Ido also sample a couple of bits from the sweet one. Wow!!!! Everything was exquisite
karendO4090US
We recently spent 3 wonderful nights at The Summer Lodge in Dorset with family. Absolutely delightful hotel set in beautiful grounds in the heart of the village of Evershot. The location is perfect for visiting Dorset, Devon and Somerset, with easy access to the Jurassic Coast. The hotel is lovely, bright, fresh and updated, yet maintaining old world charm. It is quiet, peaceful and relaxing. The rooms (we had Classic Kings) were clean, spacious, very comfortable and included French Press coffee and a selection of teas. There is a good-sized pool and a small gym adjacent to the spa. The restaurant food was excellent, with multiple choices and menus to suit everyone. Most importantly, the staff were outstanding. Without exception, kind, helpful and welcoming, and they made our trip very special. We would certainly highly recommend The Summer Lodge for anyone visiting the South West of England and will definitely return when next we are in the area.
SRPK - Toronto, Canada
Lovely little gem in Hardy country. The hotel feels extremely personal which is a great accolade to the staff who could not be more helpful. The hotel is spotless throughout. We ate at both the hotel restaurant and the Acorn inn and the food was good at both. Never be afraid to ask for anything including local advice. The facilities for a small hotel are very nice, particularly the spa area. We will definitely return if we are visiting the area. All the staff are helpful and courteous but I would particularly like to commend Philip for his local advice and help..
G9018BAgaryb - Chesham, United Kingdom
One of the most incredible experiences we’ve had. The team at Summer Lodge were exceptional from start to finish attentive, knowledgeable, genuinely welcoming and incredibly professional. Every detail felt considered, and the level of service made the whole experience feel very special. Having our own catering business, we probably notice the small details more than most, and we came away hugely impressed by the entire team. Summer Lodge should be incredibly proud of the people representing them. We would return without hesitation and simply cannot recommend Summer Lodge highly enough.
James K
Fantastic day I had a full body scrub and facial absolute bliss. Had time in the pool before treatments and relaxed in the sun after before going to the hotel for a cream tea. Will be visiting again hopefully soon
Hollykins123 - Stoke sub Hamdon, United Kingdom
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Summer Lodge in Dorset, England is a class above the rest. Our room had a copper bath with a book holder, a candle holder and a holder for two champagne flutes—that’s what I call attention to detail. The food is of Michelin-starred quality. The staff is attentive and professional, like the French sommelier who guided us towards more obscure and daring vintages, and hit the spot each time.
-V. Vidal