Summer Lodge
Evershot, Dorset, England
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About the Hotel
Arriving at Summer Lodge Country House Hotel, Restaurant and Spa feels like stepping into a Thomas Hardy novel. That might be because the author is in its bones: An architect by profession, Hardy helped his friend, the 6th Earl of Ilchester, draw up the plans for the addition to the 18th century dower house. You won’t want to miss traditional afternoon tea, served daily in the glass-walled conservatory or drawing room and accompanied by homemade scones, strawberry jam and Dorset clotted cream. For an even more quintessential English experience, don a pair of Wellies and go for a romp through the adjacent 600-acre deer park (or if you’re artistically inclined, the lodge will set you up with painting supplies to capture the beauty of the idyllic landscape).
Location
Summer Lodge
9 Fore Street
Evershot, Dorset, England
DT2 0JR
Nearest Airport: BOH
Features and Amenities
Reviews for Summer Lodge
Excellent Relaxing Spa Experience.
We had a lovely relaxing Spa Experience. The facilities were very good and the team made us feel very welcome and relaxed. The gluten and dairy free Cream Tea was perfect.
Susan B - Dorchester, United Kingdom
Superb
We stayed for the weekend. It’s an absolutely amazing hotel. All of the staff are incredibly attentive. Hotel has a lovely atmosphere. Food in the restaurant stunning. Cannot fault it at all. The whole dining experience just wonderful. Lovely cosy bar areas. We had a beautiful and comfy room. Spa is also very relaxing. We will definitely return one day for another treat . This was our third visit .
freespiritDorset - Dorset
Sarah in the rose garden deserves a special mention - a wonderful hotel with a friendly hard working team
A wonderful stay. The welcome was very kind. A notice about the current works so a diversion around the works in the village which was easy enough thank you for letting us know. Sarah deserves a special mention - one of the amazing gardeners. Sarah had just finished pruning the rose garden - it looked fabulous. Had a lovely walk around the grounds at sunset wonderful. Very much looking forward to our drinks in the bar and the lovely restaurant. 5 Stars - very happy. Thanks again to Sarah - excellent guest rapport, you have a special member of staff here.
Harry C - Orlando, Florida
Wonderful stay
We enjoyed a wonderful family stay this past weekend, nothing short of perfection. Very comfortable bedrooms so well equipped with extra large beds and luxurious bathrooms. To top it all, the delicious food provided at dinner will long stay in our memory. The staff and management gave such friendly and efficient service , it’s no surprise that Visit England chose it as The Small Hotel of the year in 2025.
Stanley B
Outstanding comfortable foodie retreat
I came to do some work with someone that works nearby and recommended this hotel. I was very pleasantly surprised by the comfortable atmosphere, excellent staff and superb food and wine. The staff couldn’t do enough for me. The spa treatments were excellent. I loved the Whisky bar which was a comfortable place to sit with cosy cushions and roaring log fire. And the food and wine really outstanding with carefully thought out pairings and interesting and innovative ingredient combinations with locally sourced meat. Delivered with care by a caring and charming staff. I was extremely impressed, made to feel super comfortable and will definitely come back. A charming country hotel with an elevated food and wine offering and superb service.
ELLondon22 - London, United Kingdom
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