Summer Lodge is a luxurious English Country House retreat that offers the utmost in luxury and unrivalled views of the countryside. The acclaimed cuisine, vintage cellar selection will enhance the perfect escape in any season!
EXPERIENCE
Enjoy the comfort, serenity and sheer pleasure of this luxurious English Country House retreat, set in the picturesque village of Evershot in the heart of the beautiful Dorset Downs, England. Sample the culinary delights of the 3 AA Rosette award-winning restaurant, offering seasonal menus and the finest in wines to tempt your taste buds.
Relax with them in the Spa or by the large, indoor and heated swimming pool, take tea and croquet on the lawn or perhaps a game of tennis. For something more adventurous the friendly staff will happily organize a range of country pursuits for you. Summer Lodge, Country House Hotel, England is the epitome of their five C's, providing Courtesy, Charm, Character, Calm and Cuisine. Summer Lodge is, quite simply, the place to be.
Accommodation at the Summer Lodge country house hotel is exceptional with 20 bedrooms, 2 one-bedroom suites and 2 two-bedroom suites. Each room is individually decorated and comes complete with the latest in state of the art technology including large plasma screen TV and DVD, air conditioning, Satellite TV and Internet access. Rooms and suites are not only available in the Main House but also in the Coach House which feature their own conservatory or balcony overlooking the pool and spa area, as well as in one of the 3 cottages including the romantic Ivy Cottage which is perfect for honeymooners. Room One, the Master Bedroom was originally designed by Thomas Hardy himself and offers a magnificent open fireplace and four-poster bed, which overlooks the perfectly manicured English country gardens, that frame the house beautifully. Time in the country would not be complete without man's best friend and so pets are welcome in the Coach House with prior arrangement.
Leisure facilities at Summer Lodge are aplenty. Pamper yourself in the mini-spa where you can take a sauna after a dip in the heated indoor pool or even a massage or facial if you prefer. Alternatively, you might want to take a work out in the well equipped gym and pump some iron. Tucked away in the Dorset countryside there are many outdoor activites to enjoy such as cycling, horse-riding, country walks, fishing and more. The grounds of the hotel offer beautiful gardens where you can relax in a hammock in fine weather, a croquet lawn as well as an all-weather tennis court to improve your game on.
From London (2.5-3 hours): Take the M3 until Junction 8. Exit onto the A303 and after approx. 65 miles (at the Sparkford Roundabout) follow Sherborne B1348 onto the A359. At Yeovil take the A37 for Dorchester and after 9 miles turn right at the sign for Evershot. The hotel entrance is in Summer Lane. Ample parking is available.
Book now and receive:Private tour of our 4 acres of garden with our hotel gardener Complimentary upgrade on arrival (subject to availability)
Book on Dorset upon departure, as a souvenir to remember your stay