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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
What a fantastic stay. My wife and family stayed for my wife's 60th Birthday weekend. We stayed in the garden suite. Amazing room. The fantastic bathroom and extra space to host the start of the party, before dinner, was brilliant. The special menu created for our birthday celebration was amazing. So many thoughtful touches by the hotel team. Everyone in the team contributed towards making this a special event for my wife. Alex was attentive and attention to detail was perfect. This was followed up by Phil and his restaurant team, who just gave perfect service. We can only say, thank you, thank you.
nevilles947
Very welcoming and comfortable stay - place exudes quality and history, Nothing was too much bother. We were looked after in an understated way. The Spa was equally as accommodating very professionally run clean and well equipped. Classic hotel in beautiful Dorset village.
Rob H
We stayed for one night in a Courtyard room with extra beds for our daughter and dog. The team at Summer Lodge are at the top of their game; they are clearly all very experienced and from beginning to end the welcome and service is warm and professional. The restaurant service runs like clockwork and nothing is too much trouble. Food is delicious, good wines too. The hotel is genuinely dog friendly but with human only spaces for people who might be less keen. The pool was warm and welcoming; our daughter enjoyed it a lot. Thank you Summer Lodge for a great start to 2025. We will be back!
Lagage3 - London, United Kingdom
Fabulous treatments within a wonderful setting. The care that was taken was so appreciated. The spa treatments were exceptional and the pool was beautifully clear and perfect temperature. Both Rosemary and Annetta did us proud , as did reception staff.
Caroline H - Sherborne, United Kingdom
I’ve just stayed here for two nights and I just had to leave a review. There are many places in the UK that are beautifully furnished and in wonderful locations BUT there are very few that have such a wonderful team of people looking after you. As a solo (widowed) traveller it’s often tricky manoeuvring single residency and dining. So many times I’ve had to endure the “ is it just you?” syndrome every time I’ve frequented the bar or dining room making me want to scream “yes I’m all on my own!” Summer Lodge know how to spoil all their guests and they oozed welcoming understanding vibes throughout my stay. The food is just insanely good and they have so many extra little touches like the fresh shortbread in your room, the cookies and water for your journey home and the constant human touches of people being in the right place at the right time saying all the right things to make you feel welcome. This was my first visit but it won’t be my last.
Frandevon - Wells, 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