Summer Lodge Country House Hotel

Property class: 5 and above
Luxury hotel in Dorchester with spa and indoor pool

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Located near a train station, Summer Lodge Country House Hotel is a great choice for a stay in Dorchester. Guests can grab a bite to eat at the restaurant and visit the spa to be pampered with deep-tissue massages, body wraps, or facials. Other features of this luxurious hotel include an indoor pool, a bar/lounge, and a fitness center.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10, Loved by guests
Top-rated by travelers

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
$297 nightly
The total price is $356
Nov 17 - Nov 18
Total with taxes and fees

Room options

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A well-appointed bedroom with a large bed, a sitting area with a chair, a desk, and a large mirror.

Classic Room, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A four-poster bed with a floral quilt, two bedside tables with lamps, a mirror, and a window with curtains.

Double Room (Cosy)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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A stone house with a blue door, two windows, and a number plaque.

Duplex (Cottage Suite)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a lamp, a chair, a TV, and a window with curtains.

Superior Twin Room, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a lamp, a chair, a TV, and a window with curtains.

Room, 1 King Bed (Principal)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A bedroom with a large bed, two armchairs, a small table, and a window with curtains.

Suite (Courtyard)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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A room with a tufted headboard, floral bedspread, two armchairs with floral cushions, a round table with a glass top, and striped wallpaper.

Cottage (Ivy)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

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9 Forestreet, Evershot, Dorchester, England, DT2 0JR

What's nearby

  • Dorset National Landscape - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Dorset and East Devon Coast - 34 min drive - 25.7 km
  • Weymouth Harbour - 45 min drive - 45.0 km
  • Weymouth Beach - 45 min drive - 43.7 km
  • Lyme Regis Beach - 56 min drive - 42.9 km

Getting around

  • Bristol International Airport (BRS) - 89 min drive
  • Chetnole Station - 9 min drive
  • Maiden Newton Station - 10 min drive
  • Thornford Station - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Winyards Gap Inn - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪The New Inn - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪The Royal Oak - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪The Giant Inn - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪The Chetnole Inn - ‬10 min drive

About this property

Summer Lodge Country House Hotel

  • Located near a train station, Summer Lodge Country House Hotel is a great choice for a stay in Dorchester. Guests can grab a bite to eat at the restaurant and visit the spa to be pampered with deep-tissue massages, body wraps, or facials. Other features of this luxurious hotel include an indoor pool, a bar/lounge, and a fitness center.

At a glance

CHECK-IN
3:00pm
CHECK-OUT
12:00pm

Hotel size

    • 24 rooms
    • Arranged over 2 floors

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM
    • Early check-in subject to availability
    • Late check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is noon

Special check-in instructions

    • Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
    • To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
    • If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18

Children

    • No cribs (infant beds)

Pets

    • Pets allowed (dogs only, 2 total)*
    • Service animals welcome
    • Specific rooms only; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation*
    • Food and water bowls available

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

    • Free onsite self parking
    • Electric vehicle charging point on site

Other information

    • Smoke-free property

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Reviews

Summer Lodge Country House Hotel Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

9.6

Location

10

Staff & service

9.6

Property conditions & facilities

Guest review summary

What guests liked

  • The restaurant served excellent food, with some reviewers describing it as Michelin star worthy and the chef's high standards were reflected in the superb dinner. (12 reviews)
  • The hot tub was an excellent facility that was enjoyed by guests, often even when they had the pool to themselves. (5 reviews)
  • The spa is a real highlight, offering excellent facilities and a sense of pride in service. (4 reviews)
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8/10 Very good

Lovely staff and room was fabulous. Lovely food and a lovely relaxing birthday thank you
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8/10 Very good

Very friendly staff Great location and grounds Great food Spa was great Service a bit hit and miss at breakfast No fridge in room Parking challenging due to non residents using spa
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10/10 Exceptional

Great staff and wonderful food , lovely stay
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10/10 Exceptional

Warm and welcoming with great rooms, great food, great bar and lounge areas and friendly, relaxed environment. Can recommend for a delightful stay. 🤗
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10/10 Exceptional

We had a wonderful 3 days, well looked after by friendly helpful staff
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10/10 Exceptional

Staff were very welcoming, helpful and efficient. Very professional. Food delicious
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10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful room with all those lovely little extras. Excellent very helpful staff in all departments. Dinner was exceptional and superb breakfast. Can't wait to visit again
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10/10 Exceptional

The hotel was lovely. Amazing food and drinks. Really lovely staff always greeting us with a smile. I would happily return to Summer Lodge.
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8/10 Very good

Pleasant stay, we had an upgrade to a classic room, which was a lovely gesture. Couple of issues with the gym but a nice stay overall. Restaurant very pricey
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10/10 Exceptional

Exvellent relaxed, friendly hotel. Great for four legged friends!
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10/10 Exceptional

Lovely and quaint hotel near the coast. Very friendly staff, beautiful and comfortable king size 4 poster bed and an enormous claw-foot tub! A delicious breakfast was also included!
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10/10 Exceptional

It was so beautiful, staff were excellent, best service I have had in a long time. Worth every penny and hope to go back soon!
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10/10 Exceptional

We had a wonderful stay, the service was excellent, the staff were attentive and welcoming
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10/10 Exceptional

What a wonderful hotel - of a bygone age - sloping floors, padded walls, beautiful gardens, amazing staff. Great swimming pool. Just perfect.
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10/10 Exceptional

Impeccable service and beautiful hotel

The staff at the hotel went above and beyond, the service was impeccable. The hotel itself was beautiful, inside and out, and the food was wonderful. We really couldn’t have asked for more. Definitely going back soon!
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10/10 Exceptional

A special place to stay and recharge. So friendly and so welcoming.
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10/10 Exceptional

We had an amazing and relaxing stay at Summer lodge. We also enjoyed the beautiful walk around the area. We loved the food and the staff service. The short bread are delicious and I would love to buy more to have at home. We would return for another great stay. Thank you.
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10/10 Exceptional

We treated ourselves to a stay at Summer Lodge to cebrate our Wedding Anniversary. We were greeted by friendly, professional and attentive staff. Our room was spotless and included two welcoming cocktails - much appreciated. Before dinner, we went for a swim in the hotel's pool and used their jacuzzi - an excellent facility which was even more enjoyable as we had the pool to ourselves! Dinner was superb and reflected the chef's high standards. Summer Lodge is not cheap but you are paying for quality. Overall we were delighted with this outstanding stay.
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10/10 Exceptional

Old fashioned hotel with old fashioned values. All staff very pleasant & helpful. Attention to detail of freebies provided in the room was excellent. Would definitely recommend
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10/10 Exceptional

First class

Extremely enjoyable stay in a first class hotel. Very friendly and helpful staff; old fashioned courtesy; excellent breakfasts; lovely grounds.
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10/10 Exceptional

Rooms comfortable and well equipped. There is no lift but they have excellent rooms/suites at ground level. Lounge and dining service were superb and the food very good. A good sized indoor swimming pool. What not to like.
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10/10 Exceptional

This hotel completely exceeded our expectations. We love this place. Every little detail is looked into and the final result is just incredible. We will definitely be returning. Fabulous and friendly staff where literally NOTHING is too much trouble, rooms clean and gorgeous and food, tasty and beautifully presented. There is literally nothing that you can criticise about this hotel.
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10/10 Exceptional

Just book it! Lovely hotel!

What an absolutely lovely hotel. The staff are so friendly and the service impeccable. Our room was so large and the bed was the most comfortable ever! Absolute star of the show is the restaurant in the evening. This is Michelin star worthy food. Totally unexpected and absolutely delicious. We were sad not to have more time here as we didn’t have a chance to use the spa or explore the grounds (which looked gorgeous). I can’t recommend this hotel enough.
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10/10 Exceptional

Hardy Country visit

All staff very helpful. Very comfortable and large room with lots of additional seating. Lovely view of the gardens. Breakfast was adequate but seemed short of staff to keep things topped up. Excellent walking through nearby estate. Dinner was good in main restaurant but somewhat odd in that some diners had a different menu to choose from and were very casually dressed. Went to associated pub for dinner on second evening which was very good.
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10/10 Exceptional

Good but can be better 🙂

Very nice place to visit, warm and stylish with wonderful food and service. Place where you can relax and enjoy a peaceful countryside life. Cottage room are very nice with own fire plce and comfy bed but smells old and damp would be nice to have some better ventilation there. Same as swimming pool and jacuzzi nice pool but very shallow, once you in jacuzzi is hard to breathe due to chlorine and bad ventilation. Pet friendly but if you with a pet you have only option to stay in the cottage rather than main hotel.