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Summer Lodge Country House Hotel, Restaurant and Spa - Relais & Chateaux
A Georgian Manor House, made famous by its links with the literary giant Thomas Hardy, Summer Lodge has been completely and sympathetically restored to the highest of standards throughout.
Each of the bedrooms have been individually designed and furnished with lavish fabrics, state-of-the-art technology and a host of thoughtful extras to make your stay extra special. As a venue for corporate getaways Summer Lodge is perfect in every way with its peaceful atmosphere which will focus your attention on the job at hand.
Thatched cottages on the edge of the grounds make a romantic retreat for newlyweds on honeymoon.
Grading
- 4 AA Red Stars
- 3 AA Rosettes
Accommodation Information
- Number of Rooms/Units:
- 24
| Room / Unit Type | Capacity | Room / Unit Tariff* |
|---|---|---|
| Ivy Cottage Single Occupancy | 1 | £465.00 per room (breakfast included) |
| Master Room Single Occupancy | 1 | £445.00 per room (breakfast included) |
| Suite Single Occupancy | 1 | £400.00 per person (room only) |
| Principle Room Single Occupancy | 1 | £335.00 per room (breakfast included) |
| Superior Room Single Occupancy | 1 | £303.00 per room (breakfast included) |
| Ivy Cottage | 2 | £257.50 per person (breakfast included) |
| Master Room | 2 | £247.50 per person (breakfast included) |
| Suite | 2 | £212.50 per person (breakfast included) |
| Classic Room Single Occupancy | 1 | £195.00 per room (breakfast included) |
| Principle Room | 2 | £180.00 per person (breakfast included) |
| Superior Room | 2 | £164.00 per person (breakfast included) |
| Classic Room | 2 | £112.50 per person (breakfast included) |
* As a guide, prices are per room per night for hotels, guest houses, B&Bs and serviced apartments and per week for self-catering accommodation.
Note: Prices are a guide only and may change on a daily basis.
Road Directions
From M3
Take M3 to jct8. Exit onto the A303 and after approx 65 miles (at the Sparkford Roundabout) follow A359 to Yeovil. 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.
Public Transport Directions
From Dorchester or Yeovil Junction
There are fast services (approx 2 hours) from London Waterloo to either Dorchester (South) or Yeovil Junction. Contact the hotel to arrange a transfer from either station. A taxi takes approximately 20 minutes.
Facilities
Provider Preferences
- Country house
- Film or TV location - 'Emma' was filmed in Evershot.
- In countryside
- Of historic, literary or architectural interest - Beautiful manor house designed in part by author Thomas Hardy.
Accessibility
- Wireless Broadband Internet Access
Children & Infants
- Accept children all ages
- Facilities for children - Cots, baby monitor facilities, baby sitting. Children must be over 7yrs to dine in dining room after 7pm.
Parking & Transport
- Courtesy transport to airport - can be arranged - charge applicable
- Courtesy transport to airport (Charge Applicable)
- On site parking
Leisure Facilities
- Access to golf course - Nearby.
- Arrangements for riding/pony trekking
- Cycle hire - Free cycle hire
- Fishing - Nearby.
- Gym
- Health/Fitness/ Beauty Facilities
- Indoor pool - Heated
- Other sporting facilities - Croquet
- Sauna
- Solarium
- Spa bath
- Tennis court
Catering
- Additional meal details - Any
- Cater for vegetarians
- Room service
- Serve breakfast - From 07.30 until 10.00.
- Serve evening meal - From 19.00 until 21.30
- Serve lunch - From 12.00pm until 14.30
Payment Methods
- All major credit cards accepted
- Euros accepted
- Sterling Travellers Cheques accepted
Room / Unit Features
- CD Player in all bedrooms
- Colour television in all bedrooms
- DVD Player in all bedrooms
- Four poster beds available
- Ground floor bedrooms available
- Hairdryer in all bedrooms
- Modem point in all bedrooms
- Non smoking rooms available
- Radio in all bedrooms
- Tea & coffee making facilities in all bedrooms
- Telephone in all bedrooms
Establishment Features
- 24 hr return laundry service
- Air-conditioning throughout
- Available for wedding receptions - Up to 80 guests.
- Business facilities (eg. Fax/ modem) - Meeting room for 22 delegates.
- Conference facilities
- Currency exchange service
- Event venue
- Garden/patio for guests' use
- Ironing facilities
- Licenced for civil marriages
- Night porter
- Pets accepted - Well-behaved dogs.
- Public telephone
- Real log/coal fires
- Separate guests' lounge
- Staff fluent in foreign languages ** (List of languages are separately given) - French, German
Specialist Features
- Marketed as gay friendly
- Marketed to any other specialist market - Shooting parties, small board level conferences, small team building events.
- Special provisions for lone female travellers
- Special provisions for walkers - Many walks around the hotel, walks around villages, coastal walks from Lyme Regis.
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