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Summer Lodge Country House Hotel, Restaurant and Spa - Relais & Chateaux
9 Fore Street
Evershot
DORCHESTER
Dorset
DT2 0JR
Tel: +44 01935 482000
Fax: +44 01935 482040
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Summer Lodge Country House Hotel, Restaurant and Spa is tucked away in the picturesque village of Evershot in the heart of the beautiful Dorset Downs. 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, following major refurbishment in 2004. Each of the 24 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.

One of Dorset's Community Champions 2011
Clement Robert, our Assistant Sommelier, is the Chaine des Rotisseur's 2010 'Best Young Sommelier in the World'
One of the three Best Hotels in the UK for Food - Condé Nast Traveller Gold List 2010
On Tatler's 2009 list of the 101 Best Spas in the World
Dorset Restaurant of the Year - Taste of Dorset 2011 & 2009 Awards
Best Cheese Board in Britain - The British Cheese Society Awards 2010
Sunday Times - Britain's Top 100 Restaurants 2010 - 27th in the UK, 2nd in the South West, 10th Best Wine List
Conde Nast Johansens 2010 Awards for Excellence - Most Excellent Service in the UK & Ireland
Recognised as Gold Standard Award Investors in People - the first company to gain this award on a worldwide basis

Accommodation Information

Number of Rooms/Units:
25
Room / Unit TypeCapacityRoom / Unit Tariff*
Suite en suite bathroom2from £185.00 to £255.00 per person (breakfast included)
Double en suite2from £92.50 to £190.00 per person (breakfast included)
Single en suite1from £115.00 to £165.00 per person (breakfast included)
Twin en suite bathroom2from £160.00 per person (breakfast included)

• All rates are per room per night and are inclusive of:- - Full English Breakfast - Use of the gym, sauna, whirlpool and heated conservatory-enclosed swimming pool - VAT @ the current rate • If you prefer to stay on a half-board basis (tariff available on request), then your rate is inclusive of the above as well as:- - 3 course set menu (The a la carte menu is also available at a supplement) • Dining options include: - Set menu Luncheon - £25 for 3 courses - Evening a la Carte Menu - Evening Tasting Menu - £75.00 - Evening Tasting Menu with classic wines - £150.00 - Evening Tasting Menu with prestigious wines - £200.00 - Snack and Light Meals Menu, some items available 24 hours - Children’s Menu – Luncheon and Dinner • Traditional Afternoon Tea - £19.50, Cream Tea - £12.00 • Children’s cot at £25.00 per night • Extra bed for children at £50.00 per night on Room and Breakfast basis. Extra bedding provided for children will be in the form of a rollaway bed • Children under 12 years will eat for free, excluding room service. A children’s menu is available • Children under 12 years will be entitled to 50% off when dining from the A la carte menu. Children’s portions are available • Dogs at £20.00 per night. Menu of organic food is available • Guests are liable for the full amount of their reservation for days not re-let when less than 48 hours notice of cancellation is given • Rates are subject to change without prior notice. Minimum night stays may apply at certain times • Dress for dinner is smart casual. Shorts, sandals and T-shirts are not permitted. Jackets for gentlemen are preferred • Service is not included in any tariff

* 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 jct. Exit onto the A303 and after approx 65 miles (at the Sparkford Roundabout) follow Sherbourne 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.

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.

Children & Infants

  • Accept children (Minimum age) - 0
  • Accept children all ages
  • Children's videos/DVDs available
  • Cot
  • Facilities for children - Cots, baby monitor facilities, baby sitting. Children must be over 7yrs to dine in dining room after 7pm.
  • Food/bottle warming available
  • Highchair

Parking & Transport

  • Courtesy transport to airport (Charge Applicable)
  • On site parking

Leisure Facilities

  • Access to golf course - Nearby.
  • Arrangements for riding/pony trekking
  • Cycle hire
  • Fishing - Nearby.
  • Gym
  • Health/Fitness/ Beauty Facilities
  • Indoor pool - Heated
  • Other sporting facilities - Croquet
  • Sauna
  • Spa bath
  • Swimming pool - Heated indoor.
  • Tennis court

Catering

  • Additional meal details - Any
  • Bar
  • 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
  • American Express accepted
  • Delta accepted
  • Diners Club accepted
  • Euros accepted
  • Maestro accepted
  • MasterCard accepted
  • Sterling Travellers Cheques accepted
  • Visa 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.
  • Real log/coal fires
  • Separate guests' lounge
  • Staff fluent in foreign languages ** (List of languages are separately given) - French, German
  • Welcome single sex groups, eg stag/hen parties
  • Wireless Broadband Internet Access

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.

Languages spoken

  • French spoken
  • German spoken
  • Spanish spoken

Additional Images

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  • Summer Lodge Hotel - Relais & Chateaux
  • The Drawing Room
  • The Gardens
  • Suite

Grading

  • 4 AA Red Stars
    • Awards

      • Regional and Miscellaneous Taste of the West - Restaurant Award - Silver 2010