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United Kingdom > South West England > Evershot > Summer Lodge Country House Hotel, Restaurant and Spa > Review

Summer Lodge Country House Hotel, Restaurant and Spa, Evershot, United Kingdom

Star rating: StarStarStarStar
Address: Evershot, Dorchester, Dorset, DT2 OJR, UK

Rates from: GBP 225.00

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"Romantic and intimate, this deluxe country house hotel lies in the heart of Hardy country, in Evershot."

Summer Lodge Country House Hotel, Restaurant and Spa (to use its full name!) is a boutique hotel set in a renovated Georgian Manor in the Dorset countryside. Made famous by its links with Thomas Hardy, Summer Lodge has been sympathetically restored to its gorgeous original state. Guests love the surroundings and the friendly service the most: this boutique hotel has buckets of old English charm.

The facilities

Summer Lodge restaurant serves up European-influenced English cuisine to views of the boutique hotel’s manicured lawn and gardens. The sommelier is sure to find a wine in the well-stocked cellar that complements your meal.

The boutique hotel’s heated indoor pool with sauna/steam room is perfect for relaxing. The spa offers face and body treatments, as well as massages, for those after a bit more pampering, and gym bunnies can get their fix in the state-of-the-art fitness room.

The rooms

Each of the boutique hotel’s 24 bedrooms are individually designed with a cheeky, contemporary take on country house decor: bombastic flowery prints and period furniture are offset by plasma screens, high speed Wi-Fi and DVD players. Other in-room goodies include bathrobes and scented candles, as well as fresh fruit and homemade shortbread to snack on.

The thatched roof cottages on the edge of Summer Lodge’s grounds make extremely romantic retreats for newlyweds.

Press Quotes

"Ideal for country walks, roaring fires and fine food." Independent 07

“The X-Factor: The lovely indoor pool, which is housed in a glass conservatory that looks out on the kitchen garden…authentic country-house hospitality and comfort." Harpers and Queen 05

Who stays here

The guest list features Tim Robbins, Bill Murray and Michael Palin.

Come for

  • Deckchairs scattered on sprawling lawns; trays laden with afternoon tea
  • Ivy Cottage is perfect for honeymooners
  • The full country house hotel package, from spa to shooting clays

Not suitable for

  • Some might find it a little too traditional; most love it

Awards

"50 Best British Hotels" in The Independent 07; "Best Hotels on Earth" in Harpers & Queen 05

Children

Extra beds for children and baby cots can be added to rooms.

Eating in

Multi award-winning cuisine in the extremely popular restaurant invokes the best of Dorset - modern British food and wonderful seafood. The sommelier has a brilliant reputation.



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