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Summer Lodge Country House Hotel, Restaurant and Spa

Country House Hotel The AA considers this property is amongst the very best in the UK

Inspector's Choice

9 Fore Street
Evershot
DORCHESTER
Dorset
DT2 0JR

Tel: +44 01935 482000

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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 immaculately restored to the highest of standards throughout.

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

Gradings

4 AA Red Stars Country House Hotel

Awards

Regional and Miscellaneous Taste of the West - Restaurant Award - Silver 2010
AA Awards Red Stars 2013

Opening Times

Open All Year

Open New Year

Open Christmas

Opening (01/01/2013 - 31/12/2013)

Availability Search

Number of Rooms / Units: 25

Room / Unit Type	Room / Unit Tariff*
Double en suite	from £92.50 to £190.00 per person (breakfast included)
Single en suite	from £115.00 to £165.00 per person (breakfast included)
Suite en suite bathroom	from £185.00 to £255.00 per person (breakfast included)
Twin en suite bathroom	from £160.00 to £80.00 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

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

Related Special Offers

BOOMERS Guests over 60 can benefit from our Senior Citizen's Offer and save up to 25% off our Best Available Rate. Book now and let us pamper you the way you deserve! This promotion refers to room and breakfast rates only and excludes food, beverage and all other packages
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FUN 4 ALL THE FAMILY! Family accommodation for up to 4 people (two adults and two children). Reserve one principal room and get a second room for 50% off! PLUS one child up to 12 years stays and eats FREE when sharing a room and dining with 2 adults.
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3 NIGHTS FOR THE PRICE OF 2 !Stay a little longer with us in one of our unique Suites, offering as much unrestrained luxury as you need. For every 3 nights booked you receive the 3rd night absolutely free!
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ONE MORE NIGHT When staying for more than four nights, receive One More Night, with our compliments! Available on all types of rooms and suites
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MIDWEEK MAGICEnjoy some midweek magic with our special offer from Sunday to Thursday. Stay in a Classic Room for £150 including full English Breakfast and VAT or include a three course dinner for £199.
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MIDWEEK MAGIC Enjoy some midweek magic with our special offer from Sunday to Thursday. Stay in a Classic Room for £150 including full English Breakfast and VAT or include a three course dinner for £199.
More Offers Like This: Summer Special Offers: Hotels and B&Bs
ONE MORE NIGHT When staying for more than four nights, receive One More Night, with our compliments! Available on all types of rooms and suites
More Offers Like This: Summer Special Offers: Hotels and B&Bs
3 NIGHTS FOR THE PRICE OF 2 ! Stay a little longer with us in one of our unique Suites, offering as much unrestrained luxury as you need. For every 3 nights booked you receive the 3rd night absolutely free!
More Offers Like This: Summer Special Offers: Hotels and B&Bs
FUN 4 ALL THE FAMILY! Family accommodation for up to 4 people (two adults and two children). Reserve one principal room and get a second room for 50% off! PLUS one child up to 12 years stays and eats FREE when sharing a room and dining with 2 adults.
More Offers Like This: Summer Special Offers: Hotels and B&Bs
BOOMERS Guests over 60 can benefit from our Senior Citizen's Offer and save up to 25% off our Best Available Rate. Book now and let us pamper you the way you deserve! This promotion refers to room and breakfast rates only and excludes food, beverage and all other packages
More Offers Like This: Summer Special Offers: Hotels and B&Bs

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Itinerary Planner

Summer Lodge Country House Hotel, Restaurant and Spa

Gradings

Awards

Opening Times

Availability Search

Facilities

Provider Preferences

Children & Infants

Parking & Transport

Leisure Facilities

Catering

Payment Methods

Room / Unit Features

Establishment Features

Specialist Features

Languages spoken

Related Special Offers

What's Nearby

The Nine Stones

Mapperton House & Gardens

Minterne Gardens

Cerne Abbas Giant

Beaminster Museum

Eggardon Hillfort

Treasure Trails Dorset

UK Llamas

Henley Hillbillies

Oxley Sports Centre

Almshouse of St. John the Baptist and St. John the

Sherborne Abbey

Furleigh Estate Wine Tours

Sherborne Museum

Sherborne Castle

Stokewater Meadow Donkey Walking Days