Only two and a half hours away from London nestles Summer Lodge, a beautiful Georgian manor house built in 1789. This beautifully restored manor house lies in the heart of Thomas Hardy's Dorset, within 4 acres of private grounds.
A host of gardens and historic houses await exploration and glorious coastal walks are only a few miles away. New, unique rooms and suites offer the utmost in luxury and unrivalled views of the surrounding countryside. The acclaimed cuisine, vintage cellar selection and outdoor swimming pool enhance the wonderful hospitality from friendly, thoughtful staff. Afternoon tea is a tradition as is croquet on the lawn... the perfect escape in any season.
Important! Some policies may vary from these depending on your room, date and rate selection. Please check the room information when booking.
All children are welcome. All children under 3 years stay free of charge when using existing bedding. All children under 2 years are charged GBP 25.00 per night and person for cots. All older children or adults are charged GBP 50.00 per night and person for extra beds. Maximum capacity of extra beds/babycots in a room is 1.
If cancelled up to 7 days before date of arrival, no fee will be charged. If cancelled later or in case of no-show, the total price of the reservation will be charged.
To cancel an existing booking please go to the Cancellation page.
VAT is included. Service charge is included. City/tourist tax is included.
Free Private parking is possible on site.
Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.
Wireless internet is available in the hotel rooms and is free of charge.
A fixed amount of GBP 100 per room will be charged on the day of booking and is refundable.
All children are welcome. All children under 3 years stay free of charge when using existing bedding. All children under 2 years are charged GBP 25.00 per night and person for cots. All older children or adults are charged GBP 50.00 per night and person for extra beds. Maximum capacity of extra beds/babycots in a room is 1.
Guests also can enjoy use of the Health Spa during their stay. Beauty treatments are bookable directly with the hotel, who will advise the charge for this. Views are of the Courtyard and surrounding gardens.
Dine in splendour in the classically restored, award-winning restaurant. The new executive chef Steven Titman, lately of the White Barn Inn, Kennebunkport in the usa (regularly voted one of the top ten hotel restaurants) and ably assisted by the skilled David Williams, is already hard at work building a reputation for superb cuisine and fine and rare wines, that will spread for many a country mile.
From London, m3, exit 8, a 303 then a 37 towards Dorchester. Then Evershot, Summer Lane.
*Directions included in email booking confirmation