Located in the historical district, this peaceful retreat features beautiful gardens and a welcoming library. Travelers can book rejuvenating massages or manicure/pedicure services at the spa, then savor a satisfying lunch or dinner at the restaurant on the property.
Located in Dorchester, Summer Lodge Country House Hotel is in the historical district and near a train station. Broadwindsor Craft and Design Centre and Tutankhamun: The Exhibition are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Cineworld Yeovil and Bridport and West Dorset Golf Club. Mapperton Gardens and Badger Watch Dorset are also worth visiting. Fishing offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and horse riding nearby. Visit our Dorchester travel guide
Consider a stay at Summer Lodge Country House Hotel and take advantage of a terrace, a garden and a library. Indulge in a Swedish massage, reflexology and a manicure/pedicure at the on-site spa. The on-site restaurant offers lunch and dinner. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as a bar and a gym.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
An indoor pool, along with sunloungers
Free self-parking
Free bike hire, an outdoor tennis court and an electric car charging station
Luggage storage, multilingual staff and a 24-hour front desk
Room features
All guest rooms at Summer Lodge Country House Hotel feature comforts, such as air conditioning and bathrobes, as well as amenities, such as free WiFi and safes.
More amenities include:
Reusable coffee/tea filters, LED light bulbs and eco-friendly cleaning products
Bathrooms with eco-friendly toiletries and shower/bath combinations
32-inch LCD TVs with premium channels and DVD players
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
No lift
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
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1 building
100% renewable energy
2 floors
At least 80% lighting from LEDs
At least 80% of food locally-sourced
Banquet hall
Biodegradable drinking straws available
Comprehensive food waste policy
Comprehensive recycling policy
Eco-friendly cleaning products used
Local culture and ecosystem education
Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
No plastic coffee stirrers
No plastic drinking straws
No plastic soft drink bottles
No plastic water bottles
Reusable cups
Reusable tableware
Smoke-free property
Vegan dining options
Vegetarian breakfast available
Vegetarian dining options
Water dispenser usage encouraged
Room amenities
Bedroom
Blackout drapes
Egyptian cotton sheets
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Bathroom
Dressing gowns
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower/bathtub combination
Towels provided
Entertainment
32-inch LCD TV with premium digital channels
DVD player
Pay films
Food and drink
Champagne service
Electric kettle
Free bottled water
Limited room service
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Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
Cleaning products are eco-friendly
Desk
Eco-friendly toiletries
Free daily newspapers
Iron/ironing board
LED lighting
Reusable coffee/tea filters
Safe
Water-efficient toilets
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 10 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18
Check-out
Check-out before noon
Special check-in instructions
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
Pets are allowed for an extra charge of GBP 20 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets
Specific rooms only; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property on the number on the booking confirmation
Food and water bowls are available
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available
Payment types
Important information
Optional extras
Pet fee: GBP 20 per pet, per night
Service animals are exempt from fees
Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Property Registration Number CMP62944
We should mention
This property does not have any lifts
Reservations are required for spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)
Property is also known as
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Frequently asked questions
Does Summer Lodge Country House Hotel have a pool?
Yes, this property has an indoor pool.
How much does it cost to stay at Summer Lodge Country House Hotel?
As of 6 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Summer Lodge Country House Hotel on 8 Mar 2026 start from AU$416, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
Is Summer Lodge Country House Hotel pet-friendly?
Yes, Summer Lodge Country House Hotel allows dogs (limit 2 total). There's a fee of GBP 20 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.
How much is parking at Summer Lodge Country House Hotel?
Self-parking is free at this property.
What time is check-in at Summer Lodge Country House Hotel?
Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 10 PM. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability). Late check-in is available during limited hours.
What time is check-out at Summer Lodge Country House Hotel?
Checkout is at noon. Late check-out is available for a fee.
Where is Summer Lodge Country House Hotel located?
Situated in the historical district, this luxury hotel is 2.9 mi (4.7 km) from Clay Pigeon Raceway and 3 mi (4.9 km) from Dorset Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Mapperton Gardens and Cerne Abbas Giant are also within 9 miles (15 km).
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Reviews
Summer Lodge Country House Hotel Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
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Lovely and quaint hotel near the coast. Very friendly staff, beautiful and comfortable king size 4 poster bed and an enormous claw-foot tub! A delicious breakfast was also included!
We treated ourselves to a stay at Summer Lodge to cebrate our Wedding Anniversary. We were greeted by friendly, professional and attentive staff. Our room was spotless and included two welcoming cocktails - much appreciated. Before dinner, we went for a swim in the hotel's pool and used their jacuzzi - an excellent facility which was even more enjoyable as we had the pool to ourselves! Dinner was superb and reflected the chef's high standards. Summer Lodge is not cheap but you are paying for quality. Overall we were delighted with this outstanding stay.
The staff at the hotel went above and beyond, the service was impeccable. The hotel itself was beautiful, inside and out, and the food was wonderful. We really couldn’t have asked for more. Definitely going back soon!
We had an amazing and relaxing stay at Summer lodge. We also enjoyed the beautiful walk around the area. We loved the food and the staff service. The short bread are delicious and I would love to buy more to have at home.
We would return for another great stay. Thank you.
Old fashioned hotel with old fashioned values. All staff very pleasant & helpful. Attention to detail of freebies provided in the room was excellent. Would definitely recommend
Rooms comfortable and well equipped. There is no lift but they have excellent rooms/suites at ground level. Lounge and dining service were superb and the food very good. A good sized indoor swimming pool. What not to like.
What an absolutely lovely hotel. The staff are so friendly and the service impeccable. Our room was so large and the bed was the most comfortable ever!
Absolute star of the show is the restaurant in the evening. This is Michelin star worthy food. Totally unexpected and absolutely delicious.
We were sad not to have more time here as we didn’t have a chance to use the spa or explore the grounds (which looked gorgeous). I can’t recommend this hotel enough.
Miss
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
10/10 Excellent
Michael
31 Dec 2023
Liked: Amenities
This hotel completely exceeded our expectations. We love this place. Every little detail is looked into and the final result is just incredible. We will definitely be returning. Fabulous and friendly staff where literally NOTHING is too much trouble, rooms clean and gorgeous and food, tasty and beautifully presented. There is literally nothing that you can criticise about this hotel.
All staff very helpful. Very comfortable and large room with lots of additional seating. Lovely view of the gardens. Breakfast was adequate but seemed short of staff to keep things topped up. Excellent walking through nearby estate. Dinner was good in main restaurant but somewhat odd in that some diners had a different menu to choose from and were very casually dressed. Went to associated pub for dinner on second evening which was very good.
Very nice place to visit, warm and stylish with wonderful food and service. Place where you can relax and enjoy a peaceful countryside life.
Cottage room are very nice with own fire plce and comfy bed but smells old and damp would be nice to have some better ventilation there. Same as swimming pool and jacuzzi nice pool but very shallow, once you in jacuzzi is hard to breathe due to chlorine and bad ventilation.
Pet friendly but if you with a pet you have only option to stay in the cottage rather than main hotel.
Our room was over the checkin area and we could hear people talking from our room. The room was good and very clean with excellent linens. Though it was a cool day it was difficult to cool the room for sleeping. All in all the room was fine.
Our experience in the restaurant was not so good. For dinner the formality of the staff was overdone. Too many people hovering over us the entire meal. Flavors were not to our taste but that maybe others would find them interesting. The worst was our breakfast experience. The server delivered porridge to me and didn't bring a spoon. I used the small spoon with the coffee which was fine. However, the server returned and asked where the spoon was that was used. I told him he didn't bring one which obviously upset him. The utensils are apparently silver plated which is again an attempt to be fancy but overdone. The rest of the food at breakfast was really good but the accusation of theft ruined the entertainment experience.
Maybe it is just my preference but I expected a relaxed experience in the country which turned out to be stuffy and anything but relaxing.
I have been to Summer Lodge in the past but only to the dog-friendly whiskey bar for pre-prandials before the main course at the dog-friendly Acorn Inn (luscious dinner) over the road (which is part of the same hotel group). This visit was with my fairy godmother, as a treat / R&R after a particularly hard time for both of us. It was absolutely just what the doctor ordered. The understated luxury of the room, the excellent breakfast (those eggs! like manna), the spa, which has a sauna - yay! - the walks nearby as well as the local bakery all combined to make 24 hours seem as if it were 3 days' rest. The staff were delightful: accommodating, interesting, efficient, kind. I would, however, suggest to Red Carnation that they make the whiskey bar more comfortable - the seating is rather hard apart from two big upright chairs more suitable for blokes than for petite women, and the lighting was rather bright until we asked for it to be dimmed. It would also be a good idea for them to set aside a section of the dining room / conservatory and front lounge for guests with well-behaved dogs on leads. Even though the hotel is dog-friendly (yay!) and even though there is a fee for bringing a dog, we were nevertheless excluded from using these lovely bright, beautiful and comfortable areas of the hotel. Speaking of dogs - we LOVED the special treats and beds and towels for them, along with an outside dog bath - very useful after mucky walks. I can hardly wait to return...