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Sample the culinary delights of the 3 AA Rosette award-winning restaurant, offering seasonal menus and the finest in wines to tempt your taste buds.  Our Fine Dining Restaurant is also extremely proud to have received two highly coveted nominations in the prestigious Tatler 2005 Restaurant Awards for Best Sommelier (Eric Zwiebel) and Best Out of Town Restaurant!  The American magazine, 'Wine Spectator' has again awarded Summer Lodge with a 'Best of Award of Excellence' for 2006, stating Summer Lodge has one of the most outstanding restaurant wine lists in the world.

Relax with us in our Spa or by the large, indoor and heated swimming pool, take tea and croquet on the lawn or perhaps a game of tennis. For something more adventurous our friendly staff will happily organise a range of country pursuits for you. Why not find out more about the staff at the hotel in our Meet the Team section.

As a proud member of Relais and Châteaux, Summer Lodge, Country House Hotel, England is the epitome of their five C's - providing Courtesy, Charm, Character, Calm and Cuisine. Summer Lodge is, quite simply, the place to be

Accommodation at the Summer Lodge, Dorset is exceptional with 20 bedrooms, 2 one bedroom suites and 2 two bedroom suites.  Each room at the 4 star English Country House Hotel is individually decorated and comes complete with the latest in state of the art technology including large plasma screen TV and DVD, air conditioning, Satellite TV and High Speed Wireless Internet access.

Rooms and suites are not only available in the Main House but also in the Coach House which feature their own conservatory or balcony overlooking the pool and spa area, as well as in one of our 3 cottages including the romantic Ivy Cottage which is perfect for honeymooners.

Room One, our Master Bedroom was originally designed by Thomas Hardy himself and offers a magnificent open fireplace and overlooks the perfectly manicured English country gardens that frame the house beautifully.

Time in the country would not be complete without man's best friend and so pets are welcome in the Coach House with prior arrangement.

Superior Rooms

With five Superior rooms in the Main House and another three in the Cottages you can upgrade your comfort to these King or Queen bedded rooms, which may also be twins if you prefer. Views in the Main House rooms are of the Courtyard and gardens and the cottages have their own garden area. Naturally all the facilities and technology throughout our accommodation feature here with a little extra luxury just when you need it!

Classic Room

With views of either the courtyard or the village beyond, the two classic rooms are located on the first floor of the main house. Not quite as large as a superior or principal room, however, exquisitely decorated in the style of the rest of the hotel with gas fireplaces and plasma TVs with DVD players.

Suites

From a glass conservatory with private walled garden in the Coach House to the quaintness of a 2 bedroomed duplex in the 400 year-old Summer Lane Cottages, there is a wide variety of suite accommodation at Summer Lodge. The Summer Lane Suites are ideal for families since they can interlead into an adjacent superior room.

Ivy Cottage

This cottage is perfect for newlyweds looking for the peace and tranquility they deserve yet completely pampered by the hotel's style and service as and when needed. Spend a romantic evening in front of an open fire in the downstairs lounge area.
The really special treat here has to be the hot tub in the cottage's own private garden space

Internet
•  Wireless High speed Internet provided throughout the hotel

Technical Speak : A DHCP server allocates an IP address to your Notebook when you plug in the cable. Therefore the Notebook needs to have Protocol TCP/IP set to 'Obtain an IP Address Automatically'.

Your Internet browser settings for LAN connection need to have no proxy server configured.

•  Analogue line for dial modems provided in each bedroom (Cables not provided)
•  A PC in the Hotel lobby provides high speed Internet and printing. Vouchers can be purchased from reception

Television
•  Cable television

Telephones
•  Bedside phones
•  Phone on business desk
•  Bathroom phone

Fax Machine
•  Fax Machines are available on request

***We are delighted to have named as one of the 8 best restaurants in the UK in Harden’s 2007 Restaurant Guide***

Overlooking beautifully manicured lawns and pergola, the stunning award winning restaurant is the perfect place to enjoy breakfast, lunch and dinner.  If the weather is fine, tables are available on the terrace.

Steven Titman, our Executive Chef, and his team have devised menus that offer a seasonal selection of international dishes and local specialities.  Our cellar is stocked with a superb choice of fine wines and Eric Zwiebel, runner up at the Best Sommelier of the World Competition 2007, and his team are on hand to provide recommendations and suggestions. Summer Lodge has recently been awarded 'Best of Award of Excellence' for 2005, 2006 and 2007 by the American magazine 'Wine Spectator', stating the hotel has one of the most outstanding restaurant wine lists in the world.

A traditional Dorset afternoon tea is served every afternoon in the Drawing Room and lighter meals can be enjoyed in the cosy bar.

For a special event, The Dorchester Suite is available for exclusive use and bookings can also be taken for larger parties to be served in the restaurant.

The wood panelled walls and antique furniture together with some curious items and some classic reading mean you can sit back and soak up the atmosphere whilst enjoying tea, coffee or something a little stronger! Savour the moment.

If you are planning a wedding, we can combine our expertise with luxurious surroundings to ensure that it is a day to remember and one that is unique to you.  The beautiful country house hotel and extensive grounds provide a very special place for friends and family to gather in celebration of a marriage.

Summer Lodge is able to cater for parties of between 2 and 80 guests and is ideally suited to exclusive use.  The hotel is licensed for wedding ceremonies to be held in The Dorchester Suite and Drawing Room and a Wedding Breakfast can be served in the elegant restaurant.

Leisure facilities at Summer Lodge are aplenty.  Pamper yourself in our mini-spa where you can take a sauna after a dip in the heated indoor pool or even a massage or facial if you prefer. Book our spa packages online and experience a day of luxurious pampering. Alternatively, you might want to take a work out in our well equipped gym and pump some iron. Download our spa brochure for more information

Tucked away in the Dorset countryside there are many outdoor activites to enjoy such as cycling, horse-riding, country walks, fishing and more.  For those interested in arts and crafts, needlecraft and antiques then why not download our list of interesting shops and suppliers in the surrounding area, click here to download now.

The grounds of the hotel offer beautiful gardens where you can relax in a hammock in fine weather, a croquet lawn as well as an all-weather tennis court to improve your game on.

Evershot is a sleepy little village with rows of thatched cottages, take a stroll through and imagine times gone by with a much deserved stop off in the local pub; The Acorn Inn which is featured in Thomas Hardy's famous novel, Tess of the d'Urbervilles as "The Sow and Acorn".

Our newly opened Spa is adjacent to the indoor "conservatory style" heated pool area and offers a wide range of treatments, click here to find out more. 

If you enjoy fitness then you may want to make use of our air-conditioned gym equipped with features such as treadmill, exercise bikes, stepping machine, water rower, cross-trainer and a variety of fixed and loose weights.  A personal trainer can be arranged for you with prior notice. After your workout relax in our pool and Jacuzzi or maybe take a  sauna during your stay

Also on offer is the Cafe Spa menu with a range of fresh organic cuisine.  Whether it's a delicious salad and grilled fish, fresh juices and smoothies or just a light snack, you'll be glad you indulged yourself.

Facials include deep cleansing and exfoliation to rebalance your skin, reducing lines and wrinkles, followed by massage, rehydrating masks and creams to boost natural radiance leaving you refreshed, relaxed and invigorated.

Whatever you needs our trained therapists are here to discuss and arrange the ideal treatment that suits you

Located right next to the 9000 acre Melbury Estate with its Deer Park and miles of public footpath there are many walks and runs in the local area, we can provide Wellington boots in all sizes as well as maps of the best walks and jogging routes.  If you like we can organise a picnic for you to take a breather and refresh whilst looking over the scenic landscapes.  For the artist in you; capture the view with complimentary paints, brushes and easels for your own keepsake of your stay with us!

A little further afield is the British Heritage Coastline which includes some of the best beaches, snug coves and sheltered bays including the world-renowned Chesil Beach.  We can organise transport for a day trip here which takes around 45 minutes by car.

We can also organise any of the following activites on your behalf to make the most of the countryside:

• Cycling
• Fishing
• Golf
• Personalised sightseeing tours
• Shooting/Hunting Parties
• Clay Pigeon Shooting
• Horseriding
• Horseracing
• Day Trip to The Channel Islands 
• Day Trip to France                            
• Bowling
• Ten Pin Bowling   
• Paintballing
• Watersports

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