Serene countryside charm envelops you in this tranquil retreat, surrounded by lush grounds and close to the stunning Jurassic Coast. Delight in beautifully presented cuisine and unwind by your private fireplace, ensuring a rejuvenating escape.
Located in Dorchester, Summer Lodge Country House Hotel is in the historical district and near a train station. Broadwindsor Craft and Design Centre and Shire Hall Historic Courthouse Museum 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 Westlands Sports and Fitness Centre 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 body wrap, a Swedish massage and a body treatment 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
Multilingual staff, wedding services and tour/ticket information
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:
Hypo-allergenic bedding and Egyptian cotton sheets
Bathrooms with shower/bath combinations and free toiletries
32-inch LCD TVs with premium channels and DVD players
Reusable coffee/tea filters, electric kettles and daily housekeeping
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 25 Oct 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Summer Lodge Country House Hotel on 26 Oct 2026 start from €328, 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 National Landscape. Mapperton Gardens and Cerne Abbas Giant are also within 9 miles (15 km).
Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?
Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected room rates because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.
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Reviews
Summer Lodge Country House Hotel Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
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Very friendly staff
Great location and grounds
Great food
Spa was great
Service a bit hit and miss at breakfast
No fridge in room
Parking challenging due to non residents using spa
Staff were very welcoming, helpful and efficient. Very professional.
Food delicious
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review
10/10 Excellent
Ronald
7 Feb 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Beautiful room with all those lovely little extras.
Excellent very helpful staff in all departments.
Dinner was exceptional and superb breakfast.
Can't wait to visit again
Pleasant stay, we had an upgrade to a classic room, which was a lovely gesture.
Couple of issues with the gym but a nice stay overall.
Restaurant very pricey
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!
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.
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.
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review
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.
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.
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.