We visited Summer Lodge for afternoon tea, as my son and daughter in law had booked it for my birthday. What a treat it turned out to be. As we drove into the car park it started to rain. A young man appeared carrying umbrellas and ushered us into a parking space. He then escorted us into the hotel, making... More

We wanted to make our small wedding ceremony with our family a special weekend and every aspect was 100% perfect. Laure Pages co-ordinated the arrangements in a personal and efficient way. All the staff, without exception, were very attentive and friendly and nothing was too much trouble. There is a homely yet elegant feel to Summer Lodge and the rooms... More

Visited summer lodge last night for a romantic dinner with an important friend - was delighted with all aspects of the hotel, its staff were attentive, well trained and knowledgeable, the food was of the highest quality as was the wine, the sommelier quickly picked up on the information I wanted and suggested some really wonderful wine - so all... More

My wife and I stayed here for two nights for an anniversary celebration and would have no hesitation in recommending Summer Lodge to others. The rooms are well decorated and maintained with an excellent spa facility, but what really sets this place apart is the quality of the staff throughout the establishment. They really do care! Don't hesitate to go!... More

We visited Summer Lodge in Sept., 2011 and found it to be perfect. We returned this May, 2013 and found it as perfect as before. The setting is lovely, in the tiny village of Evershot amidst the rolling farmland of Dorset. The hotel has its own delightful garden and many of the rooms face it. Our room, #!, is a... More

We popped into the Summer Lodge for a cream tea on the terrace. It was excellent with fresh homemade scones and exceptional tea. The main attraction, however, is the garden which is very beautiful. We were fortunate to bump into the head gardener, John, who gave us a guided tour and history of the hotel, quite fascinating.

I went here with my wife for our wedding anniversary. This was not the first time and as ever the service was impeccable. The rooms as comfortable and well appointed as it gets. The wine is amazing thanks to the cellar master Eric Zwiebel, forth in the world. The food is a delight, but as it is fine dinning can... More

If you appreciate exceptional service provided by extremely well trained professional staff who appear to instinctively go all the way to be helpful, then you will certainly enjoy a visit here. My wife and I spent a couple of very enjoyable nights at Summer Lodge. The rooms in the main building are not large but nicely appointed and with all... More

This hotel is simply the very best in the west Dorset area. The service and standard of rooms is excellent,the food is exceptional and the atmosphere is calm and friendly. Nothing is too much trouble for the professional team running the hotel. It is extremely unusual to find such a gem of a place in rural England,especially because it is... More