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Summer Lodge Country House Hotel & Restaurant

4.7(432)
Hotel

About

Summer Lodge Country House Hotel offers a refined English countryside retreat with individually styled rooms and suites featuring rich fabrics, elegant furnishings, and luxury amenities. The tranquil gardens and private cottages, some with hot tubs, create a peaceful setting ideal for focused meetings or relaxed team retreats.

The hotel’s acclaimed restaurant highlights local Dorset ingredients, including produce from its own gardens and honey from on-site bees, delivering innovative yet timeless cuisine. Event planners will appreciate the attentive service and serene atmosphere, complemented by spa facilities with an indoor pool for unwinding after a productive day.

Best for

  • Executive retreats with luxury accommodations
  • Private dining in elegant garden conservatory
  • Relaxed client stays with spa and countryside walks

Request a Package

Tell the venue what you're planning and they'll respond with a custom proposal within 1–2 business days.

Group Meeting

Custom request

Professional meeting space for your team — whether it's a meeting, training, workshop, or multi-day offsite. Half-day, full-day, or multi-day — with the option to request AV, catering, and your preferred room layout.

What's typically included

  • Meeting room & layout
  • Food & beverage
  • AV & technology

Room Block

Custom request

Reserve a block of rooms for your group — ideal for multi-day conferences, offsites, or any event where attendees are traveling from out of town.

What's typically included

  • Reserved guest rooms for your group
  • Flexible check-in & check-out dates
  • Negotiated group rates

Meeting + Room Block

Custom request

Bundle your meeting space and guest rooms in one request — perfect for multi-day offsites and conferences where the team meets by day and stays overnight.

What's typically included

  • Meeting room & layout
  • Food & beverage
  • AV & technology
  • Reserved guest rooms for your group

Venue Details

Standout features

Gardens
Stunning traditional English country gardens
Beautiful, peaceful gardens including a koi pond and walking paths that offer a tranquil setting for outdoor breaks or receptions. The gardens are a highlight that guests often mention for relaxation and scenic enjoyment.
Food & Beverage
Innovative cuisine with local and homegrown ingredients
Menus feature Dorset Vinny Blue Cheese, Dorset Beef, and produce grown in the hotel’s own gardens and polytunnels. The kitchen team balances classic signature dishes with creative culinary touches, praised for memorable flavors.
Accommodation & Atmosphere
Distinctive rooms with classic English country house style
Each guest room and suite is uniquely decorated with rich fabrics, elegant furnishings, and luxury amenities, including some private cottages with hot tubs. The atmosphere is warm, inviting, and peaceful, ideal for focused business stays or retreats.

At a glance

Rated 4.7 on Google · 432 reviews