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Summer Lodge Hotel is an award-winning luxury country house hotel nestled in the picturesque village of Evershot, in the heart of Thomas Hardy's Dorset. This elegant Relais & Châteaux property offers intimate meeting and event spaces perfect for small conferences, board meetings, and private dining. The hotel features beautifully appointed meeting rooms with natural daylight, modern AV facilities, and traditional country house charm. Set within four acres of stunning gardens, the property provides a peaceful retreat for corporate events and executive meetings. The hotel's restaurant holds an AA Rosette for fine dining, making it ideal for working lunches and evening entertainment. With just 24 bedrooms, Summer Lodge offers an exclusive and personalized experience for small groups seeking a prestigious venue in one of England's most beautiful counties.
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| Space | Theatre | Cabaret | Boardroom | Classroom | U-shape | Banquet | Reception |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boardroom | 20 | — | 12 | 16 | 15 | — | — |
| Library | 25 | — | 16 | 20 | 18 | — | — |
| Drawing Room | 30 | — | 18 | 24 | 20 | — | — |
Day delegate rate from the venue’s published pricing. Exact quotes confirmed on your proposal.
Includes: Room hire, Basic AV.
Half day, full day and evening rates available on request.
Bespoke menus and exclusive-use packages for private events.
Day delegate rates from £75 per person including meeting room, refreshments and lunch. Residential packages available. Room hire charges may apply for evening events. Bespoke packages for multi-day retreats.
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Summer Lane, Evershot, Dorchester, DT2 0JR, United Kingdom
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Summer Lodge Hotel is a verified luxury country house hotel in Dorchester, hosting up to 50 guests, with day delegate rates from £85. Its genome scores highest for Corporate, Hybrid Ready, Accessibility. Verified on-site: wi-fi, av & production, food & catering, bedrooms. Best suited to corporate conferences and board meetings.
Best for: corporate conferences and board meetings, hybrid and streamed events, fully accessible events.
Sustainability credentials are not yet evidenced in the profile data.
Up to 50 guests in various configurations
Standard AV equipment including projector, sound system and complimentary Wi-Fi
Full catering services available with seasonal menus using local produce
Complimentary parking available on-site for all guests
Summer Lodge Hotel is an award-winning luxury country house hotel nestled in the picturesque village of Evershot, in the heart of Thomas Hardy's Dorset. This elegant Relais & Châteaux property offers intimate meeting and event spaces perfect for small conferences, board meetings, and private dining. The hotel features beautifully appointed meeting rooms with natural daylight, modern AV facilities, and traditional country house charm. Set within four acres of stunning gardens, the property provides a peaceful retreat for corporate events and executive meetings. The hotel's restaurant holds an AA Rosette for fine dining, making it ideal for working lunches and evening entertainment. With just 24 bedrooms, Summer Lodge offers an exclusive and personalized experience for small groups seeking a prestigious venue in one of England's most beautiful counties.
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