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Luxury Country House Hotel

Summer Lodge Hotel

Dorchester, South West England — DT2 0JR

Max Capacity

FROM

£750

Per Day

4.6000000000000005

22 reviews

Room Layouts

About This Venue

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.

Room Capacities

theatre

boardroom

classroom

u shape

cabaret

reception

dining

banquet

Pricing

Day rates from £750

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.

Features & Amenities

Free WiFi

AV Equipment

Natural Daylight

Garden Views

Fine Dining Restaurant

Bar

Spa Services

Parking

Garden Terrace

Library

Drawing Room

24-hour Room Service

AV & Technical

Projector

Screen

PA System

Microphones

Wi-Fi

Flip Charts

Lighting Controls

Ideal For

Business MeetingsCorporate EventsWedding ReceptionsPrivate DiningTraining SessionsSmall Conferences

Location & Access

Summer Lane, Evershot, Dorchester DT2 0JR

Crewkerne railway station 15 minutes drive (London Waterloo 2.5 hours). Dorchester South station 20 minutes drive. Regular bus services to Dorchester and Yeovil. Bournemouth Airport 45 minutes, Bristol Airport 1.5 hours. Complimentary transfers can be arranged.

Complimentary on-site parking for 40 vehicles. Additional parking available in village if required for larger events.

Wheelchair accessible