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Cottage (Ivy)
50 square metres
1 King Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
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Suite, 1 King Bed (Master 1 Bedroom)
52 square metres
1 King Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
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Room, 1 King Bed (Principal)
36 square metres
1 King Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
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Suite (Courtyard)
28 square metres
1 King Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 2 children)
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Suite (Duplex Cottage )
1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 2 children)
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Classic Room, 1 King Bed
21 square metres
1 King Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
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Superior Twin Room (King/Twin)
25 square metres
1 King Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Suite (Garden)
1 King Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Double Room (Cosy)
17 square metres
1 Double Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
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Get an overview of this hotel
Luxury hotel with a full-service spa and a fitness center

Popular property highlights

Free self parking
Free WiFi
Pets allowed
Smoke-free property
24-hour front desk

Located in Dorchester, Summer Lodge Country House Hotel is in the historical district, within a 15-minute drive of Dorset Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and Yeovil Country Park. This luxury hotel is 7.1 mi (11.4 km) from Mapperton Gardens and 8.4 mi (13.4 km) from Cerne Abbas Giant.

Make yourself at home in one of the 24 guestrooms featuring DVD players and LCD televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include safes and desks, and housekeeping is provided daily.

Pamper yourself with a visit to the spa, which offers massages, body treatments, and facials. If you're looking for recreational opportunities, you'll find an indoor pool, a spa tub, and an outdoor tennis court. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and wedding services.

Satisfy your appetite for lunch or dinner at the hotel's restaurant, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge.

Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, multilingual staff, and luggage storage. Planning an event in Dorchester? This hotel has 291 square feet (27 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and a meeting room. Free self parking is available onsite.

Languages spoken

  • English

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Summer Lodge Country House Hotel

9 Forestreet, Dorchester, England DT2 0JR

Hotel Amenities

Hotel Amenities

  • Fitness facilities
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Concierge services
  • Total number of rooms - 24
  • Number of floors - 2
  • Number of buildings/towers - 1
  • Conference space
  • Garden
  • Library
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Spa services on site
  • Multilingual staff
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Porter
  • Full-service spa
  • Spa treatment room(s)
  • Sauna
  • Smoke-free property
  • Wedding services
  • Tours/ticket assistance
  • Free WiFi
  • Number of restaurants - 1
  • Conference space size (feet) - 291
  • Conference space size (meters) - 27
  • Number of meeting rooms - 1
  • Number of indoor pools - 1
  • Number of spa tubs - 1
  • Outdoor tennis courts - 1
  • Free self parking
  • Number of bars/lounges - 1
  • Luggage storage
  • Pool sunloungers
  • Terrace
  • Electric car charging station
  • Water dispenser
  • Couples/private dining
  • Private picnics
  • Proposal/romance packages available
  • Banquet hall
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Food and water bowls
  • Bicycle parking available
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Locally-owned & organised tours & activities
  • Locally-sourced food on site (80% or more)
  • At least 80% of all lighting comes from LEDs
  • All property's electricity comes from renewable sources
  • Vegan menu options available
  • Vegetarian menu options available
  • No single-use plastic soft drink bottles
  • No single-use plastic stirrers
  • No single-use plastic straws
  • Biodegradable/compostable straws
  • No single-use plastic water bottles
  • Reusable cups only
  • Reusable tableware only
  • Water-efficient toilets only

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Number of indoor pools - 1
  • Free WiFi
  • Outdoor tennis courts - 1
  • DVD player

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi , High-speed internet access

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Languages spoken

  • English
  • French
  • German
  • Italian
  • Portuguese
  • Russian
  • Afrikaans

Parking

Free self parking

Room Amenities

Summer Lodge Country House Hotel offers 24 accommodations with DVD players and safes. Beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets. 32-inch LCD televisions come with premium digital channels and pay movies. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, bathrobes, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. This Dorchester hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and complimentary newspapers. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and irons/ironing boards. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily. Amenities available on request include hypo-allergenic bedding.

  • Room service (limited hours)
  • Television
  • Cable/satellite TV service
  • Alarm clock
  • Free newspaper
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding available
  • Private bathroom
  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Iron/ironing board
  • In-room safe
  • Desk
  • In-room climate control (air conditioning)
  • Pay films
  • High-speed internet access
  • Turndown service
  • Free bottled water
  • Premium TV channels
  • DVD player
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Shower/tub combination
  • Digital TV service
  • Free WiFi
  • Egyptian-cotton sheets
  • LCD TV
  • TV size 32
  • TV size (measurement) inch
  • Electric kettle
  • Towels provided
  • Linens provided
  • Number of bathrooms: 1
  • Champagne service
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products provided
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • LED light bulbs
  • Reusable coffee/tea filters

Where to Eat

Onsite venue - This restaurant specializes in British cuisine and serves lunch and dinner.

Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Nearby Things to do

  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Free bicycles on site
  • Tennis lessons on site
  • Horse riding nearby

Spa Services

  • Body treatments
  • Facial treatments
  • Number of treatment rooms 2
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Manicures and pedicures
  • Body wraps
  • Body scrubs
  • Aromatherapy treatments
  • Sauna in spa
  • Massages
  • Hot stone massage
  • Deep tissue massage
  • Swedish massage
  • Prenatal massage
  • Reflexology

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

Hotel Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3 PM

Minimum check-in age is: 18

Check-in time ends at 10 PM

Check-out

Check-out time is noon

Payment types

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Pet Policy

  • Pets allowed for an extra charge of GBP 20 per pet, per night
  • Dogs only
  • 2 total pets
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Specific rooms only
  • Pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

You need to know

Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.

A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.

Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, debit cards, and cash. This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in each accommodation.

No rollaway/extra beds available

No cots (infant beds) available

No lifts

Pets allowed in specific rooms only

Service animals are allowed

Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

Debit cards

Staffed front desk

LGBTQIA friendly

Property is cleaned with disinfectant

Staff wear personal protective equipment

Protective clothing is available for guests

Masks are available for guests

No shield between guests and staff in main contact areas

Guests are provided with free hand sanitiser

Social distancing measures are in place

Contactless check-in is not available

Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures

Individually wrapped food options are not available

No gap period between guests' stays

Staff temperature checks are conducted regularly

Temperature checks are not available to guests

Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F

Commonly touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant

Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures

Contactless check-out is not available

Property follows sanitisation practices of Safe Travels (WTTC - Global)

Guest education on local ecosystems and culture

Comprehensive food waste policy

Comprehensive recycling policy

Water dispenser use by guests actively encouraged

Fees

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: GBP 20 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

Hotel Names

  • Summer Country House Restaurant Dorchester
  • Summer Lodge Country House Hotel Restaurant
  • Summer Lodge Country House Hotel Restaurant Dorchester
  • Summer Country House Restaurant Dorchester
  • Summer Lodge Country House Hotel Restaurant Dorchester
  • Summer Country House Restaurant
  • Hotel Summer Lodge Country House Hotel, Restaurant and Spa
  • Summer Lodge Country House Hotel, Restaurant and Spa Dorchester
  • Summer Lodge Country House Hotel Restaurant
  • Summer Lodge Country House Hotel Restaurant Spa
  • Summer Restaurant Dorchester
  • Summer Hotel Dorchester
  • Summer Lodge Country House Hotel Hotel
  • Summer Lodge Country House Hotel Dorchester
  • Summer Lodge Country House Hotel Restaurant Spa
  • Summer Lodge Country House Hotel Hotel Dorchester

We should mention

Reservations are required for spa treatments. Reservations can be made by contacting the hotel prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation.

This property allows pets in specific rooms only (surcharges apply and can be found in the Fees section). Guests can request one of these rooms by contacting the property directly, using the contact information on the booking confirmation.

This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

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