...Nice touches (excellent shortbread in bedrooms, bottles of water as you leave for the road)...

...The interior is that of an English Country House - material clad walls and you’d be hard pressed to require anything that isn’t in your room...

...The hotel amenities and touches towards our toddler were very thoughtful...

...Lovely dog friendly room, great food and wine and really nice, efficient staff...

...The room was sumptuous, clean and had everything we might need, as was the lovely airy marble tiled bathroom...

...The bathroom was huge with a welcoming bathtub...

...Even though the cottage has low ceilings but with tired decor possible retaining the heritage...

I was lucky enough for my partner to surprise me with a stay at Summer Lodge for Valentines day, our room was beautiful with rose petals on the bed, chapange and a bouquet of flowers on the table...

...The hotel was warm and welcoming and we were seated on comfortable settees next to the real fire...

...The visit was made all the more festive by the wonderful light display in the gardens… it was a truly lovely night out...

...The hotel felt very festive, lots of effort had gone into the decorations...

...Nice touches (excellent shortbread in bedrooms, bottles of water as you leave for the road)...

We thought we were getting a really good deal when we got the four nights for the price of three offer. But when we arrived that got even better when we were upgraded to the Room 1 suite... The Summer Lodge is a beautiful hotel in a beautiful part of the Dorset Countryside...

...Our room (Room 2) was immaculate and was given an extra birthday make-over, which was a surprise and added an extra touch of personal service...

Stayed here for a couple nights with a two year old... The rooms are fresh and the gardens are stunning...

...Lovely dog friendly room, great food and wine and really nice, efficient staff...

...The interior is that of an English Country House - material clad walls and you’d be hard pressed to require anything that isn’t in your room...

...The team there, Alex and Jack are brilliant at helping to arrange all the details that you wouldn't necessarily consider...

...The room was sumptuous, clean and had everything we might need, as was the lovely airy marble tiled bathroom...

...Our room was large and lovely - great bathroom(s)!... Excellent South African wine...

...Clean, comfortable and spacious room with excellent sized bathroom and huge shower head...

...The property offers good sized bedroom, huge bathroom and a shower room that is maintained to a very high standards...

...We came here to stay for two nights and it was blissfully superb. Our room was extremely roomy yet cozy... The bathroom was huge with a welcoming bathtub... Bed was very comfortable and despite the creaky floorboards it was a cozy room...

I was lucky enough for my partner to surprise me with a stay at Summer Lodge for Valentines day, our room was beautiful with rose petals on the bed, chapange and a bouquet of flowers on the table...

...The sitting room felt just right for a country house although, frankly, who cares about the décor when there are 3 tiers of homemade sandwiches, quiche, scones with clotted cream, cakes and a macaroon that looks like a snowman in front of you?...

...Our room was so comfortable, clean, homely and special, the spa was perfect, the food was simply exceptional and throughout our stay the service from staff across the board was outstanding... Even Jackson made new friends with the lovely housekeeping staff who cleaned our room when we were at breakfast... This is a quintessential country house hotel which offers the highest standards of food, service and accommodation in beautiful surroundings...

...We stayed in a most comfortable well serviced room in the main house and enjoyed great food in the restaurant...

We thought we were getting a really good deal when we got the four nights for the price of three offer... The facilities are excellent and although it isn't cheap you definitely get what you pay for (more, in fact - see above!)...

This is a small country house hotel, the emphasis being on “small”... For what we paid there ought to have been more of a wow factor... There was nothing major amiss but lots of little details made us feel that the price charged was not entirely justified...

...Despite having a very small appetite, I found that I was not satisfied even after three courses. We will not be returning unless the restaurant improves its offering...

...If you’re looking for a lively evening, then go elsewhere - Evershot was like a film set but without a cast...

...Excellent South African wine...

...The food was a bit variable unfortunately and overall we were left feeling that the hotel and restaurant was punching above its weight in terms of price (which are top end)...

...It would have been good to have had a fridge for the baby’s needs, but after a call to reception one was speedily delivered...

...Clean, comfortable and spacious room with excellent sized bathroom and huge shower head...

...We booked the cottage with hot tub in the back with a little private gardens and deck chairs... For the high cost we paid for our stay having food stain on our silver cuttlery is not desirable, must be checked thoroughly... Even though the hotel is on the expensive side we did enyoy our stay and the ambience but have stayed in the many properties that offers more for lesser of the price with more facilities...

...Hubby had beef cheeks on the first night and my plaice was perfectly done...

...The deal included breakfast in the hotel, a back and neck massage and use of the spa...

...Tasteful, warm, attentive, very English!...

...I also enjoyed the most delicious French Martini at the bar before we sat for dinner and the Sommelier recommended of a decently priced bottle to accompany our meal was a perfect pairing and a new favourite added to our repertoire...

...The Spa was great for a night’s stay...

Had the most relaxing stay doing the dinner, bed breakfast deal with a shoulder and back massage to start the afternoon off... It’s not cheap but we felt it was money well spent and was most certainly a treat...

...Slow to clear plates at breakfast...

...Our room (Room 2) was immaculate and was given an extra birthday make-over, which was a surprise and added an extra touch of personal service. The Spa, gym and treatment area is also immaculately presented in every way with refreshments available to ensure an enjoyable and relaxing experience...

...The rooms are fresh and the gardens are stunning...

...Within a short time of taking our table on the terrace, and without requesting, a bowl of water was brought out for our dog...

...The room was sumptuous, clean and had everything we might need, as was the lovely airy marble tiled bathroom...

...Plenty of fresh water and fruit provided and the softest towels, slippers and gowns...

...Our room was large and lovely - great bathroom(s)! One bath with toliet, sink and shower, the other with sink and tub...

...Clean, comfortable and spacious room with excellent sized bathroom and huge shower head...

...The property offers good sized bedroom, huge bathroom and a shower room that is maintained to a very high standards...

...The bathroom was huge with a welcoming bathtub... Hubby had beef cheeks on the first night and my plaice was perfectly done...

...We also made use of their gorgeous, clean, relaxing spa and had full body aromatherapy massages by Rosemary and Emma and they were the best massages we have ever had and we go to spa's frequently, both of us felt completely relaxed throughout our afternoon in the spa... Even checking out we were given bottles of water and freshly baked cookies for our journey home, there is attention to detail in ever corner that made our stay at Summer Lodge magical... To all the members of staff thank you for making our stay so perfect...

...The spa, pool area and changing areas were spotlessly clean and extremely comfortable and relaxed...

...Our room was so comfortable, clean, homely and special, the spa was perfect, the food was simply exceptional and throughout our stay the service from staff across the board was outstanding... Even Jackson made new friends with the lovely housekeeping staff who cleaned our room when we were at breakfast...

...The spa is very clean and well looked after, facilities are small but everything you need...

...We stayed in a most comfortable well serviced room in the main house and enjoyed great food in the restaurant...

...But when we arrived that got even better when we were upgraded to the Room 1 suite... But what sets this country house hotel apart is the staff from the invisible (in a good way) housekeeping staff to the receptionists, management, restaurant staff, gardeners, etc... They are superb; we're both in our seventies and have never encountered better...

...From the moment we arrived we were greeted with outstanding hospitality, friendly faces and a warm welcome. Our room (Room 2) was immaculate and was given an extra birthday make-over, which was a surprise and added an extra touch of personal service... The Spa, gym and treatment area is also immaculately presented in every way with refreshments available to ensure an enjoyable and relaxing experience... The staff and waiters were extremely knowledgeable and professional and on par with some of the best hotels in the UK... I fully recommend a stay here or even try the afternoon tea…... Thank you to all the staff and especially to Max for a wonderful break...

...Such a beautiful, tranquil place with discreet, efficient service... We ate lunch and breakfast while we were there and had a highly efficient room service deliver a club sandwich with chips...

...A late memorial lunch for Mum who passed away during covid and the first time we could all be together since lockdown. The team there, Alex and Jack are brilliant at helping to arrange all the details that you wouldn't necessarily consider... The dining staff team, in particular Peter, the deputy GM were so attentive and kind in serving 25 of us who were all busy catching up and swapping stories of Mum...

...We were greeted by charming and attentive staff. Within a short time of taking our table on the terrace, and without requesting, a bowl of water was brought out for our dog... More of your fantastic risotto next time please!...

...The hotel amenities and touches towards our toddler were very thoughtful... It is the staff that are the top positive - incredibly friendly and caring!... The summer lodge breakfast is incredible!...

...My friend and I were treated to a half day at the spa at Summer Lodge. We found the team really professional, friendly and helpful... The cream tea in the hotel was superb, we just had to ask for their scone recipe... Thank you very much for making it so special for us...

...We were thoughtfully housed in one of the thatched cottages on the estate, and it was a pleasant walk across the garden to the main house for meals, with umbrellas provided just in case of rain. It would have been good to have had a fridge for the baby’s needs, but after a call to reception one was speedily delivered... The staff were extremely friendly and helpful – nothing was too much trouble... The village of Evershot seems to be in a time-warp; there is a shop/Post Office and a superb bakery which services the hotel as well...

...Clean, comfortable and spacious room with excellent sized bathroom and huge shower head... Delicious eggs Benedict for breakfast with perfect poachers... Big praise to all of the staff at Summer Lodge who are so friendly, helpful and eager to make sure everyone has a great stay...

We had a lovely afternoon tea - the service was attentive and so helpful... The scones were so light and everything else was perfect too...

...We booked the cottage with hot tub in the back with a little private gardens and deck chairs... The property offers good sized bedroom, huge bathroom and a shower room that is maintained to a very high standards... We were offered complimentary tea in the evening but have had better in other places... The staff is very professional and friendly to offer the best service they can...

I was lucky enough for my partner to surprise me with a stay at Summer Lodge for Valentines day, our room was beautiful with rose petals on the bed, chapange and a bouquet of flowers on the table. We had dinner in the resturant and had the tasting menu, the food and service were impeccable... We also made use of their gorgeous, clean, relaxing spa and had full body aromatherapy massages by Rosemary and Emma and they were the best massages we have ever had and we go to spa's frequently, both of us felt completely relaxed throughout our afternoon in the spa... We then had afternoon tea in the resturant before going home and again the food and service were incredible... Every single member of staff could not do enough for us, some of the best service I have been lucky enough to experiece and we had the most wonderful time, start to finish... Even checking out we were given bottles of water and freshly baked cookies for our journey home, there is attention to detail in ever corner that made our stay at Summer Lodge magical... To all the members of staff thank you for making our stay so perfect...

...I booked a spa morning in order to have some quality time with my daughter. The deal included breakfast in the hotel, a back and neck massage and use of the spa... The spa, pool area and changing areas were spotlessly clean and extremely comfortable and relaxed... Following our session we went back into the hotel for tea and coffee and the service again was first class...

...I chose to have local Scorched Mackerel with Fennel, followed by Cod with New Potatoes and Confit Tomatoes… there was even a vegan Hazelnut Cremaux for pudding... I also enjoyed the most delicious French Martini at the bar before we sat for dinner and the Sommelier recommended of a decently priced bottle to accompany our meal was a perfect pairing and a new favourite added to our repertoire...

I brought my two early teenage Godsons here as a special Christmas treat... The hotel was warm and welcoming and we were seated on comfortable settees next to the real fire... The staff, without exception were really lovely... They were friendly and attentive, without being either obsequious or disapproving... I felt like a valued guest, rather than just a paying one...

...From the minute we drove in and were met by the wonderful Buster, to the welcoming reception staff, we were treated like royalty, including Jackson, our Labrador... Our room was so comfortable, clean, homely and special, the spa was perfect, the food was simply exceptional and throughout our stay the service from staff across the board was outstanding... It was so friendly, personal and nothing was too much trouble... Even Jackson made new friends with the lovely housekeeping staff who cleaned our room when we were at breakfast... Friendly and welcoming, they clearly lead from the front and the staff follow!... This is a quintessential country house hotel which offers the highest standards of food, service and accommodation in beautiful surroundings... We would have no hesitation in recommending Summer Lodge and are already planning a return visit...

...Rosemary is a real asset to the spa team, I had a wonderful massage and Rosemary made the spa experience very relaxing! The spa is very clean and well looked after, facilities are small but everything you need...

We went for a spa day and afternoon tea as a hen party. Everyone was so attentive and helpful with both the initial planning and on the day... We were a large party and we all left well fed and very relaxed...

...As others have said, this hotel's greatest asset is the staff , who without exception showed the utmost friendliness and professionalism... The impressive Deputy General Manager Tristan Bellinger made a point of chatting to us and making us feel welcome... We stayed in a most comfortable well serviced room in the main house and enjoyed great food in the restaurant...

Had the most relaxing stay doing the dinner, bed breakfast deal with a shoulder and back massage to start the afternoon off... We had probably one of the best evening meals we have ever had, absolutely faultless... We were given a little goodie bag of bottled water and cookies to set us off on our way... It’s not cheap but we felt it was money well spent and was most certainly a treat... On checking out the receptionist asked us if it was a special occasion explained about our anniversary and she said if we had told them on booking they would have done something special for us...

...The staff were as usual very friendly, yet discreet and the room and food were as enjoyable as ever... Our bathroom was luxurious with two basins, separate shower and lovely toiletries but the toilet seat was very basic plastic with a very sharp ridge on the lid and no soft close facility...

...A fantastic venue that offers peace and quiet in its beautiful house and surrounding gardens. From the moment we arrived we were greeted with outstanding hospitality, friendly faces and a warm welcome... Our room (Room 2) was immaculate and was given an extra birthday make-over, which was a surprise and added an extra touch of personal service... The Spa, gym and treatment area is also immaculately presented in every way with refreshments available to ensure an enjoyable and relaxing experience... The staff and waiters were extremely knowledgeable and professional and on par with some of the best hotels in the UK... I fully recommend a stay here or even try the afternoon tea…... Thank you to all the staff and especially to Max for a wonderful break...

...We stayed at Summer Lodge to celebrate our wedding anniversary. Such a beautiful, tranquil place with discreet, efficient service... We ate lunch and breakfast while we were there and had a highly efficient room service deliver a club sandwich with chips...

Stayed here for a couple nights with a two year old. The hotel amenities and touches towards our toddler were very thoughtful... The rooms are fresh and the gardens are stunning... We ate at the acorn inn for dinner which again was lovely, amazing food... The summer lodge breakfast is incredible!...

My friend and I were treated to a half day at the spa at Summer Lodge... A wonderful place to relax and unwind combined with a fantastic back and shoulder massage followed by an Elemis facial... The cream tea in the hotel was superb, we just had to ask for their scone recipe...

...The spa is luxurious and his therapist managed to release shoulder tension that he has had for years. We relaxed at the pool, sat in the jacuzzi and enjoyed the sunshine outside too... Plenty of fresh water and fruit provided and the softest towels, slippers and gowns... Later, we walked through the gardens which are gorgeous and ended with a delicious cream tea in the hotel conservatory... The perfect way to spend a Sunday afternoon and we will definitely be back!...

...We were thoughtfully housed in one of the thatched cottages on the estate, and it was a pleasant walk across the garden to the main house for meals, with umbrellas provided just in case of rain. It would have been good to have had a fridge for the baby’s needs, but after a call to reception one was speedily delivered... The staff were extremely friendly and helpful – nothing was too much trouble... The village of Evershot seems to be in a time-warp; there is a shop/Post Office and a superb bakery which services the hotel as well... One can eat and drink at the historic Acorn Hotel, and, as it’s under the banner of Summer Lodge, the bill can be transferred to your hotel bill... For a completely relaxing break away from the humdrum of modern life, this place has little equal!...

We had a lovely afternoon tea - the service was attentive and so helpful. The food was absolutely delicious and so nice to have other savoury dishes as well as sandwiches... The scones were so light and everything else was perfect too...

Afternoon spa and cream tea, the ultimate in relaxation and pampering... Such a good massage, use of pool, jacuzzi and sauna topped off with a delicious cream tea... Ideal for a really special afternoon...

...The property is set in a very quiet village, offering peace and calm surroundings of the village. We stayed here to celebrate our anniversary along with our little pet dog that was a bonus... We booked the cottage with hot tub in the back with a little private gardens and deck chairs... The property offers good sized bedroom, huge bathroom and a shower room that is maintained to a very high standards... One of the best features was fire in the lounge and enoyed the cold evenings by the fire... We were offered complimentary tea in the evening but have had better in other places... Even though the hotel is on the expensive side we did enyoy our stay and the ambience but have stayed in the many properties that offers more for lesser of the price with more facilities...

...We came here to stay for two nights and it was blissfully superb. Our room was extremely roomy yet cozy... The bathroom was huge with a welcoming bathtub... Bed was very comfortable and despite the creaky floorboards it was a cozy room... Breakfast was plentiful and love all the varieties... We also had a great massage and spent time relaxing in the spa area...

I was lucky enough for my partner to surprise me with a stay at Summer Lodge for Valentines day, our room was beautiful with rose petals on the bed, chapange and a bouquet of flowers on the table. We had dinner in the resturant and had the tasting menu, the food and service were impeccable... We also made use of their gorgeous, clean, relaxing spa and had full body aromatherapy massages by Rosemary and Emma and they were the best massages we have ever had and we go to spa's frequently, both of us felt completely relaxed throughout our afternoon in the spa... We then had afternoon tea in the resturant before going home and again the food and service were incredible... Even checking out we were given bottles of water and freshly baked cookies for our journey home, there is attention to detail in ever corner that made our stay at Summer Lodge magical... To all the members of staff thank you for making our stay so perfect...

...I booked a spa morning in order to have some quality time with my daughter. The deal included breakfast in the hotel, a back and neck massage and use of the spa... The spa, pool area and changing areas were spotlessly clean and extremely comfortable and relaxed... It wasn’t busy so we mostly had the pool and jacuzzi to ourselves... Following our session we went back into the hotel for tea and coffee and the service again was first class...

...I brought my two early teenage Godsons here as a special Christmas treat. They tell me they had never been anywhere so 'posh' before, neither had had an afternoon tea... The hotel was warm and welcoming and we were seated on comfortable settees next to the real fire... Funnily enough, the boys had no problems with this at all... Everything was made from scratch and delicious... I felt like a valued guest, rather than just a paying one... We will certainly return, next time a treat is called for...

...Thank you Dawn so Helpful and knowledgeable the spa receptionist... The Spa pool & jacuzzi & hot sauna were a real treat on a winters day...

...From the minute we drove in and were met by the wonderful Buster, to the welcoming reception staff, we were treated like royalty, including Jackson, our Labrador... Our room was so comfortable, clean, homely and special, the spa was perfect, the food was simply exceptional and throughout our stay the service from staff across the board was outstanding... It was so friendly, personal and nothing was too much trouble... Even Jackson made new friends with the lovely housekeeping staff who cleaned our room when we were at breakfast... Friendly and welcoming, they clearly lead from the front and the staff follow!... Passionate about their hotel, they were a pleasure to talk to and be around... This is a quintessential country house hotel which offers the highest standards of food, service and accommodation in beautiful surroundings... We would have no hesitation in recommending Summer Lodge and are already planning a return visit...

Great place to unwind during our stay at the Hotel. Enjoyed a couple of treatments for both myself and my wife which were carried out in a professional and friendly manner... Would highly recommend this experience and we certainly will use this facility on future visits to Summer Lodge...

...Another visit to the SL spa, this time with a friend for a November spa afternoon. Rosemary is a real asset to the spa team, I had a wonderful massage and Rosemary made the spa experience very relaxing!... The spa is very clean and well looked after, facilities are small but everything you need...

We went for a spa day and afternoon tea as a hen party. Everyone was so attentive and helpful with both the initial planning and on the day... We were a large party and we all left well fed and very relaxed...

Had the most relaxing stay doing the dinner, bed breakfast deal with a shoulder and back massage to start the afternoon off... We were given a little goodie bag of bottled water and cookies to set us off on our way... It’s not cheap but we felt it was money well spent and was most certainly a treat...