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Summer Lodge, Evershot, Dorset

Summer Lodge is, quite simply, the place to be. A proud member of Relais and Chateaux, this 4 red star English Country House Hotel, is the epitome of their five C's - providing Courtesy, Charm, Character, Calm and Cuisine.

Accommodation at the Summer Lodge, Dorset is exceptional with 20 bedrooms, 2 one bedroom suites and 2 two bedroom suites. Each room is individually decorated and comes complete with the latest in state of the art technology.

Overlooking beautifully manicured lawns and the pergola, the stunning award winning 3 rosette rated restaurant is the perfect place to enjoy breakfast, lunch and dinner. It offers seasonal menus and the finest in wines, and is proud to have received two highly coveted nominations in the prestigious Tatler 2005 Restaurant Awards for Best Sommelier (Eric Zwiebel) and Best Out of Town Restaurant! The American magazine, 'Wine Spectator' has again awarded Summer Lodge with a 'Best of Award of Excellence' for 2006, stating Summer Lodge has one of the most outstanding restaurant wine lists in the world. A traditional Dorset afternoon tea is served every afternoon in the Drawing Room and lighter meals can be enjoyed in the cosy bar.

Leisure facilities at Summer Lodge are aplenty. Pamper yourself in our mini-spa where you can take a sauna after a dip in the heated indoor pool or even a massage or facial if you prefer. The grounds of the hotel offer beautiful gardens where you can relax in a hammock in fine weather. There's also a croquet lawn as well as an all-weather tennis court.

Evershot is a sleepy little village with rows of thatched cottages. Take a stroll through and imagine times gone by with a much deserved stop off in the local pub; The Acorn Inn which is featured in Thomas Hardy's famous novel, Tess of the d'Urbervilles as "The Sow and Acorn".

For further details and to book Summer Lodge, contact a South West England Specialist travel agent. Click here for rates and packages available, and for suggested itineraries from Summer Lodge. Chauffeur driven tours from Summer Lodge are available with Wessex Heritage Tours.