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Browse our calendar of extraordinary experiences at Summer Lodge, from seasonal cocktails and menus using the finest local produce, to unique tasting journeys and extra-special events

The Spa

Our Spa is the ultimate destination to soothe, refresh and revive body and mind: a rejuvenative sanctuary from the pressures of everyday living, in the heart of Hardy country.

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Discover exquisite fine dining in our restaurant, enjoy Afternoon Tea in our beautiful Drawing Room, or embark on a whisky tasting journey in our cosy bar.

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Fishing

Golfer he's golfing in sunlight of the morning. View from the back. Chon Buri, Thailand

Golf

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Country pursuits

People horse riding on the beach. Three persons with horses at seaside, rear view with beautiful backlight. Sport, leisure and travel concepts

Equestrian

Falconry at Summer Lodge

Falconry

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Shooting

Sloop rigged modern yacht with wooden teak deck sailing at sunrise. A view from the deck to the bow. Colorful clouds. Port Ellen, Isle of Islay, Inner Hebrides, Scotland, UK Port Ellen, Isle of Islay, UK

Sailing

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Ballooning

Landscape image of beautiful landscaped Gardens in Dorset

Fishing

Golfer he's golfing in sunlight of the morning. View from the back. Chon Buri, Thailand

Golf

Mature Couple On Country Walk

Country pursuits

People horse riding on the beach. Three persons with horses at seaside, rear view with beautiful backlight. Sport, leisure and travel concepts

Equestrian

Falconry at Summer Lodge

Falconry

English gentleman with shotgun

Shooting

Sloop rigged modern yacht with wooden teak deck sailing at sunrise. A view from the deck to the bow. Colorful clouds. Port Ellen, Isle of Islay, Inner Hebrides, Scotland, UK Port Ellen, Isle of Islay, UK

Sailing

Multi coloured balloon, framed by autumnal trees against a blue sky

Ballooning

Landscape image of beautiful landscaped Gardens in Dorset

Fishing

Golfer he's golfing in sunlight of the morning. View from the back. Chon Buri, Thailand

Golf

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Local gardens

From abbeys to courts, and manor houses to castles, there's no better place to explore the wealth of historic houses and beautiful gardens than the area surrounding Summer Lodge.

Local beaches

With the Jurassic Coast just a stone's throw away, Summer Lodge is close to many stunning beaches and coastal areas. Discover our selection of uninterrupted landscapes of natural beauty to explore.

Local towns

Summer Lodge sits in the beautiful Dorset countryside and is surrounded by a variety of quaint towns and villages with impressive ties to the past.

Unique experiences

Family experiences

Pallington Lakes, Dorchester, England. Sculpture by the Lakes is. Amongst 26 acres of ponds, pools and, lakes its full of sculptures at evey turn big and small

Creative experiences

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Culinary experiences

Family experiences

Pallington Lakes, Dorchester, England. Sculpture by the Lakes is. Amongst 26 acres of ponds, pools and, lakes its full of sculptures at evey turn big and small

Creative experiences

Barman pouring a gin cocktail

Culinary experiences

Family experiences

Pallington Lakes, Dorchester, England. Sculpture by the Lakes is. Amongst 26 acres of ponds, pools and, lakes its full of sculptures at evey turn big and small

Creative experiences

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