"An exceptional opportunity to acquire a quintessential Country House Hotel and Inn located in the heart of Dorset."
SUMMER LODGE HOTEL
Summer Lodge Country House & Hotel is a 5-star Georgian House featuring a fine dining restaurant with 3 AA Rosettes.
Summer Lodge has 26 bedrooms and suites of up to 83 sqm, divided amongst the various buildings including: the main Hotel building, 7 Fore Street and 1 & 2 Summer Lane. The Acorn Inn, a traditional country Inn a short distance from the hotel features 10 individually designed bedrooms providing a total bedroom count of 36.
Summer Lodge is renowned for its culinary expertise featuring a three AA Rosette fine dining restaurant and whisky bar. The Restaurant can seat 30 diners for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
The Bar is a warm and cosy room with wooden flooring and a roaring fire place with seating for approximately 10-15 guests.
The Hotel’s wellness facilities are all located in one building. The pool is covered by a stunning glass conservatory with views of the surrounding garden. As well as the indoor pool, the Spa provides a, jacuzzi, sauna, two treatment rooms, a gym and associated changing room facilities.
The Hotel's mature gardens are a particular feature providing excellent amenity space for hotel guests.
THE ACORN INN
The Acorn Inn is an award-winning traditional Coaching Inn built in the 16th Century with 10 letting bedrooms. Situated a short distance from Summer Lodge, the building is arranged over basement, ground and two upper floors. The Inn is mentioned in Thomas Hardy’s novel ‘Tess of the d’Urbervilles’ where he describes its old beams, low ceilings, oak panelling, flagstone floors and roaring open fires.
The Inn features ten individually designed bedrooms adorned with period antiques. The restaurant serves local dishes inspired by the finest produce from local and sustainable sources. There is a large car park and beer garden with outdoor seating located to the rear of the property.
EPC's are available upon request.