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The quintessential country house escape

Within Thomas Hardy’s enchanting village of Evershot...

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Summer Lodge Country House Hotel & Restaurant

Evershot, Dorset

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Discover enchanting Dorset

Intimate and special, and surrounded by beautiful countryside, our country-house hotel offers a cosseting experience in the heart of Dorset. With genuine warm service, innovative and delicious menus, a relaxing spa, a stunning indoor pool and fragrant landscaped gardens, this is the quintessential luxurious escape.

We are delighted to be re-opening our doors once again for leisure stays from 17th May, and look forward to welcoming our guests with exceptional service and warm hospitality, alongside stringent safety and sanitation protocols to place our guests’ and teams’ wellbeing at the heart of everything we do.

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Civil ceremonies

Licensed for civil ceremonies, The Milestone provides the perfect venue for an intimate celebration with traditional British style and unrivalled service. Our expert team of chefs, sommeliers, waiting staff and event organisers will put your mind at ease and prepare the setting for the happiest day of your life.

Every detail

Every aspect of your wedding will be attended to with meticulous skill, style, and subtle precision. The elegant and romantic Victorian magnificence of the hotel lends itself superbly to such occassions - professional floral displays to complement the colours of the wedding party can be arranged, our expert team can assist in guiding you along the way.

The Oratory

Banquet: 8 people

Standing Reception: 8 people

Once the original chapel of the house, The Oratory is London's most intimate historic wedding venue. Licensed for civil ceremonies, our unique oratory is a breathtaking setting on a small scale for you to celebrate your wedding with your very nearest and dearest. The unique design remains just as it was originally intended, lending itself ideally to romantic and exclusively private wedding celebrations. 

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Windsor Suite

Banquet: 30 people

Standing Reception: 40 people

Ideal for larger weddings, standing receptions or banquets, and licensed for elegant civil ceremonies. The beautifully decorated room, complete with a feature chandelier and fireplace, is the perfect setting to exchange your vows, and is transformed for magical wedding receptions with a host of stylish and thoughtful touches.

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Our wedding suites

We pour our creativity into every room, always with our guests’ comfort in mind. Each room has a distinct character, filled with curated artworks and sumptuous prints. Our Grand Master Suites are iconic, from the Noel Coward Suite, with its art deco touches and priceless antiques, to the Hermès Suite, featuring lofty ceilings, extraordinary custom-made furniture and a romantic balcony.

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Looking for the perfect wedding suppliers for your wedding reception? We can recommend the best suppliers within Kensington.

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