Summer Lodge Country House Hotel

Seated dinner: 76 guests

“It's easy to combine the two to seat up to 76 guests.”

Standing reception: 200 guests

“Pergola: 70 (seated) or 200 (standing) guests”

Ceremony, seated: 70 guests

“Pergola: 70 (seated) or 200 (standing) guests”

Smallest party taken: 2 guests

“Host an intimate celebration for two to 24, gather up to 70 guests in the house, or create a garden marquee occasion for up to 200.”

Rooms: 25 rooms

“Twenty-five individual places to rest, each with its own character.”

Sleeps: 50 guests

“These bedrooms, which between them can effectively accommodate up to 50 guests, are situated in various buildings within close proximity on the estate.”

Room types: 8 listed

“Triple Room”

Whole property to yourselves: Yes

“Make the house your own and bring every part of the celebration together in one deeply personal place.”

Whole property must be taken with the wedding: No

“Choose from exclusive-use hire for the evenings, or non-exclusive use for intimate lunchtime celebrations.”

Rooms for the party nearby: Yes

“The picturesque 16th-century Acorn Inn, located in the village, also has 10 lovely bedrooms available at cost-effective rates.”

Legal ceremony on site: Yes

“Licensed to host civil ceremonies”

Chapel on site: No

“Say your vows in the Drawing Room, Dorchester Suite, gardens or nearby St Osmund's Church, just 100 yards from the hotel.”

Outdoor ceremony: Yes

“Say your vows in the Drawing Room, Dorchester Suite, gardens or nearby St Osmund's Church, just 100 yards from the hotel.”

Indoor option if it rains: Yes

“Say your vows in the Drawing Room, Dorchester Suite, gardens or nearby St Osmund's Church, just 100 yards from the hotel.”

In-house catering: Yes

“In-house catering available”

Outside caterers allowed: No

“No external catering allowed”

Bring your own wine: No

“No BYO alcohol allowed”

Bar on site: Yes

“Venue provides alcohol”

Price: From £90 per head

“Per day 12:00 – 0:00 from £90 per person”

Included: VAT

“Alcohol licence until 0:00. All prices include VAT.”

Pets: Yes

“Dogs are welcome in designated pet-friendly accommodation, subject to availability and prior agreement.”

Children: Yes

“Children under 18 years of age must be accompanied and supervised by a responsible adult at all times.”

Parking: Yes

“Complimentary parking is offered subject to availability.”

Step-free access: Yes

“Wheelchair accessible Step-free access throughout the venue for wheelchair users”

Event spaces: Banquet room

“Meeting/banquet facilities”

Reception indoors: Yes

“Host an intimate celebration for two to 24, gather up to 70 guests in the house, or create a garden marquee occasion for up to 200.”

Reception outdoors: Yes

“Four acres of landscaped grounds create space for photographs, drinks on the lawn and summer marquee receptions.”

Space for dancing: Yes

“Dance floor”

Swimming pool: Yes

“The spa, the pool and space to properly slow down.”

Gardens: Yes

“Four acres of landscaped grounds create space for photographs, drinks on the lawn and summer marquee receptions.”

Historic building: Yes

“Originally built in 1798 as a dower house by the Earl of Ilchester, the edifice was actually extended by the renowned Victorian-era novelist Thomas Hardy (also an architect) in 1893.”

Coordinator on the day: Yes

“It is also blessed with one of the country's finest hospitality teams at its disposal, including your own personal wedding coordinator, who ensures your big day is an absolute pleasure from start to finish.”