Summer Lodge Country House Hotel & Restaurant
Whisky Bar dinners with the dog on a Dorset estate
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What we've verified
The Melbury Estate deer park starts at the bottom of the village and the hotel hands you a map of the estate walk, dogs on leads through the park.
Dogs can join you in the Whisky Bar but not the Dining Room, Drawing Room or spa.
How the welcome translates in person, at dinner and around the hotel. That's what a Daisy stay will confirm.
GBP 25, Per pet per day
What we've confirmed, at a glance.
Verified with the hotel, honestly marked.
Dogs are welcome in the Whisky Bar for drinks, and the team will prepare a table in the bar if you want to dine with your dog. The Dining Room, the Drawing Room and the spa are pet-free. Dog rooms are in the Coach House, Ivy Cottage, Summer Lane Cottages and the Garden Suite. Talk to the Manager on Duty about times your dog may be left in the room. Cats are welcome too.
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Pet policy & fees+
Pet fee: GBP 25, Per pet per day
Weight limit: Unknown kg. Maximum dogs: 2.
Dogs can join you in the Whisky Bar but not the Dining Room, Drawing Room or spa.
In-room amenities+
Dog beds in three sizes, food and water bowls with a mat, dog-wash station, Woof towels, treats, a map of the Melbury Estate walk, a Dog in room door hanger, and Lily's Kitchen food on request (charged). An animal spa menu with a visiting therapist can be booked.
How it measures up.
Against two other stays in New Forest and Dorset, on the things that actually decide a trip.
| Summer Lodge Country House Hotel & RestaurantNew Forest and Dorset | Balmer Lawn HotelNew Forest and Dorset | Captain's Club Hotel & SpaNew Forest and Dorset | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dogs at breakfast | unknown | unknown | unknown |
| Dogs at dinner | limited | limited | unknown |
| Bar | unknown | ||
| Beach access | None | None | None |
| Pool for dogs | unknown | No | unknown |
| Garden / terrace | unknown | ||
| Pet fee | GBP 25 | GBP 30 | GBP 20 |
| Stars | 5 Star | 4 Star | 4 Star |
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