Summer Lodge

Nether Stowey, Somerset

A lodge for two on the Quantocks with an enclosed garden, a covered hot tub, two dogs welcome and open hill walking under a mile from the door.

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The Quantocks were the first Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty designated in England and they remain among the least visited. Summer Lodge is a one bedroom log cabin near Nether Stowey on the edge of them, everything on a single level, with an enclosed garden and a hot tub under a wooden pagoda. Two dogs.

Staple Plain is seven tenths of a mile away and the Quantock Hills walk over Great Wood and Beacon Hill is nine tenths, taking an eight from us. This is open heath and ancient oak coppice with red deer, ponies and long views across to Wales, and so few people midweek that a steady dog can cover a lot of it off the lead. The coast at Stolford and Lilstock is four and a half miles off for a change of surface underfoot.

Single level living and an enclosed garden with a lawn and a large patio makes this straightforward for two dogs, and the pagoda over the hot tub is a more practical arrangement in Somerset than it first sounds. At a thousand and seventy two pounds this is the most expensive property for two people on the list, and what you are paying for is hill walking that starts before the lane does.

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from £1,072 for 7 nights

Summer Lodge takes 2 dogs and is booked through holidaycottages.co.uk.

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At a Glance

Dogs Welcome: 2 dogs
Enclosed Garden: Yes; Outside a stunning enclosed garden includes a lawn large patio with BBQ facilities and a hot tub covered by a wooden pagoda
Sleeps: 2 guests
Rooms: 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom
Price: from £1,072 / 7 nights
Grading: 5 star
Arrival: in from 16:00, out by 10:00
Facilities: Accessible, Hot tub, Parking, Wifi

Summer Lodge from £1,072 for 7 nights

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Summer Lodge dog friendly?
Yes, Summer Lodge welcomes up to two dogs. The single-level log cabin has an enclosed garden with a lawn and large patio, making it a comfortable and practical base for dogs and their owners alike.
Are dogs allowed at Summer Lodge year round?
The listing doesn't specify any seasonal restrictions on dogs, and the setup — an enclosed garden, single-level layout and direct access to open hill walking — suits a year-round visit well. The covered hot tub pagoda is noted as a particularly practical feature given Somerset's weather, which gives you a sense of how the property is designed to be used in all seasons.
What should I know before visiting Summer Lodge with my dog?
The maximum is two dogs, so it's worth confirming this fits your pack before booking. The real draw for dog owners is the walking: Staple Plain is less than a mile away and the Quantock Hills route over Great Wood and Beacon Hill is under a mile in the other direction, offering open heath and ancient oak woodland where a steady dog can have a good run off the lead midweek. If you fancy a change of scene, the coast at Stolford and Lilstock is around four and a half miles away.