Elegantly poised at the edge of Lake Geneva

The bbar menu collection

From bottomless brunch on our al fresco terrace to signature cocktails and delicious à la carte dining, discover a collection of menus that celebrate our South African heritage.

Try the “Son of a Gun” buttermilk chicken burger with jalapeños in a brioche bun, or the BBQ pulled jackfruit burger. Our moreish bar snacks showcase 24-karat gold butter Buffalo wings with blue cheese sauce, South African beef biltong, and soft shell crab tempura with avocado and chilli dip.

Behind the bar, our signature cocktails include Jellybean Clover Club with jellybean infused gin, a Mexican Truffle Old Fashioned with truffled honey, and a Madagascan Espresso Martini, as well as mocktails such as Mango Lassi with rose water, and Pan Asia Tiki Lemonade.

Travelling by car...

From London (3 hours)
Take the M3 to the M27. Exit onto the A31 and after approximately 31 miles, you will reach the A35 (at the Bere Regis Roundabout). Follow Dorchester signs onto the A35. Once you pass Dorchester Exit, follow the A37 towards Yeovil and after 26 miles, turn left at the sign for Evershot.

An alternative route from London takes the M3 until Junction 8, then exit onto the A303 and after approximately 65 miles (at the Sparkford Roundabout) follow Sherborne B3148 onto A359. At Yeovil take the A37 for Dorchester and after 9 miles turn right at the sign for Evershot.

From Bath (1 1⁄4 hours)
Take the A367 to Shepton Mallet, then A37.

From Bristol (1 1⁄4 hours)
Take the A37.

From Exeter (1 1⁄4 hours) and West
Take the A30 to Crewkerne, then A356 towards Dorchester - left turn for Evershot is signed after 8 miles.

From Heathrow (2 1⁄2 hours) and Gatwick (3 hours)
M25, M3, M27, A31, A35, A37.

From the Midlands and North of England
Take the M5 to Taunton, exit at Junction 25, follow signs to Yeovil - A35, A303 and A3088.

Landing airplane against colorful sky at sunset

By air

Bristol Lulsgate serves many British and European airports and is about 1.5 hours' drive. Exeter and Bournemouth (Hurn) International Airport are approximately a 1-hour drive.

Arrive by helicopter by prior arrangement. Landing is in an adjacent private agricultural field and a landing fee is payable to the landowner. Further conditions apply, including advance notice of at least five working days.

Steam train on the Swanage Railway with Corfe Castle and hills in background

By rail

There are fast services (approximately 2 ½ hours) from London Waterloo to either Dorchester (South) or Yeovil Junction. Contact the hotel to arrange a transfer from either station. A taxi takes approximately 20 minutes.