Activities & experiences

Adventure is at our heart

In the fresh country air of Summer Lodge, your mind inevitably turns to outdoor pursuits and inner peace. Here in the Dorset countryside, you can find almost any sporting activity or healing therapy. Nearby, you'll find opportunities for walking, cycling, horse riding, fishing and golf.

You don't have to leave our grounds to indulge in a bout of gentle – or not so gentle – exercise. We have our own heated indoor pool, a fully equipped gymnasium, bicycles, and in our stunning gardens you will find a croquet lawn, and an all-weather tennis court.

Discover peace & tranquillity

English Garden

This park has a special place in the heart of Geneva’s citizens. Its paths are the perfect place for an idyllic stroll in the centre of the city. Part of the park is the site of the Flower Clock and the National Monument commemorating Geneva’s integration into the Swiss Confederation. In the centre, a giant bronze fountain offers cool water to young and old.

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Parc des Eaux-Vives

As one of Geneva’s oldest parks, it offers a fantastic view of the lake. In the 16th century, the property was out in the countryside. It has been part of the Eaux-Vives district since 1912. The green lawns and numerous old trees invite nature lovers to take a stroll. The manor house is a renowned hotel and a gourmet restaurant where you can enjoy a drink or meal with an exceptional view of the lake and the Jura mountains.

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Parc de la Grange

The Parc La Grange is the single largest green space in Geneva and some will agree that it's also the most beautiful. It is famous for it's biggest rose garden in Geneva. A rich Roman settled in the park around 50-60 AD, remnants of this distant time have been preserved, you can see roman vestiges hidden behind the 18th Century villa. The last occupier was politician and arts enthusiast William Favre who entrusted the park to the City of Geneva in 1918.

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the Perle-Du-Lac

A few steps away from the Palais Wilson on the right side of the lake, you can walk to the Perle du Lac park, on the way to the botanical gardens. Cyclists cycle, joggers jog and people stroll along the paths crossing this green oasis. The park was named by the wife of its former owner, Rolex founder Hans Wilsdorf. In summer, relax in freely available deck chairs and enjoy a refreshing drink facing Mont-Blanc.

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Ile Rousseau

What is today the romantic Rousseau Island has had a turbulent past. At the end of the 16th century it served as a stronghold for the city. In 1628, it was transformed into a shipyard. Then in 1832, during the construction of the Pont des Bergues bridge which formed a walkway to the island, it was named after the philosopher and writer Jean-Jacques Rousseau. Now a public garden, it is the perfect place for a short break!

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Parc des Bastions

Below the Old Town, in the heart of the city Geneva has created its first botanical garden. In and around the Parc des Bastions you will find the world-renowned Reformation Wall and the leading reformers, the Palais Eynard, seat of the city government, and the old university building with its library. The former bandstand is now a restaurant. On its side, a giant checkers game and chessboard attract players and spectators alike.

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