Summer Lodge Country House Hotel

Excellent

My wife bought me a one night spa vacation. The service was impeccable from the moment we pulled into the car park! It never stopped being brilliant. Friendly courteous staff who seemed to be there without being pushy! Lovely massage in the spa. Wonderful room. Bathrobes to die for! Evening menu in the main restaurant was not to our taste. However we ate of the bar menu in the lounge by the open fire! Cooked breakfast was great! The chocolate extras in our room wishing me a happy birthday was a really nice touch.

Had the most wonderful meal at Summer Lodge this evening. Everything we ate was both pleasing to the eye and mouth wateringly good . The chef came to our table to describe the Turbot dish, highly recommended. And then proceeded to serve the accompanying sauce. Max was outstandingly attentive and knowledgeable throughout. Enjoyed it so much we shall return on Saturday

An extra friendly greeting in reception and a short guided tour around the buildings so we can get our bearings during our stay, set the scene for what was a very enjoyable break. When staying in a five star I find myself moving into ‘super critical’ mode. There are certain expectations considering room rates that one expects whether or not it is a qualification for those stars. Standing in a fairly narrow bath to have a shower and disappointing pillows on an otherwise comfy bed, having to move a kettle to find a plug rather than have a dedicated station to make a coffee and a what I consider a limited buffet breakfast are where my criticisms begin and end. I must be clear, these are not things that I consider aggravating they are just critical observations I make when comparing to other places I have been lucky enough to stay on a similar level. The wife really enjoyed the spa and treatments on offer and it must be said that all the staff were great, attentive and considerate, faultless to a person. Now, there is something quite extraordinary about this hotel that I feel more people should know, and that is its restaurant, we were lucky enough to have made a reservation on Saturday night, it was not fully booked but it should have been if the food they served to us was a typical example of their fare. Every aspect of our dining experience was nothing short of brilliant, the service was perfect and the food was astounding, my Salmon / Beetroot starter has to be one of the best things I have ever eaten , it really was that good! I wanted to give the chef a big hug for making my day, the food and service was of a level that many other five stars should aspire to. Well done the Summer Lodge Hotel.

A random choice for two nights not too far from our home and a part of Dorset not Visited before. You are immediately embraced by the warm, relaxed, nothing is too much trouble care of all the house staff at this delightful house, full of nooks and crannies to tuck yourself away or enjoy the well kept garden. Continual treats from a welcoming fizz drink on arrival to constant delicious shortbread throughout the stay. The bed was the most comfortable we had slept in, my husband is tall with back issues so we opted for a room with a larger bed. No regrets. The conservatory swimming pool had all that you needed and looked in very good clean order. We swam both mornings early and had the pool to ourselves. Our spa treatments were on one of the days professionally undertaken and again lovely staff. The fine dining on one night was a little uneven, One main course choice happier than the other but puds were sublime and paired wine choices excellent. Given the charge for this and the 5* attribution a tall order to sustain. Again lovely staff looking after you. Overhearing conversations the hotel has guests who have returned for many years. A real treat and we left relaxed and refreshed. Until the next time!

I had a fabulous 5 day stay at summer lodge with my family. We stayed in one of the beautiful cottages, the decor was amazing and I especially loved the copper slipper bath! We had a warm welcome from the reception staff with a glass of fizz and nibbles on arrival, and the service and attentiveness of all of the staff continued throughout our stay. Jack and the team were excellent and couldn’t be more accommodating. We loved the spa, the girls enjoyed a couple of twilight swims and both my husband and I enjoyed a small stroll to the village pub. Food in both the hotel and the village pub was excellent! The hotel is ideally situated near the coast, with many beautiful beaches and towns less than 40mins drive away. We all thoroughly enjoyed our stay, highly recommended!