Summer Lodge Country House Hotel

An excellent day at this beautiful hotel, quintessentially English with impeccable service. We stayed in room number 19 a courtyard suite which we were upgraded to from a superior king, upon arrival we were greeted at our car by a lovely man with an umbrella as it was raining, he escorted us to reception. We were slightly early but our room was ready and we were checked in speedily shortly after getting into our room. We were welcomed with a glass of champagne cocktail. It was an anniversary overnight stay and our room was furnished with a happy anniversary pillow and happy anniversary chocolates this was a lovely surprise. Our room opened out onto a small courtyard with two sunbeds, this area was very useful for our dogs last thing at night. Our morning breakfast was in the breakfast room, which is a delightful room beautifully furnished, our breakfast was leisurely and very tasty and the staff could not do enough for us. The spa is a beautiful building a few steps away from the hotel. The indoor pool is a lovely temperature and there are beds around the pool in order to have a lazy day. We didn’t use the treatments from the spa as we didn’t have enough time, but the treatment menu , was reasonably priced and many treatments to choose from. We had dinner at the Acorn pub which is also owned by the hotel. The staff here are also very friendly and kind. They also allow dogs. We will definitely be back to Summer Lodge one day in the future. Thank you to everyone who made our stay SO special.

A resounding excellent! Would gladly rate it higher. We went for a cream tea for our anniversary. The staff were very professional, friendly and attentive - but not too much. The food was scrumptious- warm, freshly baked I think scones. And they were so kind…. A red rose, chocolates and card! I was quite overcome - but struggled to show it. The setting is just gorgeous. Thanks so much Summer Lodge for a taste of how things can be done with class, kindness and just complete loveliness

The service at this hotel is amazing! Katrina checked us in (and out), and we were lucky enough to get a cottage suite. A little walk from the main building but we loved it! Buster took care of us and explained a little of the history and Thomas Hardy’s connection. The service at meal times was impeccable and there is a very large variety of dishes to choose from. Spa has everything that you need from a spa including a large indoor pool. We only stayed one night, but this hotel is definitely on my list for a return visit.

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.

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.

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!