This hotel is simply the very best in the west Dorset area. The service and standard of rooms is excellent,the food is exceptional and the atmosphere is calm and friendly. Nothing is too much trouble for the professional team running the hotel. It is extremely unusual to find such a gem of a place in rural England,especially because it is... More

Well, we took the wfe and the mother-in-law, one might think not the perfect weekend. This hotel gets everything right on a less stuffy basis. There is a lovely man called Charles who claims to be the General Manager but more a delightful host orchestrating a country house party. All his staff were nearly as delightful providing fautless service. The... More

Just spent another couple of marvellous days in Summer Lodge. The rooms were lovely, the food excellent, the service and the staff outstanding. We had a problem with the first room because the floorboards had to be taken up, but we were moved to a bigger room and given a complimentary afternoon tea. Hope to return soon!

I would definitely recommend staying here. The hotel is beautiful. Each room is decorated in a traditional, elegant way and the hotel itself has wonderful interior. The food itself is brilliant. The whole family are vegetarian and the chef has always been very accommodating in what we have wanted and even produced a whole menu to suit our tastes. The... More

This Hotel is a gem! The staff are wonderful, it is always an absolute pleasure to be there. Lunch, afternoon tea, or just popping in for a glass of 'bubbles' or a pot of coffee I love it. Elegant, calm surroundings cannot be beaten.

Me and my friends have had quite a few afternoon teas our my time and this place is by far best (even Mayfair doesn't beat it). It's reasonably priced for a little bit of luxury. Portion sizes are good and staff are very friendly and attentive. I would definitely recommend.

Stayed the nights of the Jubilee celebrations with my 19 year old daughter. The hotel mistakenly assumed that I was coming again with my wife so gave us a double rather than twin room but quickly corrected the mistake giving us two single rooms that were but noisy beng at the top of the stairs. One had a view of... More

My wife and I have just returned from our sixth visit in seven years to this marvellous hotel. The welcome is genuine and heartfelt; our room - number 18 - was all comfort ,with our own conservatory and patio; how the chef managed to avoid a Michelin star defeats me; all our meals were delicious and well balanced and chef... More

We ate in the restaurant, the food was perfect, the surroundings were beautiful and the staff were excellent. 100%. Summer Lodge is perfect for a relaxed time with some fine food. Great service, great food and great surroundings.