Summer Lodge

Fantastic! Stayed here recently and thoroughly enjoyed every moment. Pool and spa were very comfortable and of a high standard throughout. Food was excellent and the waiters were very friendly and entertaining, whilst remaining totally professional. Indeed, we found all staff (with no exceptions) to be very friendly, professional, attentive and helpful at all times. The main thing we noticed was that they paid attention to the small stuff - not just drinks on arrival, but lots of nice small touches along the way that made a real difference. It was lovely to find somewhere that still believed in the many “little touches” that made the stay memorable to us, that so many places no longer bother with. Will be staying again before too long...

From arrival to departure, just perfect. We simply did not leave for the first 24hrs and why would you when everyone is welcoming, friendly and tailor every gesture to your own wish. From a relaxing cream tea, to a perfect cosmo or whiskey from hundreds to choose from to a delicious dinner with perfectly temperatured wines. You can find a place to read, go for a walk, enjoy a relaxing spa treatment or a swim in the pool. Or just have a nap in your room that offers the comfort of your own coffee/tea selection with home baked short breads or just some fresh complimentary fruit or beautifully wrapped home made truffles with a handwritten note just saying how nice it is that you are just here. I can go on and on. Very relaxing, a perfect hideaway from the reality outside and just an escape without the rules and regulations of day to day life. Here you can just be yourself.

What a fantastic stay. My wife and family stayed for my wife's 60th Birthday weekend. We stayed in the garden suite. Amazing room. The fantastic bathroom and extra space to host the start of the party, before dinner, was brilliant. The special menu created for our birthday celebration was amazing. So many thoughtful touches by the hotel team. Everyone in the team contributed towards making this a special event for my wife. Alex was attentive and attention to detail was perfect. This was followed up by Phil and his restaurant team, who just gave perfect service. We can only say, thank you, thank you.

Very welcoming and comfortable stay - place exudes quality and history, Nothing was too much bother. We were looked after in an understated way. The Spa was equally as accommodating very professionally run clean and well equipped. Classic hotel in beautiful Dorset village.

We stayed for one night in a Courtyard room with extra beds for our daughter and dog. The team at Summer Lodge are at the top of their game; they are clearly all very experienced and from beginning to end the welcome and service is warm and professional. The restaurant service runs like clockwork and nothing is too much trouble. Food is delicious, good wines too. The hotel is genuinely dog friendly but with human only spaces for people who might be less keen. The pool was warm and welcoming; our daughter enjoyed it a lot. Thank you Summer Lodge for a great start to 2025. We will be back!