Summer Lodge

Booked Summer Lodge on a Secret Escapes package. My husband and I decided to treat ourselves with a suite. We had room 15. A very large room with walk in closet, 2 very comfortable chairs, a huge bed and a lovely terrace with table and chairs and two sun chairs. This room would be absolutely perfect in the spring/summer when you could utilise the terrace. Our room was cleaned to perfection and the added touches of cafetière coffee and melt in the mouth shortbread biscuits were an added touch of exceptional customer service. The staff at Summer Lodge are excellent. The lovely ladies on reception were very helpful. The gentlemen in the lounge/whisky room were always friendly, helpful and extremely knowledgeable and take customer service to another level. We had two evening meals at the Acorn Inn which is across the street from Summer Lodge. That was also exceptional service and excellent food. We had a cream tea in Summer Lodge which was extremely tasty. Summer Lodge is an exceptional hotel with fantastic hardworking staff and beautiful rooms.

Lovely way to spend time with my daughter, enjoying the sun baked spa pool with a glass of lemon water and fresh fruit at hand. Followed by a wonderful facial which left us feeling refreshed and yet calm and relaxed and ready for the weekend.

I really don't know where to start with this review. Everything and I mean everything was just perfect. The room (23) in the coach house was superb. Bed was extremely comfortable, room was immaculately clean, it had controlled heating/air conditioning that you could regulate, it was very peaceful, fruit, chocolates, biscuits and water in the room. The staff were all particularly friendly and helpful especially Philip and Louise in the restaurant. Breakfast was good and evening meal was exceptional with staff being very attentive. Nothing was too much trouble for any of them. Cream tea with mine being gluten free scone was the best I have had anywhere. I can't even think of one constructive thing to say as it was all just perfect. Congratulations on such a wonderful hotel and making our stay so pleasurable. We will most definitely be back as we really enjoyed our anniversary break.

We spent a long weekend here for a special celebration with some close friends. We booked three of the cottages which were all different and all charming. The beds were extremely comfortable and the bathrooms equipped with luxurious towels and toiletries. There were welcome drinks and a lovely bowl of fresh fruit on arrival. In our cottage we enjoyed the fire and a very comfortable sitting room. We used the hot tub attached to our cottage one afternoon, it was well-equipped and the room heated. We took breakfast in the main house, with a very good choice of dishes available to set us up for each day. On the first evening we dined in the main house. The meal was outstanding, certainly worthy of a Michelin star. With this dinner we chose the flight of wines suggested to accompany each dish, an excellent decision and avoided a compromise on choosing wines by the bottle. The second evening we ate in the Acorn Inn, another delicious dinner and a relaxed setting for the evening. The service in the hotel and the inn was unfailingly good. A couple of our friends brought their labrador and she was given a warm welcome with treats provided in their cottage. We would certainly return!

Traditional 5* country house hotel. Exceptional friendly service. Large, comfortable and clean room. V good breakfast & dinner at the Acorn was excellent. Quiet location with great local walks. Highly recommended.