Summer Lodge

Summer Lodge is a treat. The staff all know exactly what they’re doing and do it very well, the food is lovely , the rooms are really comfortable and everything you need has been thought about . Wonderful swimming pool . It all just works very well . Traditional country house hotel at its best.

We had a lovely weekend 2 night stay in a Superior King Room (No.05) on the second floor with dual aspect views, separate bathroom to walk in-in shower room. Our promotional rate include breakfast, welcome cocktail and nibbles on arrival. A Cream tea on one day of our choosing and use of the spa and indoor swimming pool facilities, and then on leaving a bag with two bottles of water and cookies. All very good gestures and much appreciated. This is a beautifully decorated hotel adhering to its historical character going back to the 1700's. Very good location in the village and near to its 'sister' ANCHOR INN Hotel and restaurant and Bar. The Hotel is immaculate and the service from all the staff extremely good in all aspects from service to advice on outdoor walks etc. They all made us extremely welcome. The rooms are all different and it is worth calling the hotel first and see if they can allocate you the room of your choice. It was following our telephone call and obtaining their views and room descriptions that we booked our room category. Breakfast is from 8am-10.30am and has a small buffet but then a comprehensive full menu and is cooked beautifully. We did not have dinner in the hotel but it has a very high quality menu but is on the expensive side. We enjoyed the breakfast in the heated conservatory overlooking the grounds. The Hotel directory in the room is one of the best we have seen, and is full of relevant information. There are many walks from the hotel and we did the 7kms Marlborough Park Walk and the hotel can give you the map and booklet for this. Relaxing afterwards in the Spa and swimming pool was very pleasant. This Hotel being 5 star and with all its history and ambience is expensive but when offering promotional Rates gives exceptional value for money. We would certainly return here again.

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.