Beautiful setting, lovely gardens, excellent pool/spa facilities, smoothly run hotel with a lot of thoughtful touches. Staff exceptionally helpful and courteous.

There was nothing about the property to dislike and service in the main was spot on - with the exception of my request for a second cup of coffee at our final breakfast. I had to ask twice and then go and seek a waiter before finally getting the coffee, by which time I had finished eating. Apart from that, and a maid failing to close the window blind before pulling the curtains during the turn down service, everything was great.

The staff were exceptional. Their attention to detail was fantastic. The hotel food was incredible and the drinks also. The room was spacious and comfortable. We would certainly return to the hotel and restaurant as it was amazing.

The spa was not at the same level as the hotel. In comparison it was just ok. The staff were friendly but the facilities were standard. The robes did not fit and the changing area was too small for the amount of people using the facilities. My friend and I both had the same treatment with 2 different therapists and the difference was vast. One had a lovely experience the other not so much and for the price this was a real shame.

The grounds are beautiful with lots of private spaces to sit. The hotel was decorated beautifully and the food was good especially the summer Friday night BBQ. The bed was so comfortable and we stayed in a king bed room and the bathroom was lovely. Best bit was the staff, they are all friendly and happy to help you out. Highly recommend this place. Lovely having a small spa on site too.

The flies in the swimming pool, we went into the spa at 10.30am and there were quite a few around the edge of the pool, that hadn’t been cleaned away.

I booked to stay at the Summer Lodge Country House Hotel as a surprise for my wife in celebration of our Ruby Wedding Anniversary. She definitely was not disappointed and, for a small amount extra per night, the hotel upgraded us to the Master Suite as it was available during our stay. The Master Suite was absolutely lovely and I would thoroughly recommend it if you have deep enough pockets. We would not hesitate in staying at the hotel again (more likely for a special occasion again as it is not a cheap option for a weekend away). Huge thanks to all the staff who made our stay so very special with all the little touches along the way!

I could not fault a single thing about our stay.

Nice traditional country house hotel, staff were very accommodating, room nice and clean Nice touches left a drink in our room arrived and gave us some water and cookies when we left Used the pool and gym which was good . Breakfast was good, served to your table which was a nice touch Nice gardens We wanted a quiet good quality country house hotel and this hotel ticked all the boxes

Gym a bit small Had a discretionary 5% for staff and as staff were so good we paid, however when you take the overall room rate for bed a breakfast maybe a little overvalued even if you take into account the nice touches

Breakfast freshly cooked and very well cooked or prepared with very good ingredients. All the staff were very helpful and very pleasant. Dinner excellent and Acorn Inn likewise very good. Within reasonably short drive to the coast, local towns and other interesting sites. Having had a difficult year health wise wanted a couple of days properly to enjoy my wife’s 75th birthday. The hotel provided some nice additions to add to the occasion. For two or three special days definitely a place to choose.

Lunch and evening meal were truly outstanding. Good selection of wines and the idea of ordering your meal in the lounge before being called to your table once it is ready was a nice touch. Beautifully prepared food with locally sourced ingredients. Staff were probably the best I have encountered in all my travels. So attentive, thoughtful and did everything possible to make our stay a true delight. We felt as if we were treated like royalty. Grounds are very well maintained and Spa facilities were very good

Given the standard of other meals, breakfast was a little disappointing. Whilst there was a selection of fruits and cereals to choose from there was no wider continental selection. Meats and cheeses could be ordered from the kitchen but it would have been nice to see a platter with a selection of cold cuts and another with a good selection of cheeses. Equally the eggs benedict was dry as the sauce had been placed under the grill; I've never seen that before and don't feel a fresh hollondaise sauce needs that treatment.

The staff were super friendly and the breakfast was amazing! We ate at the pub in the village in the evening, which via a door out of the bar was a 2 min walk and food exceptional as well. The Acorn Inn is affiliated to the Lodge so again staff were fantastic. Extra touches like free muffins, fruit and drinks at the pool, service was great at Summer Lodge and pool area very nice too.

There was a holding charge for the room. Some paid it on debit, and some people were held on credit cards. Small confusion re refunds on departure but got sorted!

A beautiful country house hotel. Super friendly staff and absolutely stunning gardens. Not to mention the food which was off the charts (including at the pub - the Acorn Inn - which is also owned by the hotel)

Very minor nit - took a little bit of back and forth to find the entrance to the car park (small writing on the hotel sign) but really wasnt a big issue and was very easy to park once we found it (turn right just past the hotel and up that road a bit, and there you are).

A traditional English country hotel with garden of glorious flowers, pond and mature trees. Reception was efficient at check in and check out. Bar service was particularly good, with nice cocktails. Lots of comfy sofas downstairs to relax with a book, and seating outside to enjoy the summer. You are in the heart of the country with a quiet Dorset village with post office and pub just a few steps outside the side entrance. Highlight was a lovely walk through fields and around the grounds of Melbury House and Estate.

We enjoyed using the swimming pool which was a reasonable size and well heated within an attractive glass conservatory. The limited exercise equipment within a small space overlooking the pool was the right equipment and adequate. But the area around the pool, and around the decorative water feature was in need of someone to scrupulously oversee cleanliness.