“This is Hardy country, and the man himself, as a local architect, enlarged the 18th century manor in 1893. Today it’s a deeply spoiling and generous country house hotel filled with a profusion of fabrics, gilt mirrors, brass fenders, globes, tartan cushions, swags and fringes galore, plus a world-class sommelier, a spa and electric buggies for the luggage. If the public rooms are a tad fussy for some, the bedrooms are deliciously pretty and supremely comfortable. A fulsome cream tea is laid out in the afternoon. Hardy-esque? Perhaps not; luxurious: most certainly.”
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“Solicitous attention and extremely high standards among the cushions, ornaments and silver teapots at Summer Lodge in Hardy Country.”
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“Summer Lodge feels like home because that's what it was built for. With four acres of landscaped gardens, a croquet lawn, a heated indoor pool, and a health spa, Summer Lodge becomes your own private world – a secluded escape from the pressures of everyday life. This is a tranquil Wessex haven full of courtesy, charm, character, calm, and cuisine.”
