Summer Lodge Country House Hotel, Maiden Newton

A little bit of luxury

Liked: Lovely location, quiet but just off the beaten track. Breakfast was very good. Attentive staff and excellent facilities.

Nice good quality country house...

Liked: Nice traditional country house hotel, staff were very accommodating, room nice and cleanNice 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 gardensWe wanted a quiet good quality country house hotel and this hotel ticked all the boxes
Disliked: Gym a bit smallHad 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

Good

Dissapointing very underwhelmed

Liked: Clean and comfortable . Most of the staff pleasant with a few exceptions.
Disliked: Restaurant Service and quality of food . Presentation over taste

Exceptional

Of the many hotels that...

Liked: 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!
Disliked: I could not fault a single thing about our stay.

Exceptional

Liked: Staff friendliness and charm of hotel.
Disliked: Nothing

One of the best hotels...

Liked: On the edge of a beautiful secluded village. Well tended gardens. Sumpuosly presented interiors. Spacious suite with four poster bed. Food was very good indeed. Staff were very friendly and helpful. Service was very good.
Disliked: Breakfast service one morning was a littel slow due to the staff having to deal with ba large group. We felt they didn't have enough staff to cope on that one occasion.

Comfort and service as it...

Liked: Old fashioned comfort and excellent service. Fantastic, imaginative cuisine, beautifully served. Lovely indoor pool. Impressive gardens.

A proper touch of luxury...

Liked: 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
Disliked: 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.