We will be delighted to accommodate your Afternoon Tea with any special dietary requirements that you and your guests may have, including vegetarian sandwiches, gluten free breads, pastries and scones. We can also remove any fresh cream and mayonnaise products from the afternoon tea stand, if requested. Please note that we will endeavour to ensure that there are no nuts in the Afternoon Tea offering – however all Afternoon Tea products are produced in an environment where nuts are used and we cannot guarantee that our food is 100% free from nuts or nut traces.
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Created in honour of our President and Founder Beatrice Tollman
Presidential Suite
In its opulent décor and expansive sense of space, the duplex two-bedroom Presidential Suite at The Oyster Box offers unparalleled levels of comfort and luxury. The suite can also be combined with a third bedroom (please enquire for more details).
On the ground floor, a private dining area (seating up to eight guests) connects the elegant lounge and private bar. In one corner, a baby grand piano invites guests to strike up a tune. The living areas flow effortlessly out onto the sun-splashed terrace and secluded private garden, with a rim-flow plunge pool offering glorious sea views.
Those same views can be admired from the first-floor living quarters, where the master suite and second bedroom – each with - magnificent marble bathrooms – deliver panoramic vistas of the coastline. The third bedroom is situated on the mezzanine level, offering en-suite accommodation and a small private terrace.
- 24-hour Butler with meet & greet
- Midnight feast & canapés
- Candlelit turndown & gifts
- Private terrace with plunge pool
Opening hours
Monday - Saturday: 1.30pm - 4.30pm
Sunday: 3.30pm - 4.30pm
Please note, we are currently only accepting reservations for Cream Tea.
Contact us
Telephone: +44 (0)1935 48 2000
Email: summerlodge@rchmail.com
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A quintessentially English tradition
Traditional Afternoon Tea
You simply can’t visit Summer Lodge without enjoying a traditional afternoon tea, and sampling some of the finest Dorset cream with your scones. Enjoy delicate finger sandwiches, freshly made scones and a glorious array of cakes and delicacies.
It is advisable to reserve a table.
Price: £29 per person
Please note, we are currently not accepting reservations for Afternoon Tea.
Delicious Dorset Cream Tea
Savour freshly baked scones served with Dorset's finest clotted cream, strawberry jam and choose from an extensive selection of teas. It's the perfect way to catch up with family or friends and relax in beautiful surroundings.
It is advisable to reserve a table.
Price: £15 per person
Please note, we are currently not accepting reservations for Afternoon Tea.
Masterclass experience
Please enquire about booking this experience.
We proudly serve Single Estate Teas from our ethical supplier, PMD Tea. Our Afternoon Tea Masterclass Experience marries a selection of the finest PMD Teas with our Afternoon Tea sandwiches, scones and pastries. The experience is hosted by Dananjaya Silva, Managing Director of PMD Tea. Dan will guide you through the history of tea and how to expertly pair tea with food, creating the ultimate masterclass experience.
Price: £240 for the tuition | £29 per person for Afternoon Tea
Group bookings welcome
Afternoon Tea parties
Popular for celebrations, especially for those catching up with friends, hosting a baby shower, birthday or bridal showers. We are pleased to welcome groups with advanced booking required.
We can only accept group bookings of up to 6 people for the immediate future, but please do contact us to discuss reservations in the longer term as we will welcome larger groups as soon as we are able to.
Special dietary restrictions
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