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.
A national treasure
South Africa’s most cherished hotel stands majestically on Umhlanga’s beachfront, overlooking the Indian Ocean & the iconic lighthouse.
A most traditional ritual
There is nowhere better to savour a delicious traditional Afternoon Tea than Summer Lodge Country House Hotel & Restaurant, in the idyllic English countryside and surrounded by Dorset's rolling hills.
For many years we have welcomed guests and locals for our famous Afternoon Tea, which can be enjoyed in the Conservatory, Whisky Lounge, Drawing Room, or during finer weather, al fresco on the terrace overlooking our beautiful gardens.
Whilst the hotel is closed, we are offering takeaway Easter Afternoon Tea.
Opening hours
Monday - Saturday:
1pm - 4.30pm
Sunday:
3.30pm - 4.30pm
Contact us:
Telephone: +44 (0)1935 48 2000
Email: summer@relais.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
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
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: £29 per person
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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