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Twelve Apostles Exterior

At the very tip of Africa

Poised above the Atlantic Ocean & flanked by the majestic Twelve Apostles Mountain range & Table Mountain National Park.

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Relax overlooking Lough Corrib

As you enter The Drawing Room you’ll immediately be struck by the breathtaking views across the manicured lawns out across the expansive Lough Corrib. The ideal setting for morning coffee and light lunches from the bar menu, simply sink into comfortable chairs to enjoy fine hospitality in total comfort.

Whether you’re enjoying a romantic break, catching up with family and friends or hosting a relaxed meeting, The Drawing Room lends itself perfectly for the occasion.

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Opening hours

Monday - Saturday:
1.00pm - 4.30pm

Sunday:
3.30pm - 4.30pm

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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

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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

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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 

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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 

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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