A vineyard between heaven & earth

Our boutique spa facilities and all-weather tennis court are at your disposal, including our heated swimming pool, Jacuzzi, sauna, and studio gym.

Recline on loungers in a soft bathrobe and slippers, as water trickles over a glass orb fountain.

Jeni O’Connor of Space Yoga is a qualified yoga teacher who offers various classes at Summer Lodge. Mats and props are provided for all classes.

Dependant on weather, the classs will take place inside the hotel or outside in the gardens.

Price: £50 per hour for one - three guests, £15 per hour for four - six guests

Please note that we are currently not accepting reservations for 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 | £40 per person for Afternoon Tea

Group bookings welcome.

Enjoy a bespoke whisky tasting experience, guided by our bar manager Jonathann Cocogne. 

We have an impressive choice of the finest whiskies on offer, from Scotland, Ireland, Canada, USA, South Africa and further afield. You’ll learn all about the history of whisky and whisky distilling, before savouring a tasting under Jonathann’s expert guidance. 


Price: £35 per person. 

Learn the secrets and health benefits of fermentation which can be practised in your own home. Using local ingredients from our kitchen and gardens, our fermentation expert will guide you through the techniques to create delicious and healthy drinks including kvas, keffir, kombucha, shrub, and apple cider vinegar.

The session lasts 90 minutes and includes a fermented cocktail (alcoholic/alcohol-free) a brief history of fermentation, a tutorial on the associated health benefits as well as the actual creation of these life-affirming and delicious drinks. 

If you’re fascinated by birds of prey, try your hand at casting off one of our resident Harris hawks, Bertie, Titch or Bumble. Under the watchful eye of Paul, our resident falconer, you’ll learn all about these majestic animals, before having a go yourself.  

After a short introduction, you’ll take a 90-minute stroll around the grounds of our hotel, watching as the hawks leave and return to the glove on command, swooping and soaring overhead, with impressive speed and agility. 

Price: £50 per person. 

Pit your skills against each other in a lawn game of croquet in the beautiful and restful surroundings of our manicured gardens. Allow our wonderful team to bring you refreshments as you learn the rules to this quintessential English game.

Embark on an introduction to mindfulness with Verity Woodgate, whose programme, Zenna, was created to help businesses develop healthy workplace environments. Take a walk amongst our walled gardens and enjoy a healthy, seasonal lunch.

Create a beautiful floral arrangement under the expert guidance of our Resident Florist Robyn Semple-Dower, the creative talent behind the stunning displays in our hotel. Learn how to incorporate foliage and seasonal flowers from our gardens.

Go behind the scenes of Mapperton House, which dates back to the 16th century, with formal gardens, a beautiful orangery, topiary yews and a lily pond, leading to an informal area planted with ornamental shrubs and views over the countryside.