We will be delighted to accommodate your Afternoon Tea with any special dietary restrictions that you and your guests may have, including vegetarian sandwiches, gluten free breads, pastries and scones. If requested, please note that we will endeavour to ensure that there are no nuts in the Afternoon Tea offering – however all 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. Our Afternoon Tea is prepared fresh daily, therefore we request 24 hours' notice for any allergies or dietary restrictions, including vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free requests.
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 - Sunday:
12 noon - 6pm
Please note: Our restaurants and bars are currently closed.
Telephone: +44 (0) 207 589 2412
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“Down the Rabbit Hole” tea picnic
Escape to the many green spaces close to The Egerton with your own “Alice” picnic, complete with a selection of “Cheshire Cat” tea sandwiches, homemade “White Rabbit” plain and fruit scones, exquisite “Alice” cakes and pastries, and bottled water. Bring your thermos and we will provide a selection of Hatter Teas to choose from.
For an extra-special and unique experience, allow our Hatter butler to escort you on your picnic, with a wicker picnic hamper filled with “Alice” treats and a playful flamingo croquet set. Our Hatter butler will carefully serve your picnic along with two Champagne cocktails.
Available: From 12th April, collection only
Price: £55 per person (minimum of two people) or £125 per person for the extra special experience (minimum of two people)
The Hatter’s Tea Party
Take a journey through the rabbit hole with our Hatter. Enjoy a selection of freshly cut sandwiches, including H Forman’s smoked salmon, free-range egg mayonnaise, Blythburgh roast ham and English mustard, cucumber and cream cheese, and coronation chicken, before our home-baked scones with delicious preserves and Devonshire clotted cream.
Vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options are available.
Available: From 17th May
Price: £52 per person; £68 with Champagne
Children’s “White Rabbit” Afternoon Tea
Specially designed for children under the age of 12 years, we serve a fine selection of sandwiches and freshly baked white rabbit scones, all accompanied by a choice of tea or hot chocolate.
The “Six O’Clock brownie” is a rich chocolate orange brownie, while the ice-cream sandwich combines three flavours, sandwiched between toasted brioche bread. Little ones will adore our “Drink Me” mocktails.
Doggy Afternoon Tea
Treat your pet to a treat that is sure to get all tails wagging! Especially designed for your doggy and served in the Dining Room, this special Afternoon Tea includes a pooch-pleasing selection of treats, such as chicken and beef meatloaf, homemade dog biscuits and dog ice cream. Now you can enjoy an indulgent Afternoon Tea at the same time as your most loyal companion.
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