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Luxury Dorset Hotel Summer Lodge Offers Day Course With Local Ceramics Expert
14/08/2008
Summer Lodge, the luxury Relais & Châteaux country house hotel in Evershot, Dorset, has teamed up with a local ceramics studio to offer guests the opportunity to learn – or learn more – about the wonderful world of ceramics.
Ceramics Creations is run by the engaging Rita Bennett, who specialises in tube-lined ceramics. Her skill at decoration and finishing in Italian colours is exceptional and, for a full day on 9th October, she will share her knowledge of the craft with Summer Lodge guests.
The Ceramics package includes:
- Two nights in a Superior room
- Full English breakfast each day
- Mid-morning teas and coffees
- Snack lunch of sandwiches and salads
- Delicious cream tea
- Your ceramics gift wrapped and packed
- Postage for one standard parcel
Summer Lodge is the award-winning Dorset hotel deep in Thomas Hardy country. It has been a luxurious country retreat for over 200 years, home to the Earls of Ilchester since 1789. A member of the presitgious Relais & Châteaux group, Summer Lodge is known as much for its seasonal cuisine and exceptional wine list as it is for its sumptuous accommodations. The hotel and its spa offer a host of sporting and recreational activities along with the very latest in comfort and in-room technology.
For details and reservations call: + 44 (0) 1935 48 2000, or email: summer@relaischateaux.com. Visit our website at www.summerlodgehotel.com.
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2008: Recipient of Andrew Harper Hideaway Grand Award for hotel's strong individuality and devotion to personal service
2008: TripAdvisor's readers' poll placed Summer Lodge 91 of Best 100 Luxury Hotels in the World; and 5th in the Top 10 Best Service Europe category
2007: AA Hospitality named Red Carnation Hotels 'Small Hotel Group of the Year'
2007: Master Sommelier Eric Zwiebel was ranked Fourth in World’s Top Sommeliers category; and in 2006 - Second – in Best Sommelier in Europe
2007: Hardens: Top Scorer: "…high praise for…'sublime' food; 'superb' wine list…"
2007: Andrew Harper's Hideaway Report – Grand Award Winner, #1 in England.
2007: Tatler Restaurant Guide: 'award-winning Summer Lodge is the place to dine'
2007: Daily Mail: "…be ready to receive… tender loving care from the capable staff"
2007: The Independent: Summer Lodge one of the "50 Best British Hotels"
