Red Carnation Hotels

2008: Recipient of Andrew Harper Hideaway Grand Award for hotel's strong individuality and devotion to personal service
Winner of the ‘Restaurant of the Year 2007’ in the Dorset Business Awards
Voted 4th ‘Best Place to stay in England’ by Canada’s Edmonton Journal
Four Red Star rating from AA
A Member of Relais & Châteaux
3 AA Rosettes for dining
Andrew Harper’s Hideaway Report Grand Award Winner 2007
Eric Zwiebel, Master Sommelier at Summer Lodge has been placed as runner up at the Best Sommelier of the World Competition 2007. He was previously voted ‘Third Best Sommelier in Europe’ at the 2006 Ruinart Trophy Awards. Tatler 2005 Restaurant Awards included Eric on its short list (five nominees) for Best Sommelier. In the same year he won Sommelier of the Year in France and represented France at the 'Best Sommelier in Europe' Competition in 2006. Eric fought of stiff competition to become France’s only representative in the ‘Best Sommelier in the World’ competition in 2007
Harpers & Queen placed Summer Lodge on its Top Ten list of English Country Houses and Homes for 2006.
Wine Spectator 2005, accorded the hotel its “Best of Award of Excellence” for the wine list for including
interesting selections that are appropriate to the menu and appeal to a wide range of wine lovers.
One of the 8 best restaurants in the UK in Harden’s 2007 Restaurant Guide