Hestercombe Gardens
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Outstanding !
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We had a lovely relaxed day eating in the restaurant, walking and sitting in the grounds and the children's art was brilliant for our 2yr old granddaughter, mum and grandma. She was so proud of her creations
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Beautiful location, lovely scenery.
Stunning views if somerset.
Not a huge location, advise walking all the routes on the map, meaning you may double back on yourself, but to ensure you see the whole place.
Stunning views if somerset.
Not a huge location, advise walking all the routes on the map, meaning you may double back on yourself, but to ensure you see the whole place.
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Amazing restored formal gardens and a landscaped wilderness up the Combe. Interesting exhibitions in the house. Great restaurant on site too
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Even though it was dry the woodland walk around the ponds was lovely with great views. We had coffee and cake in the restaurant when we arrived and lunch after exploring. The food was delicious and reasonably priced, all of the staff in the restaurant, the house and the gardens were friendly and knowledgeable. We will be visiting again when it’s not so dry!
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We had a very enjoyable day at this fascinating place. The gardens are extensive and varied. Keeping them looking at their most impressive in this prolonged heatwave must be very challenging but they still look good and are a pleasure to walk around. The house itself was very interesting and unusual and we enjoyed the fascinating displays of photos and artefacts from the different periods of its history which gave a real insight what life must have been like in those days. We enjoyed talking to the very helpful volunteer who was keen to share her extensive knowledge with us. The entrance fee is very reasonable. Thank you and we would definitely like to return if we are in the Taunton area again.
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Great day out, gardens and water features are very good.
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Schöner Garten, liegt etwas versteckt und ist mit dem Reisebus interessant anzufahren. Super nettes Personal. Gerne wieder….
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Yes the grass is brown and dry but so is most of the country, The gardens still look amazing, the views into the distance add to its charm. You could spend all day here wandering all the paths and spending time at all the features. The exhibition in the house is also well worth seeing and you could easily spend an hour there. The second hand bookshop one of the best I have visited ( and I visit many). The food in the cafe excellent and the staff were very professional. All in all a wonderful day out.
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Hestercombe has some beautiful landscape gardens with plenty of places to explore. There is plenty of parking and a restaurant on site which is definitely worth the visit as the food is incredible. Sadly when we visited, we were experiencing a drought and therefore did not get the opportunity to see the cascading waterfall which I can only imagine is absolutely amazing. It has beautiful lakes and lots of incredible wildlife, including some baby frogs which we found nestling in the grass. I would certainly recommend this place for all as they have lots of activities for the children and families.
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Had such a lovely day here and highly recommend. Gorgeous gardens, interesting house, lovely cafe, good second hand bookshop and it is all dog friendly which is just brilliant. Being able to take our dog into the house was so fun! Would love to see the gardens when there isn't a drought, so will have to come back, but now we know how much there is to see and do we absolutely will. Managed go get the pushchair and 6mth old baby round most of the garden too. And loved finding out about the history of the place as well!
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A flying visit to the on site cafe and the house. Brief glimpse of the gardens but we did not go in.
Nice place, grand house and the part of the garden that we saw looked good. Will return to spend more time here.
Recommended when in the area.
Nice place, grand house and the part of the garden that we saw looked good. Will return to spend more time here.
Recommended when in the area.
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Beautiful location, gardens and house.
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I visited the gardens yesterday. It's the middle of a heat wave and this was reflective in the gardens with parched grass, water rills dried out and plants under severe pressure.
Not withstanding, superb garden design by Lutyens and planting byJekyll. Despite the parched ground, still alot of colour in the gardens.
Would live to visit in the spring again when a bit more lush and less parched.
Nice food and coffee in the restaurant
Not withstanding, superb garden design by Lutyens and planting byJekyll. Despite the parched ground, still alot of colour in the gardens.
Would live to visit in the spring again when a bit more lush and less parched.
Nice food and coffee in the restaurant
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Wonderful place to visit, excellent food, great views, the house is definitely worth a visit and the walks around the lakes etc., well worth a visit stunning.
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My wife and I had a lovely day at Hestercombe. All staff were extremely helpful. The restaurant was excellent with staff who were very attentive l. From the formal gardens with an exceptional view from the house to the walk up the wooded valley it was terrific. Highly recommend a visit.
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An old country house set in charming surroundings. The house is mostly empty with displays on it's history and art, so do not expect a full house! However, the gardens are wonderful, with a mixture of three eras of history. Unfortunately with the summer weather some of it looked a bit overgrown and unkempt, but this did add a "secret garden" feel. The cafe and shop offered a wide selection and were staffed with very friendly people.
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Enjoyed an afternoon of Shakespeare's Macbeth on the lawn
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This fabulous house and gardens with cafe and (new and used) bookshop is a gem of Somerset! So near Taunton yet it feels like the deepest countryside. Beautiful trees, lake, formal gardens, herbaceous beds.. One could roam for hours or just sit and meditate in nature overlooking gorgeous views.
The cafe with central water feature is really lovely with helpful staff and the bookshop is well stocked with a range of subjects plus Hestercombe gifts.
I hope to come back!
The cafe with central water feature is really lovely with helpful staff and the bookshop is well stocked with a range of subjects plus Hestercombe gifts.
I hope to come back!
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We went to Hestercombe on one of the hottest days of the year. It was about 34 degrees while we were there. Sadly the Lutyens and Jekyll garden was looking very sad - brown and dried up, and lacked watering the rill. The rest of the garden was similar. The waterfall had no water and everywhere was really parched .
However, Hestercombe house itself was a delight. It had a number of exhibitions in its multiple rooms. The house has no furniture, but the rooms and photos give you an idea of how it was in its heyday, and the video histories were so interesting.
I am sure that the gardens are beautiful when the area isn’t suffering from a heatwave. Would visit again in the hope of seeing them at their best.
However, Hestercombe house itself was a delight. It had a number of exhibitions in its multiple rooms. The house has no furniture, but the rooms and photos give you an idea of how it was in its heyday, and the video histories were so interesting.
I am sure that the gardens are beautiful when the area isn’t suffering from a heatwave. Would visit again in the hope of seeing them at their best.
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Hestercombe Gardens is an absolutely beautiful place to visit and a perfect day out. The gardens are stunningly maintained, with a wonderful mix of formal gardens, woodland walks, lakes, and colourful seasonal displays. There's always something new to discover, and the peaceful surroundings make it a truly relaxing experience.
A special mention to the two lovely ladies on reception, who were so friendly and welcoming. They made such a fuss of our dog, giving her lots of treats and attention, which was a really thoughtful touch.
We were also pleasantly surprised by just how dog-friendly Hestercombe is. Dogs are welcome throughout the grounds, and we didn't come across any areas where they weren't allowed, making it a fantastic place to explore together.
The café serves absolutely delicious food and refreshments, and the whole experience was relaxing from start to finish. Whether you're a keen gardener, enjoy a peaceful walk, or are looking for a wonderful dog-friendly day out, Hestercombe Gardens is a real gem. Highly recommended, and we'll definitely be back!
A special mention to the two lovely ladies on reception, who were so friendly and welcoming. They made such a fuss of our dog, giving her lots of treats and attention, which was a really thoughtful touch.
We were also pleasantly surprised by just how dog-friendly Hestercombe is. Dogs are welcome throughout the grounds, and we didn't come across any areas where they weren't allowed, making it a fantastic place to explore together.
The café serves absolutely delicious food and refreshments, and the whole experience was relaxing from start to finish. Whether you're a keen gardener, enjoy a peaceful walk, or are looking for a wonderful dog-friendly day out, Hestercombe Gardens is a real gem. Highly recommended, and we'll definitely be back!
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It's been a really lovely day out, extremely dog friendly, even in the main house, where my girls were given treats! And a yummy piece of cake at the end!
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Excellent gardens by Lutyens and Jekyll. The hard landscaping outshines the planting schemes but much to enjoy.
Good cafe which handles allergens conscientiously. Coeliac options available.
Nice secondhand bookshop by the Cafe courtyard.
Good cafe which handles allergens conscientiously. Coeliac options available.
Nice secondhand bookshop by the Cafe courtyard.
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Get restaurant, amazing food and friendly staff
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Unfortunately we visited on one of the hottest days of the year so didn't get to see everything outside because of the heat. We decided to walk up the valley as the paths were shaded by trees. Every so often you come upon various small buildings, including a gothic alcove, sibyl's temple and temple arbour and also spectacular views in some spots. The pools were interesting with dragon flies darting about, and fish in one of them We rushed the formal gardens because it was so hot. A shame as they were beautiful. Understandably the café were not serving hot food so my husband had a salad and I had an open crayfish sandwich. Both were delicious. We were travelling home so gave the house a miss, which was a shame. The staff were very friendly, especially the gentleman at the entrance. Would certainly like to visit again on a cooler day!
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