Hestercombe Gardens
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Visited at the beginning of October taking advantage of the 2 for 1 offer from Gardeners World (so only £9.50 for two). The house itself offers a somewhat odd modern art exhibition in most of the upstairs rooms - not to our taste at all. Nothing else to see in the house given it was formerly used to house the local fire brigade - so no furniture or splendid interiors. By contrast, the formal gardens (Lutyens design with Jekyll planting) was a delight, despite being past it best given the time of year. But the design is really wonderful with the longest pergola in the UK and lots of features to enjoy and admire - the orangery is a gem of a building.
As to the other woodland garden, it is from a less formal era and offers a chance to stroll up through trees finding follies and vistas enroute, with a lovely cascade into to stream which meanders down to one of several ponds - delightful on a sunny day.
There is also a cafeteria and restaurant to enjoy, albeit we only had a drink and cake at the cafe before starting our exploration - but good quality fare. Thereafter we had a picnic in the gardens sitting on a Lutyens bench!
All-in-all a pleasant experience, albeit a little expensive if paying full price when the garden’s are past their best at the end of the season.
As to the other woodland garden, it is from a less formal era and offers a chance to stroll up through trees finding follies and vistas enroute, with a lovely cascade into to stream which meanders down to one of several ponds - delightful on a sunny day.
There is also a cafeteria and restaurant to enjoy, albeit we only had a drink and cake at the cafe before starting our exploration - but good quality fare. Thereafter we had a picnic in the gardens sitting on a Lutyens bench!
All-in-all a pleasant experience, albeit a little expensive if paying full price when the garden’s are past their best at the end of the season.
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Delightful place to visit. Lovely landscape and formal gardens as well as many fine rooms in the house. Lots of history to discover.
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Expensive. Possibly because of lockdown I found the gardens a but scruffy
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These are lovely gardens, very peaceful. We did use a wheelchair and yes it was certainly hard work but my mum (92) loved it so it was worthwhile. Lovely places to sit too and nice cafe
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Had a lovely day i would definitely go again
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Beautiful gardens!
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A lovely well laid out garden. This place is only let down by it's Café. Very slow service, waited in line for ten minutes and then gave up.
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Lovely house and gardens, restaurant and cafe good choices available.
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Really enjoyed my day here. Arrived at 10.30 and left at 16.30. Good value for money. Used cafe for cup tea and cake and was more than happy with service/price. Took packed lunch and there was plenty of seats to choose from. Ornamental gardens were stunning. Views across countryside stunning. Lovely location and we'll worth a visit.
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Excellent gardens and grounds well with a visit
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Spent pleasant day here. Gardens lovely plenty of space. The restaurant was busy but the staff got us seated as quick as they could.
The food was amazing hake and fresh veg. Banana cake was very good.
I think you can book a table.
Would recommend very friendly staff.
The food was amazing hake and fresh veg. Banana cake was very good.
I think you can book a table.
Would recommend very friendly staff.
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Beautiful varied gardens, with lots of strategically placed benches. Visited on a beautiful sunny day, and enjoyed our visit. Stopped for lunch, which was great quality.
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Lovely house, gardens and mill with a well earned coffee after.
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Beautiful
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Big scones.
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Covered a wedding there on 11th September 2021. Beautiful settings for pictures.
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Excellent gardens. Didn't go in the house
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Excellant late summer colour from thoughtful planting.
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Fantastic gardens ! Very natural and well kept grounds .
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Loved it an excellent garden and walk.
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Beautiful interesting and inspirational gardens, well signposted walks and a great restaurant with the most delicious food. Well worth a visit.
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Its a lovely house wasn't impressed with the art exhibition amazing family portraits and the gardens are definitely worth a visit
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Excellent wedding venue well kept grounds
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Wonderful gardens , well worth going 👌👌
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Fantastic gardens
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