Hestercombe Gardens
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The most beautiful wedding venue.
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Lovely gardens which are constantly improving and cared for. The front Edwardian garden is the highlight. Godd cafe and shop. The house was the old fire station headquarters so it has taken a bit of a beating inside but I think this adds to the charm.
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Beautiful gardens with small lakes and ponds. Friendly staff. Nice cafe and facilities. Free parking.
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We were impressed with the enthusiasm of the lady who welcomed us. We liked the house but also found it a shame it was empty. As another reviewer found we were mystified by the Art Collection The gardens were beautiful and well worth the visit. We also found some parts had a lot of steps and uneven ground. .
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Lovely walks in the grounds
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This garden is lovely. It is a very peaceful place with walks through a wooded valley. You stumble upon follies while you are on your journey. Work to renovate the garden is still continuing. The house is empty but you can visit the romms.
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we visited Hestercombe gardens and house having received a gift voucher from our daughter for Easter. we were a little disappointed with the house which contained an art collection which we did not understand. however the gardens were magnificent. my wife walks with the aid of crutches and even though there were many different levels which she reached slowly via the steps she really enjoyed the time. she sat in one particular place and listened to the bird song which she thoroughly enjoyed. I walked around a lot of the gardens but we will return in the not too distant future. We stopped off at the stable café for a drink. the staff everywhere were very helpful and courteus
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We have been to Hestercombe Gardens many times, sometimes with small grandchildren, sometimes just to find a quiet spot to read. The woodlands and formal gardens are beautiful and a walk around the woods is not too long for children or older people. Our grandchildren enjoyed playing in the streams, feeding the ducks and fish and visiting the various little 'house's around the gardens - but especially the witch's house! From the top of the garden trail there are some stunning views across the Vale of Taunton with the whole town laid out below. The last little 'house' is a great place to take a good book on a sunny day. We can also recommend the shop and restaurant which is not large but serves good food and coffee - a good place to go for lunch on the very outskirts of Taunton.
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Beautiful gardens, a wonderful day out. Lovely tea rooms. House and exhibition interesting. Great restaurant. Superb bookshop ,gift and garden centre.
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Magnificent! Loved the smell of flowers and the enchanting greenery. Thank you.
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Wonderful garden. Beautifully restored and managed. A jewel of a place.
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I went to a wedding here on Saturday, we had a wonderful day, this venue was just perfect for such an occasion, the sun was shining & it felt like paradise! The food we had was really tasty & the staff very welcoming 😊
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Lovely gardens- very peaceful with fantastic views
The art exhibition was ‘different’ and probably not to everyone’s taste
Whilst there are some even paths there is also a lot of uneven paths and steps
The house was the Somerset fire service HQ for many years - what a place to have an office! Would never have minded going to work albeit I suspect the gardens were not quite as they are now 😎
The art exhibition was ‘different’ and probably not to everyone’s taste
Whilst there are some even paths there is also a lot of uneven paths and steps
The house was the Somerset fire service HQ for many years - what a place to have an office! Would never have minded going to work albeit I suspect the gardens were not quite as they are now 😎
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Even though it’s busy service in the tea rooms was swift and efficient, good portions on the cream teas too. Dog friendly, ample parking if a little uneven. Check out the gift shop for those little thing for the man who has everything
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Very nice
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Fabulous day out. Wonderful place, great staff and fantastic food
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Beautiful gardens to walk around at your leisure. We did the Easter egg hunt which the grandchildren enjoyed but I wasn't that impressed with the prize. A tiny, barely a mouthful of chocolate, bunny. For £2 I thought it a little mean but mostly it was a lovely afternoon out.
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I have been meaning to visit Hestercombe for some time and will not wait so long to go back again.
Set in 50 acres, steeped in history, the area ranges from the more formal Lutyens designed and Jekyll planted Edwardian garden to the Georgian landscape with water features and summerhouse.
It is a tranquil spot guaranteed to inspire visitors.
Set in 50 acres, steeped in history, the area ranges from the more formal Lutyens designed and Jekyll planted Edwardian garden to the Georgian landscape with water features and summerhouse.
It is a tranquil spot guaranteed to inspire visitors.
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A very disappointing visitor during the Easter egg hunt, you paid £2 per child to enter the hunt, my boys came back very disappointed all they got was a little chocolate bunnies
Wont be going there again
Wont be going there again
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Lovely gardens, great walk for our doggie. Friendly staff!
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Interesting house, excellent gardens
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Lovely gardens, definitely worth a visit if you are in the area. We were fortunate to go when the Bluebells were out.
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Stunning historic gardens - Lutyens & Jekyll , what's not to like! The fabulous landscape gardens have interesting follies, temples & quirky buildings scattered along a beautiful walk, with wonderful plants, trees & bushes - & a Victorian garden too! . Lovely restaurant with tasty food, & a good shop & plant sales. Helpful, friendly staff. Interesting videos of the house & garden's history. Fabulous day out.
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Lovely visit ( our first). Glorious walks finishing in Victorian formal gardens with its superb views south....just sat on a bench listening to bird song. Finally cafe & Plant centre. All staff helpful & friendly.
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I hosted an Afternoon Tea at Hestercombe House for my sister's hen do. We hired the Dining Room for 16 people and were thrilled with the fantastic service we received from Jess. She was very attentive and friendly, and happy to help with any request. There were two gluten free guests in my party who said that they didn't enjoy the "chalky" GF scones, but the rest of the guests were very happy with their meals. The pictures we took on the steps outside were beatiful, especially in the sunshine, and the Bride had a fantastic time. Would recommend, and would like to visit again to have time to enjoy the gardens.
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