Hestercombe Gardens
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Visited as Gertrude Jekyll garden. Gardens were lovely. Worth a visit. But for me was not as much a wow factor as I expected.
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Well worth a visit, a lovely walk around different garden types, the lake is really nice, the views are magnificent. This is not an easy walk and not very wheelchair accessible in places, but saying that well worth the effort and at the end of your walk there is a lovely cafe, and shop with a small plant sale area.
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Lovely garden walk kids loved it. Restaurant serves good food.
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My visit to hestercombe Gardens was delightful. I live not far from here and can't believe I haven't been before. There is lots to do here. The walk of the gardens were spectacular a real splendor for the eyes and regenerating for the soul. You can't help but smile the whole way round. Make sure you have at least 3/4 hours spare when coming as you will want to get in every site. Sit in every hand made hut along the way and grab some amazing photos for your social media. I highly recommend that you check this place out if you haven't already.
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A dissappointing visit the views were amazing and the formal garden attractive we felt it was expensive for what we saw.Somehow I felt it was very disjointed I know the waterfall was under repair so maybe that would have brought the garden to life.
The cafe was adequate and staff helpful
The cafe was adequate and staff helpful
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Beautiful place to walk around with lots of hidden suprises. They have a mobility scooter that you can borrow free for two hours. The entrance fee is really good value for money its lovely to see just how hard they are working to restore this beautiful garden. The gift shop and cafe are lovely and affordable a really lovely way to spend a few hours wandering through woodland as well as formal gardens. I would definitely recommend it to anyone.
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We called in to break a long journey, and are certainly returning to do justice to the place. The terrace and formal gardens are stunning, and the few rooms we saw in the house were of an incredible standard. Catering was well up to a high standard as well. A bit of a gem all round.
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Just attended my daughter's wedding at this fabulous venue. The ceremony, wedding breakfast and reception were all perfectly organised and ran so smoothly. The food & service was excellent and plentiful. First class main meal and really tasty buffet for the evening event. Thoroughly recommended.
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Brilliant garden lots to see
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Real sense of place and grown up planting.
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We always enjoy going there. Lots on for the kids this summer.
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We went here after quite a long time as our grandchildren were taking part in an activity.
It is a nice walk, regrettably with little else. Cafe was particularly disappointing. Wouldn't rush to go again
It is a nice walk, regrettably with little else. Cafe was particularly disappointing. Wouldn't rush to go again
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Lovely gardens and gift shop
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Very relaxing
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Most beautiful gardens and surroundings. Feel so at peace. Can also fully recommend the cheese scone at the café.
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We had been to hestercombe before many years ago. Lovely gardens which are not absolutely wheelchair friendly but it very definitely is dog friendly. They even had dog icecream!! Had a restaurant with limited snack type menu with good size portions. Parking was easy but you do need a sat nav which may take you to a farm look out for the brown tourist signs when you get closer
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Gorgeous parkland gardens. Wonderful views across Taunton Deane. Helpful and friendly staff. Super cafe that accommodates four legged friends and even sells doggy ice cream. Very good plant section which is run by a very knowledgeable lady.
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Visited Hestercombe with elderly but very capable mother and two sons (15 and 11). We are frequent visitors and come several times a year. Disappointed with the number of dogs both in the woodland garden and formal garden. Surely they shouldn’t be in the formal garden? Dog poo on some of the paths in the woodland garden. No sign of bins. Dogs also roaming off lead. Not acceptable.
Gardens looked good and many flowers out in bloom. Beautiful views over Vale of Taunton.
Ate in courtyard cafe. Staff seemed unable to cope and were very slow.
Hestercombe please sort the dog situation out.
Gardens looked good and many flowers out in bloom. Beautiful views over Vale of Taunton.
Ate in courtyard cafe. Staff seemed unable to cope and were very slow.
Hestercombe please sort the dog situation out.
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Came here with my Nan for a cream tea on a sunny Sunday. The scones, sandwiches and cakes were delicious and very well presented. The staff were also excellent and attentive. Going for a walk afterwards around the beautifully kept gardens tops it off, would definitely recommend. Isn't "cheap" but you get what you paid for.
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Amazing afternoon tea!
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Aside from the obvious, the gardens and grounds, I was really impressed by the small outdoor eatery. Nothing fancy, nothing posh but the food flavor and preparation were not just out of this world, they were inter-stella. A side portion of chips were to die for, and how anyone can tease such a taste from something simple like sardines on toast? The chef has achieved GENIUS status.Oh, nearly forgot the Espresso was also first class.
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Lovely helpful staff but it's a hard push round for disabled visitors on rough paths. It's peaceful and quiet so if you take children and expect them to be entertained every two seconds you will be disappointed. An adult venue perhaps. The house itself is work in progress; this does not have the flim-flam of a Blenheim, nor are the gardens as extensive as Heligan. But for a peaceful stroll you could do far worse
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Amazing
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We went as a family of 3 to terrific Tuesday’s brilliant bug day.
It’s not cheap to enter Hestercombe Garden but you can understand the price when you see how much has to be maintained. Under 5,s are free so we only paid for one adult and one child.
The formal gardens are just beautiful.
The grounds and facilities are clean and tidy.
The staff are helpful and most importantly happy.
The brilliant bug day hosted by the RSPB was great, lots to do and a brilliant bug hunt that the children absolutely loved.
It’s not cheap to enter Hestercombe Garden but you can understand the price when you see how much has to be maintained. Under 5,s are free so we only paid for one adult and one child.
The formal gardens are just beautiful.
The grounds and facilities are clean and tidy.
The staff are helpful and most importantly happy.
The brilliant bug day hosted by the RSPB was great, lots to do and a brilliant bug hunt that the children absolutely loved.
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Hestercombe gardens is a little paradise in Somerset, when you are there you forget you are so close to civilisation. There are so many paths and views. You can take scooter (well the kids can) or walk. One of the highlights are the regular trails at Easter or Christmas. The kids love them and I rather enjoy them too.
There are waterfalls, manicured gardens and fish... although stay clear of the grumpy swan. I would definitely recommend a Santa visit at Christmas although booking well ahead is advised.
The tea room serves either meals or snacks and something for the kids. All tasty and well made. The shop is really lovely too with a great choice of plants to buy.
My only grumble is the annual membership price. There is an introductory price and then it gets higher. I would love to be remain a member but the second renewal price is rather high. I wonder whether it would be worth rewarding members who renew with a consistent price? I know it is about maintaining the gardens but you would probably get more members and more overall funds coming in.
There are waterfalls, manicured gardens and fish... although stay clear of the grumpy swan. I would definitely recommend a Santa visit at Christmas although booking well ahead is advised.
The tea room serves either meals or snacks and something for the kids. All tasty and well made. The shop is really lovely too with a great choice of plants to buy.
My only grumble is the annual membership price. There is an introductory price and then it gets higher. I would love to be remain a member but the second renewal price is rather high. I wonder whether it would be worth rewarding members who renew with a consistent price? I know it is about maintaining the gardens but you would probably get more members and more overall funds coming in.
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