Hestercombe Gardens
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Tranquil and baeutiful, spend some hours just wandering at Hestercombe. Took Bongo the trusty cocker spaniel and he loved the waterful, the chickens wandering free ( Bongo was on a lead), the witches house, and formal gardens - all magical. The tearoom is scrumptdiddlyumptios as well ! Wonderful scones. Escape from 2018 to when life was slower and bask in it.
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Well worth the journey. Stunning orangery pavilion. Wonderful colour and contrast in the formal gardens despite the hot summer. Recommended for the structure as well as the planting.
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We enjoyed walking around the grounds here, there is a great walk, which is a little hilly, but it has various things to stop and look at on the way round. We were looking forward to going into the house, and we were disappointed that it did not have more historical features inside. There was a contemporary art exhibition, which we enjoyed looking at anyway. The 2nd hand book shop is great, and we found a couple of great books, if you have time to look though them all.
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Having read an earlier review that commented on the lack of flowers I am pleased to announce that the Jeckyll Garden is full of them (as is the Dutch Garden). Maybe a week makes a difference (we visited on 14/8). We really enjoyed our day here, the volunteers were welcoming and very informative and the Gardens and views were stunning. Considering the history, that it is run by a trust mostly on love and that the dry, hot weather has wreaked havoc with Gardens generally this year, we thought the Gardens were exceptionally well kept.
We happened (by accident) to go on a Terrific Tuesday and whilst we didn’t have any children with us we really enjoyed watching the sack racing and the games on the lawn. It was great to see children playing properly rather than being stuck in front of a screen.
We happened (by accident) to go on a Terrific Tuesday and whilst we didn’t have any children with us we really enjoyed watching the sack racing and the games on the lawn. It was great to see children playing properly rather than being stuck in front of a screen.
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My wife and I visited Hestercombe today and enjoyed the gardens, cafe and shop. I had seen signs for Hestercombe in Taunton, but had never been before. My wife is disabled, and we were delighted to find that she could hire a Tramper all terrain mobility scooter, enable her to easilly access the wonderful gardens. I am not a great garden visitor (unlike my wife) but must say I really liked Hestercombe. We also made use of the cafe and enjoyed the food there.
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Everyone is catered for with formal Gardens, woodland walks, art Exhibition, second hand books, choice of places to eat, gift and plant sales.
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Great place to unwind.
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We went to visit today specially for the Terrific Tuesdays Sports Day. The whole day was great from the organisation of the races (the guys from 1610 were truly fantastic) to the sporty crafts and the garden games. We had a little wander round the gardens which were beautiful and the views over the rolling hills were astonishing. Cafe looked good and the menu looked healthy and a wide range of choices, we didn’t eat there though as we took a picnic but stopped for drinks.
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Beautiful gardens and interesting story to house
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As always I enjoy coming to Hestercombe house amd wondering through the gardens
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Great garden well worth a visit.
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The entrance to these gardens is very attractive and the cafe is lovely but after that I felt it goes downhill. The gardens looked scruffy and poorly maintained. The wooded walk was nice.
We had lunch here - chicken burger and chips and corned beef sandwich with salad. For some reason it wasn’t corned beef but roast beef.
We had lunch here - chicken burger and chips and corned beef sandwich with salad. For some reason it wasn’t corned beef but roast beef.
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There is nothing bad you can say about the gardens here, superb design by GJ which will always impress. The woodland walks were as peaceful as ever with some lovely stop offs where beautiful views can be enjoyed.
My disappointment is with the house, its like they have tried very hard to fill every room with extremely uninspiring art, Im sure in time this area will develop and become more in keeping with the rest of this magnificent place.
My disappointment is with the house, its like they have tried very hard to fill every room with extremely uninspiring art, Im sure in time this area will develop and become more in keeping with the rest of this magnificent place.
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Splendid gardens, well worth a visit.
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Lots of places to walk round . Sunken garden looks amazing. They now have the house that is an art gallery and second hand book shop.
Play area a bit basic but loads of woods to run round.
Play area a bit basic but loads of woods to run round.
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Excellent gardens and walks.
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They have got some great views over the neighboring land and landscaped gardens
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My family and I came here after a lovely meal and loved it. Such a relaxing place to walk through any time of the year. Although spring/summer with all the gorgeous colours and flowers was wonderful! Great walks, views and fabulous opportunities to take photos.
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Following our visit to the superb Cannington Walled Garden on the HF Holidays Somerset & Devon Garden Tours which were led excellently by the very knowledgeable and entertaining Christine Walkden, we arrived at Hestercombe.
The gardens are magnificent and from which there are good views of the Vale of Taunton. The hard landscaping is also interesting, but you need to “watch your feet” to avoid tripping up, or descending into a “man made” rill.
We enjoyed the historical video about the property which was being shown continuously in the small Tunnel Theatre which is slightly “further on” than the Orangery.
Even though we had about 3 hours at Hestercombe, my Wife and I would have preferred a “full day” visit, to enable us to walk away from the formal areas, and to see the Follies, and the Gallery in the rather bland House.
The gardens are magnificent and from which there are good views of the Vale of Taunton. The hard landscaping is also interesting, but you need to “watch your feet” to avoid tripping up, or descending into a “man made” rill.
We enjoyed the historical video about the property which was being shown continuously in the small Tunnel Theatre which is slightly “further on” than the Orangery.
Even though we had about 3 hours at Hestercombe, my Wife and I would have preferred a “full day” visit, to enable us to walk away from the formal areas, and to see the Follies, and the Gallery in the rather bland House.
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Superb location and pretty well organised wedding and reception is available here.
Friends son there at weekend..weather helps but all went well and facilities suit 100 guests
Friends son there at weekend..weather helps but all went well and facilities suit 100 guests
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Beautiful gardens, formal and walking round the lakes. Good cafe with great food choices. Lovely gift and plant shops. A great afternoon out.
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Great place
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We visited earlier this month and thought the gardens were very lovely. It is a really good place to spend a relaxing couple of hours and the view from the terrace is beautiful.
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I really liked this place better than the Losg Gardens
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What a surprise finding these great gardens tucked away in the countryside so close to a large town and in easy distance of a motorway.
Despite the near drought conditions of this summer, the splendor of the gardens still shows through.
Was disappointed 😞 as realized there was a large section we missed by the house and orangrie as access was not allowed due to a wedding being held there. I can see what a great venue it is. But think a small reduction in entry fee could have been given, or at least a voucher for a cup of tea!
I would like to visit again but I am not sure I will as it's a bit expensive for what you get, the trail up through the woods could have been better marked and a bit more detail about the buildings dotted around there would be good.
Due to the lack of water the splendor of the waterfalls & ponds in the woods and water cources through the formal gardens had to rely on one's imagination.
All said it was still a nice place to visit if you like gardens even if you only ever go there once.
Despite the near drought conditions of this summer, the splendor of the gardens still shows through.
Was disappointed 😞 as realized there was a large section we missed by the house and orangrie as access was not allowed due to a wedding being held there. I can see what a great venue it is. But think a small reduction in entry fee could have been given, or at least a voucher for a cup of tea!
I would like to visit again but I am not sure I will as it's a bit expensive for what you get, the trail up through the woods could have been better marked and a bit more detail about the buildings dotted around there would be good.
Due to the lack of water the splendor of the waterfalls & ponds in the woods and water cources through the formal gardens had to rely on one's imagination.
All said it was still a nice place to visit if you like gardens even if you only ever go there once.
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