Hestercombe Gardens
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The grounds were well maintained and very interesting, a mixture of modern installations like the witches hut added a unique twist to the place. The ponds were big and calm with fish and ducks and a beautiful waterfall. The house itself was very empty with not much history inside or information.
Entry was very expensive for what was there but the grounds were very nice to walk around
Entry was very expensive for what was there but the grounds were very nice to walk around
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Beautiful gardens and walk around the grounds. Lovely food in the house restaurant.
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This place has some good history to it. The formal gardens that Gertrude Jekyl helped create look as if they are being restored to her original plans.
The walks around the site are great, lovely views and would have been excellent in better weather. The food in the Stables cafe is great. All the staff were very helpful
Would happily go again. Had to imagine what the gardens would look like in full bloom as we were there in April
The walks around the site are great, lovely views and would have been excellent in better weather. The food in the Stables cafe is great. All the staff were very helpful
Would happily go again. Had to imagine what the gardens would look like in full bloom as we were there in April
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So beautiful. Lovely atmosphere, fantastic staff. Great for all ages from babies to old folks.
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Great place for lunch and a once walk too!
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Fabulous place to visit throughout the year
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Beautiful even in the rain and great food
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We absolutely love visiting Hestercombe and love everything about it.
The gardens are wonderful, and there’s so much to explore. Waterfalls, walled gardens, lakes, beautiful buildings, there’s so much to see.
We take our spaniel with us to have a wander around as well; it’s brilliant that it’s dog friendly!
The cafe/restaurant is also very good, although can be busy.
Would really recommend visiting if you’re in the area or live nearby.
The gardens are wonderful, and there’s so much to explore. Waterfalls, walled gardens, lakes, beautiful buildings, there’s so much to see.
We take our spaniel with us to have a wander around as well; it’s brilliant that it’s dog friendly!
The cafe/restaurant is also very good, although can be busy.
Would really recommend visiting if you’re in the area or live nearby.
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Hestercombe is a lovely place. It's a manor house with a huge amount of suave for gardens. You can enjoy the gardens of the house with the it rock and water features. Continue to the "working" mill powered by a water wheel (this is showcased throughout the year and although permanent is not always working). Further round is a lake where you can feed the ducks/swans and see the fish. You're then presented with a long arch of garden which has a number of features in it such as a Roman structure, Chinese structure, Russian structure, a witches hut and plenty of windy paths. You may struggle with wheel chairs and buggys as it can get quite steep. We have an annual pass and it's really spectacular to see it change throughout the seasons.
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Gorgeous food in a stunning setting! Perfect for food in spring or summer, food was fresh and delicious. Me and family all ordered their handmade quiches, and we all commented they were the best we had ever tasted. Food is very artisan, mainly paninis and baguettes with fillings such as avocado, aioli and rocket. Very modern and rustic.
The restaurant is difficult to access for disabled persons, as it is a fair walk from the car park on a stony path, but we did drive up this path to drop off and reverse back.
There is also a few shops to look around in the courtyard where the restaurant is. And plants available to purchase in the flower shop.
Access to the gardens and the house is possible, but there is a charge to do so.
The restaurant is difficult to access for disabled persons, as it is a fair walk from the car park on a stony path, but we did drive up this path to drop off and reverse back.
There is also a few shops to look around in the courtyard where the restaurant is. And plants available to purchase in the flower shop.
Access to the gardens and the house is possible, but there is a charge to do so.
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Lovely relaxing walk
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Really good wheelchair access with the tramper
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Great afternoon tea xx
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Beautiful! Plenty to see even though we've had a really cold start to the year delaying the growth. Dog friendly, ours loved it!
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Very nice a place to go! Good for young children!! I went there with quite a few toddlers and a few children! Most of the time there is some event going on for example in easter we did an easter trail, and there a little building where you can book in to do an activitie for example we mad pop-up cards for easter! It is very enjoyable!:)
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Enjoyable days outing. Good if you can walk but not for limited walking. Good lunch can get busy
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To get here was through many lanes, you feel as if you are lost or will never get to the destination. However once there it was worth it so pretty. Our friends from a Sussex thoroughly enjoyed the day
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Great visit.
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Great place. Nice to see the mill working (the mill only works a few times a year as it is an original piece) the large gardens over a nice relaxed environment to calm down in our just downs a nice day out in. The one complaint that I have is that the cafe is rather pricey. On yes its local handmade items but it can get quite expensive. It is not free and you will have to pay, I do not know the prices unfortunately. The best time to visit would be in summer as the gardens have a tenancy to become muddy and slippy in the wet months. Enjoy your visit.
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Beautiful gardens and outstanding high tea.
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I love this place for a walk
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Love this garden, its so relaxing. The cafe can get really busy, recommend taking a coffee on a nice walk.
Tips go when it rains with wells and an umbrella. It's magical and less people around :)
Tips go when it rains with wells and an umbrella. It's magical and less people around :)
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Lovely chilled day.
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Lovely place to go for a walk with the kids and dog. Great food in the café too.
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We are regular visitors and enjoy a walk through the gardens and a visit to the coffee shop. We always spend Mothering Sunday having lunch in the restaurant. Lovely staff, good food, great tea and coffee. There is a splendid second hand book shop. A thoroughly pleasant place to spend a day
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