Hestercombe Gardens
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Love this place. My family and I have e been here on numerous occasions and always enjoy it.
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Lovely welcome at reception and useful information given about our visit. Beautiful gardens. Very well tended and laid out. Loved winding our way around the various pathways in the gardens. Plenty to do during your visit. Had lunch in the cafe. Lots of choice and reasonably priced. Seating inside and out. Great service. Interesting exhibition about the history of the property in the house. Would love to see the rooms in their original state. Beautiful shop with lots of lovely gifts. The plants being sold there were of a very high quality and very tempting. Really enjoyed our visit.
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Beautiful gardens. Lovely walk and plenty of stopping places.
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This visit was a highlight for us in Somerset. The gardens are immaculate and just beautiful to take a stroll in. It is pet friendly too. It comes very highly recommended!
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Beautiful, serene gardens
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Great outdoor space, lots of interesting structures for you to sit in and absorb the views from.
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A very special treat. A really enjoyable special occasion treat. Home made, local produce, sandwiches, scones, desserts and sweets.
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The history of the renovation for this house and grounds was fascinating to see but it only took up one room in the grand house which looked beautiful from the outside. Only one room in the house had any relevant information to the land, I saw no point of the contemporary art which was spread across several bare rooms. The enthusiasm of the volunteers in the house was endearing. The dogs enjoyed their walk around the gardens. Very expensive visit but I suppose if renovations need to be done they need to be paid for somehow!
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Elegant formal terraced gardens for easy strolling with an extended landscaped garden for the more adventurous. Lots of photographic scenery.
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We visited Hestercombe on a soggy Tuesday. Despite the rain, we had a lovely walk around the gardens and lakes and then had coffee (and cake!) in the tea rooms.
The grounds are well tended and my 1.5 year old grandson had a lovely time splashing in the streams and fountains! We took along one of our dogs too - dogs must be kept on leads. We took a buggy and the paths are all suitable for buggies, though there are some steps around the house and orangery which would be difficult to navigate on your own.
It was very busy on the day we went as there are organised activities for children on a Tuesday during the school holidays. It looked to be well attended. There was a BBQ on offer too. There was plenty of benches etc for picnics too.
There is a small gift shop and plant shop, both selling a good range of items. There is also a beauty salon on site.
The coffee shop was very good and had an excellent range of sandwiches, quiche, salads, etc. for lunch and loads of cakes - including many gluten free varieties.
A small children's play ground is near the coffee shop too, aimed at younger children, so perfect for my grandson.
We did not visit the house and gallery. We shall save that for another day.
The grounds are well tended and my 1.5 year old grandson had a lovely time splashing in the streams and fountains! We took along one of our dogs too - dogs must be kept on leads. We took a buggy and the paths are all suitable for buggies, though there are some steps around the house and orangery which would be difficult to navigate on your own.
It was very busy on the day we went as there are organised activities for children on a Tuesday during the school holidays. It looked to be well attended. There was a BBQ on offer too. There was plenty of benches etc for picnics too.
There is a small gift shop and plant shop, both selling a good range of items. There is also a beauty salon on site.
The coffee shop was very good and had an excellent range of sandwiches, quiche, salads, etc. for lunch and loads of cakes - including many gluten free varieties.
A small children's play ground is near the coffee shop too, aimed at younger children, so perfect for my grandson.
We did not visit the house and gallery. We shall save that for another day.
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Lovely gardens and walks. Excellent second hand bookshop in House which houses the Gallery. Column Room afternoon tea is worth trying too.
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We have a large dog and after reading on the website they allowed dogs we took him along for a nice walk around the gardens. Dogs are also allowed in the outdoor seating area of the cafe which is a nice touch. The house has a no dog policy but this was no issue as he was worn out and we took back to the car to chill whilst we took in the art and history placed around the building. Gardens are very well kept and are stunning to look at. We will certainly be revisiting in the future.
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A great place if you enjoy woodland walks and interesting follies. There's an easier flatter route or a slightly moderate hilly climb, we'll worth the effort. When you've finished there's a nice cafe/ tea room with the usual delicious cakes and savouries and a gift shop.
We've also been to a wedding reception here. It's a wonderful venue. Allow an afternoon to really enjoy it.
We've also been to a wedding reception here. It's a wonderful venue. Allow an afternoon to really enjoy it.
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Brilliant kids friendly place with the superb traditional tearoom.
Perfect for a day out with family.
Helpful team members and relaxing atmosphere in the restaurant.
Perfect for a day out with family.
Helpful team members and relaxing atmosphere in the restaurant.
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Wonderful formal gardens and rills. Lovely walks through beautiful landscapes with surprises at every turn
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we visited this place because our friends wanted to go there and ,with them not having a car we were able to take them. The gardens must be the loveliest gardens we have seen. They had several features in them and a couple of towers. the house was interesting, we went upstairs into the rooms where we came across a room with the most bizarre [modern art] there. It looked like a total mess to me and looked like a 5 year old had thrown a load of paint onto a wall, but whatever turns you on.
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Lovely gardens to spend a couple of hours in. Cream tea tasty too, if a little on the expensive side!
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Still good but not as nice as few years ago. Maybe due to dryer weather in 2017
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It is a pleasure to support the Hestercombe Gardens charity by dining in their pleasant cafe. The menu is varied and delicious. Meal is served quickly to your table. Lovely gift shop including plants for sale! Support the cause!
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Hestercombe House and Gardens are very well worth at least a half-day visit. Look first at the beautiful gardens below the house, and then grab either a snack in the café by the entrance, or lunch in the restaurant at the main house. Although the house itself is not very noteworthy inside, it's history is fascinating to read. Afterwards, take a walk up through the woodland behind the house. Finish your day with an expensive but absolutely superb cream tea. You won't want any dinner afterwards! Finally, there is a small shop and selection of plants for sale as you leave. We shall certainly return.
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Relaxing, dog friendly and always interesting lunch options on the menu.
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Certainly worth a visit - woodland walks, waterfall and beautiful house with formal rose gardens. Good views of Taunton Deane from the top of the hidden valley and the folley can be seen from The Obridge Viaduct if you look to the hills at 10 passed 12 going towards Priorswood.
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We had a cup of coffee on arrival and then spent an enjoyable couple of hours walking around the gardens and lakes. There are some stunning views from the higher parts of the gardens.
Unfortunately we didn't have time for a detailed look around the formal gardens but viewed them from the terrace, even from there they looked very nice and I was sorry not to have the time to stroll around them. I'll have to leave that for another visit.
Unfortunately we didn't have time for a detailed look around the formal gardens but viewed them from the terrace, even from there they looked very nice and I was sorry not to have the time to stroll around them. I'll have to leave that for another visit.
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Hestercombe had been on our bucket list for quite a while but did not quite live up to expectations. Dominated by a large and hideous house (mainly used as art gallery & wedding venue) the gardens are relatively small and the formal areas quite meagre. The planting did not seem particularly interesting. Sorry.
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We attended a family wedding here and had a great day at the gardens! Bear in mind it was mid-February, wet, and cold, as you would expect of Somerset that time of year, but the staff made the day memorable! We started in the orangery for drinks after the wedding, which had been elsewhere, then out to the gardens during a break in the weather for photos, followed by dinner and dancing in the reception area. The staff did a great job making the day and night flow freely and the buildings and gardens are beautiful, even in the beastly weather. Definitely a must-see!
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