Hestercombe Gardens
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Fabulous place!
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Gardens are beautiful. Lovely walk. The house was lacking furniture. The rooms are empty due to it being turned into a gallery but there was no paintings. Very friendly
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Beautiful gardens of amazing design, friendly staff, brilliant bookshop!
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Beautiful grounds. Interesting house. Friendly staff.
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Would have been 5 stars as the place is beautiful and I love that the walk round has bits to see everywhere, keeps it interesting. All staff at reception were super friendly and helpful. My only criticism and hopefully its constructive is the cafe. It was our first visit, so no idea how it works. We were given menus and asked to be seated and "someone will come and take your order" After 10/15 mins no-one came so I went back inside to place our order to then also be told what wasn't available. Would have been helpful to be told "please come back inside and order and be aware these items are no longer available/sold out." Would have taken a lot less time. Other than that the visit was amazing and I joined as a member. Thank you.
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Delightful place to visit, needs more furnishings!
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Beautiful gardens and walk. Tea room is great too. Perfect place to come and sit and relax with amazing views. So much history here too.
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Nice walk around the garden great cafe
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Visited yesterday with family. Hestercombe is lovely as it has both formal gardens & more natural woodland/meadow walks. We were very fortunate to see a pair of Canadian Geese next to the largest pond. It was calming to browse the second hand book shop & the plant stalls. We very much enjoyed tea & cake at the restaurant, I particularly like that it’s table service as it’s far more pleasant and relaxing.
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Awesome day out
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Hestercombe is magical - I can't think of any other way to describe it. The grounds are wonderful - the gardens designed by Gertrude Jekyll are stunning at the moment. The air is filled with the scent of Wisteria which has the largest and most prolific blooms that I've ever seen. The woodland Estate is full of Bluebells, cow parsley, wood violets, birds singing and so many shades of fresh green of glorious trees. A place of joy and calm 😍😍
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Fabulous gardens with an interesting house. Excellent volunteers
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Loved walking round. Excellent cafe and bookshop too.
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De très beaux jardins , une très belle visite
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Stunning garden and landscaped estate. It is up a hill, but the walk to the top gives you wonderful views over the Vale of Taunton. There is a great restaurant, which serves lunch as well as tea and cakes.
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The gardens are lovely as usual but there is no where to get a drink of anything or buy a cake or ice cream without sitting in a restaurant setting. I had lunch there and although I felt the waiters welcoming but the food was mediocre and I really don’t want to be forced into a formal setting when I visit a garden. It is also worrying that there are no points to even fill a water bottle, I became dehydrated as i finished the gardens.
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Absolutely wonderful gardens. Loved the daisy steps and the climb through trees and past ponds is well worth it for the view of Taunton vale. Lots of temples and such like allowing you to take in the vistas and have a rest.
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Absolutely beautiful place with lots to look at. Plenty of benches and seats to take a rest and take in the amazing views. We were very lucky and had a Gardeners world 2 for 1 ticket, but it would still have been worth the full price. I'd highly recommend it.
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Wonderful grounds, very peaceful and lots to see with beautiful countryside. Excellent cafe with friendly staff. Brilliant willow items for sale - I should have brought a trailer!!
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Ordering tea coffee cake or savoury snack used to be pleasurable.
Now there is a Please wait to be seated sign.Quite unnecessary on a quiet day.
Worse still one is not permitted to enter purchase and pay for hot drinks cake etc
Hence this is no longer a place where I feel happy to lunch or bring friends.
I prefered it when it had a less elitist feel.
Your small cafe is better but rarely open.
PG tea bags are a disappointing feature.I would expect better.
A more casual relaxed feel would be better suited to a garden visit.
If I wanted fine dining and table service I would go elsewhere.
I would like cosy casual and much rather pay as I order.
Sadly it was lovely and now it isn't.
Now there is a Please wait to be seated sign.Quite unnecessary on a quiet day.
Worse still one is not permitted to enter purchase and pay for hot drinks cake etc
Hence this is no longer a place where I feel happy to lunch or bring friends.
I prefered it when it had a less elitist feel.
Your small cafe is better but rarely open.
PG tea bags are a disappointing feature.I would expect better.
A more casual relaxed feel would be better suited to a garden visit.
If I wanted fine dining and table service I would go elsewhere.
I would like cosy casual and much rather pay as I order.
Sadly it was lovely and now it isn't.
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Gardens are amazing all year round plenty to see as you walk around formal gardens are varied and well kept and the woodland/park areas offer interesting mix. Gallery was ok but overall let the whole thing down a little and had the feel of needing a bit more work. Internal visit of building could do with more information about history. Cafe provides a varied menu but certainly not cheap.
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So much room to wander and a very nice lunch.
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I recently had the pleasure of visiting Hestercombe House & Gardens to attend a wedding in the Orangery, and I was thoroughly impressed by the experience. The ceremony venue was absolutely stunning, providing an elegant setting that perfectly complemented the special occasion.
The grounds of Hestercombe are truly breathtaking. As we strolled through the meticulously maintained gardens, we were treated to a wonderful variety of landscaping styles and beautiful botanical displays. The gardens offer picturesque views at every turn, making it an ideal backdrop for both the wedding photography and our own memorable moments.
What stood out beyond the natural beauty was the exceptional staff. Everyone we encountered was friendly, professional, and clearly committed to ensuring visitors had a wonderful experience. Their attentiveness added significantly to the positive atmosphere of the day.
I was also pleased to find that the facilities were immaculately clean and fully accessible, ensuring all guests could comfortably enjoy the venue. The attention to detail in both preservation and modern conveniences reflected the care that goes into maintaining this historic property.
Whether you're attending a special event or simply looking for a beautiful garden to explore, Hestercombe House & Gardens offers a delightful experience that I would highly recommend to anyone visiting the area.
The grounds of Hestercombe are truly breathtaking. As we strolled through the meticulously maintained gardens, we were treated to a wonderful variety of landscaping styles and beautiful botanical displays. The gardens offer picturesque views at every turn, making it an ideal backdrop for both the wedding photography and our own memorable moments.
What stood out beyond the natural beauty was the exceptional staff. Everyone we encountered was friendly, professional, and clearly committed to ensuring visitors had a wonderful experience. Their attentiveness added significantly to the positive atmosphere of the day.
I was also pleased to find that the facilities were immaculately clean and fully accessible, ensuring all guests could comfortably enjoy the venue. The attention to detail in both preservation and modern conveniences reflected the care that goes into maintaining this historic property.
Whether you're attending a special event or simply looking for a beautiful garden to explore, Hestercombe House & Gardens offers a delightful experience that I would highly recommend to anyone visiting the area.
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Lovely place and gardens, without being too fussy. Enjoyed our walk around the grounds. Then sat with a takeout tea and soaked up the atmosphere and warm sunshine. Can't wait to go back!
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Lovely place to walk. Peaceful,shaded,with a number of waterfalls. Steep in places but routes available for less steep walk and trappers.
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