Local Reviews
In April 2024, Cookiescot said about Hestercombe Gardens
We visited with the 2 for 1 gardeners World ticket. It would have been expensive at £16 each. The garden design is lovely, but there are a lot of steps if you have mobility issues. Not much in flower in April, it would be better to go in the summer. Had a lovely lunch in cafe.
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In May 2024, gfsc5 said about Hestercombe Gardens
There's quite a bit of walking if you want to see the majority of these gardens although the more formal garden is adjacent to the house. And they're lovely.
We chose to meander and look at the various follies and the waterfall and the stream and the various out buildings. Lots to see and it was nice and quiet and calm even though there was a Spring fair near and in the house.
The formal garden had lots of wisteria in flower. Stunning. Lots of photo. ops.
Inside the house was an ok shop and a gallery that had a number of pieces of modern art that was a bit beyond our comprehension.
Go for the gardens.
We chose to meander and look at the various follies and the waterfall and the stream and the various out buildings. Lots to see and it was nice and quiet and calm even though there was a Spring fair near and in the house.
The formal garden had lots of wisteria in flower. Stunning. Lots of photo. ops.
Inside the house was an ok shop and a gallery that had a number of pieces of modern art that was a bit beyond our comprehension.
Go for the gardens.
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In May 2024, Gillian K said about Hestercombe Gardens
Travelling up and down the M5 regularly I had noted the sign for Hestercombe , so on a beautiful May Day we decided to pay it a visit. The narrow roads near Taunton were a bit challenging, but we made it.
The house is unfurnished, and has not been lived in for a long time, but there was a modern art exhibition in some of the upstairs rooms, and the opportunity to take good photographs of the formal gardens through the windows. Interesting to read about what the estate has been used for in the 20th century, during WW2, and 60 years as Somerset Fure Brigade headquarters.
We walked over 2 miles round the interesting gardens, with both formal layouts, and banks of wild flowers. We loved all the lakes with connecting cascades and waterfalls, and I ended up with 100 photographs.
Spent 5 hours there, and really enjoyed our day out, including coffee and cake in Stables restaurant, and thought the main meals looked good.
The house is unfurnished, and has not been lived in for a long time, but there was a modern art exhibition in some of the upstairs rooms, and the opportunity to take good photographs of the formal gardens through the windows. Interesting to read about what the estate has been used for in the 20th century, during WW2, and 60 years as Somerset Fure Brigade headquarters.
We walked over 2 miles round the interesting gardens, with both formal layouts, and banks of wild flowers. We loved all the lakes with connecting cascades and waterfalls, and I ended up with 100 photographs.
Spent 5 hours there, and really enjoyed our day out, including coffee and cake in Stables restaurant, and thought the main meals looked good.
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In May 2024, Simon F said about Hestercombe Gardens
Have been here many times with the wife and we have a wonderful experience on each occasion. Beautifully presented and filled with natural wonder. I never tire of it. It cannot be overstated how important it is to support the maintenance of such rewarding green spaces. I shall return many times over and encourage anyone to do the same
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In May 2024, mrandmrssmith2016 said about Hestercombe Gardens
Thoroughly enjoyed our day at the Spring Fair here. It was relatively quiet, there was a nice range of stalls and the formal gardens were beautiful. There was a lovely courtyard with a fountain to have a coffee and sit and listen to the entertainment (the wonderful Grey Dogs jazz band) and the house and exhibition were interesting. The refreshments (especially the ice cream) were quite expensive but I think the entrance fee was half what it usually is which counteracted that somewhat. We only realised on leaving that there was much more of the grounds we could have explored partly because the map we were handed on entering only covered a small area to show where the stands were. Would return for another visit.
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In May 2024, xxjadexx2015 said about Hestercombe Gardens
Lovely gardens. Weather was typical British raining then sunshine but the gardens were nice to mooch around for a few hours. Very disappointed with the house though. No idea what the so called “art gallery” was meant to be. Very strange. Didn’t go in the cafe as I have been before and was expensive. Not too impressed that gift aid was automatically in the ticket price (unless you ask not to do it). I thought gift aid was free anyway? Not making the ticket price more. Need some sort of discount on prices also.
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In June 2024, David J said about Hestercombe Gardens
The visit started very well as the lady at the entrance was friendly and helpful. As a wheelchair user my wife and I were both charged half price. The route to the cascade was uphill but doable. The water mill was very interesting and the video excellent. The garden was partly accessible and very picturesque.We ended up eating in the restaurant which served interesting dishes at reasonable prices.
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In July 2024, brumlady1 said about Hestercombe Gardens
We had not been here for the last 2 years and was surprised at how the charges for everything had gone up. Entrance is £16.90 and although it is a lovely garden it is not worth so much, 2 very small cups of lukewarm coffee were £7.80. Fortunately we had taken a picnic because the cost of the food was ridiculous. It used to be very popular and the restaurant full but there weren’t many people in the restaurant, it has changed so much. Another niggle, they won’t take cash, only card payment.
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In July 2024, Marie Fredericks said about Hestercombe Gardens
Beautiful place to visit for some peace and serenity. My only complaint is that they don't accept cash which is ludicrous.
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In August 2024, YvonneAH190730 said about Hestercombe Gardens
We have been members for many years.
It was lovely to walk around the beautiful grounds today and to breathe in the peace.
We stopped for lunch at the cafe. We had a sausage roll and an onion and cheese pasty. Oh my goodness, they are the very best you will taste anywhere!
It was lovely to walk around the beautiful grounds today and to breathe in the peace.
We stopped for lunch at the cafe. We had a sausage roll and an onion and cheese pasty. Oh my goodness, they are the very best you will taste anywhere!
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