Local Reviews
In January 2022, Louise Webster said about Hestercombe Gardens
A fine January day and a great day out. Enjoyed a lovely walk through the woods and gardens;. swathes of snowdrops and daffodils starting to flower, so will definitely return in a week or so to see them in all their glory! Followed by tea and delicious scones and Bakewell tart in the Stables Café. All so good that we took out membership.
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In January 2022, B Moffat said about Hestercombe Gardens
Superb little jem of a place ! Well tendered gardens offering relaxing, scenic walks. The house and art gallery are beautiful, and the used book shop is a treasure trove for those who like a bargain read.
Food in the restaurant is first class. Tasty, and plentiful. Staff are friendly, polite, and helpful. Definitely worthy of more than one visit. !!
Food in the restaurant is first class. Tasty, and plentiful. Staff are friendly, polite, and helpful. Definitely worthy of more than one visit. !!
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In February 2022, Denise Hodgson said about Hestercombe Gardens
We had a wonderful visit, enjoyed gardens, house and lunch brilliant service
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In February 2022, Dave Brayshay said about Hestercombe Gardens
Great for a brisk walk
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In February 2022, Zanna Jemeljanova said about Hestercombe Gardens
Amazing gardens!!
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In February 2022, Ian Edward Hemmens said about Hestercombe Gardens
I enjoyed myself here, in this beautiful house and gardens run by a charity, so by rights should have given four stars. The walks are well laid out (perhaps a little too steep for pushchairs and wheelchairs in places), the map is succinct and easy to read, and the various places of interest along the route are well maintained. The woman on reception was lovely, making us feel really welcome, even giving my two dogs a handful of snacks to enjoy on their leashed walk (they're not allowed off, but can visit the downstairs of the house, gardens and refectory) and parking was a breeze, which is also free. As a charity Hestercombe House has a duty to make money for the considerable cost of upkeep of this property, hence the request for donations and gift aid, on top of entry fee. What is not clear however, is why the charity thinks it's acceptable to add a 10% gratuity to the food/drinks bill on what is already an expensive option, without bringing this to the attention of the payee. Do the waitressing staff not earn an hourly rate? I thought the bill expensive, but was embarrassed to query it, and the waitress said nothing when I paid, only finding out about the stealth charge when I got home and read the tiny writing at the bottom of the bill. To my mind, this should brought to the attention of the purchaser on receipt of the bill, and not hushed up, and added in an underhand way. I've reduced my stars to three accordingly.
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In February 2022, GarytheGardener said about Hestercombe Gardens
Nice gardens.Will return in the Spring
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In February 2022, Bryan Smith said about Hestercombe Gardens
Great place.
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In February 2022, Susan Bartlett said about Hestercombe Gardens
Lovely but cool today,lots of daffodils and snowdrops ,signs of spriny
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In March 2022, m bling said about Hestercombe Gardens
... lovely day
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