Local Reviews
In May 2024, Jane Davies said about Hestercombe Gardens
Feel so lucky to have this just down the road. Always something new to discover and dog-friendly too.
If you're local to the area, membership well worth considering
If you're local to the area, membership well worth considering
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In May 2024, michael kent said about Hestercombe Gardens
We went to Hestercombe today using our Gardeners world 2 for 1 card. Entry for adults is £16.90 with gift aid or £15.30 without. There are plenty of loos dotted around with disabled facilities. There is a "Tramper mobility scooter" available if required but you must pre-book by email in advance. We went off on the many woodland paths and walked around the whole 50 acre site. Accessible paths are marked on the available map. We saw numerous buildings en route, many with fine viewpoints - Sibyl's temple, The witch house, etc. There is a cafe there but we brought our own lunch whilst sitting in the Rustic seat overlooking the Great cascade. There are numerous lakes, streams and cascades around the garden. In the lower part there is the Edwardian formal gardens a Victorian terrace and the house. That was a disappointment with nothing left inside as it had been used as Somerset fire brigades offices for decades previously. There are a few paintings in there plus the bookshop and gift shop.
Overall we were a bit underwhelmed as we expected much more colour and plants in the formal gardens. There are currently Delphiniums, Irises, Pansies in flower. Maybe if we returned in a couple of weeks then the Roses and Peonies will be in bloom. Even in the woodlands there was not much wild flowers and Rhododendrons and Azaleas were only few in number. Dogs on leads are allowed and there is a picnic area. There is also a nice plant sales area.
Overall we were a bit underwhelmed as we expected much more colour and plants in the formal gardens. There are currently Delphiniums, Irises, Pansies in flower. Maybe if we returned in a couple of weeks then the Roses and Peonies will be in bloom. Even in the woodlands there was not much wild flowers and Rhododendrons and Azaleas were only few in number. Dogs on leads are allowed and there is a picnic area. There is also a nice plant sales area.
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In May 2024, Bridget Page said about Hestercombe Gardens
Fab day out with our 2 dogs. The gardens were beautiful and staff friendly and helpful. The plants in the shop were excellent.
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In May 2024, Paul Young said about Hestercombe Gardens
Amazing formal gardens: quite colourful at this time of year. Lovely woodland walk with great views from the top.
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In June 2024, Ellen J said about Hestercombe Gardens
Went to Hestercombe with our local Horticultural society yesterday. The gardens were beautiful with a wide range of styles from woodland areas to more traditional border planting. Hestercombe is set in the most glorious countryside so getting up to the high points is well worth it. The meadow field was stunning. We stopped at the Stables cafe for refreshments where I had the best Mocha I had had in a very long time and the cakes were delicious. The owners and staff had clearly spent time and effort was visible, even the napkins were decent!
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In June 2024, brian roberts said about Hestercombe Gardens
Extremely good day for all ages. Pleasant walks, and food. The staff are very friendly. Well worth a visit.
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In June 2024, Edith Agostinelli said about Hestercombe Gardens
Wunderschön, für Gartenliebhaber ein Traum
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In June 2024, Pam Spencer said about Hestercombe Gardens
Very attractive gardens
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In June 2024, Sara Jennett said about Hestercombe Gardens
Normally I would rate this place as at least a 4...been before and gardens are beautiful. This time we turned off the M5 which was backed up with queues... looking for a lunch..which Hestercombe offers. Signage to get there not good... a bit of a weave through a housing estate cos we took a wrong turning I think.. avoided the houses on the way back and re joined M5 with no trouble.
Restaurant is indoor or outdoors under a canopy by a pretty fountain. We spoke to the waitress who found us a table and then we waited. And waited. An elderly disabled couple who came in after us got served first. When someone then came to take our order we mentioned that we were travelling and asked what was quickest ( soup and a cheese and pickle sandwich). We ordered and then waited over 20 minutes for food to arrive. Soup was good..homemade.. toast a bit meagre. Sandwich was made with white supermarket bread. Rather disappointing.
A bit pricey too..though ambience was nice..and maybe we wouldn't have minded so much if we hadn't needed to get food and go.
Restaurant is indoor or outdoors under a canopy by a pretty fountain. We spoke to the waitress who found us a table and then we waited. And waited. An elderly disabled couple who came in after us got served first. When someone then came to take our order we mentioned that we were travelling and asked what was quickest ( soup and a cheese and pickle sandwich). We ordered and then waited over 20 minutes for food to arrive. Soup was good..homemade.. toast a bit meagre. Sandwich was made with white supermarket bread. Rather disappointing.
A bit pricey too..though ambience was nice..and maybe we wouldn't have minded so much if we hadn't needed to get food and go.
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In June 2024, Lynne Duffett said about Hestercombe Gardens
Beautiful peaceful gardens and walks. Fantastic restaurant with very friendly and helpful staff. Well stocked secondhand book shop, gift shop and plant shop.
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