Local Reviews
In June 2022, Richard Morkill said about Hestercombe Gardens
Beautiful gardend
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In June 2022, Jane Scantlebury said about Hestercombe Gardens
Beautiful gardens
Restaurant in courtyard serving superb delicious local food with vegetarian options.
Very helpful and knowledgeable waiting staff.
Restaurant is dog friendly
Restaurant in courtyard serving superb delicious local food with vegetarian options.
Very helpful and knowledgeable waiting staff.
Restaurant is dog friendly
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In June 2022, Jane Taubman said about Hestercombe Gardens
Lovely garden walks and a nice cafe.
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In June 2022, Angela Quick said about Hestercombe Gardens
Had afternoon tea,but what was on the menu was not in the roll or sandwich.
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In June 2022, Jeffery Noble said about Hestercombe Gardens
A place to go in Somerset a very enjoyable day
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In June 2022, Michelle White said about Hestercombe Gardens
Visually attractive, especially in a quaint and charming way.
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In June 2022, Ofelia Fletcher said about Hestercombe Gardens
Lovely gardens, great for a decent walk. Dog friendly.
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In June 2022, Louise Morris said about Hestercombe Gardens
Lovely cafe with outdoor seating. The baguettes were lovely and fresh. Going to try the restaurant for brunch next time x
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In June 2022, Wern Ingold said about Hestercombe Gardens
Sehr schön
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In June 2022, Peter Long said about Hestercombe Gardens
Lovely Wooded gardens in a valley. Much improved over the years but lots still to improve.
The Richard Long theme at the top of the Valley is excellent, but there are swathes of woodland below which basically are covered in overgrown wild vegetation which doesn't look good. The big pond at the bottom needs all the rubbish scraped off and cleaned up. It would be nice to have some more seating around this area.
The Plant and Gift shop has been moved away from its former position and seems detached and on one side. It would be good if this area was built over the exit pathway so that people were more in contact with it. Now most people just walk by without really looking.
There seems to be a rumour that the house is going to be used as an art gallery. Think that is a poor idea, as not a great amount of people associate with art. It would be better to restore the interior to the style it was in when the great people lived there.
The entrance fee is high for just a woodland garden. The annual rate for a joint membership is far too high. It would need four visits to see ones money back, and it is unlikely that four visits to the same place in a year are not likely.
Although of course it's not necessarily about the money, but about preserving and upkeep.
The food side is excellent. We visited today for afternoon tea.
Absolutely superb, and the young lady who served us was so efficient, helpful and charming.
Don't like this new scheme of slapping on a 10% Service charge on the bill. It's rude, sneaky and puts people off. We asked for it to be removed.
But overall, a lovely place and well worth a visit.
The Richard Long theme at the top of the Valley is excellent, but there are swathes of woodland below which basically are covered in overgrown wild vegetation which doesn't look good. The big pond at the bottom needs all the rubbish scraped off and cleaned up. It would be nice to have some more seating around this area.
The Plant and Gift shop has been moved away from its former position and seems detached and on one side. It would be good if this area was built over the exit pathway so that people were more in contact with it. Now most people just walk by without really looking.
There seems to be a rumour that the house is going to be used as an art gallery. Think that is a poor idea, as not a great amount of people associate with art. It would be better to restore the interior to the style it was in when the great people lived there.
The entrance fee is high for just a woodland garden. The annual rate for a joint membership is far too high. It would need four visits to see ones money back, and it is unlikely that four visits to the same place in a year are not likely.
Although of course it's not necessarily about the money, but about preserving and upkeep.
The food side is excellent. We visited today for afternoon tea.
Absolutely superb, and the young lady who served us was so efficient, helpful and charming.
Don't like this new scheme of slapping on a 10% Service charge on the bill. It's rude, sneaky and puts people off. We asked for it to be removed.
But overall, a lovely place and well worth a visit.
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