Local Reviews
In July 2013, anmab said about Hestercombe Gardens
While staying overnight in the area, we had two hours to fill in the morning before going to an afternoon celebration and so visited Hestercombe Gardens. We were fortunate to be there on a beautiful warm, sunny morning. Although we would have loved to stay longer we had enough time to get a good taste of the gardens. We enjoyed the short video presentations showing the history of the house and the restoration of the gardens. We particularly liked the Victorian Terrace and the Great Plat and would have loved to have stayed longer just sitting in one of the delightful little areas looking at the arrangement of the the colours in the gardens as designed by Gertrude Jekyll and at the countryside beyond. We did not have time to visit many of the features north of the house but hopefully will visit again if in the area. Entrance fee is £9, including a donation to the Hestercombe Gardens Trust but that was at least of equal value to the pleasure and peaceful feelings that we experienced.
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In July 2013, linda s said about Hestercombe Gardens
Although slightly difficult to find, there is plenty of parking and also level walks for the less mobile. The herb garden just to the left at the entry to the cafe is worth a look and you can relax on the bench while taking in the scent of the surrounding herbs - it looks like you're trespassing in someone's home but you're free to be there. Each month has it's own delights in the gardens and the cafe is very good though perhaps a little short on seating. There are plants for sale and also a shop with gifts and cards.
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In July 2013, hchilverna said about Hestercombe Gardens
I loved walking around the gardens with my parents, it was peaceful, relaxed and I felt really inpired to do my garden the next day!
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In July 2013, fredwilf said about Hestercombe Gardens
Glad we went. Really lovely garden with lots of interesting features. good catering. Quite steep in places but accessible for must people.
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In July 2013, westcountrypro said about Hestercombe Gardens
Super place to visit gardens are interesting and the large garden/park garden to the rear is really lovely. Setting lovely and very good cafe at the house.
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In July 2013, faith194 said about Hestercombe Gardens
Hestercombe can be quite difficult to find down small lanes but it is a very relaxing place to wander around and pass an afternoon, with long walks and some very pretty plants to see too. The cafe is extremely good. All-in-all well worth a visit.
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In July 2013, Maria M said about Hestercombe Gardens
Like a lot of attractions in England, these gardens can seem expensive, but they are very pleasant to wander round on a summer's day and even better if you catch one of their special events, such as when they set up lights all around that make for a truly magical visit.
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In July 2013, Wendy J said about Hestercombe Gardens
A really nice day out. lots of lovely things to look at even in winter. It can take a long time to walk around the whole garden and woodland area, so take cold drinks. Lovely restaurant for a nice meal after. Interesting items in the shop. Enjoy
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In July 2013, Sheepieju said about Hestercombe Gardens
I always find the lake walk and the formal Jekyll garden a delight here. Even though there always seem to be many visitors at the start, things soon sort themselves out and one feels more alone shortly. A delightful walk with many diversions to scenically interesting artefacts along the way. The Jekyll garden with rills, beds and the archwayed boundary are stunning. The shop is interesting, as is the plant centre but I, personally, feel the catering area is uncomfortable tho' the actual food is all right.
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In July 2013, MissB992 said about Hestercombe Gardens
Beautiful gardens, lovely water features, informative AV presentation of the history of the gardens and their restoration, excellent restaurant/tea room and tempting gift and plant shop!
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