Local Reviews
In September 2018, Malcolm N said about Hestercombe Gardens
Just attended my daughter's wedding at this fabulous venue. The ceremony, wedding breakfast and reception were all perfectly organised and ran so smoothly. The food & service was excellent and plentiful. First class main meal and really tasty buffet for the evening event. Thoroughly recommended.
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In September 2018, bertie333 said about Hestercombe Gardens
A dissappointing visit the views were amazing and the formal garden attractive we felt it was expensive for what we saw.Somehow I felt it was very disjointed I know the waterfall was under repair so maybe that would have brought the garden to life.
The cafe was adequate and staff helpful
The cafe was adequate and staff helpful
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In September 2018, Doreen W said about Hestercombe Gardens
Well worth a visit, a lovely walk around different garden types, the lake is really nice, the views are magnificent. This is not an easy walk and not very wheelchair accessible in places, but saying that well worth the effort and at the end of your walk there is a lovely cafe, and shop with a small plant sale area.
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In September 2018, Sue H said about Hestercombe Gardens
Visited as Gertrude Jekyll garden. Gardens were lovely. Worth a visit. But for me was not as much a wow factor as I expected.
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In September 2018, Lejeuc said about Hestercombe Gardens
The formal tropical garden at the front of the house was lovely. I could have spent a couple of happy hours there just enjoying it. The children enjoyed running around. Slightly disappointed that the Cascade was under repair but we still enjoyed paddling in the stream at the bottom. All in all an enjoyable afternoon rounded off by an ice-cream and browse in the gift shop.
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In September 2018, melsie21 said about Hestercombe Gardens
Formal gardens with scented roses, a wonderful walk through woods with a cascade, ducks on the fish ponds, follies and birdsong, a great café for coffee, tea, or lunch - and all just a couple of miles from Taunton - what more could you ask.
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In September 2018, 307Jocelyn said about Hestercombe Gardens
Hestercombe House and gardens are close to Taunton, the history of the place is fairly complicated, but the last ‘owners’ made the house the HQ for Somerset Fire Brigade and as it was no longer a loved family home, the inside is rather gaunt and unloved there is an exhibition of modern impressions of woods/woodland on the upper floors- somewhat different to what you might expect, but it will take time and money to return this building to a handsome house. The setting is beautiful with views across rolling hills and fields. The gardens are very interesting and well laid out, Gertrude Jekyll and Luytchens both had input, many mature trees including large magnolias, sweet chestnut, walnut and liriodendrons . Water has been used to liven up the delightful herbaceous borders with a descending chain of lakes culminating in rills and little fountains. We enjoyed following the many paths and at each turn there was a different view and still many roses despite it being mid September.
The organised buffet lunch was well done and later on we enjoyed tea and cake.
A most interesting day out
The organised buffet lunch was well done and later on we enjoyed tea and cake.
A most interesting day out
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In September 2018, Shelagh A said about Hestercombe Gardens
We started with a great long walk exploring the extensive grounds, then came the gardens which were good, bit late in the year but we could see the great planting which must have been stunning in season. The house was good too , with photo exhibitions etc. All in all a good visit would recommend Hestercombe.
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In September 2018, Lizharris3 said about Hestercombe Gardens
Good free parking, ok for motorbikes. Lovely landscape gardens with interesting buildings, wooded walks and plenty of places to sit. Colourful, pretty gardens near the house with fantastic views and a watermill. Good shop, plant sales area and very good cafe for cake, sandwiches and light lunches. Think there is a restaurant in an area of the house.
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In September 2018, Mary K said about Hestercombe Gardens
Although it was September, there was still plenty of interest in the gardens, which were designed jointly by Edwin Lutyens & Gertrude Jekyll. We only had time for the formal gardens but there seem to be lovely walks around the Georgian landscape garden. As we were part of an organised group we were taken round by the head gardener.
We had an organised private dinner, which was excellent and I imagine the food in the cafes would be as good.
We had an organised private dinner, which was excellent and I imagine the food in the cafes would be as good.
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