Local Reviews
In June 2019, Richard said about Hestercombe Gardens
Very large, beautiful, well laid out gardens. Lots of walks to enjoy and trails to explore, especially the waterfall. Interesting informative boards in the indoor mill house. Art exhibition in the house was not to my taste. Nice snack in the stables cafe.
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In June 2019, Allsopp_M said about Hestercombe Gardens
Visited numerous times and the gardens are pretty, the walk pleasant and the environment nice. The open cafe/lunch area is nice to sit in and eat and though the food quality can be variable it is generally very good.
The column rooms however is a terrible let down. Water damaged ceilings that have been for ages, fluorescent strip lights on the ceiling and nasty looking seating. This is combined with sadly poor and uncompromising service.
It should be a gorgeous room, but sadly it just feels totally unloved.
Remove the strip lighting, tidy it up and show it some love. Then you’d have a place people would want to come back to.
The column rooms however is a terrible let down. Water damaged ceilings that have been for ages, fluorescent strip lights on the ceiling and nasty looking seating. This is combined with sadly poor and uncompromising service.
It should be a gorgeous room, but sadly it just feels totally unloved.
Remove the strip lighting, tidy it up and show it some love. Then you’d have a place people would want to come back to.
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In June 2019, Harry2706 said about Hestercombe Gardens
Called in on a cycle ride for coffee and cake,
The usual national trust cafe,
Served by young ladies , very pleasant but no go in them at all,wondering around just like they have all the time in the world.
Mocha very nice, chocolate orange cake lovely. Visit had the edge taken off of it at the till by the charmless grumpy man expecting me to pay by contactless payment without even telling me how much I owed, when I pointed this out , I was told I should have been looking at the card reassert as it was on there,
Not impressed with him at all .
Very unprofessional by someone representing Hestercombe House
The usual national trust cafe,
Served by young ladies , very pleasant but no go in them at all,wondering around just like they have all the time in the world.
Mocha very nice, chocolate orange cake lovely. Visit had the edge taken off of it at the till by the charmless grumpy man expecting me to pay by contactless payment without even telling me how much I owed, when I pointed this out , I was told I should have been looking at the card reassert as it was on there,
Not impressed with him at all .
Very unprofessional by someone representing Hestercombe House
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In June 2019, jackiegeoff said about Hestercombe Gardens
we took our grandchildren here , it was a lovely day out they have a nice cafe there that does cream teas
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In June 2019, Thelma M said about Hestercombe Gardens
Very enjoyable stroll through these lovely gardens once more. Good selection of my favourite namiesa scented plants too. Well worth a visit.
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In June 2019, wisteria_10 said about Hestercombe Gardens
Plenty of car parking. We enjoy walking to the far end of the Estate, listening to the birds and taking in the panoramas. The videos are very interesting and well worth watching. The formal gardens are beautiful, especially as the roses were in full bloom. We booked to go to the Column Restaurant for Sunday lunch and thoroughly enjoyed an extremely good main meal and dessert. This is silver service which made it very special. The waitresses were delightful and efficient. Highly recommend.
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In June 2019, nakuru1956 said about Hestercombe Gardens
Went to Hestercombe today. Had an excellent day. Nearly six hours passed by in a flash. We first of all walked around the garden using a map that we were given with our ticket. The map was a very good guide and gives all the paths and points of interest within the garden.
We then went to the 'Stable' Cafe. Plenty of choice both hot and cold meals, soup, and drinks. The cafe was clean, inviting and the staff agentive.
After lunch we walked around the Lutyens designed formal garden.
Lovely day, lovely staff.
We then went to the 'Stable' Cafe. Plenty of choice both hot and cold meals, soup, and drinks. The cafe was clean, inviting and the staff agentive.
After lunch we walked around the Lutyens designed formal garden.
Lovely day, lovely staff.
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In July 2019, carolynwG45VX said about Hestercombe Gardens
Gardens were looking splendid for a convivial evening. Bampfylde hall was perfect for a lovely buffet dinner. Discreet staff were attentive at refilling glasses and clearing dishes. Room transformed in a short time for dancing to a live band.
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In July 2019, Alex D said about Hestercombe Gardens
Recently attended a wedding at Hestercombe, totally amazing venue and the staff were just wonderful.
The grounds are amazing, absolutely perfect day from start to finish.
The grounds are amazing, absolutely perfect day from start to finish.
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In July 2019, Vickie H said about Hestercombe Gardens
Well worth a visit, the gardens are stunning and beautiful walks around the grounds with seasonal activities for kids. Lovely cafe serving great cakes and snacks but if you want a real treat book in for afternoon tea, the best I’ve had in Somerset in a stunning room overlooking the formal gardens.
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