Local Reviews
In August 2015, walkingloopylou said about Hestercombe Gardens
hadn't visited in a while and a lot of work done to improve the gardens a great visit catching up with a friend topped off with a nice coffee and a piece of cake yum
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In August 2015, Janneke V said about Hestercombe Gardens
Don't go for the house, but do go for the gardens! I enjoyed the various video explanations on the history of the house, the grounds en how this was one of the first places that boasted its own electricity supply. Lovely walks, good food in the cafe. Was not impressed with the service i the posh restaurant, we walked out before ordering anything.
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In August 2015, PJW82 said about Hestercombe Gardens
Lots to see and good place for a walk. half a day wasn't quite long enough. Good garden centre in shop
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In August 2015, photoboyuk said about Hestercombe Gardens
Wonderful secret little gem, the gardens are beautiful and well maintained. The food is fantastic, staff friendly and all in all makes a lovely day out, even the little book shop is great!
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In August 2015, Stuart B said about Hestercombe Gardens
A lovely quiet garden, easy to spend a lot of time wandering round. The café is nice too, and very friendly.
Note the carpark and paths are NOT really suitable for wheelchairs to get around, as some paths are gravel and fairly steep.
Note the carpark and paths are NOT really suitable for wheelchairs to get around, as some paths are gravel and fairly steep.
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In August 2015, Pickybutfair2010 said about Hestercombe Gardens
Lovely gardens, ideal for a stroll but if you have children, play area needs improving. Also food for adults good but the sandwiches provided for children were too chunky.
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In August 2015, pistolier said about Hestercombe Gardens
Spent a pleasant August afternoon walking around the nicely set out gardens but the house has little appeal to this visitor.
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In August 2015, davbut said about Hestercombe Gardens
We were on our way home from holiday in Devon and stopped off here for tea-and-cake-and-shopping. The cafe offers some very good food to be enjoyed inside or in the courtyard. I particularly liked the apple and walnut crumble cake.
The shop is small but offers some interesting choices - I smiled at the packet of 'Suffolk Herbs' seeds that are being sold in Somerset and are actually produced in Essex!
The shop garden had some interesting and well-cared for plants for sale.
I admit we didn't look at the gardens as it looked a little expensive and we were running short of time. But as a way of breaking a journey then this place is very welcome.
The shop is small but offers some interesting choices - I smiled at the packet of 'Suffolk Herbs' seeds that are being sold in Somerset and are actually produced in Essex!
The shop garden had some interesting and well-cared for plants for sale.
I admit we didn't look at the gardens as it looked a little expensive and we were running short of time. But as a way of breaking a journey then this place is very welcome.
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In September 2015, Chris551953 said about Hestercombe Gardens
Well laid out gardens, the parkland part I must say lacked somewhat in colour as the blooms had all gone and there appeared to be no succession to follow. Also the great cascade alas resembled a mere piddle of a waterfall. The formal part triumphs here, great terracing and hoards of colour all softened by small plants growing between the paving and from walls. I liked the water features as well. Moving on to the house, here there is a lot of untapped potential for the site, its early days yet but the house needs to be utilized properly. Liked the cafeteria and enjoyed our soup and rolls. Well worth a visit for formal garden lovers.
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In September 2015, Lambourntraveller said about Hestercombe Gardens
A wonderful garden restoration which has resulted in some beautiful formal gardens and grounds being restored to their former glories, excellent shop, garden shop, restaurant and large second hand book shop
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