Local Reviews
In May 2016, 88k said about Hestercombe Gardens
Today my husband and I visited Hestercombe for the first time. It was a glorious bank holiday Monday and the weather was certainly on our side. Having never visited we found the lady on reception really helpful, showing us the various areas on the map and helping to guide our visit.
We arrived at lunchtime and started with the cafe (I think it was called the stables). It was busy, but then it was a bank holiday! The food was delicious, very fresh tasting and arrived quickly. I had the quiche of the day (goats cheese and asparagus), which was beautiful and a much larger portion than I expected. My husband had the beef brisket and onion baguette which was also very tasty.
After lunch we spent a good few hours exploring the grounds and soaking in the beautiful views. We were there a total of 3 hours, but we could have easily stayed longer. Will definitely be back to visit again.
We arrived at lunchtime and started with the cafe (I think it was called the stables). It was busy, but then it was a bank holiday! The food was delicious, very fresh tasting and arrived quickly. I had the quiche of the day (goats cheese and asparagus), which was beautiful and a much larger portion than I expected. My husband had the beef brisket and onion baguette which was also very tasty.
After lunch we spent a good few hours exploring the grounds and soaking in the beautiful views. We were there a total of 3 hours, but we could have easily stayed longer. Will definitely be back to visit again.
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In May 2016, Victoria O said about Hestercombe Gardens
The gardens here are lovely, as was the weather for our visit. I found it all rather expensive: entrance for two adults with lunch (quite nice) came to £43 - and this was in the first fifteen minutes. Nonetheless, the long walk is very good and the Jekyll planting in the more formal gardens is exquisite. My four year old grandaughter found lots of running spaces and lots of newts at which to marvel. The volunteers are working wonders at the weeding - bravo!
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In June 2016, ge0ffgardner said about Hestercombe Gardens
Spent a morning walking around the grounds . Well maintained and a lot of colour. Fantastic views from high vantage points. Lovely bluebell walk
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In June 2016, Heather E said about Hestercombe Gardens
We live quite close to this garden, so took out an annual subscription. We love the gardens, views and my daughter gets quizzes to do, while you are going around. We both liked going last year. They put a lot of events on, like a spooky walk at Halloween, father Christmas in a grotto, they had ice rink and craft fairs. All set in this beautiful setting. Take a camara, there is some lovely vantage points to get good photos
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In June 2016, Vicki S said about Hestercombe Gardens
Second time at Hestercombe and again bowled over by the utter beauty of the formal garden with its architecture, water features, trees and plants. A delight for anyone who is a fan of Gertrude Jekyll gardens. The park offers a variety of walks, with some readily accessible for those with mobility issues. Friendly, helpful staff.
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In June 2016, Wendy H said about Hestercombe Gardens
We came here at a bank holiday week end but the woodland walk area & gardens are so big we didn't come across to many people, even the cafe was ok. Do get a free map when you arrive so you can find your way around the gardens, beautiful waterfall in the woodland area but if you have a child's buggy or a wheelchair you will struggle, uneven footpaths & very hilly in places and not many benches. If you do a full circuit could take the best part of an hour.
The formal gardens at the front of the house are beautiful with lots of Wisteria & daisies in the brickwork and quite a few benches around so you can sit and admire the views,
We did go in the house as we are HHA members so it didn't cost us any more but the house is empty except for some strange questionable art work.
The formal gardens at the front of the house are beautiful with lots of Wisteria & daisies in the brickwork and quite a few benches around so you can sit and admire the views,
We did go in the house as we are HHA members so it didn't cost us any more but the house is empty except for some strange questionable art work.
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In June 2016, SuzyLongwell said about Hestercombe Gardens
Extremely beautiful and peaceful gardens. We went with a couple of friends and decided to have a child free day, which was possibly was a good idea as I think we would of struggled pushing the push chair around.
There is a beautiful waterfall and woodland area. We also went into the house which was full of very 'interesting' art.
There is a beautiful waterfall and woodland area. We also went into the house which was full of very 'interesting' art.
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In June 2016, Jcpg45 said about Hestercombe Gardens
nice gardens to walk around but seen better at lower prices. a good example of Lutyens and Jeckyl working together
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In June 2016, hhm501 said about Hestercombe Gardens
We went with our grandchildren and their parents to see the transformation of the combe which we used to know many years ago. What a fabulous place it has become - a real haven to refresh the spirits - away from the busy world. The planting and the landscaping are wonderful. The restaurant and the shop are a notch above the usual and it was entirely suitable for all ages. There are even many areas accessible to wheel-chairs/push-chairs.
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In June 2016, AndrewJ25 said about Hestercombe Gardens
Lovely set of gardens set in a really pretty valley. We started by walking around gardens in the valley. It’s full of lots of paths to take but what you start to realise is that it’s all been planted and designed to highlight a specific view from a specific place. Once you realise that you really get a sense of how much time and thought went into the overall design and how effective is it. I loved the waterfall view from across the other side of the valley most.
Once we had finished walking we stopped by the plant shop to buy some very healthy looking plants then had lunch in the courtyard café – I had the falafel burger for lunch which was great. The courtyard is covered but open so a lovely place to sit. Staff we all great and good value too.
Once we had finished walking we stopped by the plant shop to buy some very healthy looking plants then had lunch in the courtyard café – I had the falafel burger for lunch which was great. The courtyard is covered but open so a lovely place to sit. Staff we all great and good value too.
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