Local Reviews
In July 2023, aandj7 said about Hestercombe Gardens
We made sure we planned a visit to break our journey home but didn't realise just how lovely and interesting Hestercombe is. So much to explore in the gardens, great history, book shop, plant shop, lovely restaurant and cafe.
Mos of all though is the wonderful peace and expanse of the gardens.
Not far off the motorway and a great way to break any journey through the area.
Mos of all though is the wonderful peace and expanse of the gardens.
Not far off the motorway and a great way to break any journey through the area.
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In July 2023, LyndaHM said about Hestercombe Gardens
For same price could visit somewhere like Chatsworth which has far better gardens. Rose's look sickly and need of a good prune, not been dead headed in a while. Only the area in front of the house is planted up the rest is parkland. OK for a quiet afternoon but not at that price. Ok but wouldn't call it outstanding.
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In August 2023, Julie P said about Hestercombe Gardens
Ok for all weather if you have correct gear. Very pretty gardens to walk in. Excellent cafe with wide selection of food. Service friendly. Free return for a few weeks.
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In August 2023, Norman D said about Hestercombe Gardens
A very pleasant visit on a rainy day. Although on a steep hill, it was a pleasant afternoon walk, even with a walking stick. Limited choice of food for a late lunch though.
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In August 2023, Jo H said about Hestercombe Gardens
I liked Hestercombe before we even entered! There is a lovely cafe with a patio and grasses sitting area as well as a little plant centre that can be accessed before you go in and the staff were lovely and friendly. The actual gardens are superb! A beautiful mix of different types of planting in the more formal gardens created by Jekyll and meandering shrubs and wilder areas through Lutyens stunningly crafted landscapes. Lots and lots of points of fun and beautiful interest along the way. Loved the bee trail for kids as well as the Bat roost and as the machine areas. All that was without even going on the house!! Our admission ticket allows us to come back until September! What a beautiful place to visit! HIGHLY recommended.
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In August 2023, Hazel060 said about Hestercombe Gardens
This was our first visit using a disability scooter and we used the recommended route but my husband felt quite unsafe using the rough paths. I really don’t think the route is suitable for anything other than a large sturdy scooter such as can be hired. I would also think pushing a wheelchair could be hazardous on quite a few of the steep and beds paths. Lovely gardens but our visit was marred by the issues above.
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In August 2023, Mary and Jack C said about Hestercombe Gardens
The house has only recently been opened to the public and there is only an art display to see.Even so it is a fine building and worth a visit.The formal gardens are really nice and the walk around the less formal grounds is fine.Definitely worth a visit and staff very friendly.
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In August 2023, s0mersetb0y said about Hestercombe Gardens
Beautiful gardens in a lovely setting and I have lived in Taunton 40 years and this was my first visit….nice walks around the grounds
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In September 2023, tweetyEngland said about Hestercombe Gardens
Wonderful Trip to this hidden gem .
The trust do an amazing job looking after and restoring such a beautiful place
So much to see you would never get bored of visiting.
Lovely restaurant and cafe .
Highly recommended
The trust do an amazing job looking after and restoring such a beautiful place
So much to see you would never get bored of visiting.
Lovely restaurant and cafe .
Highly recommended
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In September 2023, Lis B said about Hestercombe Gardens
A great visit to Hestercombe Gardens today with a group of 39, from the planning of the day with Caroline to the day itself everything worked perfectly. Our gardener guides gave us such an interesting tour in the afternoon relating some of the history of how the gardens came to be, from around 1750 to today, and interesting details of the families that have owned the estate. We had these tours after some had lunch in The Stables (really good menu) and others ate their picnics in the beautiful gardens. We had plenty of time to explore as much as we could of the various gardens and everyone we met was friendly and helpful, a lovely relaxed feeling about the place - there were plenty of places to sit and take in the wonderful views. A place to visit more than once for sure.
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