Local Reviews
In August 2025, Myfanw Jones said about Hestercombe Gardens
Our first visit to Hestercombe. It's been on our list to visit for ages. Very lovely staff at the entrance. Explained everything we needed to know. The gardens were lovely. Unfortunately it's been so dry that they are looking a bit parched. It didn't spoil our enjoyment though. Map is easy to read. Be aware that a lot of the trails are quite hilly and rough under foot so not suitable if you have mobility issues. There are however trails that are suitable for wheelchairs, pushchairs etc.
We didnt use the café as we brought our own food. The café is independently run.
All in all a lovely few hours wander.
We didnt use the café as we brought our own food. The café is independently run.
All in all a lovely few hours wander.
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In August 2025, Ralph Henderson said about Hestercombe Gardens
Beautiful gardens despite the very dry weather. Good food available in the cafe and gluten free catered for.
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In August 2025, Ewald Van Der Helm said about Hestercombe Gardens
Nice place to visit. The house is interesting especially the ground floor with soecial woodwork and furniture. The first floor was hardly decorated at the time, but offers great views of the ornamental gardens. The have also an interesting old bath on the first floor.
The gardens self are nice to walk through. It must have been great at the time when the house was still occupied by the families owning the property. Unfortunately at the time of our vist, the water kevels were quite low in the lake, and therefire hardly any water was streaming though the garden trenches.
The gardens self are nice to walk through. It must have been great at the time when the house was still occupied by the families owning the property. Unfortunately at the time of our vist, the water kevels were quite low in the lake, and therefire hardly any water was streaming though the garden trenches.
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In August 2025, Philippa Whittle-Long said about Hestercombe Gardens
Such a fantastic place to have afternoon tea!!!
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In August 2025, Susan Connor said about Hestercombe Gardens
Thank you for being so dog friendly, made our day much more enjoyable being able to take our very well behaved 4 legged friend everywhere!
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In August 2025, William Errington said about Hestercombe Gardens
Gardens are beautiful and a nice place to relax. They have a bar to order drinks and a small playground. I recommend going at night as they have all of the lights on and are pretty.
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In August 2025, Pat Jones said about Hestercombe Gardens
Lovely gardens with interesting house displays
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In August 2025, Martin Lawrence said about Hestercombe Gardens
Spent a really enjoyable few hours at the House and Gardens starting with a pit stop at the cafe. It was a Monday so only the basics were on offer as advertised ( I knew this before going so I wasn't disappointed to find that the full menu isn't available on Monday and Tuesday). Lovely staff who also brought your order to the table.Then on to the House and Gardens.... very helpful staff at reception giving tips on how to get the most from our visit. Enjoyed walking around the Gardens although it wasn't the most fragrant or colourful time of year. A huge amount of work must go into maintaining the flower and plant stock. The exhibition inside the House was extremely interesting and worth spending time taking it all in. Again the lady at the main entrance was informative and pointed out features that might easily be overlooked.
I do hope that the House and Gardens are able to be kept open to the public for future generations to enjoy.
I do hope that the House and Gardens are able to be kept open to the public for future generations to enjoy.
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In August 2025, Darren Cope said about Hestercombe Gardens
Our visit to the Hestercombe House and Gardens was a good morning visit just off M5. Currently being renovated it still offers an insight into the past of the house and previous uses, ground floor and couple rooms upstairs available, outside a good garden and walk through woods. Grounds a little parched after heatwave ( End of August) and need of TLC. Good restaurant on site with nice meals.
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In September 2025, karen colborn said about Hestercombe Gardens
What a wonderful garden. Dog friendly, lovely people, great book shop and wonderful cafe.
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